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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1952-07-16, Page 5FOR LIGHT AND HEAVY TRUCKS FOR DOLLAR DAYS ONLY Reg. $3.98 Running Yard Two yards wide. $q.00 Running gml° yard Walizeit s434,A, Gorrie Park is Popular Spot in Summer ALONG THE MAIN [MAGI By The Pedestrian WEDNESDAY, JULY 16th, 1952 THE WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES PAGE MT '...ttrX24140404404MUNI I HAIL INSURANCE PROTECTION The time to secure protection against loss by hail is NOW. Do NOT HESITATE—the cost is the same—delay will mean loss if it hails early. If you are interested in protection of this type, see or Ns II i i i ii i ii l i ti 01 1t i li i ii i ii hr i s hi li s i lt h i ll G. Nelson Cunningham Josephine St. Winghtun Gorrie Community Park is an attractive spot for young and old these days. Two members of the younger gen- eration who agree with this are Fern Cook on the left and Eleanor Stephens, both of Gorrie. A community club was formed in April of 1947 with the following officers: Elmer J. Farrish, chairmani Ewart Whitfield, vice-president; Mrs. E. E, Wellington, secretary; and R, W. N. Wade, treasurer. 29 Lodges March in Orange Parade Here on Saturday Charlie Cowan and "Wifty" Baker caught one of Reg. DuVal's foxes at I. a.m. near drlogg's Bridge. It had just had five pups taken away from it and had broken out. For his trouble, Charlie received a bite through his thumb. 0 - 0 - 0 Vivian MacLean of town was the winner of the Lions Club draw on Friday night. She will receive a suit from Armitages. 0 - 0 - 0 Spotted one solitary Orangeman, in full regalia, on the, main street, Mon- day, July 14th, at dinner time. Could- n't figure whether he was left over from Saturday or had the wrong day. 0 - 0 - 0 Once again Wingham will have a Band Tattoo. This year the date is set for July 30th, under the sponsor- ship of the Kinsmen Club of Wing- ham. This is a Wednesday evening. Five top bands will be in attendance including: the Clinton RCAF bugle band, St. Andrew's boys and girls pipe band from Mount Forest, the Mount Forest Citizen!s band, the Brussels girls and boys band and the 21st Anti- Tank band: There will also be enter- tainment during the course of the evening. A dance will be held after- wards in the armouries to the music of Frankie Banks and his orchestra. MRS. ADAM NICKEL DIES AT BELMORE The people of Belmore community were saddened on Sunday when it was learned that Mrs. Adam Nickel had passed away during. the early morn- ing hours. Mrs. Nickel was the former Eliza- beth Willis, only daughter of the late Mr .and Mrs. William Willis, of Jamestown. She was married to Ad- am. Nickel 38 years ago, and he pre- deceased her 11 years ago. She was in her 68th year and had suffered a stroke two years ago, from which she rallied. However, a second stroke ten days ago resulted in her death. Mrs. Nickel is survived by two sons, Carl, of Howick and George, on the) home farm; and four daughters, Mrs. Stewart (Eletta) Aitken, df near Kin- cardine; Mrs, Herb (Margaret) Bur- chill, Mrs. Russell (Ruth) Sewers of Howick and Mrs. Douglas (Ada) Aitcheson, of Wingham. There are 11 grandchildren. A brother, Law- rence Willis, of Jamestown, also sur- vives. Another brother died a few years ago. Mrs. Nickel was a faithful member of Knox Presbyterian Church, Bel- more, and in her own quiet way she lived an exemplary Christian life and her many friends mourn the passing of a true friend. Lucky Baron Wins at Exeter Lucky Baron, owned by Harry Gowdy of the, Wroxeter ,district, won two firsts . at the races held at Exeter on Wednesday of last week. The same horse also won a special award for the best summary in Points. The prize for this was a blanket. Gypsy Gratton, also owned by Mr. Gowdy,, won a two and four. Driver of the horses was Scott; of Clinton. Mr. Gowdy is spending this week at Dufferiri Park, in Toronto, BAKERY TO CIA)SE Rapp's Bakery will be closed for vacation July 21St to 26th inclusive. 16* 'of Walton assisted by their mother, Mrs. L. Marshall. Prizes for those who had attended :all the thirty re- unions went to MT. and Mrs, Clark Snitzer, of Mitchell, and Mr. Albert Vincent of Belgrave, to the oldest member present, Mrs. G, Paynter, of London, and the 'youngest, Neil Gra- ham, 'infant son. of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Vincent of Belgrave. Those coming the greatest distance were Mr. Bert Thacker, his son Barry, and twin daughters, June and Joan. Among the fifty-eight present were representatives of the sixth genera- tion of the descendants of George and Mary Webster Bentley, who, with five children, came to Canada from Eng- land in the year 1848. Members in attendance were from Barrie, Wing- ham, Belgrave, Walton, Goderich, Mitchell, KirlIton, St. Marys, Wood- bridge, London and Toronto. At the close of .a picnic supper, the following officers were elected: presi- dent, John Vincent; sec.-treas., Mrs. John Vincent, Goderich; sports com- mittee, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Logan, and Harold Vincent', of Belgrave; grounds and refreshments, Mr. a'nd Mrs. Roy MacSween, Wingham. It was decided to hold the reunion for 1953 on July 1st at the same place. WINNERS CHOSEN AT STAGE MOW Nancy Tuck of Glenannan and Annie McNaughton of Wroxeter were the Queens for a Day, during the running of the Shooting Stars show on Friday and Saturday nights, spon- sored by LOL 794 . Both Miss Tuck, who was chosen on Friday night, and Miss McNaughton, who was chosen on Saturday night, received many fine gifts from local merchants. The winners of the Baby Popularity Contest were announced Saturday night and they were: first, Ricky Sangster and Frances Jane Camp- bell; second, Terry Gardner and Brenda Jane Wallace; third, Neil Edgar and Ruth Anne Hamilton. Although the show didn't play to capacity audiences either night, it was very well received by all who did see it, ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Miles Cameron, of Wingham, announce the engagement of their daughter, Zara Susan, to Norman Edmond Coulter, son of Mr. and Mrs, George H. Coulter, Wing- ham. The wedding to take place the latter part of July, 16* Falls 27 Feet To Floor-Uninjured What might have proved a much more serious accident occurred at the home of Robert Higgins, Belgrave, last Friday afternoon during haying operations when Jerry Higgins fell from a beam 27 feet to the floor be- low. He landed on his back and was unconscious for half an hour. Taken to Wingham General Hoapitali X-ray examination disclosed that 'no bones were broken. He is still suffering greatly from bruises and shock, FORTY ENTRIES IN HANNA DOUBLES The largest number of entries to date were on hand for the ninth annual Hanna Doubles, Chesley Paisley, Hanover, Walkerton, Tees- water, Palmerston, Brussels, Listowel, Blyth, Seaforth, Goderich, Lucknow, Clinton and Wingham were represent- ed. The trophy and first prize were 2nd, Chas. Chapman and C. Donnelly, Palmerston 3w plus 20; 3rd, G. Muir and Alvin Dale, Seaforth, 3w plus 18; 4th Harvey Treleaven and Harvey Webster, Lucknow 3w plus 15; 5th, Fred Jackson and Austin Solomon, Lucknow 3w plus 3. 2 Game Winners 6th, Roy Sperling and Pete Bissett, Goderich 2w plus 16; 7th, Bev. Christie and Dr. P. Brady, Seaforth, 2w plus 15. 1 Game Winners 8th, E. Webster and A. Wilson, Wingham, 1w plus 8. Aggregate 28. The Wingham Lawn Bowling Club are grateful to Mr. Hanna for his generous donation to the club and also to Tory Gregg for his co-operation. Norma Brydges Married at Belgrave Trinity Anglican church, Belgrave, was the scene of a pretty wedding on Saturday, July 5th, at 2 p.m., when Norma Josephine Brydges, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Brydges of Belgrave, was united in marriage with Charles Kenneth Downie, Kincardine, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. A, Downie, R.R. 1, Wingham. Rev. W. Bramwell officated at the ceremony. The bride looked lovely in a bal- lerina-length gown of white nylon net, over white satin, with accordion- pleated net skirt and bodice of Chan- tilly lace topped by a short, fitted jacket of Chantilly lace, with Peter Pan collar and long sleeves with ac- cordion pleated net cuffs. A lace headdress held the fingertip veil of French illusion and she carried a white Bible, topped with pink ros- ettes, roses and stephanotis. The bridesmaids were Miss Ferne Nethery, of Wingham, and Miss Muriel Bryd- ges, of Stratford. They wore baller- ina-length gowns of white embossed organdy over taffeta, Miss Nethery in rose and Miss Brydges in green, and white lace bonnet style headdress and white lace gloves with nosegays of Kink carnations in pink rosette roses. William F. Downie, London, the groom's brother, was the best man. Mrs. Bob Kerr of Wingham was the organist and Miss Gentle Halliday, of London, sank the solo "0 Perfect Love." The ushers were Gerald Down- ie, brother of the groom, and Harry Brydges, brother of the bride. At' a reception, held at the home of the bride's parents, Mrs. Brydges re- ceived in dusty rose crepe, with white accessories and corsage of pink ros- ette roses, assisted by the groom's mother in grey printed silk jersey with white accessories and corsage of blue carnations. The couple left on a wedding trip to Eastern Ontario and Algonquin Park. They will reside in Kincardine on their return. BAPTISMS In Wingham United Church on Sun- day morning, Dr. W. A. Beecroft christened the following children: Joseph Robert, son of Mr, and Mrs. Harold Iterr; Thomas Peter, son of Mr. and Mrs, Howard Irwin; Barry john, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Gil- lespie, Annual Home Helpers. Meeting The annual Home Helpers' meeting of St. Andrew's Auxiliary of the Women's Missionary Society was held on Tuesday afternoon, July 8th, in the Sunday Schcool room with the president, Mrs. Horace Aitchison, in the chair and a large attendance of members and home helpers. Miss Verna McLaughlin read the Scripture lesson and gave a most in- teresting meditation on the mission- ary work of St. Paul, who, although wishing to tak* the Gospel'into Asia, was persuaded to turn west. We might to-day have been dependent on thy, east to bring the gospel to us. Miss Mabel Walsh read the glad tidings prayer. Following the regu- lar business period, a special offering was received for the supply alloca- tion ,Knitted articles and gifts for children were also received for the bale. A solo, "Abide with Us," by Miss Lilla Taylor was greatly enjoyed. Mrs. R. Mowbray introduced the guest speaker for the meeting, Mrs. Richard McWhinney, of Dungannon. Mrs, McWhinney welcomed the home helpers, saying they were the silent partners of the W.M.S., the praying, paying women with a sympathetic understanding; a source of strength and a recruiting ground for the aux- iliary. Mrs. McWhinney's address was on the work among the India-4 in Indian residential schools. The clos- ing prayer was given by Mrs. A. Nim- mo and following the meeting, lunch was served. Johnstone-Blake A wedding of interest took place Wednesday, July 9th, at the home of Mr, and Mrs. John T. Blake, Fran- ces Street, Wingham, when their only &slam's sister, Miss Myrtle Johnstone, Mr. Russell Alton was groomsman. The officiating ministers were Dr. W. A. Beecroft, Wingham, and Rev. A. W. L.rown, Brantford. Mrs. W. E. Al- ton, aunt of the bride, played the wedding music and Miss' Caroline Wellwood was soloist. After the ceremony, a buffet lunch- eon was served to over fifty guests by. friends of the bride: Miss Cora Gannett ,Miss Marion Simpson, Miss Hilda Twamley, Miss Ethel Brown, Miss Willa Hoffman and Mrs. L. Bal- ser. Mr. and Mrs. Johnstone will re- side on the groom's farm, R.R. Lucknow. WALKERTON FALLS BEFORE MERCIES Getting away to a fast start in the opening frame, Wingham Crossett Mercurys racked up two runs which proved to be enough to win the game against Walkerton, in that town, on Monday night. Templeman and Gaull scored the two runs. Freddy Temple- man started things rolling when he slammed out a double in the opener. N. Dentinger scored the only Walker- ton run in the sixth. Final score was 2-1 for Wingham. Zuk struck out 11 batters and Spar- row, nine. Both teams earned three hits. Templeman, Genii and Crewson connected for the Mercurys and Knox, Zuk and O'Hagen for Walkerton. R H E Walkerton .. 000 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 3 1 Wingham . . , 200 0 0 0 0 0 0 2.31 WALKERTON—Knox ss; N. Den- tinger cf; L. Dentinger 1b; Zuk p; Craig 2b; O'Hagen rf; H, Dentinger 3b; Loughlean if; McDonald c. WINGHAM—Templeman lf; Spar- row p; Gaull c; Crewson 2b; Lott if; Seli ss; Foster rf; Gardner 3b Han- na lb. —Mrs Philip Harding, Mrs. James Porterfield, Miss Ann McEwan, of Clifford, and Miss Pearl Harding, of Toronto, spent Saturday with the former's sister, Mrs. E. A. VanStone. Earl Hamilton, of Wingham, county, master, and Thomas McGinnie, of Gerrie, county marshall, led the Orange parade in Wingham on. July 12th, mounted on white horses. They were followed by 29 lodges and 600 marchers. The parade which startedat the public school grounds, proceeded along Frances and Shuter Sts., down Victoria St. to Josephine and along the Main Street to the town park. Thousands of spectators lined the route to watch the paraders, Repre- sented in the parade were Blyth, Newbridge, Goderich, Londesboro, Kincardine, Varna, Kinloss, Bethel, Underwood, Auburn, Brussels, Bay, field, Kinlough, Clinton, Seaforth, Maple Grove, Tiverton, Goderich Township, Amberley, Belgrave, Morn- ing Star Lodge Fordwich, Gorrie, Ethel, Winthrop, Wingham, Bluevale and LOBA's from Fordwich, Clinton, Gorrie and Woodham. Maple Grove Lodge of Zion boasted the only float in the parade. Perfect summer weather was in evidence during the day, Although it was hot marching for the Orangemen, Bands in the parade were the Luck- now Pipe Band, the Bannockburn Pipe Band from Varna and the Mount Forest Brass Band. At the town park the guest speakers • for the day competed with the din of drums and fifes. Earl Hamilton, county master; was the chairman- Councillor DeWitt Miller welcomed the Orangemen to Wingham for the council. Dr. W. A. Beecroft and Rev.. R. J. Boggs, of Molesworth Presbyter- ian church, spoke briefly, Main speaker for the afternoon was W. 3'. Miller, of Bognor, a past master of the grand lodge of Ontario West. Elston Cardiff, MP for Huron North, also was a guest speaker. The rest of the day was passed in meeting old friends and listening to the sound of fifes and drums, which went on until late Saturday night, WIN FOR MRCS OVER PORT ELGIN The Mercurys got back on the vic- tory train last Friday evening with a 2-0 win over Port Elgin. Bud Lott started the ball rolling in the second frame with a single ,gain- ed second on Willson's error at sec- ond, and scored on Westlake's single. The sixth frame was almost a repe- tition of the second, when Lott singled. but was called out for leading off too soon. Then Westlake got his second hit and scored on Sell's double to end the scoring for the evening. it was enough, the Port Elgin boys only getting three hits and leaving six men on bases, • Both Sparrow and Hall were work- ing well. The Wingham hurler was in fine form on the mound and retired 15 via the strike out route. Hall was close behind with 13. Lott and West- lake gathered two hits apiece. Sell and Genii each clouted a single. Port Elgin .... 000 000 000— 0 3 1 Wingham 010 001 000— 2 6 I Wingham Templeman, cf; Spar- row, p; Gann,' c; Crewson, 2b; Lott, if; Westlake, rf; Seli, ss; Gardner, 3b; Hanna, lb. Port Elgin — Wilson, 2b; Burrell, 2b; McNeill, c; Hall, p; Porter, cf; Cuyler, 3b; Mann, rf; McKinnon, lf; Bruce, SS. WINHAM CONST, CO. TO WILD BRINE The Mowbray Construction Com- pany of Wingham has been awarded the contract for building the new bridge at the edge of the village of Wroxeter on Highway 87, The new bridge will eliminate heavy traffic on a dangerous corner and the narrow Day's bridge which is now in use. Some of the steel for the new span is now on hand. --Mr. and Mrs. Bert Harris, of Simeoe, formerly of Wingham, are visiting Mrs. Elva MacDonald, Ed- ward Street. Most important Possession At least 80% of our knowledge comes to us through the eyes. Yet we are more careless about eyesight than any other possession. Many people have defective vision without even knowing it, Nothing is more important than your own two eyes. Have them examined ,once a year. Begin now, • W. R. HAMILTON, OPTOMETRIST "A Complete Visual Analysis" NIL Cec. Walpole SASH PITTSBURG STAIRS FRAMES PAINTS SCREENS CUPBOARDS GLASS HARDWARE Custom Woodwork Carpentry - Buildkpg, Telephone 403 w 12 Wingham HASELROVE'S SMOKE,SHOP -for- Smokers' SUNDRIES MAGAZINES - SOFT DRINKS . Notice to Water Consumers The hours for lawn and garden service remain the same as previous years, 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Water consumers are requested to observe these hours as they will be strictly enforced. Wingham Utilities Commission ...*•••••• Inlaid Marboleum STEWART A. SCOTT PlIO_NT: :293 WINGHAM 25, 2, 9 FIRST CLASS WATCH REPAIRS AT ,MODERATE PRICES Owing to lack of space, am com- pelled to confine my repairs to watches only. George Williams Located In MASON'S STORE Bentley Clan Gathers For 30th Reunion The thirtieth reunion of the Bentley clan was held at Lions Park, Seaforth, on July 1st, with fifty-eight present. Owing to a funeral in one branch of the connection, there were not as many present as usual. The dinner, which was served on tables on the bank overlooking the river, was under the convenership or Mr, and Mrs, Russel Baryons, Walton, donated by J. W. Hanna, MLA, for i daughter, Bernice, was united in mar-Games and contests for which Huron-Bruce. riage to Mr. Gordon Johnstone, son prizes were given, followed by a, TOVS- 3 Game Winners of Mr. and Mrs. Adam Johnstone, ing game of baseball, were enjoyed I 1st, Frank Eidt and H. We'Sley, Wal- i kerton, Trophy winners ,3w plus 22; of Lucknow, The bride was attended by the during the afternoon. These were in charge of Frank and Barry Marshall, Belgrave Wedding NO, null% Jeseph:ne Drydges, dangtiter of Mr, and Mrs. W, Brydges, Belgrave. ty.d Ci*"rles Kenneth Downie, son of Mr, and Mrs. R, A. Downie, Wingham, 'Z're wed recently in Trinity Anglican Church, telgrave. —Photo by Hain, • It<4,:•• • . ••• • ,' •