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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1952-05-07, Page 1Mother Mother's day, I think of her again Across the background 'of those years long fled When but a boy I knew a Mother's love Though now I .contemplate a Mother dead. Yet, memory is immortal, and it seems Last night she rubbed my chest and tucked me in Then carried in the wood that I forgot While playing baseball on the vacant" lot. I wish she had not been so kind Forgiven so readily, each memory stirs regret I did so little for her, yet, for me She would have—you know the rest— I can't half see—you finish this— I'm shaking and my eyes are wet. " Peter S. Fisher. the hospital from John St, north to Patrick St„ no vehicle to stand within. ten feet of a fire hydrant, (this dis- tance previously six feet); no tractor engine or any other heavy cleated vehicle to pass through town. (Maxi- mum penalty for this raised to $50); U-turns to he prohibited on Josephine St. between Scott St. and the CNR station. There was some discussion with re- gard to supplying movable stop signs at the public chool corner at John St. It was decided to have stop signs at this corner only dtiring school hours. The estimated sum of $18,000 for streets this year, requested by Coun- cillor Howson, is subject to the fix- ing of the mill rate Tuesday evening. Mr. Patterson, County Engineer, was in Wingham recently and advised that Carling Terrace should be dug down to the depth of 21" and a width of 26 feet. This is due mainly to the preval- ence of quicksand there. Twelve inch- es of sand base would be put in, six inches of stone or gravel and black top on that, Mr. Ross, surveyor, emphatically recommended that Carling Terrace would not be satisfactory unless drains and catch basins were put in. It has been decided to go ahead with work on the street there and call for tenders. Centre St, from John to Diagonal Road will also require the same type of work. The following re- commendations were made: The foot of Patrick St. at Josephine St., for 300 feet back, will have to be dug out and paved. Mr, Ross has sur- veyed this for levels, Mr, Howson queried as to the advisability of hav- ing sidewalks and curbing installed at the same time. This was held over Alfred St. from Josephine up to Frances is reported in very bad shape and unless surfaced right away will become an expensive project, The advisability of oiling Edward St. was discussed, with the object of keeping the dust down. If traffic was kept off the street for three days the oiling should last for two years, according to reports. John St. from Centre down should be surfaced, Josephine St. from John. down to Victoria will need some dig- ging out and filling. The estimated cost of the above work was set at $7,900 plus the sum of $10,000 for the general upkeep of the streets. The town is authorized by the province to the extent of $24,000. The amount of work to be done, will be decided when the mill rate is set. Wingham Rebekahs Visit Ripley Lodge About 25 members of Wingham Lodge met with Ripley Evergreen lodge last Wednesday night, when Ripley was visited by D.D.P. Flossie Brant, Walkerton. The Rebekah's reconsecrati9n ser- vice was conducted by the Ripley lodge. A new Bible and an altar given by Mrs and Mrs, McCormick in memory of their son FO Keith Mc- Cormick* (killed overseas), were dedi- cated. A dainty lunch was served. Besides the Wingham lodge visitors were present from Goderich, Clinton, Kin- cardine, and Walkerton, MALE CHORUS The Songmen, a 14-voice, all-male chorus from Toronto, under the direc- tion of David Ouchterlony, will be pre- sented at the Wingham United Church on June 9th, "New kind of male chor- us." "Never heard such pianissimos and such full tone," says the Toronto Star, 7b PLAY AT BLUEVALE The play "Aunt Min from Minne- sota" will be presented in Bluevale Community Hall on Thursday, May 15th. Sponsored by Morris Group of Ladies' Aid. 7b DANCE AT BLUEVALE Stone School Softball Team are holding a dance in Bluevale Commun- ity Hall on Friday, May 16th. Novelty dances and spot prizes, Wilbee's Or- ehestra. 7;14b SHOWER AT ROYAL T A shower will be held at the Royal T on Friday evening, May 9th, in hen- our of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Walker. aancing to Tiffin's ,.orehestra. Ladies please provide lunch. 7* COMEDY The three act comedy "Her Step- Husband," Will be presented In the Wingham town hall on Monday and Tuesday, May 12th and 13th, This play in being sponsored by the Whigliarri and Rural Pitt Brigade, Street Costs and Traffic By-law Are Surveyed by A number of changes in the traffic by-law were adopted at the regular meeting of the Wingham town coun- cil on Monday evening, The sum of $18,0,00 was asked for by Councillor Howson, chairman of the street com- mittee, to cover new streets, repairs and general upkeep of roads. The Police Committee recommend- ations for changes in the traffic by- law are subject to approval by the Department of Highways. It was re- commended that Minnie St. be a through street from Victoria to Water St., as the hulk of traffic travels north and south on. Minnie St; John, Patrick and Alfred. Ste, to be stop streets on both sides of Minnie St.; no parking on John St, between Josephine and Minnie; the south side of the north lane at the town hall to be made a prohibited parking area to facilitate the entrance and exit of the fire trucks, no parking on the east side of Carling Terrace in front of the High School between the hours of 8.30 a.m. and 4.30 p.m.; no parking on the west side of Carling. Terrace in front of Wingham Town Council Spring Rummage Sale May 17th Saturday, May 17th is ,the day of the Spring Rummage Sale, sponsored by the Ladies' Auxiliary to Wingham Hospital. This sale will be held in the Armouries starting at two o'clock. The Auxiliary is asking for donations, clothing, furniture, hats, shoes, in fact anything can be sold. So, when doing ..your spring cleaning remember the Rummage Sale. Parcels should be left at the Arm- ouries on Friday, so that they can be sorted and marked. If you wish sour donation called for, phone Mrs. Mur- ray Johnson, number 234. During the afternoon tea will be served. PHOTOGRAPHER RECEIVES AWARD Tanville Hammerton, proprietor of Hammerton's Photo Studio here in Wingham, received an award of ex- cellence for one of his two entries in the 68th Annual Convention of the Ontario Society of Photographers. A copy of the winning photograph hangs in the lobby of the Lyceum Theatre; being a photograph of Mr. Hammer- ton's daughter, There were only four or five awards of excellence in this year's competition and in each case a red ribbon was awarded. Mr. Hammerton also entered a portrait of Clark John- ston, which was accepted and hung. Judges for this year's show were Randolph McDonald, F.R.P.S., Cleeve Horne, noted Canadian artist; ' and Lou Garcia, Master Photographer from the United States. There are three possible awards, First is the award of excellence or red ribbon which Mr. Hammerton re- ceived. Second is the award of merit ribbon and thirdly accepted seals of which Mr. Hammerton also 'received one. 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 ENGAGEMENT Mr, and Mrs. Fred D. Newman of Whitechutch announce the engage- ment of their daughter, Barbara Ann, to Mr. George C. Tervit, son of Mr, and Mrs. George H. Terra of Wing- ham, the wedding to take place the latter part of May, 7* NOTICE It has been drawn to the attention of the Town Council that children have been playing ball on the Mai- cultural park and breaking down some of the shrubs. Ball playing is pro- hibited` on this park and any children causing carnage to the shrubs will be promptly dealt with, BOWLING CLUB OFFICERS ELECTED The annual meeting of the Wing- ham Lawn Bowling Club was held in the council chambers Monday evening, May 5th. The following officers were elected and committees appointed for the coming season; President, C. W. Lloyd; vice-presi- dent, F. Howson; Sec.-treas., H. Sher- bondy; P L B A Representative, E. Webster; Tournament Committee, W. B, McCool, chairman; Hanna Doubles, W. R. Hamilton, Dr. A. W. Irwin; Western Foundry Doubles, W. B. Mc- Cool, J. H, Crawford; Lloyds, R. R. Hobden, W. H. French; Twilight Tournament, Dr, G. W. Howson, G. MacKay, J. A, Wilson; Club games, Roy Bennett, Geo. Williams, Rev. J. Pollock, F. Howson; Membership Committee, J. A, Wilson, 0. Hasel- grove, John Hanna, E. Webster, H. Brown; Grounds Committee, E. Har- rison, D. McDougall, H. Sherbondy; Greens and Maintenance, H. Camp- bell; Tournament Dates approved were Hanna's June 18th.; Western Foundry, August 6th,, Lloyds; August 27th. Wingham Games in Fastball Schedule The following schedule ' of games indicates only those in which the Wingham team will be competing. Full schedule for the series and the details of rule changes, etc. will be published next week. May 19—Luoknow at Wingham May 21—Wingham at Lucknow May 23—Meaford at Wingham May 26—Wingham at Meaford May 28—Hanover at Wingham May 30—Wingham at Hanover June 2—Walkerton at Wingham June 6—Wingham at Walkerton June 9—Wingham at Port Elgin June 11—Port Elgin at Wingham June 14—Hanover at Wingham June 18—Lucknow at Wingham June 20—Wingham at Walkerton June 23—Walkerton at Wingham June 25—Meaford at Wingham June 27—Wingham at Meaford June 30—Lucknow at Wingham July 2—Wingham at LucknOw July 5—Hanover at Wingham July 7—Wingham at Hanover July 9—Meaford at Wingham July 11—Wingham at Port Elgin July 14—Wingham at Walkerton July 16—Port Elgin at Wingham July 18—Wingham at Port Elgin July 21-•-Walkerton Wingliam July 23—Wingham at Lucknow July 26—Winghara at ''!anover July 28—Wingham at Meaford July 80—Port Elgin at Wingham BELGRAVE MUSIC FESTIVAL The Belgrave Music Festival will be held in Belgrave, May 15th., all day and In the Wingham Town May lath,, in the evening. Corti() out and enjoy a musical treat with the etaldren. Admission a5 cents. 7:14b LOCAL RED SHIELD CANVASS NEXT WEEK Friday, May lath,. has been set for the Wingham canvass for the Salva- tion Army's, Red Shield Appeal, This year, as in the past, members of the Winghaut Kinsmen. Club will conduct the canvass, which will be carried out on 'the above date, between the hours of five and seven in the evening. The work of the Salvation Army in Canada, touches us all. Seventy years ago the Salvation Army. came to this country and in all that time it has been a force for good in our big cities, small communities and all through our social' structure, The wonderful police court work of the Salvation Army has saved hundreds of young men, yes, and women, from becoming criminals. Its prison work has sal- vaged others and returned them to society to become respected citizens. This work affects all of us, you and me, our families and our friends. For seventy years this Salvation Army work has gone on quietly and ef- ficiently—you seldom hear about it, but it lives in the hearts of the thou- sands who have been helped. Now it's your turn te, pitch in and help. On Friday, May 16th, the Red Shield canvasser will call at your door, When that happens, remember those who can't speak for themselves, and be generous, Give from the heart to the Salvation Army. Remember that in Wingham Sally Ann Day is Friday, .May 16. The Red Shield Appeal will be conducted during the month of May. Announce Draw Winners Burke Electric's new store at the south end of Josephine St., is a very fine addition to that end of town. Sporting a modern front and incorpor- ating the latest in lighting and decor- ating, the store has attracted a lot of attention from local residents. They are handling a modern line of applian- ces as well as contracting for wiring and lighting jobs. Cal• Burke is to be congratulated for his enterprise. He has a capable and efficient staff con- sisting of brother, prank, who is store manager, Kisns4 Sirrarions and Jack Porter. Winners of the opening draw were: 1st prize, Gregory Brent, young son of Johnny and Molly Brent; 2nd. prize, Mrs. Harold Procter, R, R. 5, Brussels and 3rd., Norm Keating of Wingham. KINSMEN ELECT NEW OFFICERS Friday night was Election Night for the Kinsmen Club of Wingham, with Jim Hamilton being elected to fill the presidential chair at present occupied by Ross Hamilton. Officers elected were first vice-president, Lloyd Ella- cott ;second vice-president, Alan Wil- liams; secretary, Jack Stephens; treasurer, Jack Lloyd; registrar, Alan Forberg; directors, Calvin Burke, Len Crawford and Bob Clark. All of the positions on the club executive were contested and a great deal of interest shown in the election by the club members, Sergeant at Arms for the meeting was Murray Taylor. The minutes were read by secretary, Al Williams, A financial report on the Easter Dance showed a small profit made. Ken Johnson gave a report on the Scrap Drive and organized a work party for Saturday morning to pile the paper that has arrived at the town shed since the drive, Carnival chairman, Jack Stephens, gave the details on the arrangements for the carnival to be held in June and announced that the baby beef prize had been purchased. The Red Shield campaign for the Salvation Army will be held on Fri- day, May 16th., with the Kinsmen Club again handling the canvassing duties. Jim Hamilton, chairman of the drive, gave the details, President. Ross Hamilton welcomed Russ Farrier into the club, Chairman Mery Templeman gave all details of the Band Tattoo to be held July 30th, Voting delegates to the Kinsmen district convention will be President Ross Hamilton, .11m Hamilton and Bob Clark. Bud Cruickshank was ask- ed to inquire how many deodorizers will be needed at the hospital and to report back to the club. CANADIAN LEGION AUXILIARY The monthly meeting of the Ladies' Auxiliary to the Canadian Legion Was held in the Legion Horne on Wednes- day evening with the president, Era. Vance Sanderson, presiding. Notice Was reoeivdd that the zone rally Will be held in Mosley on May 29th. Those Who wish to attend are asked to Con- tact the secretary, Mrs. Shera. Wingham firemen are seen above as they fought a roof fire, at the home of Stanley Vanstone into control. A stream of water is seen being played on the roof from the left, while other firemen fight the blaze on the roof. Extensive darhage was done to the roof and contents of the house. LAKE LEVELS COMM. INVITED TO WINNAM John W, Hanna, M.P.P. for Huron- Bruce, has contacted the Provincial Government's Lakeshore Erosion and Water Levels Committee and invited the members to come to Wingham. It is the local member's hope to have Chairman Osie Villeneuve and his committee discuss the question of erosion on the Lake Huron shore with interested individuals and groups who are concerned about the high level of the Bake this year and the consequent damage to property. The subject of lake levels is one which is causing a great deal of worry in all municipalities which border on the great lakes and the committee of the Legislature which has been set up to study the matter has been busy for several weeks, Added to the general property loss which has been created by the high water level, Lake Huron has provided another costly annoyance, in the shape of a tidal wave, which caused havoc over the week-end, extending from the Georgian Bay area down to Lake St, Clair, The phenomenon toss- ed 20-ton fishing time onto piers and otherwise disrupted co mmercial in- stallations. WOMEN'S INSTITUTE The regular May meeting of the Wingham Women's Institute will be held in the Council Chambers on Thursday, May 15th. Roll call, flower or plant exchange, The executive will be in charge of the programme. Hos- tesses, Mrs. Wm. Henderson, Mrs. A, Coutts, Mrs. Snell, Mrs, C. Hopper and Mrs. E. Wilkinson. Mrs. Robert Dickson, 'Turnberry, Dies Services for Mrs. Robert J. Dickson, resident of Turnberry Township, were conducted Friday, May 2nd,, by Dr. W. A, Beecroft from tht S. J. Walker funeral home and interment was made in Wingham cemetery, She was in her 82nd. year and was the widow of the late Robert Dick- son. Surviving are two sons, Earl of Turnberry and Stanley of Provost, Alberta; ,two daughters, Mrs, Gordon (Edna) Bingeman of Kitchener, and Mrs. Harold (Ruby) Moffat of Turn- berry Township. Two sisters, Mrs. Frank McKenzie and Mrs. Walter Towers of British Columbia and, one brother, Elias, of New Westminster, also survive. Pallbearers were John McCormick, Oscar Holmes, Percy King, Ross King, John McKinnon and Arthur Maple- ton, Flowerbearers were Robert Hogg, Wilbur Hogg, Cedril Moffat and grandson, Gordon Bingeman. WINGHAM PLAYERS SECOND IN TOURNEY Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Crawford attend- ed the Blue Water Duplicate Bridge Tournament held at the Polymer Club, Sarnia on Saturday They won first place in the qualify- ing round and third place in the final round. Players were in attendance from Toronto, London, Hamilton, Sim- coe, Detroit and Woodstock. The Blue Water Trophy was won by Dr. C. A. Stewart and J. H. Burnham of the Toronto Whist Club. Committee to Meet in Protest Over C.N. Seryice Stoppage The proposed cutting off of pas- senger service from Palmerston to Kincardine was discussed at Monday's regular meeting of Wingham council. No communication had been receiv- ed by the council from the C.N.R., but a letter had been received from the clerk of the Town of Kincardine, who asked that the move be opposed. Palmerston-has indicated that it will fight the move and called on all towns affected to resist it, Mayor Gurney, who last year serv- ed as Chairman of the committee which protested the passenger ser- vice cut, felt that the committee should be reconvened, It was decided that the meeting would be called here for Thursday evening. Councillor McKinney was also nominated to the committee. "We should protest this cut", said Mayor Gurney. "The passenger ser- vice here is good. Last year our idea was to compromise for a morning and evening service and I feel that We will get further this way. If we go shooting for the works we will lose everything", stated the 'mayor. The time limit for protesting is May 25th. Councillor McKinney said that the 'Wingham council should press for morning and night service and for better equipment on this run. On receipt of a 1 etter from the C,N,R, saying it had made applica- tion to the Board of Transportation Commissioners for xermission to cancel existing train service, the Kin- cardine town council launched a protest. Kineardine Councillor Frank Low called for continued opposition to thearaliway's proposal, and a reviv. al of the committee Which fought the plan a year ago. The C.N.R, proposes to operate a bus and truck schedule for pessen- gers and express. It will continue to run height trains on the line. When the Board of Transport Com- missioners will consider the applica- tion is not known. The railway maintains it is losing money on this short line, often carrying only two passengers a trip. The train now runs daily except Mondays with one trip a day each way. SEVENTY-SEVEN MILLS WINGIMM,TAX RATE Wingham town council, at a special meeting Tuesday 'night, set a tax rate of 77 mills. This is an increase of 11 mills over last year's rate of 66 mills. While the increase was necessary, it was pointed out by the council members that Wingham is on a low assessment as compared with other towns in this vicinity. A complete statement of receipts and expenditures will follow In next week's edition of this newspaper, IR,FiruaN ENGAGEMENT The North Huron Junior Farmers are pleased to announce that they have beeen able to engage Gene Dlouhy and his fine orchestra for another dance in this district before he returns to the west this month, The Junior Fanners are proud to present this orchestra to such apprec- iative and Orderly crewels as are typical of all their dances. This dance Will be held in the Royal T. on Wednesday evening, May 14th, There will be door and Spot dance prizes, Dancing front 9 to 1 O'clock, 7b S With which is amalgamated the Gorria Vidette and Wroxeter News oillubieription 42.50 per year; ec per copy WINGHAING 03oolTARIO, WEDNIESRAY, MAY 7 h., 1952 Vol, 70 Nia 04 Patrick Street Fire The Junior Farmers Dance held last Wednesday proved to be popular and .was enjoyed by all who attended. Winner of the door prize was Marg- aret Sanderson. Elimination dance winners were Evelyn Leaver and David Hackett. - 0 - 0 Scotty Ross opened the trout pea- MU with a pan full-14 trout about t2 inches long. 0 - - 0 This poem was clipped from the Iportdown News by one of our read- ers. Sing While You Drive At 45 miles per hour sing, "Highways are happy ways"; At 55 miles sing, "I'm but a stranger here; Heaven is my home"; At 65 miles sing "Nearer my God to thee"; At 75 miles sing "When the roll is called up yonder, I'll be there"; At 85 miles sing "Lord I'm coming home"; Don't drink while you drive. 0 - 0 - 0 A chimney fire at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Donaldson on Monday at 1 p.m., was quickly brought under control by the fire brigade, The only damage was to the wallpaper which was cracked in spots. 0 - 0 - 0 W. B. Cruikshank, R. R. 2, Wing- ham, has purchased three head from the well-known Glenorchy Guernsey herd; owned by the late Donald G. Mc- Allister, Richmond Hill, which was .sold on April 23rd., in Richmond Hill Arena. 0 - 0 - 0 A number of old tickets have come into our hands through the courtesy -of Shorty Brooks who found them in the present Stainton Hardware Build- ing when it was renovated. All of them go back into the 1800's and 'are well printed, A small brownish ticket entitled the holder to admission to the Mechanic's Institute. Four raffle tic- Itets bearing the drawing of a side- wheeler steamer, announced that the „full mode) .sssassantge,,, Ada Graham, would be disposed of for 50 cents, Raffles were the thing in those days .it seems for another ticket announces "A Grand Raffle of a 14K solid gold .watch value $130, on 'Monday even- log, April 15th., 1889." Tickets were $1.00. If 125 tickets were not sold there would be no raffle and the money re- funded, said the small print at the bottom. A blue membership card for the Wingham Quoit Club was signed • by J., Inglis, president, and was dated 1888, A member's ticket to the Gres- .cent Cricket Club at Seaforth cost one 'dollar and was printed on bright --orange stock. H. W. C. Meyer was president and C. Armstrong was sec- retary. A piece of advertising, for the fChicago Talking Machine Co. bore the reproduction of a cheque made out for .42,04150 and signed by the Mont- gomery Ward and Co. These machines were -,very popular according to the card and stated, "We make the asser- tion, and can demonstrate its truth, :that -under our system of conducting correspondence two talking machines, and one good transcriber on the type- 'writer, (can do the work of any two average stenographers, thus saving in ardur office the salary of one or more persons, in proportion to the number 'employed, besides increasing the ef- ficiency of your dictators," Those who are interested may view these cards at the Advance-Times office. 0 .0-0 Mike Carmichael handed us the fol- lowing interesting item the other d ay and it is well worth comparison with • present day working conditions. These are some of the rules laid down in an employee's 'handbook for 1857: "Store antstbe -open trona 8 a.ni. to 9 p.m. the year around; Store must be swept and counters, gases, shelves and show- cases dusted; Lamps must be trim- med, 'bins ,filled, chimneys cleaned, :doors anti Windows opened ,a pail of water also a 'bucket of coal brought in before 'breakfast (if there is time to do So), antli,attend to customers who call. Eadh employee must pay not less than $5 a year to the church and must lattend Sunday School regularly; Men 'employees are given one evening a meek for courting and two if they go 'to prayer meeting. After fourteen hours' work in the store the leisure time should be spent mostly in read- ing." A comment added at the bottom of these rules says, •"Obvinualy, ever- time Wasn't an tame in 1857. There was no '.trine for it. 'Nor, apparently, for reach of Anything else, either. In those days a fellow really had to' limatle to get into trouble." ARENA OPENING DANCE Announcing the opening dance of the Wingham Community Arena 00111a, mission, Friday, May 30th., in the Arena, Music , by Casa rtOyal Ora tes. ira, famous London band. 30reb ALONG THE MAIN DRAG any The Pedestrian