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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1952-05-28, Page 1O. R. Coultes, chairman of the Belgrave Music Festival Committee, is seen above with ,four winners in the Class 4, seven and under. Left to right are Murray Coultes, SS 9, E. Wawanosh; Anna De Haan, TJSS 16, E Wawanosh; Gwilym Griffiths, USS 12, Morris; and Gerald Thomas, SS 8, Morris, —Staff Photo. With which is amalgamated the Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News ,fiubscription $2.50 per year; 60 per copy WINGIIAM, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, MAY 28th., 1052. Vol, 70 No, $9, 011••••••••••••••••••1141r Public School Pupils Present Empire Day Program in Hall ALONG THE MAIN DRAG By The Pedestrian I Joe Clark was a mighty proud fish- erman on Monday when he displayed /I 16 lb, mountain trout caught in Gillies Lake in the Bruce Peninsula. It measured 33 inches in length. Herb Duffy, Teeswater, three weeks ,ago landed a 17 pounder in the same lake And two years ago caught the largest, weighing in at 19 pounds, Speaking about a trip to the Ex., :one of the actors in the play, Spring Thaw, hgd this to say about the Pure Foods Building, "It's not the heat, It's the humanity." 0 - 0 - 0 A young girl who had badly wanted a young• brother and was presented with a sister was heard to observe sagely to a companion, "You don't get any choice." 0 0 - 0 - 0 A letter has been received, address- ed to this column from Mark Gard- ner, whom we mentioned last week as a keen softball fan. Says Mr. Gard- ner, "Miley of -Lucknow, fastball cat- cher, would have nothing on Charlie Lee' as a catcher, if Charlie had the same training and coaching that Kiley has received. You know the edi- tor of the Lucknow Sentinel and I have a wager on that, if Wingham beats Lucknow in the playoffs, I re- ceive a year's subscription „to the Sentinel for 1953. That is if Lucknow are lucky enough to make the play- off berth. They may end the season in the cellar even,if they do .have the renowned pitcher, Justice. Time will tell! 0 - 0 - 0 Art Furness at the Post Office caught a 14Y2 inch speckled trout on Friday near the Zetland Bridge, It weighed in at 1 lb. 8 ozs, 0 - - 0 Bob Kerr, a salesman for Beatty Bros., at Fergus, picked up a squirrel near Kincardine which had become quite tame. He had it on display at the Brunswick Hotel, where it was the centre of a good deal of attention. Even the squirrels are hitch-hiking! WELL KNOWN PROGRAM COMING TO TOWN HALL On Monday evening, June 2nd, the radio program "Double Or Nothing" will originate from the stage of the Winghafn town hall. This popular quiz program is heard throughout Ontario and is being brought to Wingham under the sponsorship of the Wingham Kinsmen Club in aid of the kiddies' wading pool. Admission -to the show will be free, And a silver collection will be taken. '"Double or Nothing" feautres top- notch entertainment, plus an oppor- tunity for local residents to win cash prizes. The show starts at 8 o'clock sharp, with the quiz part of the pro- gram going on the air at 8,30. Questions, that are asked during the quiz portion, usually deal with current events, musical selections and -what-have-you. All in all it's an easy way for some lucky people to make a few extra dollars, and get themselves a real evening of top- notch entertainment. One of the highlights of the show is the "Fearsome Foresome. The whole cast of the show give their version of some popular song, and from start to finish it's a continual Scream, Come out and show your appreciation to the Wingham Kins- men Club, and at the same time have an opportunity to win some easy money; plus an evening of first-rate family entertainment at "Double Or Nothing", Monday evening, June '2nd, at 8 in the Wingham Town Hall. Ad- mission is free, STORE CLOSED W, J. Clark's Plumbing Store will be closed from May 26tb, to June 23rd,, 1652, W. J. Clark. BUSINESS ASSOCIATION TO MEET THURSDAY A general meeting of "all members of the Wingham Business Association will he held in the town hall at eight o'clock tomorrow (Thursday) evening. The main topic to be discussed is a town-wide business promotion campaign which is planned for the middle of July, and in which It is ex- pected the member 'businesses will be anxious to participate. The promotion committee, under the chairmanship of Clam Cantelon, has already spent considerable time map- ping out the details of the campaign and there are too many points to cov- er by letter or in individual conversa- tions. In other words, nothing can he done until the great majority of members have heard the details and approved of the scheme. Don't forget the time and place-- and if you are interested in the wel- fare of business in your own store or in the way your membership fee is working for you—be at the town hall tomorrow evening, ON TIME, CROSSETT FIRE ROUSES TOWN Two separate fire alarms, one at 12.30 and another shortly afterwards, brought a large number of residents from their beds in various states of attire, to Crossett Motors where a fire in the office had already been brought under control. The fire, which started under the counter, is believed to have been started by mice chewing on matches, Jack Dodds of Gorrie, who was pass- ing in his car saw the flames and turned in the alarm at the town hall. An employee of the garage arrived at the garage in time to extinguish the blaze before the fire trucks ar- rived. Damage was limited to the counter and a small amount of stock, The second alarm was sounded when it was reported that the Wing- ham Manufacturing Co. was on fire, This proved to be an error. OLDEST RESIDENTS MARK BIRTHDAYS Two grand old ladies of Wngham celebrated their birthdays on 3Satur- day, May 24th. They are Mrs. L. H. Bosman and Mrs. Win, Dawson, They are' both 95. Mrs. Wm. Dawson, who lives on Shuter St., received many visitors on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. She received a great number of cards as well as bouquets. Members of St. Paul's guild served on her birthday and Mrs. Dawson marked the day by reading a number of teacups, Mrs. Dawson was born in St. Marys, and she is now the oldest member of St. Paul's Church, and the Eastern Star. Her husband died 37 years ago. Mrs. L. H. Bosnian, received at the home of her daughter, Mrs, R, H. Lloyd on Saturday, A large number of guests were present including her son, Morris, Bosman, Wawanosh and grandson, Jack Bosman from Walton. She received a number of cards and flowers. Letters were received from as far away as Australia, Mrs. Ros- man and Mr. Dawson expressed their appreciation of the kindness shown to them. They are both in gobd health. Former Wingham Girl Lives in Haunted House A recent story from the wires of the Canadian Press tells of a famous ghost who roamed through a century old mansion in the exclusive suburb of Oak Bay, Victoria, )3, C. The pre- sent owner, Col. T. C, Evans, is mar- ried to a former Wingham girl, May Smith. The house was built by John Tod, a colorful figure of the Hudson's Bay Co. fur trade days, and the ghost made many visits, From time to time doors opened strangely and a rocking chair would start to rock violently, A latch would lift and a door to a dark cellar would swing open, Col. and Mrs. Evans had the old place modernized. Buried seven feet deep, a skeleton was feund, in the garden during installation of an oil tank. There have been no signs of the ghost since that time. D. S. lyyNaughton Passes in- Turnberry A third generation resident at con- cession 2, lot 5, Turnberry Township, Duncan Stewart MacNaughton, passed away on Monday, He was the eldest son of the late John MacNaughton and Martha French MacNaughton and the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Duncan MacNaughton, pioneers, who cleared the farm on which he lived all his life. He was born in 1889, and in 1923 was united in marriage with Myrtle Hainstock, daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth diens- atock of Fordwich. Mr. MacNaughton was a member of the session of Wroxeter United Church and a Past Master of Forest Lodge A. F. & A. M., Wroxeter. A man of outstandingly fine character, Mr. MacNaughton will be sorely miss- ed not only by his family but through- out the community. Surviving besides his wife are a son, John at home, and two sisters, Mrs. M. S, (Jeanette) Aikenhead of Lon- don and Mrs. A, B. (Lillias) Wearring of Toronto, His two brothers, Jim and Colin, were killed in the 'First World War. A private funeral service will be held from his late residence at 2 p.m., and a public service will be held in the Wroxeter United Church, at 2.30 p.m., this afternoon (Wednesday). Rev. E, W. Todd of Wroxeter United Church will conduct the services. Interment will be in the family plot, Wroxeter Cemetery, where the Masonic Lodge will have charge of the service,at the graveside. Pallbearers are J. H. Wylie, Alan Munro, Dr. R. B. Palmer, Dan Mc- Tavish, George McEwen and Norman McLaughlin. The flower bearers are Robert Connell, George Fischer, Har- vey Timm, Eldred Nichol, Raymond Elliott, Allen MacEwen, John L. Mac- Ewen and Kinley MacNaughton, who are all neighbours. 45th Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. W. H, Haney, Leopold St., celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary with their family present on Thursday, May 22nd, FLOWER SERVICE The Flower service of the Wingham United Church Sunday School, will be held on Sunday, June 1st„ at 11 o'clock. This is a week earlier than other years. Along with other special Music, there will be a 15-year-old Clarinet soloist. 28b The Wingham United C aireh choir brought honours to Wingham last Thursday, when they won the class for church choirs of 85 voices or less at Markdale, in the Grey ,County Festival of Music. Reginald G. Geen of Oshawa, ad- judicator, commended the choir for a generally good presentation. The choir which was under the direction of Alan D. Bennett, sang two anthems, ('Jesus So Lowly" by Friedell and "To Thee We Call" by Tschaikovski. For their efforts the group received 85% on the first selection and 84% on the second. The Gillespie Hard- l ware Trophy which goes to the winners in this class will be presented on June 6th. • Although there there were no other choirs competing in this class it was neces- sary to receive at least 80% to qualify. Mrs, W. W. Currie was accompanist. Broadcasting Group Gathers in Wingham "The 'true value of local-level radio in Ontario can't be appreciated until it is compared with some such as I have seen in certain sections of the United States," according to Ralph Snelgrove, manager of CKBB, Barrie. Mr. Snelgrove was among the thirteen delegates attending a quarterly meet- ing of the Community Broadcasting Service in Wingham over the week- end. He recently acted as panel speaker during program clinics in Georgia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Mis- sissippi and Alabama. He told the Winghain conference that community programming on the scale conducted in our area leaves most station man- agers in the South amazed. Five radio stations compose the Community Broadcasting Service: CKNX Wingham, CFOS Owen Sound, CKBB Barrie, CE'OR Orillia and CJOY Guelph. This organization is unique in its field. Its members not only pool programs, but buying pow- er, sales information and to a certain extent news facilities as well. The meeting began late Sunday afternoon with a golf game over the local course. Dinner was served at the Brunswick Hotel, and the re- mainder of the evening was spent in a bull session of common problems. 'Two business sessions were held Monday, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. The delegates at- tended a luncheon at the RCAF Station, Clinton arid Were taken on a station tont.. Those attending from CKNX were: W, T. Cruickshank, John Cruickshank, Sohn Langrldge, Norm Fry and Mrs. Jack Gorbutt Jr. The program of events was arranged by Vin Dittiner, DANCE BAND COMING 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 CKNX, Wingham,, from 0,30 to 10 p.m. 21b Friday evening, May 23rd, in Bel- more Memorial Arena, the schools of East and West Howick Township School Area and number 9, Carrick presented a demonstration and dis- play of their year's work, in the form of a musical concert. Due to the nearness of Empire Day, a patriotic ensemble took the form' of a May Queen, May pole dancing, Irish song and lilt, Scotch song and Scotch sword dancing. A flag drill, song and Miss Canada concluded this group. About 150 pupils in Grades I, II, III and IV played two rhythm band num- bers. Beside unison, two part, three part and four part singing; junior singing games, acrobatics and instru- mental numbers were part of the concert, Mr. Donald Corbett of Brampton, brought a Hallman Elec- tric organ from Waterloo, which he used to accompany many of the num- bers; along with Mrs. W. C. King of Brussels, at a piano, through the courtesy of Garnet Farrier of White- church. The concert concluded with a short play and the songs of Stephen Foster, There were about 500 pupils singing altogether. Daring the course of the evening, Mr. J. M, Game of Walkerton, In- spector of Carrick and Howick School spoke encouraging words to the pupils teachers and community. Mr. Ken Ed- gar of Wroxeter, manual training teacher, presented Mrs. King, Mr. Corbett and Mrs. Douglas with lovely corsages. Also Mrs, King and Mrs. Douglas were presented with a gift of eight dollars each which was col- lected by all the teachers of Howie% and Carrick to express their apprecia- tion for the efforts in the program. Howick Lions Club platform was used along with chairs from the Ed- gar Funeral Home, Gorrie and planks from the Gorrie lumber yard. Rev. Okell from Walkerton used a pro- jection lantern for a spot light. Mr. Alex McKague and Mrs, Jack Day used flash cameras to take pictures of the more colourful scenes, Scott Reid of CKNX brought the tape re- corder to record numbers to be used at 'a later date, The Women's Institute provided a booth for teachers and pupils during the noon hour of the practice day. The hot drink> was es- pecially appreciated. It was very gratifying to teachers and pupils to see such a fine attend- ance of parents and friends, showing their interest and understanding in the musical education of the children. Mrs. Douglas personally thanked most sincerely all those who helped make the evening such a fine success, ENGAGEMENT Mr, and Mrs. T. W. Platt of Laurel, wish to announce the engagement of their daughter, Shirley Elizabeth, to Mr. Norman Robert Wilson, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Wilson, of Mono Centre, the wedding to take place the early part of June, 28" OFFICE CLOSED Dr, W, A, Crawforll'a office will be closed for three Weeks, commencing June 4th, 28b DANCE AT BLUE.VALE Stone School Softball Team will hold a dance in Bluevale Community' Hall on Friday, June 6. Novelty dances, Spot prizes. Wilbee's orchestra, 21,28,4b To Register for Kindergarten Parents, who have children to enter kindergarten in September, are in- vited to register them at the Kinder- garten, located on the first floor of the Masonic Hall. As there is a certain amount of work to do in the Kinder- garten in preparation for the more formal work in Grade I, and since, it would be very-unsatisfactory to have some pupils enter Grade I with Kin- dergarten and some without, all pupils enrolling for the first time will enrol in the Kindergarten. Registration will take place during the afternoon of Thursday, June 5th., from 3.30 to 5 o'clock. Only children who are five years of age before January 1st., 1953, are eligible to reg- ister. IRS, N. IDEATING ELECTED TO 14/1 EXEC. Mrs. Norman Keating of Wingham was elected second vice-president of the West Huron District Women's In- tute at the annual meeting held in Clinton last Thursday. More than 115 delegates attended the meeting at which Mrs, L. M. Scrimgeour of Blyth was re-elected president for a fourth term, Other officers elected were: honorary presi- dent, Mrs. L. Ivers, Dungannon; first vice-president, Mrs, D, Phillips, Dun- gannon; second vice-president, Mrs. Norman Keating, Wingham; secre- tary-treasurer, Mrs. 0. H.' Popp, Dungannon; alternate, Mrs. Scrim- geour; district director, Mrs. Tait Clark, Goderich; alternate, Mrs. W, Price, Goderich; agriculture and Canadian industries, Mrs. Mervin Batkin, Clinton; citizenship and edu- cation, Mrs. Robert Fairservice, Lon- desboro; community activities and public relations, Mrs. Archie Robin- son, Auburn; historical research and current events, Miss W. D. Ruther- ford RR 2, Lucknow; home econom- ics and health, Mrs. Carl Proctor, RR 5, Brussels; junior institute activities, Mrs. W. Bradnock, Auburn; resolu- tions, Mrs. Lorne Iver, Dungannon; auditors, Mrs, W, Brown and Mrs. K. Dawson, Dungannon. Miss Anna P. Lewis, Toronto, direc- tor of the Ontario Department of Agriculture's Women's Institute branch, was guest speaker. She told the members that enthusiasm is one of the things needed to be put to greater force in institute work. "There is important work to be done in our community and in the world to-day and sometimes one be- comes discouraged because One is just one little person. But we must remember that we together as mem- bers of the institute can do much," she said. Exhibits of junior Institute work were explained by Miss Jean Scott, home economist for Huron County. An invitation from Dungannon WI. for the 1953 district annual by Mrs. Brooks was accepted, Winners of Bridge Trophies Named In the annual tournament conduct- ed by the Wingham Bridge Club, the winners of the ladies' and men's sec- tions respectively were: Mrs. H. C. MacLean and Mr. S. H, Crawford. Other leaders were: ladies, 2. Mrs. J, H. Crawford; 3, Miss M. MacLean; 4. Mrs, A. R. DuVal; 5, Miss Y. McPher- son; 6. Mrs, E, A, VanStone; men, 2, H. L. Sherbondy; 3, G. MacKay; 4, J. Mason, 5. D. Kennedy, Trophies and prizes will be presented at the final meeting of the season, which will be held on Thursday of this week, ENGAGEMENT Mr, and Mrs. Robin B, Campbell wish to -announce the engagement of their only daughter, Grace Annie Paulina, to Mr. Fredoilek Earl Mc- Gee, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Sohn McGee, R. R„, No, 3, Wingham, Ont- ario. The marriage to take place onl Jute 18th., at 2.30 p.m., in the Wing-, ham United Church. 28h ENGAGEMENT The engagement is announced of Eleanore, daughter of the late Mr. and Mra. Thomas 1. McLean, to, Elmer B., son of Mr, and Mrs. Edward E. Walker, Wingham. The marriage to take place 3rd., at All Saints', Anglican Church, Woodstock, 28b A. very interesting and diversified program for Empire Day was held in the town ball, Friday afternoon, when the pupils of the public School were hosts to a number of parents and in- terested citizens. All of the students had some part to play in the various numbers. Chairman for the afternoon was Danny Stuckey. Highlight of the afternoon was the presentation of plaques by their var- ious donors to their winners, The boy's field day plaque was presented by Hartley Smith to Rae Hethering- ton; the girl's field day plaque was presented by Herb Fuller to Mary Frances Currie and the general pro- ficiency plaque by Alton Adams to Danny Stuckey. Empire Day Program Two songs by Grade I: "My Coun- try's Name is Canada" and "Be Strong Ye Sons of Canada"; Two sele- ctions by the rhythm band "There tare Many Flags in Many Lands," and "I Love You Canada," under the baton of conductors Lynn Stuckey and Karen Beattie; A play ,entitled "Our Home and Empire" and a song "The Land of the Maple"; A play "Canada's Gifts to the British Com- monwealth of Nations by Grade V and VI; a play, by Grade VII entitled "What Holds the Commonwealth To- gether," a song, "Dear Emerald Isle," by Grade VIII. The singing was under the direction of Mrs. Marie Douglas and the rhythm band was directed by Mrs. E. Shera and Miss Phyllis Johns. All the mem- bers of the staff supervised the train- ing of the children for their speaking parts. LIONS HOLD ZONE RALLY AT WINGERM Members of Lions Clubs at Arthur, Blyth, Howick, Mt. Forest, Palmers- ton, Teeswater and Mringham gather- ed at the Hotel Brunswick on Friday evening for a rally of Zone 16 clubs and the election of zone officers. Frank Field, of the Teeswater Club, and a former Wingham boy, was named deputy district governor. The names of 'Bun' Hall, Blyth, J. P. McKibbon and Wilf French, both of Wingham, were also proposed, but these men declined the nomination for various reasons. John McKibbon, of the Wingham Club was elected chairman of the West Section of the Zone, while Charlie Thomas of Mt. Forest, was named to the similar post for the East Section. The elections were presided over by Deputy District Governor Art Ed- munds, of Palmerston, who was also the guest speaker. He spoke of the fine work which has been done in the Zone by the member clubs during his term of office. The speaker has been deputy governor for the past two years, having completed his own term and then having filled in after the death of the late Charles Roberts of Wingham, who had been elected a short time before his passing. Entertainment during the supper meeting was provided by Bill MankiSs and Jack Kingston, of CKNX, who were introduced to the gathering by Lion John McKibbon. Lion Carlton Wells, of London, who is a candidate for the district governorship, spoke briefly, dealing chiefly with the outstanding points on the program for the annual dis- trict convention to be held in London shortly. Joe Thyssen, manager of the Bruns- wick coffee shop and dining-room, who has acted as host for the Lions Club for some months, was presented with a lighter bearing the Lions' crest, The presentation was made by Stewart Beattie, who spoke of the regret felt by the club members in particular and townfolk generally be- cause of Joe's imminent departure for Toronto. He extended the sincere thanks of the Lions for the excellent hospitality which has always been furnished to them, The recipient made suitable reply. COMEDY AT WHITECIIURCH The three act comedy, "Aunt Minnie From Minnesota," will be presented at Whiteehurch Memorial Hall, on Tuesday, June 10th„ at 8.45 p.m. spon- sored by the United Church W. A. Instrumental and vocal entertainment between acts. Everyone welcome, Ad- mission 50 Wits, children, 25 cents. 28b ODDEELLOWS AND REBEKAIIS SERVICE, SUNDAY, JUNE 8th Notice to Oddfellows, Rebekahs and the public. The regular memorial ser,, vice of the Oddfellows and Rebekahs will be held at 2.00 pan, on June 8th. at the cemetery. A cordial invitation is extended to all. Elmer Walker, Noble Grand Roy Bennett, See.y, 28, 4b Belgrave Festibal Winners CHANGE IN BANKING HOURS After June 15th, the Canadian Bank of Comnieree at Wroxeter and Ford- 'Vrieh and The Dorninion Bank at Gor- rie will olose at twelve noon on the day when the half holiday is obser- eld in each respective village. Commencing Wednesday, June 18th., -The Dominion Bank, Gorrie, will Close at noon ih accordance. with the Enid-Week half holiday already obser- ved by all other places of business. Dr, Dunlop and H. Fuller, chairman of the P.S. board. Staff Photo, Ontario Minister of Education, Dr, J. V. Dunlop was a recent visitor to Wingham, when he toured the schools of the town and townships. He is seen above at the dinner held' in his honour at the Brunswick Hotel. Left to right; (rear) J. H, Kinkead, Inspeetor; Principal W. S, Hall of the High School; John W. Hanna, MPP, (front) A. D. MacWilliam, high school board; Minister of Education Here UNITED NM EllOIT EMPIRE BAY MUSICALE WINS I~ESTIVAL TROPI Y BY NICK SUMS sr-