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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1952-07-02, Page 1Residents of East Wawanosh were •ehocked last Wednesday, when it Was learned that Mr, Norman Thomp- son of that township had accidentally been caught in the auger of the power .machine, when putting in grass silage on the farm of Angus MacDonald, .and as a result his whole left arm had • to be amputated. The arm was drawn ,in to above the elbow before Murray 'Gaunt was able to run and turn off ,the power. .He is reported to be in satisfactory *rape by hospital authorities and his many friends express sympathy and regret that he should suffer such a :severe accident. •Wingham Water Found First Rate A routine inspection of the Wing- ham water works system was made on May 13th, by the Ontario De- partment of Health inspector, Chemical analyses of samples taken during the visit were made and the water was classified as A- grade. No changes in' the system are to he re- ported and conditions were found to be generally satisfactory. COUNCIL TO BACK RAILROAD COMMITTEE • Wingham iewn council met in the chambers on Tuesday evening of last week in regular session and consider- ed a number of problems. An application from the B-A Oil Co. to erect storage tanks next to the 'railroad on Albert St. was considered. There is some opposition to this move by local residents and council de- cided to make a personal survey of .the property and' attempt to settle ,the problem. It was also recommended that any tanks that might be installed .should go underground. The removal of the single lane bridge south of town and the instal- -lation of a culvert has posed a prob- lem, with regard to the level of the -.road from the culvert to the inter-- -section of Victoria and Josephine ,Sts. Council also decided to visit the .project and discuss the matter with -the engineer in charge. The assessment of trailers as 'residences was brought before coun- cil by Mr, Haney, assessor, who was instructed to assess them. There is a possibility that an ad- ditional provincial police officer will ft be stationed in Wingham, it was re- vealed at the council meetnig. In- spector Scott of Mount Forest has in- quired as to the possibility of obtain- ing space in the town hall basement for a provincial, police office .ThiS move still has to be approved by their headquarters in Toronto. Councillor Wilkinson, chairman of property and new construction, re- ported that the sidewalks had been patched up around town and most of 'the low spots were filled in. Reeve Johnson stated. that the cemetery was in need of earth for posts at the entrance had been re- top fill and that the posts at the en- trance had been repaired. Council voted to back the railroad committee financially and the gen- eral feeling was that they had to fight for' the service we have. Councillor Miller, who is' In charge of the civil defence, had been to God- erich with Chief Irwin to see the man responsible for instructing members • here, It was decided to divide the town into sections and appoint war- dens. ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. A, Melville Bradburn of Belgrave announce the engagement of their daughter, Margaret Ruth, to Wallace Arthur Ballagh, son of Mr. Arthur Ballagh and the late Mrs. Bal• - lagh, of Teeswater! the marriage to take place in Trinity Church, Bel- grave in mid-July. 2* ORCHESTRA RETURN/6 Lionel Thornton will be playing for your dancing pleasure at the •Wing. tam Arena On Wednesday, July 16th, His music was very much enjoyed Parker in the summer by Wingham told district. 2b 'OPEN AIR CHURCH • Each Sunday evening, beginning July 13th to the end Of Atigiret, in the bandshell of the park, Everyone Welcome, Watch for announcement next week, 2b New Manager PS PRINCIPAL RECEIVES RED CROSS AWARD T. S. Beattie, principal of the Wing- ham public school, was awarded s, Badge of Service from the Ontario Division of the Red Cross at their annual meeting for directing Jr. Red Cross in his classroom for fifteen continuous years, The presentation was made in the principal's room on TueSday morn- ing, June 24th, by'officers of the Gor- rie Red Cross branch, that branch being the nearest active branch to Wingham. Mrs. Alex Taylor, presid- ent, made the presentation and the address was read by Mrs. Norman Wade, secretary, Mrs, A. Toner, 1st vice pros, and Norman Wade were also present. Mr. Beattie, in his re- ply, gave all credit to the pupils for the work that had been accomplished during those 15 years. one of these places, for the stand at , Gorrie will be the final one in this vicinity. For your convenience we repeat the list of times and places which. appeared in this paper last week. Win gham—Town Hall Wednesday, July 2-2.00 p.m. to 5.00 pm. Wednesday, July 2-7.00 pm, to 10,00 p.m. Thursday, July 3-10.00 a.m. Mt 12 noon, Thursday, July 3-2.00 p,m. to 5,00 p.m. Thursday, July 3-7.00 p.m, to 10.00 p.m. Friday, July 4-10.00 a.m, to 12 noon. Friday, July 4-2,00 p.m. to 5.00, p.m. Friday, July 4-7.00 p.m. to 10.00' p.m. Fordwich—Community Hall Monday, July 7-10.00 a.m. to 12 noon. Monday, July 7-2,00 p.m. to 5,00' Gorrie—Community Hall Monday, July 7-7.00 p.m. to 10.00 p,m. Tuesday, July 8-10.00 a.m. to 12 noon. Tuesday, July 8-2,00 p.m. to 5.00 Tuesday, July 8-7.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m, Residents of this district are re- minded that many local people, work- ing under the direction of the Lions Club of Wingham and the Howick !Lions Club, have spent weeks in preparation for the survey. It has been necessary to secure a complete volunteer staff to assist at the unit. Therefore it is sincerely hoped that every possible person will make use . of the opportunity to have an exam- ination. ORANGE 'LODGE TO PRESENT SHOW Today Mr. Milo Casemore, of the Orange Lodge announced arrange- ments have been completed to stage "Shooting—Sters2,- 'the- -big- -musical. -- variety stage show, on July 11-12. Mr. Casemore says this show comes heeh- ly recommended, for it has met wiwith outstanding success in other towns. throughouteCanada. It is unusual and something entirely different in the field of home talent entertainment. From start to finish it is a big four star hit parade of comedy and music. The show has its setting in the central studio of Nationwide Tele- vision Inc. on the day that the cable goes through to make TV a reality coast to coast. A special hand paint- ed backdrop in full color showing television cameras, spotlights, micro- phones, booms,cables and other typi- cal paraphernalia found in studios is used to give the ' production an authentic background. From the minute the curtain goes up, the audience is given a glimpse of life backstage in a TV studio. Chorus girls, singers, dancers, emcees and special entertainers are discovered warming up for the big telecast. Two girls acting as studio pages then con- duct a tour of the studios, and each of the ten big scenes is an enactment of the top-flight television shows which are popular today. A group of children in special cos- tumes enact the famous fairy tale, "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs". High school teenagers, wearing clever costumes, appear in several scenes in the show as they impersonate the famous Roxy Rockettes;singing songs with clever lyrics and doing unusual dance routines. Any high school teen- agers who would enjoy taking part are asked to contact Bert Isard at once. In still another scene, Kate Smith is impersonated and she intro- duces a group of women who are called the Jubilee Singers. They feature a group of well-known spiri- tuals. Beauty and romance are not forgotten, for in the Fred Waring scene, special lighting effects are used as ballads and melodies of yester-year blend with popular tunes of the day. The Queen for a Day scenes gives some lady in the audience each night a chance to be selected for this honor. The coronation ceremony takes place on the stage and she receives many gifts and surprises, just as it is done on the original radio and TV show which has gained national popularity, A colorful finale with the complete ensemble offers a tribute to entertain- ment and the heritage of freedom in America. Remember the date of "'Shooting Stars", it is tops in enter- tainment, using local talent, but pro- fessionally staged and costtrted. Mitt? With which is amalgamated the Go rrie Vidette and Wroxeter News "Subscription $2.50 per year; sc .per copy WINGIIAM, ONTARIO, 'WEDNESDAY, JULY 2nd, 1052 Vol 76 No. ;:1„51 INES ARM IN (RO. NURSES HOLD HAYING ACCIDENT PICNIC; ELECT OFFICERS appointment of Mr. Norman C. Smith, MERCHANTS SPONSOR The Dominion Bank announces the as manager of its Wingham branch.1 0 oLLAR Mr. Smith comes to his new appoint- sAviNfi DAYS ment after serving as manager of Don't Forget the Free Chest Clinic at Wingham Hall, Fordwich and Corrie The graduate nurses of the Wing- ham General Hospital held their annual picnic at Kincardine Beach on Saturday, June 28th, Dinner was served. The president, Miss M. E. Adams, called a meeting for business discussion, • The officers for the following year are: honorary president, Mrs. Gibson Gillespie; president, Mrs, Richard Lloyd; sec.-treas., Mrs, Neil MacDon- ald; conveners of sports, Mrs. Walter Pocock, Mrs. Jim Carr, Mrs. Howard Meehan; lunch, Mrs. Bert Walden, Mrs. Calvert Finlay, Mrs. Donald Mc- Kenzie, Correspondence was read from Miss Cottell, Mrs. Clarence Green, Mrs. Verna McLeod, Mrs. W. A. Kirk- patrick and Miss 0. M. Wood. Sports and races for all were enjoyed and prizes given. Mrs, Gibson Gillespie was the eldest graduate present. Mrs. Walter Pocock, the youngest grand- mother, Plans were made to hold the picnic in Wingham park on June 30th, next year, to meet in the afternoon and have supper at 4.30. Mrs, Walter Pocock reported the Florence Nightin- gale parade at Listowel. The nurses, children and friends registered, with Mrs., Katharine McKay coming the longest distance. They enjoyed hav- ing their past asst. supt., Mrs. Ring- rose, with them. A poem, "A Tribute to Nurses", was read by Mrs. Neil MacDonald. It was an enjoyable afternoon with all looking forward to next year. LAKE LEVELS COMM. MEETS IN WINGIIAM Members of the lake levels com- mittee met in Wingham on Friday afternoon with local and district council members to discuss the eros- ion problem. The committee was of the opinion that groynes were the answer to many of the problems. Reeve Murray Johnston, of Winghame-suggested_that the Federal Government prohibit sand-sucking off the lake shore- lines. Mayor Walsh, of Kincardine, gave a report' on the harbour situa- tion there. John W. Hanna, MPP, was unable to attend the meeting as he was admitted to hospital in Sarnia for an operation. William Murdock, MPP for South Essex, is chairman of the committee, which consists of Arthur Childs, MPP for Wentworth; T. D. Thomas, MPP for Ontario; Hollis Beckett, MPP for York East; Ray Meyers, MPP for South Waterloo; Robert MacCauley, MPP for Toronto Riverdale and Thomas. Pryde, MPP for Huron. Mayor W. W. Gurney welcomed the distinguished guests to town. Also present were Reeve Murray John- son, Reeve John Fisher of Bluevale, Councillor R. E. McKinney of Wing- ham, and Mayor Walsh of Kincardine. TWO INJURED IN HIGHWAY ACCIDENT The driver and passenger on a mo- torcycle were injured Friday morning two and a half miles south of here, when they collided with a heavy dump truck, Both are London Township men. Edward Sweetzer suffered a broken right leg, a broken elbow and injured shoulder. Ronald Sweetzer es- caped with bruises and shock. The truck, driven by Murray John- son, of Bayfield, was travelling south on No. 4, when it made a turn to the left into Gauley's gravel pit. The mo- torcycle owned and driven by Edward Sweetzer with Ronald as a passehger, collided with the truck, JOINS PROVINCIAL POLICE Prov. ,Const. Lee Simpell graduated ,f Toronto recently as a member of the provincial police force. Ha has been posted to Almonte, hear Ottawa. Mrs. Simpell is the forinor Louise Reid of Wingham, ENGAGEMENT The engagement is announced of Myrtle Aileen, eldest daughter of Mr. Joseph Yell), Beigrave, Ont., and the late Mrs. Yuill, to Mr, Michael P. Rezarisoff, St. Catharines, son of Mr. and Mrs. P, RezatisOff, aac Krnsk, Sae, Wedding to take place Saturday, July 26th at 3:00 p.m. at Knox United Church, Beigrave, Oht, 2b the Dupont and Christie Streets branch of the same bank in Toronto. WINS PRIZE Frank Gibbons was awarded the bonus prize, donated by the London Free Press, in the recent, "Prove It", contest. "The weather was right, and the time was right," and the results made the Fourth Annual Kin Karnival, which was held last Friday and Sat- urday evening in the Wingham Town Park ,a great success, A large first-nighter crowd was in attendance on Friday evening. The major event of the evening was the square dance competition that drew the large crowd's attention and pro- vided worthwhile entertainment. While six teams had been entered in this competition, only three arrived, even after delaying the contest an hour quarter. These teams Cromartywhich participated were the Cromarty Comedians, Howick Junior Farmers and Teeswater Junior Farmers and Institute. First prize of $30 went to the Cromarty Comedians, second prize of $20 to the Howick Junior Farmers and third prize of $10 to the Tees- water team. One of the enlightening moments of the competition came about by the appearance of the Cromarty team's pianist. She would be about 7 years old, and stood about 4 foot. In fact she had to be elevated in order to reach the keyboard of the `piano. How- ever, size and age in no way hindered her ability to be a most progressive accompanist. Chairman for the square dance competition was Al Williams, Bob Clark was master of ceremonies, and kept activities running, On Saturday evening, the draw for the Baby Beef and Hog was made, 'with the beef going to Ken Stapleton of Wingham, and the hog going to Jim Beninger of Wingham. ppirits were dampened for about 15 minutes on Saturday evening at 11, when a light rain shower fell, However, the crowd stayed under shelter and after the shower continued to have fun. Even though the district saw more than its share of activities for the two evenings, 'a very large crowd was in 'attendance for both nights, and the Wingham Kinsmen Club wish to take this opportunity of thanking all who so graciously helped both manu- ally and financially. Proceeds for the entire carnival will go towards com- munity service. Recreation Comm. Appoints Directors At a meeting of the recreation coun. oil held on Tuesday of last week, it was decided to run a summer program for• the month of July under the di- rection of Guy Sparrow and Sally Lou MacWilliam, The program will run longer if it is financially pos- sible, and is for children from the ages of four to thirteen. sparrow, who is the star hurler for the Wingham Crossett Metcurys, is a third year student at the Uni- versity of Detroit. He is also a train- ed lifeguard, having worked as one for a summer on Lake Michigan, Sally Lou MaCWilliam has worked two previous smelters as assistant recreation director here in Wingham The Council is attempting to make arrangements to take state of the swimming classes to the Teeswater pool, two days a week if possible, Shoppers in Winghambn July 17, 18 'and 19 will enjoy a real heyday: Those are the days of the "Dollar Saving Days" when the 70-odd mem- ber business establishments of the Wingham Business Association will he offering their finest, for rock-bot- tom prices. In addition to the money-saving bargains there will beetickets available without extra charge for every dollar spent in the stores which are par- ticipating. The tickets will give the purchasers chances on a whole list of merchandise awards as well as cash prizes. The event is planned to draw to the attention of the buying public the I shopping facilities which arc available in Wingham. It is a frank effort to encourage the spending of more dol- lars here at home and an apportunity to let the folks in this community in on the bargains. PROMOTIONS WINN SCHOOL ANNOUNCED 'Kindergarten' to Wade 1 Edna Mae Armstrong, Jon Bateson, Penny Bell, Susan Bennett, Brian Bowie, Wray Brooks, Sandra Cam- eron, Douglas Campbell, Betty Carter, Don Caskanette, Wayne Caslick, Tom- my Chettleburgh, Raymond Clark, Jane Ann Colvin, Brenda Conron, Sal- ly Crawford, Lynda Sue Crompton; Beverley Ann Cunningham, Joanne Dennis, Mary Ferguson, Bonnie Fos- ter, Douglas Fry, Robert Furness, Martin Garniss, Sheila Gibbons, Lynn Hickey, Kathy Hodgins, John Hopper, Leonard Houghton, Mary Lou Jamie- son, Shirley Ann Jeffs, Esther Kerr, George Kerr, Mary Joan Lapp, Cheryl Lem, James Lem, Robert Lunn, Bren- da MacLennan, Carolyn Martin, Ter- ry McDougall, Terry Merkley,• Dale Morland, Wayne Mundy, James Neeve, Mary Phillips, Douglas Pur- don, Joan Redman, George Rich, Wayne Rutherford, Betty Sangster, Keith Scott, Robert Skinn, Mary Jane Slosser, Karen Smith, Mary Ann Southern, Patricia Stewart, Judith Stone, Fraser Strong, Gary Thompson, Mary Helen Thompson, Eileen Vol- mer, Jean Waine, Dennis Wharton, Lynda Whitby. V. Elliott teacher. Grade I to Grade II Philip Adams, John Bennett, Greg- ory Brent, Dennis Callan, Barbara Cameron, Brian Cameron, John Campbell, Joan Chittick, Nancy Clark, Charles Congram, Leona Crossett, John Donaldson, Allan Froome, Don- na Gillespie, Barbara Hall, Janette Henderson, Gail Lavigne, Freda Lott, Jimmy MacDonald, Kenneth MacTav- ish, Judith McKibben, Billy,Mitchell, Donna Murray, Jimmy Orvis, Patsy Purdon, Reta Redman, Wayne Riehl, Gordon Rintoul, Russell Robinson, Jane Salter, Charles Sangster, Dick Scott, Eugene Skinn, Paul Strong, Lin- da Templeman, Barry Thompson, Hil- da Tiffin, George Whitby, Trudy Al- len. A. Williamson, teacher. (Continued on page nine.) Bridge Club Members In Goderich Tourney Bridge players from all over On- tario and including some American visitors competed for the Hunter Trophy at Sky Harbor, Goderich, Sat! urday. A number of the members of the Wingham Bridge Club also com- peted, These included the following players: Mr. and Mrs. S. H, Craw- ford, Miss Mary Johnson and Miss Yvonne MCPherson, Mrs. Hal Mac- Lean and Mrs. Gordon Goditin, Mrs. A, R. DuVal and Vin Dahmer, Omar Haselgrove and Duncan Kennedy, The competition for, this trophy is an annual event, Mr, and Mrs. J. H. Crawford of the Wingham club qualified for the final round. This is It folks! ,CommenCing Wed- nesday afternoon the T,B. X-ray unit was established at the town hall to offer free chest examinations to all over 12 years of age in Wingham and the surrounding community, Don't put it off. This is your op- portunity to guarantee good health in this particular regard for yourself and your family. The examination requires only a matter of seconds, so Stuckey & B. Henry Receive Awards Danny Stuckey is this Year's winner of the Marion Inglis Medal. The medal is to be awarded each year to the Grade VIII boy or girl having the highest marks in the year's work at Wingham Public School, It is donat- ed from the estate of the late Mrs. Sterling McPhail (nee Marion Inglis), formerly of Wingham. Betty Henry was chosen from the 1951-52 class to receive the Lions Club scholarship. The Lions Club of Wing- ham donates an annual scholarship for general proficiency in Grade VIII of the public school. It has a value of $25. MONSTER BIN ON FRIDAY NIGHT On Friday evening this week the Lions Club of Wingham will put on its biggest and best bingo to date. For some time the club has been of- fering a jackpot of $500.00 which has not yet been won. On Friday night the $500.00 will definitely go to some lucky winner, In addition a second jackpot of one dollar for each person in attendance over the 800-mark will be given. There are the usual $50.00 specials and $10.00 prizes for each regular game. The bingo will be held in the Wing- ham Arena starting at 9 o'clock, Directing Show Miss Gaylene Thompson,, formerly of Cleveland, who will direct the show "Shooting Stars" to be presented by the Orange Lodge on July 11 and 12. PAIR INJURED IN KNAVE ,CRASH Mr. and Mrs. James Howes of Monck are in Wingham General Hos- pital suffering from severe injuries sustained when their car collided with a truck on No. 4 Highway near Bel- grave, The Howes automobile was proceed- ing along the highway when it was struck in the rear end by a truck, driven by Theodore Bedour, of Zur- ich. The truck driver was uninjured but Mr. and IVIrs. Howes who are 63 and 57 respectively were rushed to hospital. Examination revealed that Mrs. Howes suffered a fractured hand, severe contusions and possible con- cussions, Her husband suffered from contusions and severe shock. Their condition Is reported by hospital au- thorities as satisfactory. DIED LINKLATER—In Wingham, on Mon- day, June 30th, Catherine H. 'Link- later, beloved wife of the late An- drew McDougall In her 93rd year. Resting at Currie's Funeral Home, Wingham where services will be M. IFPHAIL INSTALLED AS LIONS' PRESIDENT Mike McPhail was installed as president of the Lions Club at the final meeting of that organization in the Hotel Brunswick on Friday even- ing. Lion Hal MacLean presided for the installation of not only the new president, but the executive officers as well. .. The new president spoke first of the honor which had been conferred upon him and of his hope to main- tain the high standard of service to the club which had been set by his predecessors, particularly Don Na- smith, the immediate past president. He asked for the complete co-oper- ation of the club members in the work or raising funds for the various community welfare projects. As the meeting opened the Lions were asked to sign get-well cards for three sick members, W. W. Arm- strong, Bill Hamilton and John Hanna. Lion Bob Hetherington outlined the assistance needed for the next bingo, which is to be held on Friday of this week, July 4th, when the jackpot amounting to $500.00 will be given away. In addition there is to be a second jackpot prize of $1.00 per per- son in attendance over the 800 figure. Every Lion was asked to turn out for this big event. The club's treasurer, Howard Sher- bondy, reported on the state of the treasury, and suggested that some prompt action would be necessary to meet obligations. Secretary Bill ,Conron named a list of members to whom 100% attend- ance pins had been awarded for the 1951-52 year. ..... . Activities Committee Bob Hether- ington announced that the next suit draw 'would be made on the evening of July 12th, Winner of the Lions Club Scholar- ship this year is Betty Henry, who will be awarded $25.00 as the pupil with highest general proficiency in Grade 8. Before relinquishing the chair to the incoming president, Don Nesmith, who has held that office for the past year, expressed his thanks to club members and officers for the co- operation he had received, and asked the same type of fine support for President Mike, The Tail Twisters, Clayt Gammage and George Scott, asked forgiveness of the many victims from whom they had extracted fines and added their thanks for the help- fulness and good spirit of the club members, Public School Staff Visits Prof. Anderton On Thursday evening of last week, the staff of the Wingham Public School paid a surprise visit to Pro- fessor A. W. Anderton, of Goderich. As a token of the high esteem in which he is held by the staff, he was presented with a gift, Mrs. An- derton was also remembered. Dur- ing his twenty-one years as music supervisor in Wingham, Professor Anderton Made many friends who will he pleased to know that he is mak- ing a good recovery from his illness. Red Shield Drive 'Complete Final figures in the annual Red Shield drive for funds in aid of the Salvation Army are now available. A total of $2,697.43 was raised in this district,. about $300.00 above last year's total. The actual collection of money was undertaken by various organizations throughout the district, each of which did exceptionally fine work to assist this worthwhile cause. The participat- ing groups were: Wingham Kinsmen Club. Whitechurch Women's Institute, Brussels Women's Auxiliary, Belmore Women's Institute, Bluevale Women's Institute, Ripley Women's Institute, and officers and friends of the Corps. The funds are used to carry on the vital welfare work of the Salvation Army which is so familiar to all, The local officers wish to express sincere thanks to those who gave so liberally of both time and money to. the drive. • Receives A:R.C.T. Miss Isobel Walker, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Norman E. 'Walker, formerly of this district now of Strat- ford, has been successful in obtain- ing with honors her A,R.C,T. (Asso- ciate of the Royal Conservatory of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Laidlaw and daughters, of North Bay, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Laidlaw, and with LucktoW relatives, Livestock Raffle Is Feature At Successful Kin Karnival lack of time will be no excuse. You don't have' to have an appointment, If you have a card, simply fill out the details and take it with you to the unit. Even if you have lost your card or failed to receive one—go anyway, There will be cards avail- able at the unit. If you live in the country suit yourself about coming to Wingham, Fordwich or Gerrie— hut be sure to come to the unit at 1Music of Toronto) in piano. Miss held at 2;20 p.m., en Thursday, July Walker also graduated from. the Strat- 3rd. ford Normal Sehool this year. In connection with the show, there Will be a Tiny Tot popularity contest for boys and girls under 6 years of ago. Pictures of the contestants will *7f.re displayed in Carmichael's store window. Contact Mrs, G. R. Cumming for Information concerning the enter- ing of your tiny tot, A coronation ceremony will mark the end of the contest on July 12th.