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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1952-03-19, Page 1--kki it ALONGTHE MAIN DRAG By The Pedestrian It is estimated that two out of three Canadian taxpayers will be en- titled to an income tax refund this year. The odd man shells out. Seen in a Toronto optometrist's window "Eyes Examined While You Wait," 0 - 0 - 0 Several of our local residents have already seen the first robin this year. Dr. F. A. Parker saw a robin on March 12th and Mr, T. Fells saw one March 13th on Patrick St. Mrs. Cairns saw a robin on Diagonal Road also. We don't want to sound too encourag- ing but Spring could just be coming (in a month or two.) 0 - 0 - 0 April 1st, is the date set for the Brigadier's Inspection at Listowel. The local battery will be on parade .along with several other district bat- teries. A 0-0 -0 The son of a former bank manager .here, Dr. W, Cameron Wallace, has been awarded a 630,000 grant for re- search at the medical school. Dr. Wal- lace is at present an instructor in pathology at the School of Medicine, Yale University, His father, John Wallace, was a former manager of the Dominion Bank here and Dr. Wal- lace spent part of his early childhood in Wingham. 0 - 0 - 0 John Hanna, grade 13 student at the High School ,has been selected Wingham representative for the Lead- ers' Club, sponsored by the London Free Press amongst Western. Ontario High Schools. John was selected on the basis of his athletic ability, and participation in school activities. He -was awarded the A. D. MacWilliam 'Trophy as the best athlete in Wing- ham High in 1949. —Mr. Bert Mitchell has taken over the farm distributing agency in Pais- ley for Canadian Oils Ltd., and is now living in Paisley. His family will move there as soon as accommodation can be secured. Bantams Defeat Belgrave Midgets The Wingham Kinsmen Bantams :stopped the Belgrave, Midgets cold at the Wingham ice house last Tuesday night 11-0. Scoring at will, the locals bad everything their own way all the Way. Belgrave couldn't get untangled and the bigger boys seemed lost most of the way. Wingham's first line of Dougie Murray, Jimmy Campbell and Ken Hodgkinson accounted for most of the tallies. Goalie Jimmy Dennis earned the .shutout. In Chatham 'Spiel A Wingham rink, skipped by Har- ley Crawford, was in Chatham on Thursday, Friday and Saturday of last week for the annual three day spiel held by that club, There were .32 rinks competing and the locals copped a third in the first event. Members of the rink were Dune McDougall, lead; John Bowman, sec- ond; Gordon McKay, vice; Harley Crawford, skip. REBEKAH LODGE MEMBERS VISIT HANOVER LODGE About thirty-five members of the Majestic Rebekah Lodge, No. 352, Wingham, journeyed to Hanover by bus Monday night to visit Hanover Lodge, with Mrs. Margaret Bennett, N. G., presiding. Roy Bennett, captain conferred the degree on two candi- dates of Hanover, Visitors were pre- sent from Owen Sound, Chesley, Mil- verton and Wingham. After the meet- ing a lovely lunch was served by the Hanover ladies. '.M.S. SERVCICE The W,M.S, will be in charge of the service in the United Church on Sunday morning, Mrs. (Rev.) I3ur- bridge, of Scotland, Ont., returned ;missionary from Korea, Will be the guest speaker. Dr, Grierson, of LorideSboro ,also returned missieniarY from Korea, will assist. Lady Curlers Win at Guelph Taking part in the Guelph Ladies' Invitation Bonspiel held recently, a rink composed of left to right—Mrs. A. W. Irwin, skip; Mrs. Eldon McKinney, vice; Mrs. Geo. Williams, second; and Mrs W. H. Edwards, lead; were suc- cessful in winning second prize in the second event, losing to an Oshawa rink in their final game. The Wingham entry won three and lost two in their fine effort, —Staff Photo. Addresses Meeting REV C. C. W. MIXER Drive for $1200.00 r ss eaI for Aid With which is amalgamated the Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News Subscription $2.50 per year; 6c per copy Weedleb••••••;•••••••••1•41.041. Legion Sponsors In Annual I Bridge Club Seven tables of bridge were hi play at the regular meeting of the bridge I club last week. North &South: 1st. and 2nd., (tied) Mrs. A. R. DuVal and R. S. Hether- ington, Mrs. H. C. MacLean and Miss Y. McPherson; 3., Mrs. H. Campbell and Mrs. G. S. Cameron; 4, Mrs. E. A. VanStone and V. rat., trwr. East & West: 1. Mrs, W. H, French and J. Meson; 2. Miss M. MacLean arid G. Williams; 8. Miss M. Johnston and W. H. Preneli; 4. Mrs. V. A. Parker and Mrs. 'J. H. Crawford. of Kitchener, who is directing the campaign for funds for new Huron College at London. He was the guest speaker at a meeting of the Board of Management of St. Paul's Church, Wingham, on Wednesday night. WINGHAM SKATERS ELECT DIRECTORS On Wednesday night, March 12th, 22 interested people met in the coun- cil chambers of the town hall, for the purpose of forming a. Figure skating Club. Lois Hamilton, president of the Kin- ette Club, welcomed everyone and ex- pressed the hope that a, club being formed would benefit the children. Ross Smith, professional figure skating teacher, told of the different rules regarding the organization of a club. One of the main things is that a sanction must he obtained from the O.F.S.A., at Ottawa, before a person can skate for another club or carnival. There were 16 nominations for the Board of Directors with the follow- ing ten being elected: Alf. Lockridge, Mrs. H. Wild, Mrs. D. MacLennan, Rod McIntosh, Mrs. G. Scott, Lois Hamilton, Bernice Crawford, H. Brooks, Mrs. Al. Williams, Joyce Heal, The Board of Directors will choose their own president, secretary, etc. Mrs, E. Spry was acting secretary for the meeting. Announce Sale Of Business Murray Johnson and Sons Ltd., have announced the sale of their farm trade distribution busingss of gasoline, oil and petroleum products to C. E. MacTaviSh, distributor for B.A. productS. . Johnson and Sons have been established in their present location since 1.934, • Murray Johnson, proprietor, stated, "To our many friends and customers, I would like to say thank you and it is my hope that you will continue to be good customers', Ken Johnson, who has been associ- ated with his, father in the business, is leaving Wingham to accept a position with a bank in Birmingham, Michigan. MRS. L. HISELER WAS ACTIVE MICH WORKER LOCAL CHURCH PLANS CAMPAIGN FOR COLLEGE Rev. C. C. W. Mixer of Kitchener, was present at a meeting of the Board of Managers at St. Paul's Anglican Church on Wednesday evening of last week. Mr. Mixer, who is general director of the campaign to raise the final amount necessary for completion of Huron College at London, outlined the entire financial picture to the board. Speaking of the history of the col- lege, he said that the original build- ings were financed by a campaign in England during the last century, and that the institution has required practically no support from the Dio- cese since its, opening. The new col- lege has been erected on the campus of the University of Western Ont- ario, a most fitting site, since the University had its own beginnings as an offspring of Huron College. The new buildings include not only facilities for the education of Ang- lican clergy, but also provide resi- dence for men who are engaged in other courses as well. A large proportion of the cost of construction has already been met and the building has been dedicated, but consecration will take place only when the institution is completely free df debt. Rev. Mixer was able to answer questions which naturally arose in the discussion of the most effective means of raising the $2600 which is required from the local parish . Lists were drawn up for the use of the canvassers and the work was apportioned in order to expedite the coverage of the congregation. Rev. E. 0. Lancaster presided over the gathering. Pee Wee Hockey Tourney at Goderich The third annual Pee Wee hockey tournament, sponsored by the Gode- rich Lions Club in conjunction with the Western Ontario Athletic Associ- ation, will be held at the Goderich Memorial Arena during the Easter holidays and is open to any club anywhere. r This is the week of the Red Cross campaign in Wingham. As in former years, the Legion is sponsoring and organizing the campaign. Ward chair- men and canvassers have been ap- pointed and there will be a house to house visitation. No one questions the value of the services provided by the Red Cross. It has established outpost hospitals on the frontier. It supplies blood plasma for our armed forces I and veterans. It rushes its emergency supplies wherever disaster strikes. It provides many helpful services in the D.V.A. hospitals. This year the Red Cross objective is $5,222,000 for Cana- da — and for Wingham and district it is $1,200 . Donations to the Red Cross are deductible from income tax payments. The Legion also asks for generous public support for this good cause. MASS CHEST X-RAY DATED FOR SPRING The Huron County Tuberculosis Association takes this opportunity of thanking the citizens of the County for their very generous re- sponse to the Christmas Seal Sale of 1951, The big project for this year is the Mass Chest X-Ray to be held this spring or early summer. It is hoped that all citizens will avail themselves of the opportunity to have an X-Ray of the chest and so make sure that not one case of Tub- erculosis goes unchecked. The following donations were re- ceived by the various Lions Clubs in the County, who conducted the Campaign. The County of Huron, $2000.00; Town of Clinton, $1000.00; Town of Goderich, $950.69; Town of Wingham, ham, $881.91; Town of Exeter, $832.- 50; Town of Seaforth, $592.89; Vil- lage of Zurich, $364.30; Village of 13lyth, $356.38; Village of Brussels, $323.53; Village of Wroxeter, $284.93; Village of Bayfield, $168.89. TEEN TOWN DANCE Were you there? Well we were and you can take it from me, we had fun, didn't we! At the Teen Town dance, that is, which was held last Friday night and being the last dance before exams, was a huge success. No! It can't be, but I hear that Catherine Keating has purchased some new records for Teen Town. Wonder what the labels could be. Come to the next dance and find out. See you there. RINK WINS AT KINCARDINE A rink skipped by Ron Rae took third prize at a Kincardine bonspiel held on Monday last, Members of the rink were George Shaw, lead; Norm Rintoul, second; Gord Godkin, vice; Ron Rae, skip. AMATEUR CONTEST Howick Lions Amateur Contest will be held in Gorrie Town Hall on Friday, April 4th, Johnny Brent of CKNX will be Master of Ceremonies, Listen to "Top of the Morning" Show, for further information. BINGO The Ladies Auxiliary to the Can- adian Legion will hold a cash bingo at the Legion Home on John St., on Saturday of this week, and each Sat- urday till further notice, at 8,15 p.m. Here's a good way to enjoy your Saturday night. Come and enjoy yourself. rrb GUEST MINISTER Rev. W. G. Berry of Toronto, As-. eociate Secretary of the Board of • Social Service and Evangelism of the I United Church, conducted the morn- ing service in Wingham United Church on Sunday. Rev. W. A. Bee- croft, D. D., was in London, dedi- cating a new organ in Hyatt Ave., United Church. DANCE AT I3LUEVALE The Stone School softball team will hold a dance in the Bluevale Community Hall on Thursday, March 27, 1952, Novelty dances, spot prizge; Wilbee's orchestra. All \vel- em/to. 19,261: DANCE AT WROXETER The Howick Lions Club is spons- soring the Kansas Farmer and his Entertainers for a Concert arid Dance to be held in Wroxeter Town Hall, Wednesday evening, March 26, at 8.00 pan. Concert and dance for one admission. lob REV. A. NIMMO SPEAKS TO LIONS Rev. Alexander Nimmo of St. An- drew's Presbyterian Church, was the guest 'speaker at the regular meeting of the Wingham Lions Club held in the Hotel Brunswick on Friday even- ing. The gathering was presided over by Lion President Don Nasmith. Introducing the guest, Dr Ross re- called happy days he had spent in Ireland during the First World War, and said that the Emerald Isle would be the subject of Mr. Nimmo's talk. The speaker explained that he was about to read an addres which had been prepared by Rev. Matthew Bailie of Bluevale, a native of Ire- land, who had come to Canada in the fall of last year. Both gentle- men hailing from the same land, the talk had a double-barrelled authen- ticity about it. Mr. Bailie was to have been the speaker of the evening, but was taken ill last week. The address pointed out that Ire- land is really two countries in one, with its sharp division of religious and political thought. Mr. Bailie had, until recently served as minister at Downpatrick, where, so tradition has it, St. Patrick himself landed when he came back to Ireland as a missionary. Stories differ as to St. Patrick's birthplace, but the soundest theory is that he was born in England and by accident found himself a slave in Ireland. Later he escaped and spent some years in studying in France, After his return to England he decided to go to Ireland as a missionary and spent the rest of his life in that country carrying the news of Christianity. He was buried at one of his churches where his grave is visited by thousands annually. The speaker described the saint as "the founder of that intangible something which is Ireland". Barry Wenger expressed thanks to Mr. Bailie and Mr. Nimmo. Tail-Twister George Scott was a little short of funds so decided on a clean-up of all Lions who had not assisted with the mailing of Easter Seals, Lion Jack Reavie was the soloist, with "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling". Secretary Bill Conron dealt with the minutes. The club received a report on the property at the McKenzie Bridge which, it is hoped, may be secured and beautified in order to improve the appearance of the town entrance. Lion Bob Hetherington announced a progressive draw which is to start this week, Tickets being sold on a suit of clothes each month. The president said that the next regular meeting Will be ladies' night, when the Kinsmen and their ladies will be guests. The guest speaker for the occasion will be John Fisher, noted CBC commentator and author, CONCERT AND DANCE The Kansas Farmer and His Hired Man will present a Concert and Allay for a Dance in the Wroxeter Tewn Hall, on Wednesday, March 26th. lob On Parade ! On Monday night the local 99th Bty, paraded at the Armouries for the weekly parade. The band held a practice in the Wingham Fire Hall Chambers under the direction of Sgt. Ernie Seddon. The gunners had a period of rifle drill by Lt, John Jackson and Sgt. Major Bill Forsythe. The drill was followed by a combat film of scenes from World War II. The Battery is planning a' number of important schemes for the Spring and early summer season. The first important item is an inspection of the Regiment at Listowel Armouries by Brigadier Anderson on April 1st. All members are requested to be pre- sent next week to learn the details. This will be a full dress parade and inspection With the regimental band supplying the music. A Sunday shoot at Ipperwash ranges is in the offing, but no defin- ite date has been set as yet. A 17 pounder shoot at Meaford ranges is all set for May 24th and 25th, Last year's Meaford shoot was highly suc- cessful and all Battery members will want to be on hand for this year's shoot. The main scheme of the year—the week at Petawawa Camp has been arranged for June 28th to July 5th. The Regt, will proceed to camp in a convoy this year which should add to the enjoyment. All members should attempt to get leave from work for this week, A tactics scheme for all Regimental Officers is being arranged for this Sunday by Major Elmer Bell. Once the annual inspection is Com- pleted, training will be suited to pre- paring for summer camp at Pete- wawa. All members should make every effort to attend regularly so that the Summer camp will be able to function smoothly, Howick Lions Plan Father & Son Night The regular monthly meeting of the Howick Lions will take the form of a Father and Son dinner in Gorrie Community Hall on Thursday. The midget hockey team, sponsored by the Lions, will also be guests. In the recent canvass for The Can- adian National Instittue for the Blind, Building Fund, conducted by the Howick Lions, subscriptions in Gorrie amounted to $155,75. The total for the Township was $400.00. WINGHAM, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, /VIARCH 19th, 1902 WINGHAM BUSINESS ASSOCIATION FORMED At a meeting held in the council chamber last Thursday evening a group of Wingham business men vot- ed unanimously to form what will be known as the Wingham Business As- sociation, Main purpose of the or- ganization is to forward all enter- prises within the community which will maintain and improve the town as a shopping and business centre. The meeting was the outgrowth of much discussion as to the need for an organization. The week previous a smaller group of men gathered to set a night for the general meeting and to talk over the more important issues which would face the associa- tion as a whole. In order to obtain information about the support which could be expected a notice was cir- culated and was signed by well over one hundred interested businessmen. Councillor McKinney, acting for Mayor Gurney, was asked to open the meeting on Thursday, and he said that the urgent need for such an or- ganization was very evident. "We have a wonderful town," he stated, and there is a tremendous need for for an organized group of far-sighted men, willing to work for the better- ment of the community." J, P. McKibbon acted as chairman of the gathering and outlined the aims of the intended group. The fol- lowing officers were elected: . President, J. P. McKibbon; vice- pres , H. P. Carmichael; secretary, Barry Wenger; treasurer, Verne Dun- lop; attendance comm., Harry Merk- ley, chairman, Lloyd Ellacott, John Pattison, Cal Burke, Ron Rae, Geo. Shaw, Theo Mundy, John Lee, Al Rutherford, 'Tommy' Thomson; pro- motion comm., Clare Cantelon, chair- man, Ken Kerr, Lloyd Smith, Athol Purdon, Warren Callan, Chas. Cros- sett. Saturday night ball games and other forms of entertainment for those who are in town that evening were heartily endorsed. It was the general opinion that there should be something doing in town every Satur- day night to make the place more interesting and attractive for the people who come in from the outlying districts. It was suggested that the Associ- ation hold at least four meetings a year, three for promotional purposes and the fourth as a social gathering for members and their ladies. The fee, which was set at $10.00 is to include a set-aside fund for a Christ- mas parade or' other type of Santa Claus function this year. An active church worker, Mrs. Lawrence Hiseler, passed a'ay very suddenly on Tuesday, March 11th. She had been a member of the United Church choir, since corning to Wing- ham in 1939. Mrs. Hiseler was also a member of the Women's Missionary Society and had been president of that organization in 1949. Her pass- ing came as a shock to her many friends and acquaintances. Born in the district of Muskoka, the former Marion Elizabeth Isabel McLeod, she was married in July, 1927. She was educated in Brace- bridge, Ontario, and war a graduate of the Toronto Conservatory of Music receiving her A.T.C.M. In her early life, she was a music teacher. Mrs. Hiseler was also a member of the Ladies' Auxiliary to the Canadian Legion, Branch No. 180. Surviving besides her husband are a daughter; Joan and one son, Stanley. A brother, George A. McLeod of Tor- onto, also survives. The funeral was held March 14th., from Church at 2.30 The teams are classified according to the population of their communi- ties. Group A, 5,000 and over; Group B. 1500 to 5000, Group C, 500 to 1500, and Group D, rural and up to 500. Only one entry will be ac- cepted from each community. Each group winner will be presented with a trophy to be competed for annu- ally. The Goderich Lions Club would be very happy to receive an entry from your organization and upon receipt of this,, playing dates and times will be mailed to you along with players' certificates, No player will be per- mitted to take part in this tourna- ment unless he can produce a birth certificate ,or a proof of age signed by his clergyman. The age limit is 12 years of age as of Nov. 1st., 1951, on Friday, and the deadline for entries is Wingham United April 1st., 1952. p.m. Dr, W. A. Bee- will be served lunch at the Arena croft conducted the service. Pall- and if necessary, the team or teams bearers were Tom Cruielcshank, Norm playing the following day will be Keating, Wm, Bain, Stewart Cowan, given a night's lodging by the Earl Hamilton and Wm, Cruikshank. townspeople of Goderich. Syncopets in Wings of Steel Eleven future ice queens are seen prior to their number in the Wings of Steel ice carnival here recently. Left to right are jean Colvin, Ruth Fry- Logic, Claudia Hasolgrove, Mary Kee Newman, Sandra Strong, Irene Saint, jean loroome, Judy Lunn, Fay Lavigne, Dorothy Chainney and Sharon Thompson, Missing from the picture is Dianne 'Crossett. --Staff Photo.