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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1952-04-30, Page 1CAN'T IGNORE THEM-THEY WON'T GO AWAY NPZ4 Though Ottawa doesn't officially admit the existence of such things as "flying saucers" or the presence bf unidentified aircraft in Canada's Skies, high-ranking scientists and officers admit they are as mystified hs anyone else about the numerous reports of strange-looking objects in the sky. Mrs. Harry Bennett and Mrs. Wesley Baker reported "two silver streaks" high in the ,air over Haliburton, Ont. Mrs, Marie Wood- land, Hamilton, said she and several other women saw a "blimp.like ob- ject" hovering over Hamilton, And from various parts of the U.S. come reports of unidentified bedies al- Central Press Canadian ways high in the air and always looking like no conventional draft. So, while officially ignoring them, Ottawa is collecting data that may explain every case as mere natural phenomenon-or, as the artist here suggests, as visiting airships from outer space. Marathon Bridge Prize Winners' On Friday evening, the final party for the Marathon Bridge games, spon- sored by the Ladies' Auxiliary to Wingham Hospital, was held in the Council Chamber. These games are played each month during the winter in the homes. All scores are kept and at the end, the players attend a gath- ering where the prizes are awarded. This year, top honors went to Mrs. Elwood Armitage, with a total of 20,000 points, and Mrs. Rod McIntosh with 18,450 points. Consolation prizes were won by Mrs. Cora Whitfield and Mrs. John Strong. Fox: :r thk,A4clay evening play, Mrs. Georg&Beattie was high and a mystery prize went to •Mrs. E. Snell. In presenting the prizes, the presi- dent, Mrs. Murray Johnson, thanked all the players who had helped make this event a success, thereby adding a substantial amount to the funds. SPRING TEA The Women's Association of the Wingham United Church will hold a Spring Tea, and sale of baking and gift articles, on Wednesday, May 14th, at 3 o'clock. 30:7b CANADIAN LEGION AUXILIARY The regular monthly meeting of the Ladies' Auxiliary to the Canadian Legion will be held in the Legion home, Wednesday evening at 8 p.m. Following the meeting, bingo will be played. Each member is requested to bring a small bingo prize. 30b Central Prdss Canadian With which is amalgamated the Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News Subieripiion $2.50 per year; Ho per copy WINGRAM, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30th, 1952 Vol. 78 No, 35 Music elimination work will be done, Wingham District High School on the first day and the larger classes will be held in an effort to make the final concert a real musical treat. C. R. Coultes is the chairman of the fes- tival and Mrs. L. Vannan the secre- tary. The directors are Mrs, M. McDow- ell, Miss Jackson, Mrs. L. Wight- man, Mrs. C. Chamney, Mrs. L, Bolt, Mrs. C. H. Wade, Mrs. R. J. MacKen- zie, Martin Grasby and Howard Campbell, Belgrave Festival Concert Here Plans have now been completed for the Belgrave Musical Festival, spon- sored by the Belgrave School Fair, which includes 21 schools. The first day will be held in the Foresters' Hall, Belgrave, all day of May 15th, with Mr. Bernard Hirons of Kincardine, Adjudicator. The final session will be held in the evening of May 16th,,,in the Town Hall, Wingham, with Mr. Garfield Bender, adjudicating. GRADE XIII-(Figure in brackets indicates the number of examination papers written. Mark is average of these papers.) Louise Bowman (10) 79.8; Barbara Gaunt (11) 76.9; Jean Dinsmore (7) 72.9; Eleanor Wightman (9) 68.9; John Hanna (6) 65.5; Joseph Brown (6) 61.8; Donna Jeffs (7) 61,1; Velma Ballagh (8) 60.4; Shirley Moffat (4) 56.3; Reta Allen (5) 54; Arnold Mc- intyl:e (6) 52.7. (Below 50%) Helen Louise Pocock, Gordon Lane, Ronald Ca,mpbell,•James Wylie, Ian Matheson, Robert Feagan, James Walker, Stew- art Nimmo. ' ONE YEAR SPECIAL COMMER- CIAL COURSE-June MacDonald 81.3 Mildred Cook, 81,2; Margaret Sander- son 73.8; Norma Moffatt 73.6; Marilyn McLean 73.5; Marilyn Moffatt 69,5; Verna Showers 67 Florence Weir 65.3; Shirley Templeman 61.6; Twyla Mc- Kinnon 60.9; Jean Bain 60.4; Evelyn Anger 53,4; Josephine Willoughby 52.1. GRADE XII-Isobel Dennis 90.7; Bodie Craig, 84.5; Marlene Schumach- er 80.5 John Crawford 71.8; Donald Diekison 71; Jean Hobden 70.5; Lois Webb 65; James Gaunt 64,6; Kin Grewar 63.8; Mary Totting 60,8; George Porter 60; Keith Anderson 59.8 George Hall 59.3; Larry Hutton 58.2 Marion Toner 56,5; John Fronde- man 55.6; Patricia Brophy 55; Donald Gibson 54.8; Sally Lou MaeWilliani 54,5 Tom Webster 51.5. (Below 60%) Marjorie MacKeritie, Colleen Stobo, Betty Carter, Reim Results of Easter Examinations Nicholson, Delores Hamilton, Des- mond Brophy, Murray Gerrie, Joyce Thornton. (Absent) Betty Gorbutt. GRADE XI-Helen Thompson 95.7; Helen Machan 94.3; Muriel Keith 81.8 Nora Grant 80; Jean E. Camp- bell 76.8; Donna, Anderson 74.5; Shirley Chapman 73.5; Shirley Bradburn 73.2; Margaret Simmons 71.8; Fay Wright 71.2; Mary Ellen Cummins 71; Mar- jorie Armstrong 70.8; Shirley Keyes 70,3; Caryl MaeCrostie 69.3; Shirley Foxton 68; Mary Will 67.3; Jean Ir- win 67,2; Donald Machan 66.3; Jean M. Campbell 65.8; Patricia Rider 65,8; Hugh Sinnamon 65.7; Clifford Coultes 65.7; Joan Irwin 65.5; Helen Diekison 64.5; John Stafford 63.5; Ronald Machan 63.2; Margaret Church, 61.3; Marie Harris 61.2; David Donahue 61.2; Murray Gaunt 61; John Hilbert 60.2; Raymond Bennett 59.2; Roger Wok: 59; Shirley Burden 58.2; Ronald Talton 58; Beverley Blackwell 57,7; Lois Blair 57,2; Arlene Rettinger 57,2; Jean McArter 57; Neil Stainton 55.5; Robert Young 55.5; William Coultes 54.3; Mack Cameron 54; Matilda Hut- chison 53.5; Wilma Johnston 53.3; Mac Eadie 58,2; Eleanor Browne 52.7; John Hobden 52.7; Irla Newton 52.5; Agnes Bishop 52.3; Elda Keith 52; Donald Edgar 51:7; Ivan McKague 50.7; Helena Skinn 50.7. (Below 50%) Aileen Deitner, Jean Allen, Ronald Murray, Lois Crow- ston, Norman Anger, William Irwin, Helen Meyer, Peter Campbell, Shirley McMichael, Kenneth Gregg, Phyllis MacLeod, William Strong, Kenneth Saxton. There Is Still Time The Ontario Society for Crippled Children depends on YOUR support in its work of mercy in helping Ont- ario's Crippled Children. The local Easter Seal Campaign closes on May 10th, and we are still short of our objective of $1000. If you wish to subscribe to this worthy cause and have not already done so, please send your donation right away to Mrs. W. J. Greer, Treas- urer, Easter Seal Campaign, Wing- ham. at khAnkA- ALONG THE MAIN .DRAG By The Pedestria A pair of swans have been seen on the Maitland behind the C.P.R, sta- tion since last Wednesday. We have been told that if they remain until to-day the swans will nest and take 'up permanent residence there, Rent .free. • 0 - 0 - 0 The 21st Anti-Tank Regimental 'BM will begin a series of Sunday Band Concerts this coming Sunday at 8.30 p.m., weather permitting. Bandmaster Seddon will be in charge of the concerts which will be held every Sunday in May and June, pro- viding the weather co-operates. 9 - 9 - 'In case you've forgotten today is 'the last day to remit your income tax return to Mr. Douglas Abbott, the man with the outstretched hands. 0 0 - 0 Saturday, May 17th., is the date set for Wingharn's semi-annual Rum- mage Sale under the auspices of the Hospital Auxiliary. Donations to- wards this sale will be gratefully accepted. Phone 234 for further in- formation, hiss Martha Johnston Passes at Kincardine On the evening of Friday, April 18, Miss Martha Johnston passed away at Kincardine General Hospital after two days' illness, though she had been in indifferent health for the past year. Born in Howick township, she was .the daughter of George Johnston .and Sarah Aiken. Rarely has one had to fill the unique position which she graced for twenty-three years in the K. A. Matheson home, which reflects the •thought and care she put into mak- ing it happy and beautiful. Her hap- py, pleasant manner and the sincer- ity of her life held for her the admir- ation of many warm friends. The several teachers who lived in this home opposite S.S. 15, Kincar- dine township, have pleasant and .profitable remembrances of the time spent in it, as have the children who attended that school during her years there. To these and many others :she was affectionately known as "Aunt Mar." Miss Johnston's hobby was flowers and these she used to bring pleasure' to many. • Zer services were given to the or- glifelzations of Chalmers Church, .Armow, and, after the family moved to Kincardine, to the United Church there. The funeral from her late home on Monday, April 21, was conducted by the Rev. Harold Lawson at which Miss Margot Ann Couch sang "Sleet be the tie that binds". Besides Mr. Matheson and his ,daughter Isabel she leaves to mourn her passing four sisters and three brothers: Miss Mary Johnston, Kin- cardine; Margaret, Mrs. Earl athers of Lucan; Elsie, Mrs. Frank Shaw of Bluevale; Adeline, Mrs. Gordon Sim- mons, Wingham; Jack Johnston, Kin- Six nephews: John Johnstu, Grey township; Robert Johnston, Wing- ham; Charles Shaw, Brussels; Ken- neth, Allister and Cameron Simmons, Wingham, acted as pallbearers with interment in the family plot in Wrox- eter cemetery. Flower bearers were: Jack Mc- Crindle, Harry Palmerton, Dick Allen, Pier Tucker, Edward Richardson, Harold Wright, Clifford' Irwin, G. 'Stevenson, Arthur Simmons, FIREsDAMAGE TO ROOF AND CONTENTS Flames were licking over the roof of Mr. and Mrs, Stanley Vanetone's home at the lower end of Patrick St., Friday noon, when the fire brigade arrived. Hartley Smith, local dairy- man, first noticed the blaze and along with Bill Rowland, was fighting the fire with a garden hose when firemen arrived. The roof was holed in several plac- es, with shingles torn off and damage both by fire and water. The contents of the house were damaged by the water with several inches on the ground floor after the fire was brought under control. Both the house and its furnishinges,were insured. Cause of the blaze is net .known for sure but it is thought a spark front the stove chimney Might have ignited the roof. There is no attic in the house. What might have been a more ser- ious loss was averted by the prompt action of the firemen. POULTRY PRODUCERS TURN DOWN PLAN The results of voting on proposed poultry marketing ,scheme, as releas- ed by the Farm Products Marketing Board, and the Ontario Minister of Agriculture, Col. T. L. Kennedy, showed a lack of interest on the part of farmers and poultry producers. This scheme would not have been considered unless a minimum of 33,000 voters voiced their opinions. This was previously agreed upon by the repre- sentatives of the Ontario Poultry Producers, and the Minister. 'Under the rulings governing such votes, at least 50% of the eligible voters must vote, and of these voting two thirds must vote "Yes." Standing, with 50 of the 55 counties and districts heard from. Egg Marketing scheme-Yes-7,496; No.-7,050; majority, 446, total vote, 14,546. Poultry Meat Marketing scheme- Yes-7,048; No.-6,568; majority, 480; total vote, 13;616. Scheme thrown out, due to lack of interest by farmers and poultry pro- ducers. D.D.G.M. Visits Huron Chapter Mrs. J. Fred Edwards of Palmer- ston, District Deputy Grand Matron of District No. 8, Order of the Eas- tern Star, paid her official visit to Huron Chapter No. 89, Wingham, on Tuesday evening, April 8th. Mrs. J. F. Bateson, Worthy Mat- ron and Mr. Murray Taylor, Worthy Patron, presided. Degrees of the order were conferred on three' candidates and two members were added to the chapter by Affiliation. Mrs. Edwards' address on "The Golden Chain" was most interesting and instructive. Following the meet- ing, lunch was served to the many- members and visitors present by a committee convened by Mrs. F. Fuller and Mrs. A. W. Irwin. FOR BREAK-IN 'Three local youths were arrested on Friday and charged with breaking and entering at the store and service station owned and operated by Hed- ley Burden of Whitechurch located on No. 4 Highway south of Wingham. Provincial Constable Charles Salter made the arrests early Friday morn- ing. DIST. HMI SCHOOL PLANS OPEN HOUSE The Wingham District High School will hold their annual Open Night on Wednesday evening, May 14th., from seven-thirty until ten o'clock, Every- one interested in our school District is invited to come and see through the school and meet the staff and board members. There will be dis- plays of pupils' work in the usual ac- ademic subjects, commercial work, agriculture, shopwork and home ec- onomics. There will also be a short programme Of physical education work in the recreation room All par- ents of pupils now at the school, or in the senior grades of public school are especially invited. Mrs. John Cochrane Funeral Monday The death occurred on Friday, April 25th., in the Wingham General Hospi- tal of Hannah Powell, widow of the late John Cochrane,' of the 1st. line of Morris. Mrs. Cochrane was born in Varna, Ontario, and came to this vic- inity at the time of her marriage to the late John Cochrane. Her husband predeceased her twelve years ago, Mrs, Cochrane was a member of the Presbyterian Churbh and a Life mem- ber of the Missionary Society. Rev. A. Nimmo officated at the fun- eral service held from Currie's fun- eral home on Monday, with interment in Wingham cemetery. Pallbearers were Robt. Arbuckle, Victor Haines, Harold Hutton, Robt. Golley, Wilfred Congram and N. T. McLaughlin. Relatives were present from Tor- onto, Stratford, Seaforth, Blyth, Bay- field, Kippen, Belgrave, Brussels, Lucknow, Wingham and Clinton. BILL JOHNSTON HEADS TENNIS CLUB A meeting of over 45 tennis players interested in the organization of a 1952 club here was held on Tuesday evening of last week in the council chambers. Al Williams presided at the meeting with Larry Hutton acting as secretary. The following executive was elected: president, Bill Johnston; vice-presi- dent, Doug Murray; secretary, Jean Irwin; treasurer, Joe Brown; mem- bership committee, Larry Hutton, Joe Brown and Al Williams; property committee, Mac Cameron, Bruce Lott and Jack Hilbert; social convener, Gloria Simms; tournament committee, Jean Hobden, Jim Currie and Mary Williams. Much enthusiasm was shown by all those present. It was decided to install new lights and the plans for this step were discussed. New nets will also be purchased. Mary Eileen Henning Wed on Saturday Wingham Presbyterian Manse, was the scene of a pretty wedding on Wed- nesday, April 23rd., at 2 o'clock, when Mary Eileen Henning, youngest dau- ghter of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Henning, became the bride of Joseph Arthur Walker, eldest son of Mrs. Janet Walker and the late Thos. Walker. Rev. AlexanderNimmo performed the double ring ceremony. The bride chose a floor-length gown of white rayon sheer over satin and wore a shoulder-length veil. She car- ried a bouquet of pink carnations and wore a double strand of pearls, gift of the groom. Mrs. Alex MaeTavish was the bride's attendant, wearing a turquoise blue street-length dress with pink and navy accessories. She wore a corsage of pink carnations. Groomsman for ' his brother-in-law was Alex Mac- Tavoisrh. F travelling, the bride chose a wine gabardine suit, with pastel yel- low shortie coat, navy accessories end a corsage of pink carnations. On their return Mr, and Mrs. Walker will reside on the "B" line. BELT FIRE AT CANADA PACRERs A. ire en an .-•1 •*.- -`o- '•-•!!- at. the Canada Packers Mill here on Satur- day afternoon br bri- gade on the double. Time of the fire was approximately 3 p.m. and four or five feet of the belt was burned. It is believed the cause of the, blaze Was an elevator which stuck and led to a great deal of friction on the belt; when the pulley continued to revolve. Employees of the plant got the belt out of the elevator and the firemen extinquisbed it in short order. The annual meeting of the Wing- ham golf club, was held in the Coun- cil Chambers with 45 in attendance. The president, R, H, Lloyd gave a general outline of the accomplish- ments of the past year and predicted a good season ahead. He went over the objectives for the current year and thanked all committees for their assistance during 1951. Vice-president, Harley Crawford also spoke briefly. John Cruickshank, secretary, re- ported the minutes of the last annual meeting and the various executive meetings that were held, Bill Conron, treasurer, gave an encouraging report on the financial condition of the club. Chairman of the Finance Commit- tee, W. H. French, gave an account of the progress as far as initiation fees were concerned and submitted a plan for initiation and membership fees which was adopted with two minor amendments. The initiation fee for a family was set at $100; for a husband and wife, $75; and for adults; $50. Annual dues for men was set at $20; for."ladies, $10; and for depend- ent children, $5, Non-residents wilt not qualify for the initiation fee and will be assessed half of the resident annual fee. The initiation fee can be paid over a period of three years First year golfers may pay regular green fees or half rates of annual fees if they wish and are not liable for initiation fees until their second year of play, John Jackson, chairman of the greens committee, reported on the work of that department to date and stated that considerable work would be required on the greens this year. He felt that work parties would help in this work, For the sake of effic- iency he suggested that the Greene committee chairman be given the authority as to procedure of work Norm Welwood, chairman of the membership committee pointed out that this year a concerted effort should be made to enlarge member- ship. Following these reports, president Lloyd asked for nominations for the various offices for 1952. The entire slate of officers for 1951 was re-elect- ed for 1952 with the addition of a club captain, Murray Rae was elected to this post. In order to make immediate im- provements to the clubhouse, a plan 1,Vas adopted to raise three thousand dollars. This will be achieved through securing a note for the amount with thirty backers, It was felt this was necessary in order to provide the con- veniences that would encourage more players to use the club. At the conclusion of business a social time was enjoyed with coffee and sandwiches served by the ladies. ANNOUN CEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Powell of Turnberry, wish to announce the en- gagement of their daughter, Mary Elizabeth, to Ralph Seddon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Seddon of Wing- ham, the marriage to take place in St. Paul's Church, Wingham, early in May. 30'it SATURDAY CLOSING Beginning May 3rd., 1952,Canada Packers Feed Mill at Wingham will close on Saturdays at 12.00 noon. 30b DANCE IN ARMOURIES Come and dance to the golden trumpet music of Gene Dlouhy and his orchestra in the Wingham Arm- ouries, tonight, Wednesday, April 30th. There will be door and spot dance prizes and refreshments will be available. Dancing from 9,00 to 1.00 o'clock. Sponsored by the North Huron Junior Farmers. Everybody welcome. 30b ARENA OPENING DANCE Announcing the opening dance of the Wingham Community Arena Com- mission, Friday, May 30th., in the Arena. Music by Casa Royal Orches- tra, famous London band. 30rrb SPECIAL ATTRACTION The Women's Association of Wing- ham United Church are sponsoring an entertainment on Wednesday, June 4th, featuring a male chorus of fourteen voices known as "The Song- men." This chorus is under the direc- tion of David Ouchteriony, organist of Timothy Eaton Memorial Church, Toronto, Watch for further notice. 30b- DANCE AT BLUE VALE Stone School Softball Team are holding a dance in Bluevale Commun- ity Hall on Friday, May 2nd. Novelty dances and spot prizes. Wilbee's Or- ehostra. 30b. PLAY AND DANCE North Huron Junior Farmers are Sponsoring a play "Chintz Cottage" put on by the members of Londesbore Y.P.17.. in Forester's Hall, Belgrave, her Frldav, May 2nd., at 8.30 p.m. A dance will follow with music by the Western Five. Admission 50e. 50e. 30b FLOWER SUNDAY The annual Anniversary and Mower Sunday of the Wingham United Churefi Sunday Soho()) will be held this year on June 1st. 30b MORE THAN FIFTY IN BUSINESS ASSOC. At an executive meeting of the Wingham Business Association Thurs- day evening of last week . it was learned that somewhat over fifty local business and professional men have already joined the group. Re ports and .membership committee stated that many more have in- dicated their intention of becoming members. There was an interesting discussion concerning various types of promo- tional activity which could be worked out for the coming summer. Clare Cantelon and his committee will work out the details of this town-wide event, in which all member business- men will be invited to participate. It was agreed that the last week of July would be most suitable. There will be an executive meeting of the association on May 14th and reports will be made to a general meeting on May 22nd. THREE MEN FINED FOR BARN DANCE ROW Three district men appeared in magistrate's court at Walkerton on Thursday in connection with a dis- turbance at the CKNX barn dance in Lucknow the evening of Saturday, April 5th. Kenneth Thompson, Wingham, and Donald Stewart of Lucknow, pleaded guilty to causing a disturbance by fighting at the barn dance and were fined 25 dollars and costs. Wilfred Godfrey of Dungannon pleaded not guilty to assault occas- ioning bodily harm to Johnny Brent, barn dance MIC and radio announcer. Magistrate McClevis ruled that God- frey post 1100 bond to keep the peace. He was also placed on suspended sen- tence on the condition that he pay doctor bills incurred by Johnny Brent, who received a fractured jaw and broken teeth. vrimenneerwroreme,......orm,01.06, Good Season Predicted at Golf Club Annual Meeting To Build Factory At Walketton National Carbon Limited, manufac- turers of a full range of batteries, has taken an option on 12 acres of land on No. 4 highway on the south western outskirts of Walkerton, This firm has been investigating many Ontario towns over the past few mon- ths. This firm expects to employ 150 to start, With 400 expected in the future. A survey crew commenced work on Monday, The land owner is J. P. Johnston, M. L. A. for Bruce. HOSPITAL, AUXILIARY The regular meeting of the Ladies' Auxiliary to Wingham Hospital will be held in the Council Chamber on Friday afternoon, May 2nd., at three o'cloelt, Final arrangements will be made for the Rummage Sale, which will ho held in the .Armettries Saturday afternoon, May 17th. cardine; Sandy Johnston on the home farm, Grey township, and George ary TRIO ARRES attended the funeral except M TED Johnston of Wingham, all of whom who is ill in Kincardine hospital. SPRING CAME AS A SURPRISE Spring came lob quickly for this plane at Lac tlu Bonnet, Manitoba, about 60 miles northeast of Winnipeg, The patrol craft of the Manitoba government, which is well known throughout Ontario mining camps, broke through the ice while being hauled up for conversion from skis to pontoons. The ice, believed to have been about three feet thick, was considerably weakened by a four-day vrom spell which saw tmperaturet of frOm (10 to 80 degrees. •Quick aeti,•ti by p,round crews saved the plane .from being Completely submerged.