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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1952-02-06, Page 1A LONG THE MAIN DRAG By The Pedestrian • tez With which is amalgamated the. Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News tilubscription 62.50 per year; 6c per copy WINGHAN1,()NTARIO,-VVEDNESPAY, FEBRUARY Gth, 1952 Vol. 78 No, 23 The original copy of this paper dat- ,ed September 5, 1873, is in the pos- session of William J. Fleuty, son of the original editor, and though some- what worn and flimsy it still makes interesting reading. This Wingham Advance had a cir- culation of over 600 then and a sub- scription was worth $1.50 yearly. 'Merchants and business men who ad- 44eertised were allowed to make chang- ,es in their ads every three months. The paper even boasted a Latin motto, "Magna Est Veritas and Pre- valebit." (Latin students please translate.) Although rather thin as far as news was concerned, a very interest- ing serial entitled "Marriage by Mac- hinery" wets running. There was also an essay "Good Manners a Duty," by Henry Ward Beecher. Published every Friday noon, the paper was founded by Charlie Cliff, who at the time was publishing the Kincardine paper. Some of the advertisements were interesting. The Wingham Carriage Factory, H, Davis, Proprietor, was advertising first class carriages, bug- gies and wagons, sleighs and cutters, also issuer of Marriage Licenses. Medical Hall announced the fact that they were the oldest established 4,. housein Wingliam. D. G. Wilson, ',Licentiate Chemist and Druggist was the proprietor. Kent and Wilson were carrying a full line of dry goods, groceries, boots and shoes, hardware. It is our under- standing that the first Mayor and Reeve of Wingham was Benjamin Willson of this firm. The Review Bookstore opposite ./eteLean's Hotel, on Queen St. E., Kincardine also carried •an ad. For bread, biscuits, cakes, confec- tionery, etc., the Wingham Bakery, owned by F. J. Bowen, offered a corn- .plete selection. This is all 78 years ago which is .longer than we can remember. MILK PRICES RAISED EFFECTIVE LAST FRIDAY !Effective, February 1st., 1952, the -price ,ef milk in Ontario was increase ed 'both to the distributor and the :consumer as the result of an arbitra- tion board's finding. A quart of milk, which previously cost 19 cents now sells for 21 cents, tie pints were raised from 10 to 12 cents 'T and half pints to six cents from five. "Other new prices of interest to loc- eel consumers are buttermilk. 17 cents .a -quart; Chocolate milk 22 cents a quart; Skim milk, 15 cents a quart; 'whipping cream, $1.20 a quart; 60 ,cents -a pint and 30 cents a half pint. 'The basic price for milk delivered :at the plant of a distributor, effective February 1st., is $4.60 per cwt, as ,compared to $4.12 previously, On Parade ! ° Febriiiiiy 4th saw the local Battery parading at the usual time and place. Sgt. Bill Forsythe called the parade. The Band carried out their usual A practice session in the upper room of the Fire Hall under Sgt. Ernie Sed- don. Sgt. Bill Grover had G troop for . periods on Rules of the Road and Safety Precautions. H. Troop had a .period on the Rifle Range with Bdr. :Borden Jenkins and later a period of J.7 Pdr. gun drill with Lt, John Jack- son. Bdr, Jack Blackwell paraded to the QM stores for a larger jacket. Since Jan. 29th his chest has swelled seneral inches, that being the date on which his wife presented him with .a baby daughter. Congratulations Jack: Lt. Barry Kay finally received not- flee that his commission was confirm- ed, His course was completed at ' Shilo, Manitoba, last June, but the • appointment was delayed in getting 1through'the usual channels, Sgt. Jim Cameron and Bill Forsythe !have been promoted to Warrant Offi- • cers Second Class, ENGAGEMENT ' Mr, and Mrs. Fraser Haugh wish `to announce the engagement of their • daughter ,Ethel Isabel, to James Ruthezford Darling of Clifford, son of Mr, and Mrs, James S, Darling, Clifford. The wedding to take -place 'early in February, PETE hOWANS PASSES, COMMUNITY WORKER The death tone place on January 29th., 1952, of Peter Gowans, at his home, Minnie St., Wingham. He was born in Blanshard Township, Perth County, on June 29th., 1864' and was the tenth oldest in a family of twelve and was the 'last of the.family. He received his publie school edu- cation at Anderson and. afterwards attended St. Marys Collegiate Insti- tute and Stratford Model School and began his teaching career in Logan Township at the age of eighteen. He taught in Huron County- for. about 17 years then went west to Warman, Sask. ,where he was Principal' of the Warman school for twelve years. Returning to Ontario he taught the Whitechurch school" and at Villa Nova, until his retirement. in June, 1931. Mr. Gowans was an: active: worker, in the community projects" and an ardent supporter of the church and temperance work. He was, an , elder, in the Presbyterian Church;, Warman - for twelve years and St. Andrew's. Presbyterian Church,. Wingham, for five years arid the United Church? Wingham, for about twenty- years..,. In 1896 Mr. Gowans, was. married to Miss Annie Linklater of. Goderitin. who survives him. The funeral service was.-, held, on Friday, February 1st,,, from: Curries: funeral home, Wingham, and, was' conducted by Rev. Dr. W. A. Bee- croft assisted by Rev. L. H. Currie of Dundas and Rev, Dr:. C. A. Gowans of Toronto. Mr. J. Reavie sang "It is well with my Soul," a favourite hymn of the deceased. The honorary pallbearers. were associate eiders. of the United, Church Wingham, Messrs. C. Blythe, W. F. Burgman, F. Howson, R. R. }Widen, Alex Reid -and Charles. Smith: ActiVe pallbearers were, Milton Gowans, John Young, Toronto; Douglas Gow- ans, Creemore, E, Roy Hunt, Peter G. Morrison, St. Marys and Robert S. Ratcliffe, Science Hill, all' nephews of the deceased, The flower bearers were ail' former pupils of Mr, Gowans, Messrs. Victor Heywood, Gordon kleywood;, Clark Fisher and Chas. Monteith of Exeter. Russell Gaunt and Athol Pardon of Wingham. The sympathy of the community goes out to Mrs. Gowans and her brother, Mr. Peter Linklater in their loss ,due to the passing of Mr. Gow- ans, C. 0. F. ANNUAL MEETEeTG The regular meeting of Court Maitland No, 25, C.O. Foresters will be held in the Orange Hall on Wed- nesday evening, Feb. 13. A good attendance is requested 6 1/2 EUCHRE AND DANCE ' There will be a euchre and dance at Sacred Heart Church parish ha/1, Winghane, on Friday, February 8th. Cara' start at 8 pAn. usie by /lend- eraon'a orchestra. Lunch counter. Admission 50c, 6b William George Salter Buried. Last Week Another of our ' elderly citizens passed away on January 28, 1952e in the person of George William Salter. Born in Whitby on July 14, 1864, he moved at the age of three to East Wawanosh where he resided till his death. His wife, formerly Frances Cooper of Wingham, died fifteen years ago. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Ross (Edith) Button of Morris and two sons, Russell of .East Wawa- nosh and Frank on the ,home place. Interment took place ;'Teel Win,ha.m Cemetery. Pallbearers were Robert Golley, William Elliott, George Kerr, Leonard James, John Kerr and Har- old,:Hutton. FINED $25 ON ASSAULT CHARGE Douglas Mason of Walkerton was fined $25 and costs here Monday af- ternoon by Magistrate Dudley Holmes on a charge of assaulting Night Constable Lloyd Brant at the local arena on January 19th. In passing sentence, Jiadge Holmes issued a warning that any further disturbance of this sort. will be met with a stiffer fine and possible jail sentence. Mason pleaded guilty- to the charge and' his father spoke, on his behalf. Mason is married and the father of one child, AT HOME' Dr; and' Mrs. Beecroft will be at home to , members and adherents of the Wingham United Church and to all: Wingham friends on Wednesday, February' 6th. Mrs. Beecroft will re- ceive. from 3 to- 5,30 o'clock in the afternoon- and with Dr, Beecroft from 7;30, to 10.30 &el:trek in the evening. Donald Patterson At inaugural, session of Huron County. Council at Goderieh, Ont., at 1-hich Reeve H. Johntson of Morris Township Was named Warden for 19-2, a by-law was passed confirming aneointment of Peter Pattorson,13.Sc., 9be new County- Engineer and flood Superintendent, A recent gradu- at." oo the University of Toronto, Mr. teeth his father ZY", tv,•1 f 1 r as administrators In The Wingham Town Hall will get a long needed face lifting soon, as well as a new ventilation system, the council decided Monday night at the regular council meeting, A request by the firemen for increased pay was also heard and the inadequacy of the present town insurance coverage pointed out. A motion was passed confirming the contract awarded to Elmer Wil- kinson last year for the job which has been delayed for various reasons. Turnberry Farmer Jas. MacTavish Passes James MacTavish died at his home, concession 4, Turnberry, on January 30th., 1952, after several months of ill health. He was born 'on December 3rd., 1786 ,son of the late John S. MaeTavish -and Margaret Jane Bone. He farmed all his life in Turnberly except for a few months he was em- ployed at the Wingham Flour Mill. He was always interested in municip- al affairs and for a number of years was a member of the Turnberry council. He was a member of Knox Presbyterian Church, Bluevale. Surviving are his wife, the former Myrtle 0, King, whom he married in April, 1911, also two daughters, Mrs. Harold (Isabel) Grant, Mrs. Jack M. (Flora) Willits; two sons, John K., and Alex, all of Turnberry. Three children predeceased him, Robert S., Jean, and 'an infant son. Surviving also are a brother John, of Regina, and a sister, Mrs. David Walker of Teeswater. A younger brother, Allan, predeceased him seven years ago. There are four grandchildren. Funeral Services were held from his late residenece, lot 2, con. 4, Turnberry on Saturday afternoon, February 2nd., conducted by Rev. Matthew Bailie of Bluevale Presby- terian Church. The pallbearers were Messrs. Isaac Wright, Raymond El- liott, Wm. Dettman, Ward Sharpin, Morrison Sharpin and Thomas Shear- er. Interment was made in Wroxeter cemetery. Native of HowiCk, John Rae Passea, At his home in Beeton on Sunday morning, following a month's 'illness, there entered into rest a native of Howick Township, in the person of John Rae. In his 67th year, Mr. Rae was an son of the pioneers, David Rae and, Margaret Rutherford. Upon leaving school he learned telegraphy from: Mrs. J. N. Allen in whose drug stem the office was then situated. He was employed by the C.P.R. and later was station agent at Arthur and for 'stone, years at Fordwich. He. has been, re- tired for some time living at lieetere. Mr. Rae is well knewns here, llayi1 returned often to visit his brother, the late David Rae, whe died l'ask year. Old friends were, always„ plea, 1,d, to welcome him to his herrneseenixieze- ity, where he was always .ae eavoette. Surviving are his wife and ono son, David of Toronto,, Survieing; sue his wife and one son,, David, of Toronto, Funeral services were held on Tues- day from the Tottenliani funeral home, with members oft.A.F.. & A. M. attending. Interment was made, in Bolton cemetery.. Peter Patterson turn, of Huron County's road system, Tn 1917, the late Donald Patterson, grandfather, was appointed Huron County's first Road Superintendent. He resigned three years later when his son, the late Mr. Roy Patterson, "'maniac of (,peen's University, King- Itort, was, ready for the pest to which he was named by Council by-law in February, 192(. nod to which he gave At the same time, the council decided to have a vent and fan installed VI ventilate the hall. and a row of stage lights mounted above and. in: front of the stage. . Councillor-Athol Purdon brought a. request from the fire department for an increased 'rate of pa?. While the request was. favourably received by the council, it was decided that the fire committee should meet with the firemen to iron e:Jut the details. At present the firemen receive $40 each, TORONTO 111A_V TO SPEAK AT LOCAL LIONS CLUB Pete 1VIcGillen, Outdoors Editor of the Toronto Telegram, will address the Wingham Lions Club at 6.15 p.m- on Friday, February 8th. ' Roy Patterson 31 years of outstanding service. Con- gratulating the new County Engineer, Warden Johnston noted that three generations of county Engineers is perhaps without precedent in Canada. He declared that the high esteem in which the Patterson family has lone' been held marks common heritage of sound character, ability and seal in public eerviM Dunkin-Patcheson On Tuesday January 22nd, 1952 in Trinity United Church, Hamilton, El-, verna, eldest daughter of Mr. and ; Mrs. Wm. Patcheson of Toronto Ont. to Walter Edward Dunkin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. Dunkin of Glen- annan, Ontario. IMMUNIZATION CLINIC An Immunization Clinic will be held in the Wingham Town Hall on Fri- day, February 8, 1952 from 2.30 to 4 p.m. Diphtheria, whooping-cough and tetanus inoculations as well as small- pox vaccinations will be given. Child- ren from 4 months of age may be brought to the clinic, Mary Love District Health Nurse Re-decorating, Salaries and Insurance On Wingham Town Council's Agenda Three Generations5ik guron County; Office Bobby Burns Carnival at Belgrave Reception for Glenannan Couple A dance was held in Glenannan school Tuesday, January 29th in hon- our of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Dunkin The Junior Farmers orchestra pro- vided splendid music for old and new dancing. After lunch the young couple were presented with a gen- erous gift of money. Mr, Neil Eadie read the nicely worded address. Dancing was enjoyed till the wee hours of the morning and a very pleasant evening was enjoyed by all. Lloyd-Thompson St. Paul's Anglican Church, Clin- ton, was the scene of a wedding ceremony, when Rev. R. M. P. Bul- teel united in marriage Alice Louise Thompson, daughter of Dr. F. G. Thompson and Mrs. Thompson, Clin- ton, and Charles Donald Lloyd, Tor- onto, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Lloyd, Wingham, Mrs. T. gremlin was organist and James Corran sang. The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a gown of white pleated net. The fitted bodice was caught with a large rhinestone ornament, over which was worn a matching taf- feta short-sleeved coat, designed with French nipped-in waistline and wide flowing skirt, She carried a white prayer book with orchid and stream- ers. Miss ;Mary Thompson, Clinton, as her sister's only attendant, choet a similar dress in cloud blush shade and she carried a nosegay of roses and blue iris. Harold Henry, George- town, was groomsman and ushers were Charles Thompson, Waterloo, brother of the bride, and John Lloyd, Wingham, cousin of the groom, Receiving guests at the reception at the Hotel, Clinton, the bride's mother wore a Queen's blue lace dress ,with small matching hat of velvet petals and small ostrich feath- ers, and a corsage of gardenias. The bridegroom's mother wore a purple crepe dress trimmed with French lace, a small petal hat and a corsage of gardenias. The couple left by plane for Bermuda, the bride travelling in a navy suit, topped with a navy and white pyramid coat and cherry straw hat. They will reside in Toronto, The bride is a graduate of Alma College 'and Victoria Hospital School of Nursing, London, The groom grad- uated from the University of Toronto. Two members of the ;Stratford Skating Club, who entertained over 500 district residents at the annual ice carnival held at Beigrave in the arena are seen with a clown, left to right: Colleen Colvin, Mae Daw- son the clown, and Rose Marie Ganci. A journalist of more than 20 years" experience. Pete was city editor- of the Peterborough. Ekaminer and for five years was editor of the paper's. vacation edition prior to joining the Tely's staff early in 1949. He is, the only full-time outdoors, editor- on a. Canadian newspaper, writing exclus, ively on hunting,. fishing, tourism,, conservation. and, related subtects. During the last, year Pete has ad- dressed more than, caie hundeed'. clubs and organizations,, interested, in. the conservation—a., cause dear. to the hearts of , millions of. sportsmen throughout America. He is. a. director- off the OntariceFederation. of Hunters and: Anglers, director of the Outdoor Whilers of Amereca and an, honorary member of a number of rod. and. gun: eliel3s throughout Ontario, His column. 'Outdoors., With, Pete, MeGillen," apaears every Tuesday and Friday in'. the Tely.. His intimate knowledge of, the outdoors, coupled with a liberal sprinkling of humor l and half-veiled pity fee- people who f live in cities, gives: his, writing: a. I rustic quality rarely fitund' metroe- politan none-teepees>. i Pete still, lives in rite wilds, of. Pet- - erboro. VALENTINE. TEX AND. BAKING SALE St. Peel's Ladies;' Guilti will hold a Valentine. Tea and Sale of Home- made Belting ih the Parish Room of the Church on Wednesday afternoon, February 13th :et three o'cloele. The wool blankets which the Ladies' Guild have for sale will be on dis- play. 6" with the exception of the chief who gets $120. The new ' plan calls for $40 for a first year man, $60 for a second year man and $80 for a third year man. They also requested $100 each for a first and second captain as, well as a secretary-treasurer, the assistant chief to get $140 and the chief $150. Council felt that there should be some form of incentive system for the men. That the insurance coverage for the town of Wingham is inadequate was pointed out in a report received by a reputable firm of Toronto in- surance brokers who have just com- pleted a thorough survey of the town's properties . It was decided to have the property committee evaluate the various buildings and arrange for more complete coverage. Councillor Miller for the Finance Committee praised the work done by Mayor Gurney and Councillor Mc- Kinney in setting' up the public school debenture plan. He reported that the debentures haven't been sell- ing as well as was expected. "People don't realize that this is the best possible inetstmeet avail- able," stated Councillor McKinney. "It would be a wonderful thing if they did purchase the complete issue and I think they can." Councillor Wilkinson, reporting on property and new construction, was concerned over the ease with which strangers could get into the boiler room, having found a transient in that part of the town hall recently. He recommended that this eart, of the town hall be kept locked in the future. The roads committee, headed by Mr .Howson, reported plans for ex- tensive repairs and paving this year, including the paving of Caroling Ter- race and the repairing of Patrick St.,. near Josephine. Clarence Hanna will represent East Wawanosh on the fire committee.; A report from the Wingham Rural Fire Committee showed that there was a smell balance on hand with some money still owing from fires at Brussels, Blyth and several others. The Ontario Fire Marshall's office in conducting a preliminary survey with the aim of standardizing coup- lings for 2% inch fire hose in Ont. The assessor eeported to council that an assessment against gasoline pumps had been levied for the past several years against the various companies could not be legally asses- sed. These pumps have been assessed at $150 apiece. Reporting for the Industrial Com- mittee, Councillor McKinney said that he had been to Toronto, to the Department of Trade and Commerce, Planning and Development and others to point out the advantages for industries here. He was assured that if any prospects arese,Wingham would be given favourable„considera- tion. The Police Committe report by Mayor Gurney included , the hearing that afternoon of Douglas Mason of Walkerton on charges , of assaulting the night constable. Council felt that the fine had beeneteo light, par- ticularly as they are trying to stamp out that sort of thing. Former Winatxamites Mark 50th. Wedding Many friends, of Wingham and vicinity will be pleased to extend con- gratulations to. a former Winghamite, Mrs. J. M. Kennedy, nee Scilena Treaty , daughter, of the late Mr. and Mrs. Larry Treacy, who with her husband recently celebrated their golden wedding at their home in Elm Creek, Manitoba, with their family of two sons and one daughter. One son was killed in the second world war. A social evening was also held in the community hall to mark the an- niversary,, when a large number of friends were present to honor the couple and present them with many gifts including a beautiful gold tray With pierced edges and floral design with an inscription i n the centre bearing their names, date, etc., Taking part in a musical program was Mr. James Wood, who rendered several violin solos, accompanied by his daughter Isabelle, formerly of Wingham. A delicious lunch was served the guests of honor at a beau- tifully appointed table, after which they received the congratulations and good wishes of all present. SADIE; HAWKINS DANCE Don't forget the Curling Club's Sa- die Furnishings, Thomsen Plectrie, rnannotOnAn,eignriello't,sr, floltref4ibl!I otind's dcle,00la:Itins Dance, Friday, Feb, 29. isard's, D. Crompton's, Lee's Posta:xi,. Tickets now on sale at Walker's