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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1952-05-21, Page 1bibatim7e4 With which is amalgamated the Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News ALONG THE MAIN DRAG By The Pedestrian ."Think of the Next Generation" IS 'the slogan of those interested in a fish and game club. A meeting has been ecalled in the Wingham town hall for 'Thursday, May 29th at 8 p.m, All ;those from Lucknow, Teeswater and Wingham and the townships of Ash- field, East and West Wawanosh, Mor- .ris, Turnberry, Culross and Kinioss 'who are interested in the formattion of a fish and game club are urged to ,attend. 0-0-0 Once aigairi the Bachelor's Club :have shown their public-spiritedness and devotion-to-duty. A gas stove ,has been purchased by the club and -will be donated to the Wingham Golf Club for use in, the club house. Can Anyone make coffee? 0 - 0 - 0 In connection with their carnival on June 27th, the Kinsmen are holding a Square Dance Competition and will Welcome entries from all loose-jointed hoofers. Step dancing will also be 'permitted. 0 - 0 - 0 With the 'installation of" two-way- radios in all rural hydro service ye- bicles operating out of Wingham, it will now be impossible for rural hydro Consumers to obtain faster service on their trouble calls. Going to be tough to grab a snooze under an elm tree now when all the boss has to do is give a blast over the airways. 0 - 0 - 0 Mark Gardiner, father of third baseman Lorne Gardiner, and one of the most faithftil of Wingham's soft- ball team fans has been looking the boys over at practice and thinks that Charlie Lee would make a good catcher, 0 - 0 - 0 Commenting on the fact that 'Kinsmen Club dues are due, bulletin editor Bob Clark has this to say; "the treasurer would like to remind all of the members who have not paid 'their dues, that the time has come :for the parting of the greens." 0 - 0 - 0 The audience at the annual fire- men's concert Tuesday night were all 'taken with Mrs. Tom Cruickshanks and her Hot Shots. They were called 'back for several encores. These gals put on a good show, particularly do- ing well with the classics. 0 - 0 - 0 Not many of the audience at the firemen's concert knew that the lead- ing parts in the play were filled by a married couple Mr. and Mrs. L. Sillick. They played their parts well, despite that fact. 0 - 0 - 0 A plaque has been hung on the wall •of the Wingham General Hospital in memory of the late John Currie, and -reads as follows: "In loving Memory of John Cornyn Currie, 1858-1941. This tablet is erected as a tribute for the many additions of equipment made to 'Wingham Hospital to alleviate the suffering of people of this commun- ity." David Holmes Dies In 88th Year The death occurred in the Wingham General , Hospital, on May 12th., of David Holmes, an old and respected resident of Turnberry, in his 88th year. He was born in Turnberry Town- ' ship and had farmed on the 12th con- cession all his life. Fifty-seven years ago he was united in marriage to Hannah Godkin, who survives, along with one daughter Mrs, Peter (Jessie) Grant and one son, Oscar, of Cuirass. One son', Henry, predeceased him in 1939. Also surviving are one sister, Mrs. Harry (Maggie) Lewis of Strat- ford and four grandchildren, Howard, 'Clarence, Dorothy Holmes and Nora Grant. The funeral service wai held from Currie's funeral home, Wingham, on Wednesday afternoon, at two-thirty, .conducted by his 'minister, the Rev. H. L. Parker of St. Paul's Anglican Church, Wingham. The pallbearers were two nephews, Bert Holmes and Gordon Godkin, .Jack McKe,gue, John McCormick, Percy King and Earl Dickson. Inter- ment was in Wingham cemetery. :BEE AT CEIVIETERV There will be a bee at the McCrea rCernetery, Belgrave On Monday after- noon, May 26, for the perpose of pull- 1ng and cutting the brush, and a general cIean-up. Please ' bring shovels axes, brush clippers. If the weather is unfavorable on May 26, the bee will be held the first good day following. 21 GENE DLOEHY TO-NIGHT Dance to the Golden Trumpet music .of Gene Dleuhy and his orchestra to- bight Wednesday, May 21st, at the Royal 'T, Wingham. Doer and ellinin- ,ation and &Mee priZes. Transporta- tion from Lee's Restaurant from 0.15 to 10.15. Sponsored by the North Huron Jr, Farmers. 21b 1 V 1.AP. Inspects Road Work John Hanna, M.P.P. for Huron-Bruce, recently inspected the highway work being done between Mildmay and Harriston. He is seen above with R. M. Seigner, 'Carrick Township councillor; Jack Cochrane, superintendent, who is pointing; and a crane operator. The largest Rummage Sale ever sponsored by the Ladies' Auxiliary to Wingham General Hospital, was held in the Wingham Armouries on Satur- day afternoon with a total of $948.76 being realized. Crowds gathered from neighbouring towns and the sur- rounding country, before the doom were opened, The whole armouries was quickly filled with eager buyers, after 2 p.m. struck. All day Friday, the Auxiliary members were busy sorting and marking the articles as they poured in; and on Saturday, more than 100 volunteer sales workers were required to dispose of the goods: Every sort of article was there, from a refrigerator to an antique vase, and from a wedding dress to a can of paint, Over 600 clothes hangers were required for women's dresses and coats and men's suits. The sale start- ed at two o'clock, and by five, prac- tically everything had gone, and an- other Rummage Sale had been a success. The lucky tickets on a ham, given by Alf. Lockridge of Wingham, 'and on a bed spread, donated by the Michael Timco Co., of Hamilton, were drawn by J. W. Hanna, M.P.P. The winners were Mrs. A. J. Walker and Mrs. W. W. Gurney. During the afternoon, tea was served by the social committee. The proceeds by departments were: Furniture $98.30; Men's and Women's Clothing 247.49; Children's Clothing 187.87; Hats 39.30; Shoes 85.31; Novel- ties and Books 98.27; Groceries and Curtains 64.34; Tea Room 34,75; Tickets sold 82.15; Donations 11.00; Total $948.76, In addition to this, dressing-gowns, pillows and curtains, to the value of $25,00, were sent to the hospital. This money is all used to purchase furnish- ings for the hospital and the nurses' residence, The Auxiliary extends thanks to everyone who helped in any way towards the success of this sale and invites you to come to the next one. Wroxeter Young Man Donald Townsend, Dies At his late residence on Friday, May 9th., 1952, there entered into rest, a well-known and highly-esteemed young man of the village in the per- son of Donald Townsend, Donald had been in poor health for some years though able to be about. Some weeks ago his condition became very serious and he was taken to Victoria Hospital, in London for treatment. He had re- turned home a week previous to his death. Born in East Garafraxa in 1926, Donald Harold was the dearly beloved elder son of Harold Townsend and Margaret Wilson Townsend. He at- tended public school in that place and later at Cook's school, Erin Town- ship, and then moved with his parents to Wroxeter, where he attended con- tinuation school, Since then he has been associated with his father in the milling business, A member of the United church, he possessed the fine qualities of character admired by his many friends, Young and old in the village and community are grieved at his loss aed will share the sad bereavement which has come to his parents and brother, Lloyd, who survive. Private funeral services were held at the home of his parents on Monday afternoon, with Rev, E. W. Todd, min- ister of Wroxeter United Church, in charge. Pallbearers were his chums; Ronald McMichael, Pete Dobson, Gor- don Adams, Bobby Gibson, Billy Hart and Tommy Newton. Wray and Edith De St. Aulyn, Jim, Owen, Eleanor and Mary Townsend, all cousins, were flowerbearers, Interment was made in the Townsend Family Plot at East Garafraxa. W.A. Spring Tea Baskets of blossoms and spring flowers in the school room of Wing- ham United Church, made an attract- ive setting for the spring tea, held by the Women's Association on Wednes- day afternoon. The large centre table was decorated with lighted candles and bouquets of bleeding heart, the same scheme being carried out on the smaller tea tables. A table of home- made baking and a booth of gift art- icles added to the interest as well as to the proceeds. The guests were wel- comed by Mrs. (Rev.) W. A. Beecroft. and the president of the W. A, Mrs. Whitney Grote. GOLF TOURNAMENT A tournament will be held at the Wingham Golf Club Saturday morn- ing. May 24th, commencing at 8 a.m. Everybody welcome including duffers. This will be a handicap tournament based on the first nine holes with prizes for hidden holes and special privet, Play will be completed by noon. Entry fee 50e per man, Green fees for non members $1.00. 21b Subseriptioa $2.59 per year; dc per copy WING/RAM ONTARIO WEDNESDAY, MAY 21st, 1952 Vol. Ti No. 38: BELOW FESTIVAL DRAWS BIG ENTRY The finals of the two day Bdlgrave Music Festival were held in Wingham on Friday night, at the town hall. There were 248 entries in this year's festival which was adjudicated by Bernard E. Hirons, Kincardine and Garfield L. Bender, Kitchener, Music supervisors were Mrs. Elaine McDowell and Miss Margaret Jack- son. C. R. Coultes was chairman of the Festival committee assisted by secre- tary, Mrs. L. Vannan and inspector of schools, J. H. Kinkead. The music festival is under the con- trol and management of the Belgrave School Fair Association for the schools of Morris and East Wawa- nosh Townships; headed by president of the school fair, R. J. McMurray and secretary, S. Proctor, Trophies were won by U. S. S. 5, East and West Wawanosh, who cap- tured the Belgrave Co-Operative As- sociation Trophy, while the Wingham Liorir Chib' TrophY 'went" to S. S. 3, Morris. Trophies were predentecl by Secretary, Mrs. L. Vannan and Presi- dent, R. J. MelVfurray Winners Following were the final day results of the festival: Boys' solo, 9 and under, John Mc- Dowell, Robert Bylsma, John Bylsma, John Campbell, Garth Walden, John Campbell, Eghert Bakker, William Anderson. Girls' solo, 9 and under, Lorna Bolt, Joyce Harman, Rosemarie Ltuz; Kath- leen McCutcheon, Ruth Taylor, Gail Lockhart; girls' solo, 11 and under, Darlene Pierce, Claire Chamney, Ula Griffiths and Evelyn Mathers, Marie Johnston, Margaret Wightman, Bakke De Haan, Lois Cook. Class 6, boys' solo, 11 'and under, Robert Pitbaldo, and Robert Jeffer- son, tied for first; Keith Rodger, Ron- ald Snell, Kenneth Coultes, Ernest McVittie, Bobby Cook; girl? solo, 14 years and under, Donna Walden, Helen Haines, Barbara Smith, Gwen Walsh, Shirley Lutz, Verna Wheeler, Mary Harman, Ruth Proctor. Boys' solo, 14 and under, Edwin Bosman, Arie Verheef, Jaap Bake- laar, Tjeerd De Haan, Donald McMur- ray, Barry Watson, Murray Johnston. Unison chorus, enrolment under 20, S. S. 8, Morris; S. S. 5, Morris; S. S. 7, Morris; S. S. 1, Morris; U. S. S. 12, Morris and Hullett and S. S. No. 9, Morris, all tied. Double trio, U S. 5. 6, East and West Wawanosh, U. S, S. 17, East Wawanosh and Morris; U. S. S. n, East Wawanosh and Hullett, U. S. S. 11, Morris and Grey. Duet class, open, Donna Walden and Barbara Smith, Lois Gall and Gwen Walsh, Ellen and Lila Waer, Ula Griffiths and Corrie Verhoef, Marilyn Moores and Elaine Bolt, Billy Smith and Barry Watson, Aud- rey Haekwell and Reid Hackwell, Receive Top Price On N.Y. Market Mr. and Mrs. A. R. DhVal report that two lots of their Breath of Spring Silver Blue mink pelts, receiv- ed the highest price of $56 per pelt at the Lampson, Fraser and Huth auct- ion in New York. While they have been close to receiving top price be- fore at the mutation mink sale, this is the first time they have topped the market. DANCE BAND COMING Lionel Thornton and his Casa Royal orchestra, featuring Neil McAuley and the Royalaires, will be at the Wing, ham Arena :Friday, May 30th, They will broadcast over CNN, Wingham, from 9,30 to 10 p.m. 21b FIREMEN'S CONCERT PLEASES FULL HOUSES The Wingham firemen presented some fine entertainment on Mond .y and Tuesday of last week when the Teeswater Dramatic Society enacted their three-act comedy, "Her Step Husband." Outstanding actors on the stage were, J. Sillick, as Mary Marshall, an incurable romanticist; and 12 Sillick, her real-life husband, as her stage husband, Harvey P. Marshall. Other members of the cast were, J. Shynkar, as Dr. Gerald Niles, Mary's husband, pro tem; E. Dagg as Officer Shea, an affable cop; W. Johann as Sylvia Allen, Mary's friend; K. Sled as Aunt Emmy; j. Donaldson as Flor- ence Ainslee, Mary's cousin; M. Smith as Stella, Mary's maid; and A. Mc- Bain as Limpy Lannigan, an ex- convict. The performances were very goad with all the actors doing their part's well, and. the- audience heaved-a -ea lective sigh of relief when Mary fin- ally straightened out her tangled af- fairs and returned to her real hus- band, Between acts entertainment was supplied by the Hot Shots who pract- ically brought down the house. Mem- bers of this top musical trio were: Mrs. Vance Sanderson at the piano; Mrs. Morris Swanson with the kazoo; and Mrs. Tam Cruickshank at the traps. POLICE,SEARCH FOR TWO JA1LBREAKERS Police are searching over this area for two Londoners who escaped from the Huron County jail at Goderich on Monday afternoon. Their names were given as James Palmer, 27, and Jos- eph Ferguson, 30. Public co-operation has been asked ,as provincial police checked all persons afoot on the high- ways. On Tuesday it was learned that a 1947 model Studebaker pickup truck had been stolen in Goderich Township and it is believed the pair may have been responsible for the theft. The men are described as wearing white pullovers and blue dungarees. Palmer is five feet nine inches and . weighs 145 pounds, has reddish-brown hair and is of reddish complexion, Ferguson is five feet two inches and weighs 110 pounds. Transportation For Ball Team Arranged The fastball executive are grateful to the volunteers who have offered their cars to transport the club to out-of-town games. The following list is up until the end of May. A com- plete list will be published later. Those who are unable to go on their sehedul.: ed night will kindly have a replace- ment,by selecting someone else orl the list and trading trips. Wednesday, May 21st, Witighant at Lucknow, leaving the ball park at 7.30 pan.. Dr. A. W Irwin, Chas. Hod- gins anti -Vern Dunlop, May 26th, Wingham at Meaford; Charlie Crossett, Jamey Crowson and Gordon Godkin, leaving at 6 p.m. May 30th., Wiligham at Hanover, leaving at 7 p,m„ Jim Carr, Norman Cameron and Clare Cantelon, LIONS BINGO The second in a series of Bingos sponsored by the Liens Club of Wing- ham will be held in the town hail on Friday evening, May SOth. Numbere Will again be called on the $500.00 jackpot, 21b EMPIRE PROGRAM AT TOWN HAIL The school day immediately pre- ceding May 24th, has been known as Empire tray since 1899, This day has been set apart to increase the interest of pupils in the history of their own country and to strengthen their attachment to the Empire to which they belong. As a school activity and In keeping with thit custom the pupils of Wing- ham Public School, under the guid- ance of their teachers, have prepared an Empire Day program which will be presented in the Town Hall on Friday, May 23rd, at 2 p.m. A special feature of the program will be the presentation of three plaques. They are to record the names of field day champions and the winners of. the proficiency awards, These plaques are being presented by Herb Fuller, Alton Adams and Hart- ley Smith, Parents and those interested are invited to attend. Firemen Receive Instruction On Monday evening, May 19th., Mr, Anderson, an instructor from the Ontario Fire Marshall's office gave the town firemen some very interest- ing instruction on hydrant work, lad- der raising and salvage, He stressed the importance of salvage work and stated that salvage was as important as putting out the fire, This included cleaning up water, plaster, covering furniture, etc. Mr. Anderson will return at the end of June to give instruction on hand- ling hose from the pumper and also to show movies of modern fire-fight- ing methods. At a meeting of those towns and townships affected by the proposed CNR passenger service cut, at Walk- ertan last Thursday,. 4as, was unani- mously decided to send a telegram to the Board of Transport Commis- sioners, requesting that no action be taken until the committee has had time to prepare the brief. This telegram was sent and signed by the committee members: W. A. Gurney, chairman, mayor of Wingham; J. R. Auld, mayor of . Palmerston; W. M. Walsh, mayor of Kincardine; R. E. McKinney, Wingham councillor; L. A. Smith, mayor of Southampton; M. A. Craig, deputy-reeve of Walkerton; W. R. Tomlinson, mayor of Port Elgin and C. Lobsinger, Mildmay cillor. The recommendation that the com- mittee seek a delay was made by Donald Blue, MP for Bruce, who was present at the meeting as was Fred Edwards, MPP for Perth. Mayor W. R. Tomlinson of Port Elgin felt that they should fight for all the trains to be . kept on and stressed the importance of getting the noon mail. It was also decided to ap- point' a committee from the South- ampton branch to work with the Kin- cardine branch committee. Councillor R. E, McKinney, of Wingham, made the following recom- mendations which were accepted by the meeting: That both lines, Kin- cardine to Palmerston, and, South- ampton to Palmerston, wbrk together on the appeal to the Board of Trans- port Commissioners. 2. That all agree to press for one train in the morning and return at night, with improved equipment, prise bably diesel power with one coach, express, mail and baggage car; and for improving the roadbed and tracks With. the aim of speeding up the ser- vice, 3. That the unions agree to let the trains be run without five men Crews which are definitely not required on a small train and by so doing re- duce costs of operation. 4. That the railway give a service that would be competitive and war- rant patronage. All towns and townships concerned were represented at this meeting with the exception of Paisley, Clifford and Harriston. 40th 'Wedding Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Pattieon cele- brated the 40th anniversary on Thurs- day last, A turkey dinner Was enjoyed by the celebrants and their guests. ARENA OPENING BANtlE Announcing the opening dance Of the Wingham Community Arena Coin- miseion, Friday, May 30th., in the Arena, Music by Casa Royal Orches- tra, famous London band. 3Orrb 95 on Same Day Congratulations to Mrs. L. H. Bos- man and Mrs. Wm, Dawson, who cele- brate their 95th birthdays on Satur- day, *May 24th, Both are in reason- ably good health. The two birthdays, occurring on the same day, are the subject of much •in- terest among the many friends of these two fine old ladies. Hearty congratulations and very good wishes are extended to the cele- brants, Painful Accident To Local Man Jack Stacey, an employee of the Wingham Sawmill Company, is in Wingham General Hospital with both legs broken in taro places below the knees, the result of being struck by a log across the legs. Stacey, who is 55, was assisting in the loading of some logs on a truck on the farm of Alex Kirscher, R. R. 1, Greenock, on No. 9 Highway, north of the Durham road, It is reported that he was putting a chain around the load when a bottom log spun out from off the truck. Stacey was, struck across the legs while attempting to get out of the way. Dr, W. A. McKibben attended the injured man. Hospital authorities re- port his condition as being fair. It is expected that it will be at least a year before Stacey will be up, provided nothing unforeseen occurs. Kinsmen Assist Red Shield -Campaign The Red Shield Campaign, being conducted by the Salvation Army, received a boost Friday evening, when the Kinsmen earned a healthy appe- tite by canvassing for the Red Shield before supper. $530 was realized as a result, with more returns yet to come. At the regular meeting, president Ross Hamilton was in the chair, Jack Guest was sergeant-at-arms and Charlie Lee made all the motions. Two members of the club spoke following dinner. Past president Bob Ferguson introduced the speakers Jack Stephens and Alan Williams, Jack Stephens took as his topic "Tolerance" as related to Kinsmen- ship, while Al told how sun glasses were related to "Freeclara of the Press." EAST WAWANOSH FESTIVAL WINNERS The following contestants were win- ners in the vocal classes (rural) at the Goderich Music Festival, from the Township of East Wawanosh, Music Supervisor, Mrs. Elaine McDowell, Belgrave. First Place-Vocal solo, Darlene Pierce, USS 3, East Wawanosh & Morris, Gold Medal; vocal solo, Donna Walden, USS 6, East & West Wawa- nosh, Silver Cup. Second Place-Tune Pierce, USS 3, E. Wawanosh & Morris, vocal solo. Third Place-USS 17 E. Wawanosh & Morris, Double Trio. Bobby Jeffer- son, USS 7 E. & W. Wawanosh; vocal Solo; Barbara Smith, USS 6, E. & Wawanosh, Vocal Solo. WILLIAM DAVIDSON DIES IN TRAGIC ACCIDENT Bill Davidson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred LI, Davidson, met death in a tragic manner last Wednesday on the Tuckersmith Township farm of Stan- ley Jackson where he was overcome by swamp gas while attempting to dis- mantle a water drilling rig in a well. Seconds after he had shouted, "Pull me quick," Bill slipped from a chain and plunged 30 feet to his death. He had been lowered into the open dug section of the well about 20 feet to adjust a length of pipe, and was standing on a looped chain hodked to the drilling rig. Keith McLaughlin of Wingham, who was operating the hoist, said that he had just started to reel in the chain, when Davidson apparently lost consciousness, slipped off the chain, and plunged the remaining 30 feet to the bottom of the well, With the aid of a third member of the drilling team, Jack Tervit, Wing- ham, and near-by farmers, McLaugh- lin, with his feet shackled firmly on the end of the chain, was lowered headfirst into the well. He, too, was overcome at the 20 foot level and was hauled to the surface and revived. The Seaforth fire department then arrived on the scene and fitemart Angus MacLean donned a gas mask and was lowered into the well. Even with the respirator he was unable to reach Davidson's body, The body was finally recovered by grappling operations, supervised by ,James Doig, a farmer who lives about a mile and a half north and east of the Jackson farm. The body was grasped with tongs on the end of a rope, and drawn up about 30 feet, when an extra rope was secured on it by dropping a noose. Members of the Seaforth Fire de- partment responded immediately to a call•rtior-• help, :bringing a trueir ropes, ladders, respirators and resus- citator. The fire department of the RCAF station at Clinton also sent a crew with resuscitator equipment. Provincial Constable Helmer Snell, of Seaforth, said the drill had been sunk several hundred feet below the bottom of the dug well, located on Stanley Jackson's farm. He said that the well-drilling operation had just been completed when the accident oc- curred. Bill is survived by his parents and one brother, Gordon, He was 34 years of age, and was born in Wingham. Mr. Davidson Sr. has been engaged in the well-drilling business here for a number of years. The funeral was held from Currie's Funeral Home, Wingham, at 2.30 p.m., on Saturday, May 17th., with inter- ment in Wingham cemetery, Rev. W. A. Beecroft conducted the service. Pallbearers were Vernon Reid, Ed. Thompson, Jack Tervit, Fred Sturdy, Jack Baker and Keith McLaughlin. Kinettes Elect The executive of the Wingham Kin- ette Club for the 1952-53 term are: Dorothy Templeman, president; Mar- jorie Guest, 1st vice-president; Jean Loughlean, secretary; Mary Carbert, treasurer; Peg Bateson, registrar; Joyce Heal, historian; Mary Clarke, bulletin, DANCE AT BLUEVALE Stone School Softball Team will hold a dance in Bluevale Community Hall on Friday, June 6. Novelty Idances, spot prizes. Good orchestra. 21,28,4b Committee Requests Delay to Prepare Case Against Cuts NOTI CE Stores in Wingham will be open Friday Night till 10 p m. Closed Sat., May z4th The local Creameries will ad-, here to the above hours Wingharn Business' Association Largest Crowd on Record Turns out For Hospital Auxiliary Rummage Sale