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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1952-06-11, Page 1Flower Sunday Service at United Church The Salvation Army Red Shield drive officially draws to a close on Thursday, June 12th, according to the report given by Lt, Kirby of the Wingham Corps of the Salvation Army. Up until the 7th of June, the amount received for Wingham and District was $2553,43. The objective was $2800, That means the drive is still a little short, and donations will be received up to June 12th, Lt. Kirby wishes to extend his thanks to all • who so graciously contributed, and a special vote of thanks to the Women's Institutes of Ripley, Bel- more, Bluevale; the Women's Aux- iliary of Brussels and to the Kins- men Club of Wingham, who conduct- ed the drive. Any further donations that can be given to help this Red Shield appeal reach its objective, should be sent to SALVATION ARMY, Wingham, On- tario. SONUMEN PRESENT VARIED PROGRAM In the United Church last Wednes- day, under the auspices of the Wom- an's Association, it was the privilege of some 400 people to hear "The Songmen," in a varied program of choral music. This unusually gifted group of 14 voices, conducted by David Ouchter- bony, opened with the National 'An- them, sung with such beauty of ex- pression and warmth of feeling as to make it one of the highlights of the evening. There followed a group of five English songs: ranging from the Madrigal "My Bonny Lass, She Smileth" (Thomas Morley); to the familiar "Passing By" (Edward Pur- cell), The infectious gaiety of "I Can- not Sing This Catch," a traditional round, provided an excellent contrast to the exquisite soft singing in other numbers in this group. The five Negro Spirituals which fol- lowed were notable for the deeply moving, "Let Us Break Bread To- gether," in which the magnificent Bass voice of Bruce Webb was heard in solo, One must also mention the gentle, effortless quality of tenor Gordon Wry, in his solo passages in "Little Jesus, In Your Manger." The other spirituals, of a more vigorous nature, displayed to good advantage the fine sonority of this chorus, and further gave point to their perfect mastery of a variety of moods and effects. Mr. Ouchterlony, who is the Org- anist-Choirmaster of Timothy Eaton Memorial Church, in Toronto, greatly impressed all of us with his mastery of the organ in three selections: Trumpet Tune (Purcell); Prelude (Clerambault); and Carillon (Vierne). Registration, phrasing and technique, all contributed to a most enjoyable experience. In the final group of folk songs, it is difficult to single out any one for comment, From the gay, rhythm- ical "Uy, Ta Ra La La" (Mexican), to the square-cut, straightforward "Sist Alles Dunkel" (German), every piece showed the perfection of detail and the completely disciplined singing, which Ia.the result of thorough music- ianship and long hours of rehearsal. It is hoped the arrangements now under way can be completed, so that we may have them back again on Oct- ober 13th., in the United Church. Doubtless all who heard them last week will want to be there, as will also those who missed an opportunity such as comes all too rarely in our town. Showers Held for Bride Elect A miscellaimous shower was held at the home of Mrs. Earl Jamieson on May 27th, in honour of Miss Grace Campbell, whose marriage takes place this month. The shower was arrang- ed by Miss Juanita Irwin and Mrs. Earl Jamieson, The bride-to-be re- ceived many lovely and useful gifts, after which a dainty lunch was serv- ed by the hostess and other friends. On June 2rld the bride-elect was taken by surprise, when she entered. the home of Mrs. Gordon MacKay, to find a large group of her friends and school teachers there. The shower was arranged by Miss Barbara Mac- Kay and her mother, Mrs. Gordon MacKay, After the bride-elect opened her many lovely gifts a dainty lunch was served by Mrs. Lee, Mrs. Glenn Appleby, Mrs, Allan MacKay, Miss Marilyn Newman, Mrs, Lois Kerr and Miss Barbara KacKay, ENGAGEMENT Mr, and Mrs. Harry M, Thistle of Gorrie, announce the engagement of their daughter, Audrey Jean, to Thomas Louis O'Krafka, son of Mr, and Mrs. 'Claus O'Krafka of Gerrie, the marriage to take place on Tues- day, July 1st, at two-thirty o'eleek at the United Church, Gorrie. 11* Fred Davidson Elected Director Fred L. Davidson of town was elected director of the Wingham and Bright district, of the Ontario Water Well Association which was organ- ized at Tillsonburg last week. The election of officers was under the direction of Mr. Harold Arm- strong of Battle Creek, secretary- treasurer of the Michigan Well Drill- ers' Association. W. L. Fields of Vineland was elected president. Mayor Kenneth H. Anderson wel- comed those present on behalf of the town and wished the new association every success, Valedictorian eeeeereeeeleeeeeee . .. Miss Vivian Ernest, who was her class valedictorian, at St. Mary's Hospital School of Nursing, Kitchen- er, where she is a .recent graduate. —Photo by Paul-Ford. McKague-Walters Spiraea, mauve lilacs and yellow tulips decorated the altar of Chal- mers Presbyterian Church, White- church, for the marriage of Helen Madelaine, daughter oft Mr, and Mrs. Albert Walters, Teeswater, to Mr. Robert John McKague, son of Mr. and Mrs. John McKague, Wingham. The wedding, which took place on Saturday, June 7th at high noon was conducted by Rev, R. D. A. Currie, Whitechurch. The wedding music was played by Mrs. Johnson Conn and Mr. Currie Burchill, of London, sang, ,"Oh Perfect Love", and "Because". The bride, given in marriage by her father, was lovely in a floor-length gown of French lace over satin, with bodice of lace over satin with portrait neckline and lily-point sleeves; full skirt of lace with front inset of pleat- ed net. Her fingertip veil of em- broidered lace, fell from a coronet headdress and she carried Sweetheart roses and bouvardia, The bridesmaid, Miss Melba Mont- gomery, of Wingham, wore pink em- broidered net over taffeta with sweet- heart neckline and full skirt, Her coronet headdress held in place a shoulder-length veil, She carried yellow roses. Mr. Kenneth McKague was his brother's best mad. Ushers were Mr. John Walters, brother of the bride, and Mr, Kenneth Leitch, brother-in- law of the groom. The reception was held at the Brunswick Hotel, Wingham . The bride's mother received in delphin- ium blue sheer with lace insets and black accessories and wore a corsage of pink carnations, The groom's mother assisted in navy sheer with white lace and white and navy acces- sories and corsage of pink carnations. For her wedding trip, the bride chose a pie-and-pie suit with mauve and navy accessories and corsage of pink carnations, On their return, they will live on the groom's farm on the tenth of Turnberry. They left 'amid showers of confetti and best wishes for Niagara and other points south. CLOSING Cameron's Billiard parlour will be closed on Jute 16, 17 & 18. 11b DANCING TO-NIGHT Metiin Himes and his orchestra will be playing for your dancing pleaSitte at the Wingham Arena to- night, direct from the Brant Xnn, Other big name attractions coming in the near future are Don Messer and his Islanders, and Mart, Kenny and his Western Gentlemen, 111) •:e Tom O'Krafka and George Adams ,of Gorrie along with Bill Otto of El- mira had a real streak of fishermen's luck last week-end at Doe Lake, 23 miles north of Huntsville. They report a catch of 36 northern pike and are particularly proud of one which weighed in at 17 lbs. and was 40 inch- es long, This big baby was caught by Tom O'Krafka and took over a half hour to land. 0 - 0 - 0 The Canadian National Exhibition, Women's division, report that this year there will be 23 rooms set up in the west annex of the Coliseum for your inspection, Demonstrations of bed-making, food preparation, room cleaning and flower arranging will proceed all day, every day, 0 - 0 - 0 ° McLean's magazine this week feat- ures an article on Dr. "Vic" Johnson of Lucknow with two pages of photo- graphs showing the doctor on his rounds. Of particular interest are the shots taken in the Wingham General Hospital which show Mrs. Morrey, the superintendent, Dr. W. A. McKibbon, Dr. W. A. Crawford and Dr. B. N. Corrin. Blake-Kirkconnell A wedding took place at the Roman Catholic Church, Brussels, when Jean Elizabeth Kirkconnell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Kirkconnell, Auburn, was united in marriage to Louis Augustine Blake, Brussels, son of Mrs. W. Blake, Brussels and the late Mr. Blake. The Rev. Father Dur- and performed the ceremony. Given in marriage by her father, the bride looked charming in a floor- length gown of white slipper satin, net and rose petal lace. Her three- quarter-length veil of embroidered net was caught to a Juliet cap with orange blossoms. She carried a white prayer book topped with red roses. Miss Helen Blake, Toronto, sister of the groom, was maid of honour, wearing a floor-length gown of pink net over a taffeta skirt and matching headdress and carrying pink and white carnations. Miss Ruth Snelling, Brucefield, and Miss Edith Daer, Au- burn, were brideemaids. Mies Snelling chose a sky blue taffeta floor-length gowit with matching headdress and shoulder-length veil. Miss Daer chose a floor-length frock of yellow net over taffeta, matching headdress and shoulder-length veil, Both carried pink and white carnations. Little Mary Kirkconnell, sister of the bride, was flower girl in a" gown of printed green nylon, with full skirt and mat- ching poke bonnet trimmed with flowers. She carried pink and white carnations and red roses. Harold Kirxconnell, brother of the bride, was best man, and John Blake and Reginald Sullivan ushered. A re- ception was held at the Brunswick Hotel, Wingham. For her daughter's wending, Mrs. .Kirkconnell chose a dress of navy blue printed jersey with natural col- oured hat and corsage of red rose buds, The groom's mother wore a mauve crepe dress trimmed with lace with white accessories and corsage of -pink rose buds. For a honeymoon to be spent in Northern Ontario and other points, the bride donned a navy blue gabar- dine spit with white accessories and corsage of red roses. On their return they will reside near Brussels. AT HOME Rev, and Mrs, A. Nimmo will be at home to the congregation and ',friends on Friday, June 13th., from .3 to 5 in the afternoon and from 7.30 Ili to 10,00. in the evening, in the Sun- .day School room of St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, — 4;11b RECITAL AT ST. ANDREW'S The music pupils of Harold Victor Tym will present the annual recital in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 'Wingham, on Friday evening, June 20th at 8.15 p.m. \ Silver collection will be in aid of Woodeden Hospital for cerebral palsy children. Every- body welcome. GARDEN PARTY St. Stephen's Anglican Church, Gorrie, are sponsoring a garden party at the Community Hall, Gorrie, on Friday evening, June 13th, Supper will be served 5,30-8 p.m., followed by the play, "Aunt Minnie from Minne- sota," by Evergreen Farm Forum, ,S.S. No. 4 Grey. ,.Admission $1.00 end children under 12, 50e, 11b 'ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Webster Jacklin, R, R. 2, Wrexeter, wish to announce the engagetnent of their eldest daughter, Mildred EVa, to Archie Stewart Put- don, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Putclon, R. R, 3, Wingham, The mar- _riage to take plate In June. 11* eeeee, Teen th Kirkeonnell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Varkcotriell, Aubmm h-opny, tty of Teeth; Augeetine Rieke. eon of Mrs. le', Petite, Bruesels, and the late Mr, Blake. in the R. C. Church at Brussels. Mete by Hammerton, bam With which is amalgamated the Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News subscription szso per year; 6c per copy WINGHAM, ommuo, INEDNESP.4,Y, =NE 11th, 1952 VOL 76 No, 41 One of the most beautiful services of the year, Flower Sunday, was observed at the Wingham United church recently. People from miles around flocked to the church and many had to be turned away. "Service" was the theme this year, and the entire program was conducted by members of the Sunday School under the direction of Lloyd Hutton. Photo by Hammerton. Si DRIVE FAILS TO REACH OBJECTIVE --kkAk ALONG THE MAIN DRAG By Thd-Pedestrian Former CNR Employee Joseph Wilson Dies Joseph W. Wilson, 67, died in Wing- ham General Hospital, on Thursday last, A former employee of the CNR in Wingham, he was born in Eng- land and came to Canada in 1910. He was a member of Sacred Heart Church, Surviving besides his wife, the fore mer Alice Lynett, are two eaughters, Mrs. Robert Chettleburgh, Wingham; Mrs. Ross Vance, Arthur; two sons, Joseph, Southampton; and John, Sar- nia; also two brothers and one sister, Frank, Sam and Mrs. Annie Witty, all of Ingersoll. Requiem high mass was sung on Saturday at 9,30 am, iri Sacred Heart Church, and interment made in the Wingham :,Roman Catholic cemetery. RAILROAD COMMITTEE SEEKS INFORMATION The two committees that hai e been set up to protest the cutting of pas- senger service on the CNR lines, met in Wingham town hall last Thursday evening, They decided to wire the various M.P's. in the ridings affected by the cuts and ask for a request from the floor of the House of Com- mons for information pertaining to CNR, operations of both lines from 1945 to 1951 inclusive. Wires were sent to Donald Blue, MP.; Walter Harris, M,P,, and Nelson Cardiff, MP. The meeting also considered placing the case in the hands of a solicitor to take care of both lines. Mayor Gurney of Wingham acted as chairman of the meeting, Present were Mayors Smith of Southampton, Walsh of Kincardine ,.arid Tomlinson bf' Port tigin, also cOuncillors Mc- Kinney of Wingham and Lobsinger of Mildmay. Secretary of the Board of Trade for Walkerton Huber was also present. Local MPP On Hydro Tour John Hanna MPP, left Toronto on Monday, to attend the opening cere- monies of the Otto Holden generating station on the Ottawa River, on Tues- day, June 10th, Following tie ceremonies and lun- cheon, the party proceeded to Moor Lake (Des Joachims development) and Haley Station (Chenaux develop- ment) for the inspection of these major hydro plants. Brother Dies In Saskatoon Relatives here were grieved to learn of the passing on Tuesday afternoon this week, of Roy McKersie, a native of Turnberry Township, who died at his home in Saskatoon. Ho was 67 years of age. Mr. McKersie was a son of the late William and Ann McKersie, He was raised in the township and farmed there until about 20 years ago, when he moved to Saskatchewan. He was engaged in farming in the Saskatoon district until his retirement to the city, Deceased had been in poor health for the past year, but had planned to visit relatives here this summer. He is survived by his wife, the for- mer Ethel Montgomery, of Howick Township, two daughters, both mar- ried and living in Saskatchewan; one sister, Mrs. James Halliday, of Wing- ham and two brothers, Arthur, of Los Angeles and Russell of Carlea, Sask. ,Arrangements for the funeral had not been completed when word was received here, RECEPTION A reception will be held in the Bel- grave Foresters Hall, for Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Scott (nee Lottie Saun- ders), on Friday evening, June 13th, Ladies please bring lutich, Every- body welcome. 11* TO DISCUSS CO-OP. Mr, Varnish McLeod, head of Dis- tribution of Warm. Supply, United Co- operatives of Ontario, will be guest speaker at an open meeting of the North Huron Junior Farmers, in Forester's Hall, Belgrave, on Thurs- day, June 12th at 9.00 o`cloek, All welcome. This will be the final meeting of the season. 11b BALL CLUB DANCE Dance to the music of the Western Five in 'Forester's Hall, 13Olgreve, on Friday, Juno 13th. Admission 500. Lunch counter. Sponsored by the North Huron Junior Warmers' Softball club. lib Mrs. Ralph Metcalfe Passes In 81st Year Mrs. Ralph Metcalfe passed away in Belmore, at the home of her son, Leonard, on Friday, June 6th„ after a long period of illness, Born in Turnberry Township, she was in her 81st year, She was married on March 23rd, 1894, in Delmore, and was the former Cather- ine Maria Marshall. Her husband predeceased her. Surviving are: four daughters, (Margaret) Mrs, Stirling Haskins of Lion's Head; (Laura) Mrs. Gowdy of Wingham; (Clara) Mrs. Norman Rin- toul of Wingham; and (Edith) Mrs. Gordon Mulvey of Fergus; three sons, Harry of Howick; Leonard of Howick Township and Mack of Mildmay. A daughter, (Alice) Mrs. Jack Gallaher, predeceased her in 1930. There are 25 grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Mon- day, June 9th, from Belmore United Church at 2.30 p.m., by Rev. Martin. Interment was in Wroxeter cemetery. Pallbearers were Wm. Weir, Robt. Nickel, Wesley Tremble, John White, Jas, Dickson and Thos, Douglas. Hunter-Irwin Florence Mae Irwin and William Raymond Hunter, both of Lucknow, were united in marriage by the Rev. C. B. Wolley in Hackett's United Church. The bride is the daughter of Gordon Irwin of Goderich and the late Mrs. Irwin and the groom is the son of John Hunter, Melita, Man., and the late Mrs. Hunter. Miss Elmira Alton played wedding music for the ceremony which was performed in a setting of white lilacs and tulips. Gowned in white satin trimmed with rippling chantilly lace, the bride came down the aisle with her father, who gave her in marriage. The fitted bodice joined to double laced panels both front and back, formed a softly flared skirt, which flowed into a lace- edged train, Leg o' mutton sleeves and a bertha collar finished the bodice. Her finger-tip veil of embroidered silk was caught to a heart-shaped tiara encrusted with seed pearls and the white Bible she carried was top- ped with red roses. Miss Helen Irwin, Stratford, was her sister's maid of honor, and Miss Eleanor Edgar, Clinton, was brides- maid, Miss Irwin was costumed in a cape-topped gown of mauve taffeta and net and she carried a colonial nosegay of yellow roses. Miss Edgar wore a gown of green nylon over white taffeta and carried a colonial nosegay of pink roses. The groom was attended by his brother, Alan Hunter, and the ushers were Spence Irwin and Vernon Hun- ter, Following a reception at the Bruns- wick Hotel, Wingham, the bride and groom left for a honeymoon in Wes- tern Canada. The bride wore a navy suit and a corsage of pink carnations, Mr, and Mrs. Hunter will live in Leeknow, Died DEYELL—In Wingham General Hos- pital, on Monday, June 9th., 1952, George C. Deyell, in his 58th year. Resting at Currie'e Femoral Home, Wingham, where service will be held at 2.30 p.m., Thursday, June 12th, with interment in Wingham cemetery. RUSSELL---Mrs, Neil Russell, the for- mer Alberta MacLean, Reg. N., of Wingham, passed away in Victoria Hospital London, on Tuesday morn- ing, Funeral arrangements hot completed, MORRISBANK CORNER CRASH INJURES FOUR A. two-car collision, at noon on Monday, on No. 86 Highway, at the Morrisbank corner, sent four people to the Wingham General Hospital, Those injured were Leslie Marx, of Waterloo, driver of one of the autos, and his eight-year-old daughter, Lois. Two passengers in a car driven by Mrs. Thomas Abram, Wroxeter, who were also injured were Mrs, Minnie Higgins, 65, and eight-year-old Linda Corrigan. Mrs, Abram was unhurt, The Marx car was proceeding west on the highway and the Abram car going north when the accident hap- pened, Provincial Constable Charles Salter investigated. Marx suffered severe bruises and lacerations and Mrs. Higgins suffered a fractured pelvis and internal in- juries. Both are in satisfactory con- dition, but will remain in hospital for awhile. The two children; WS' Marx, who was treated for shock and contusion, and Linda Corrigan, who was treated for scalp lacerations and bruises, will both be discharged from the hospital soon. Walkerton Waltzes To Win Over Mercs Walkerton took the second straight game from the Wingham Mercury on Friday evening,, on the long end of a 13-2 score. George Zuk was the hero of the drama, hitting three home runs and a. triple for four times at bat, Things got out of hand for the local boys in the first when Zuk's triple brought in two runs. Wingham's only scoring came in the sixth and eighth frames. In the sixth Hanna led off with a single, Sparrow singled and with two away Seli scored Hanna on a broken bat single, Sparrow led off the parade in 'the eighth, hitting a single and advancing Gaull who had walk- ed; Crewson walked, and with one away, Aitchison scored Gaull with a single. That was the end of the Wing- ham scoring. Biggest innings for the Walkerton boys was the fourth, when they tal- lied six runs. Four more were scored in the seventh and one in the eighth, besides the two in the opener. Zuk struck out five batters and walked three, Sparrow struck out eleven and walked six. Four Walker- ton players got on base when hit by pitches and one Wingham player. The Mercurys had two errors; Walkerton none. Walkerton AB R H PO A E Knox, 3 b 4 Dentinger N. cf 4 Craig, 2b . .. 4 Zuk, p 4 Dentinger H ss 3 Bradley, if . 4 Loughlean, lb . 3 O'Hagen, rf 2 McDonald, c 3 *Cook, rf .... 1 1 2 3 1 1 2 1 1 0 1 1 0 4 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 4 11 2 0 2 3 0 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Totals .. 32 13 8 22 9 0 "replaced O'Hagen in the fifth. Winghain AB R H PO A E Gaull, c . 3 1 00 1 0 0 Sparrow, p 4, 0 2 1 4 1 Crewson, lb 3 0 1 7 0 1 Seli, ss 4 0 1 0 0 0 Aitchison, 2b 4 0 1 3 1 0 Templeman, cf 2 0 0 0 0 0 Gardiner, 3b 2 0 0 1 1 0 Westlake, rf . 4 0 0 0 0 0 Hanna, if 4 1 1 0 0 0 'Richardson, 3b 2 0 0 0 0 0 Totals 32 2 6 13 6 2 *replaced Gardiner in the sixth. Umpires—St. Marie and Widmeyer, —Mr, and Mrs. W, E. Hammond and son Ralph spent the' week-end with relatives in Toronto. —Mrs. Stanley Newell, Jean and Mary of Niagara Falls, spent the week-end at the home of her, uncle, Mr. Hugh Sinnamon, Minnie St. LESLIE MAE WALL RECEIVES NO MEDAL Leslie Mae Wall received word last week that she has been awarded the Lillian Massey Treble Gold Medal in household economics, fi'om the Sen- ate of Victoria University, This medal was presented to her at a reception in Victoria College, held on Thursday evening, June 5th. Miss Wall also received the Sarah Kennedy scholarship in Household Science, awarded by the Senate of the University of Toronto, Commencing June 16th., Miss Wall will be employed with the Wo- men's Institute Branch of the Depart- ment of Agriculture and will attend a conference at Kemptville from June 17th to 27th. Former Resident, John Johnston Dies A resident of Wingham, prior to and after the first World War, John A. Johnston passed away in Kincar- dine Hospital. He was in his 58th year. A native of Grey township, he went to Kincardine after leaving Wingham. He became a member of the Council and was active in the Canadian Leg- ion. Mr. Johnston was a member of Knox Presbyterian Church. Surviving are his wife, the former Minnie Saunders of Wingham, two daughters, Mrs. Ronald LePine of Windsor; Mrs. Harold Wright, Kin- cardine, and four grandchildren; also two brothers, Sandy, Grey Township, George, Wingham; and four sisters, Mary, Kincardine, Mrs. Earl Mathers, Lucan, Mrs. Frank Shaw, Bluevale, and Mrs. Gordon Simmons, Wingham. Funeral service, under the auspices of the Canadian Legion, was held on Friday afternoon, by the Rev. W. B. Mitchell, Knox Church, in the Link- later Funeral Home, Kincardine, with interment in Kincardine cemetery. WEDDING DRESS PARADE A wedding dress parade 1900-1952 will be held in Belgrave United Church, on June 20th., at 8.30, Spon- sored by the Evening Auxiliary, Ad- mission 35c. 11:18b w. District Wedding