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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1952-08-13, Page 1tr With which is amalgamated the Gorrie clette and Wroxeter News btallteCtz-77 tine • 1 _41,11 i iki ALONG THE MAIN DRAG Wingham's light standards ,.have been repainted a beautiful shade of green, The job has made considerable improvement in the appearance of the main street. O - 0 - 0 "Trophy, who has the trophy!" was the cry around the town last Wednes- day night when the winners of the Western Foundry Bowling Tourna- ment were decided. Search parties were despatched, as the London rink *Need impatiently for their just re- ward, but it wasn't forthcoming. Bill McCool finally located it in the CKNX window and delivered it in London personally on Sunday, O - 0 - 0 Glenn Foxton, who has been in ac- tion in Korea for a long period, was .granted a leave in Japan recently and as a result many fine gifts have ar- rived at the home of his parents in Lower Town, Among these were some collapsible pool cues, beautifully em- broidered pyjamas and oressing gown sets, lighter and cigarette case and even a Japanese harmonica, His par- ents, needless -to say, have received quite a thrill from these presents, O - 0 - 0 Anyone want a job looking after a wading pool? The Wingham town council will soon have the new Kills- 71Pen pool on their hands and they are concerned about the supervision and maintenance, Councillor McKin- ney thinks it's a job for the welfare committee and Councillor Burgnean thinks the property committee should have it. • - 0 - 0 Goderich Old Home Week looked like a Wingham reunion at times last week. Winghamites turned out to help their neighbours enjoy them- selves, but we hope, they won't be blamed for that noise into the early morning hours. O -0-0 Last week was a lucky one for :some of Wingham!S citizens and no mistake. Mel Lavigne made . every- body proud with his win at Shelburne and Mrs. Joyce Gardner won the big 41,000 jackpot at the Teeswater bingo last Wednesday night On Thurs- day morning Mrs. Gardner was seen wandering down to the bank in a daze with the cheque clutched in one hand and happily figuring how she was going to spend it. Special Speaker At Baptist Church Special speaker at the Baptist Church, Sunday, August 17th,, will be Rev. A. H. Wiener, converted Jewish evangelist from Fenwick, On- tario. Rev. Wiener is doing a remarkable work among his own people spreading the good news of God's salvation, through Christ. Not only does Mr. Wiener preach the Word, God has given him an unusual gift in the ministry of music on the piano. His unique renditions of gospel music will thrill you. Rev. Wiener will also speak and play at the open air church service in the park at 7.30 p.m, One week from, Sunday, Rev. Douglas Gallagher B,A., of the Dallas Theological Seminary, Dallas, Texas, will be the guest speaker at both services. NORTH HURON ,CHURCH SERVICE The North Huron Junior' Farmers invite everyone' to come and join feem in their hour • of worship in Trinity Anglican Church, Belgrave, Sunday evening, August 17th, begin- ning at 8.00. Rev. Scott of Blyth will be guest speaker. The choir will be made up of district juniors. 13'1' WOMEN'S INSTITUTE The regular meeting of the Wing- ham branch of the West Huron Wo- men's Institute will, be held on Thursday, August 21st, at 2 p.m., in the council chambers. The motto Will be given by Miss Effie Bower. Roll Call, A Canadian product in my menu to-day, Solo by Miss Verlie Metcalfe, accompanied by Mrs, J. Ernest. A contest will also be held. The program will be in charge of Mrs. Cecil Wheeler, convener of Can- adian Indusfides, Hostesses are Mrs. McLaughlin, Mrs, Puller, Mrs, Bower and Mrs. Blake, Visitors welcome. 13-20 AtjTUDIO CLOSING '11! The Hammerton Photographic Stu- dio will be closed for operation from Aug. 18th to 23rd, inoluSive, except by opecial appointment. The store will remain open. 13b By The Pedestrian Coulter-Cameron Wedding Here A wedding of interest in Wingham was solemnized at the, home of the bride's parents, John Street, when Zora Susan Cameron, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Milan Cameron became the bride of Norman Edmond Coul- ter, son of Mr. and Mrs. George H, Coulter, of Wingham. Rex. Alex Nimmo conducted the ceremony as- sisted by Pastor J. L. Coyle. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a strapless blue bal- lerina-length lace gown with nylon net skirt, lace jacket with matching headdress, She carried a semi-cas- cade of yellow gladioli petals and blue cornflower, centred in white carnations with white net streamers and ribbon. The matron-of-honor, Mrs. James Cameron, of Wingham, wore a strap- less yellow ballerina-length gown with brocaded top, nylon net skirt and bro- caded jacket. She carried a semi- cascade of yellow gladioli petals and blue cornflower tied with blue net streamers and ribbon. The wedding music was played by Mrs. J, L. Coyle, James Coulter, of Kitchener, was groomsman a n d James Cameron, the bride's brother, was the usher. At. the reception held at the home of the bride's parents, her Mother re- ceived in navy nylon sheer with cor- sage of red roses, assisted by the groom's mother in a dress of heaven- ly blue with a corsage of red roses. For her wedding trip to Northern Ontario and Michigan the bride wore a gold gabardine suit with brown and beige accessories and corsage of Les- ter Hibbard roses. The couple wile' reside in Wingham on their return. ON THREE MONTHS' COURSE • 0. C. Brian Metcalf, son of Mr. and Mrs. Torn Metcalf, has commenced a three months' officer's training course at Camp Borden, Couple Wed at Belgrave_ Mr, and Mrs, Michael Renzatisoff are seen following their wedding in Knox United Church, Belgrave. She is the former Myrtle Aileen Yuill, dalightet of Joseph Yuill and the late Mrs. Yuill, and the groom is the son of Mr, and Mrs Peter Resansoff, of Kamsack, Sask. --Photo by Hammerton 4tabscription $2,50 per year; 13c per copy wxNotparc, ONTARIO, wooNg$nA AEGUS'10 13th, 1952 Vol. 70 NO. 40 D. CAMERON SECOND IN WATER SKI MEET David Cameron, 13-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. N. D. Cameron, Cather- ine St., won second place in the jun- ior jumping division at the Eastern Canada water skiing meet held at Southampton on August 9th and 10th, This is only the second summer at the sport for David, who took it up last year. His skiing has been con- fined to the choppy waters of Lake Huron where skiing is much more difficult than on the quiet inland lakes, At Southampton he was in competition with older (up to 17 years)' and more experienced boys, pirst prize winner was 17-year-old Bruce Poole, of Bobcaygeon, who was first at the C.N.E. last year. Oldest Howick Resident Is 96 Mr. Wm Wade, Howick's oldest resident, celebrated his 95th birthday at his home on Sunday, August 10th, In honor of his birthday, a dinner was served, including a two-storey birthday cake, to members of his immediate family; four generations being present. Mr. Wade, is enjoying good health, works in his garden and does some repairing to farm imple- ments, and even cradled some grain this year. ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Charles McCutcheon, Bluevale, announce the engagement of their daughter, Audrey Doreen,,to Mr. James Oliver Riley, son of Mr. and Mrs. John G. Riley, Brussels. The wedding to take place this month. 13h Jean Tervit Wed In Teeswater Knox Presbyterian Church, Tees- water, provided the setting for a quiet wedding ,on Friday, Aug. 1st when the Rev. A. J. Simpson united in marriage Jean R. Tervit, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George H. Tervit, and John C. Deans son of Mr. and Mrs. William Deans, both of Wing- ham. The bride chose a street-length dress of navy nylon net with red accessories and a corsage of red rose- buds and stephanotis. Matron of honor, Mrs. Donald Wallace wore a mauve printed silk dress with white accessories and corsage of yellow and white gladioli. Donald Wallace was groomsman. Following a wedding trip to Northern Ontario, Mr. e and Mrs. Deans will reside on the groom's farm in Turnberry. WELFARE OFFICE TO OPEN SHORTLY There will be a change in one of the familiar offices in Wingham when the new Welfare Office is opened in the present Public Utilities office at the corner of John and Josephine Sts. The PUC office will be located behind the present office with a door opening off John St. A supervisor will be located here with jurisdiction over Huron, Perth and Bruce counties, and will supervise widows' allowances, old age pensions, family allowance and disability pen- sions. - John Hanna MPP has announced the opening of the Welfare office here which It is expected will give more efficient and satisfactory service. Former Wingham Man To Manitoba Post Dr. J. R. Weir, Professor of Field Husbandry at the Ontario Agricultural College, has accepted the position of Dean of Agriculture at the University of Manitoba. A native of Wingham, Ontario, Dr. Weir is a graduate of the 0.A.C„ the University Of Alberta and the Univer- sity of Minnesota from which he obtained his Doctor's degree in plant genetics, Before an enthusiastic audience of 3,000 people in the Shelburne arena on Saturday evening, Mel Lavigne, local radio artist, walked away with the old-time fiddling championship for the Dominion of Canada. Mel, who originally hails from Midland, Ont., won the Ontario championship last year, which was also held in Shelburne. This year's win for Mel came af- ter beating seven other finalists chos- en from 53 in the semi-finals on Fri- day night. Also among the seven finalists and placing fourth was Ward Allen, another local radio art- ist. Sometime next month Mel will com- pete at the U.S. championship event at Louisville, Kentucky, an oppor- tunity to which Mel is looking for- ward with all his heart. He will be sponsored by the Shelburne Rotary Club, which staged the big show on Friday and Saturday nights in co- operation with the CDC. A thumb-nail sketch of Mel shows that he was born in Midland Sept. 25, 1917. It has been said that he was born with a fiddle tucked under his chin, but seriously it was 12 years later that he first put resin on a bow. Through the years his musical am- bitions have provided unending in- spiration and he now plays the piano, saxaphone and many other instru- ments in addition to the one on which he is now Canada's best. During World War II Mel was attached to the Canadian. Army Ov- erseas Show and entertained many veterans in Canadian hospitals. He first found his way to Wingham in 1947 and returned in 1950 to join CKNX. Mel has just recently completed the building of a speedboat, a task which took him about five months. While it was his first attempt, like his re- cent winning of the old-time cham- pionship honor, he came, through with flying colors. Besides winning the title this year, Mel also receives the Shelburne Cup, emblematic of the Canadian cham- pionship, and pockets a prize of $200. Soaring to' its present popularity since it started only last year, the Shelburne championship contest pro- mises to be even bigger and better next year. Over 5,000 persons jam- med the Shelburne arena on Friday and Saturday nights. On the second night a half-hour of the program was carried over a dominion-wide hook-up on the CBC. During this pro- gram the first, second and third place winners played the tunes which won them their" respective pta eitione. Second prize of $100 was won by Walter L. Boyce 'of Toronto and the third prize of $75 was won by Wilf Mitchell of London. Best wishes are extended to Mel Lavigne as he prepares for his en- try in the U.S. championship next Month at Louisville, Ky, RAILWAY HEARING - POSTPONED TO OCT. the Board of Transport Commission- ers is not expected to be 11eard be- fore October 15th. Application was not set . down for August in view of the heavy com- mitments of the board during the month of September. Muriel Anderson Attended By Sisters The Altar in the Knox United Church, Belgrave, was adorned with baskets of gladioli and ferns, Satur- day afternoon, August 2nd, at 2.35 o'clock for the marriage of Muriel Elizabeth Anderson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Anderson, RR, 4, Brus- sels, to Corporal Edmund! Millard Hartlin, of the R.C.A.F. Station Clin- ton, son of Mr. and Mrs. °Wei Hartlin of Nova Scotia, Rev. Charles Cox officiated. Mr. Roy Mundy of Wingham was organist and accompanied the soloist, Miss Maree Wall ,of Goderich. She sang, "0 Perfect Love," before the ceremony and "Because", during the signing of the register. Given in marriage by her father, the bride looked lovely in a ballerina length white chantilly lace redingote and pleated nylon tulle over duchess satin, gown, The gown was styled with fitted bodice and long lace sleeves ending in lily points over the hands. A coronet of orange blossoms held her finger tip veil and she carried a bouquet of red roses. The matron of honor, Mrs. Ted Hunking, Auburn, sister of the bride, and the bridesmaid Miss Audrey Anderson, Hamilton, sister of the bride, both chose gowns of blue em- bossed organdy over taffeta styled With fitted bodice, stand-up collar and full skirt in ballerina length. A match- ing headdress completed their cos- tumes. They carried bouquets of pink roses. The flower girl, Karen Ander- son, sister of the bride, wore pink embossed organdy over taffeta, with a matching headdress and carried a nosegay of pink and white roses. The best man was Corporal Keith Worrell, of Goderich, and the guests were ushered by Mr. Jack Plant and Mr. Keith Anderson, brother of the bride. The bride's mother, Mrs, Anderson, received the guests at an outdoor reception and luncheon held at the home of the bride's parents.. Serving the guests from Goderich, Midland, Campbellville, Toronto, Stratford, Exeter, Bayfield, Auburn, Wingham and Belgrave were: Amy and Irene Smith, Donna Anderson, Jean McCart- er, Eileen Holmes and Joan Black, Mr. and Mrs. Hartlin later left on a trip to Nova Scotia. The bride travelled in a white suit with navy accessories. A corsage of red roses completed her travelling ensemble. LIONEL THORNTON RETURNS Everyone who heard Lionel Thorn- ton and his Casa Royal Orchestra featuring Neil McAuley and the Royalaires will want to hear them again. Those who didn't will also want to be at the Wingham Arena on Wednesday, Aug. 20th, at 0.30. There will also be square dancing. Admission 75c per 'person. lab OFFICE CLOSING The office of G. Alan Williams, optometrist, will he closed from Fri- day, Aug. 22rid to Wednesday, Aug. 27th, inclusive, 13-20b Funeral Home at 2 p.m. •Rev. J. Pollock officiated, Interment was in Wingham cemetery. The pallbearers were Gordon McGee, D, Beecroft, J. Purdon, D. Kennedy, E. Lewis and A. Cornelius. ROBERT HAGAN PASSES SUDDENLY This community was shocked to hear on Sunday of the passing of Robert Feagan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Feagan, of the Langside store. Bob had been working at Clinton Air School and was taken ill a week ago, From Wingham Hospital he was taken to Victoria Hospital, London, on Friday where he was placed in an iron lung until his death on Sunday evening. Bob was a very accomplish- ed pianist and had attended Wingham High School, after the family moved to Kinloss from Colborne Tp. Be- sides his bereaved parents, he leaves to mourn him: two brothers, Hugh, who has been at White Horse, Alaska, with the R.C.M.P., and who is flying home with the R.C.A.F. by way of Ft. Churchill, Montreal and Malton; and Brian 'at home; also one sister, Mrs. Jack Williams (Betty), of Goderich. Interment was in Colborne Cemetery on Thursday from the Floyd Lodge Funeral Home, Goderich, with Rev. R. C. A. Currie of Langside Church affili- ating. Their many friends in this community extend sympathy to the bereaved family. ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lawson Mc- Guire, Belgrave announce the engage- ment of their daughter, Lois Eileen, to Norman Hill of Toronto, son of Mr. James Hill and the late Mrs. Hill of Co. Wicklow, Ireland. The marriage will take place on September 6, 1952 at 1.30 o'clock in Belgrave United Church. 13b house and tanks on the Albert St. property, Council discussed a letter from the Rent Control Board which pointed out that the town could request ex- emption from rent control if it so de- sired. After much discussion by the members of council it was felt that it would be desirable to leave the con- trols in effect for the next six months in order to see what the trend is. A letter was read from the Hespeler town clerk, inviting representatives to attend a roads meeting at Bigwin Inn GOOD CROWD FOR 110WICK LIONS FROLIC The village park in Wroxeter took on a gay carnival spirit on Thursday night when Howick Lions Club held their annual frolic. Ideal weather prevailed. St. Andrew's Kiltie Band, from Mount Forest, the youngest kiltie band in Canada, provided music which delighted the large crowd in attendance. Johnny Brent, announc- er from CKNX, was master of cere- monies for the amateur contest. Lau- rine Halliday, of Mount Forest, took first place with her clever acrobatic stunts. The three Hot Shots from Wingham, Mrs, Swanson, Mrs. Cruik- shank and Mrs. Sanderson, took sec- ond place with a novelty number. Jean Sangster and Winona Wright, both of Lakelet, were third, singing a vocal duet with Mrs. Lyle Brothers as accompanist. Little Brenda'Gath- ers, Wroxeter North, won fourth prize with her tap dance, Mrs. Hogg ac- companying. Prizes were $20, $15, $10 and $5 in cash. Paul Higgins, Daisy Gibson and Don Whitfield were the winners for the bubble gum con- test. Other attractions were the ever popular bingo, pony rides, weight guessing, dancing with Wilbee's or- chestra. At midnight John Hanna, M.P.P., and Elston Cardiff, M.P,, made the draw for twenty-five valu- able prizes. Following are the winners: The grand prize was won by Mrs. Stew- art Schaefer, London. Others went to Jack Bennett, Gorrie; Mrs. P. C. Brown, Fordwich; Don McKinnon, Lucknow; John Palmer, Norwich; John Gibson, Wroxeter; Bob Camp- bell, Fordwich; Mr. Stoneman, Mitch- ell; Thomas Vittie, Wroxeter; J. Will, Wroxeter; Carl Geiger, Gorrie; Lorne Robinson, Gorrie; W. N. McConnell, Brantford; Mrs. Allen Munro, Wrox- eter; Dorothy Toner, Wroxeter; Gor- don Hillard, London; Jean Wilton, Brussels; Ken MacNaughton, Blue- vale; Mrs. Marie Butt, Mount Forest; Mrs. R. S. Hamilton, Brussels; Bob Ruttan, Wingham; Thomas Burke, Wroxeter; Marilyn Cooper, Ford- wich; Mrs. J. H. Wylie, Wroxeter; Eileen Lambertus, Wingham, Each year the members of Howick Lions Club make this special effort for funds to carry on their work for the community. It can only be done by much effort and co-operation and the response of everyone in the com- munity. That the 1952 carnival was the best yet is the comment of many who attended. FRACTURES FINGER Seven year old Brian Cameron, son of Mr. and Mrs, N. D. Cameron, Ca- therine St„ had the misfortune to fracture and lacerate his right index finger three weeks ago at Port Elgin. OFFICE CLOSED Drs. Connell & Corrin wish to advise that their office will be closed from Aug. 17th to Sept. 1st inclusive, 1.31) on September 2nd, where the inequal- ity of county road costs will be dis- cussed and a recommendation for the sharing of the burden of the cost will he asked, Jack Gorbutt Jr, appeared before council with a complaint regarding the amount of water which flows onto his property both from Diagonal Rd. and the Hjllcrest area. The recent heavy rain on Saturday night washed a great deal of gravel onto his pro- perty, and the water tore up his vege- table garden and drowned 13 chickens which were just ready for market. Council promised to do something and Councillors McKinney and Howson agreed to look over the situation in the morning. The rain on Saturday night was considered exceptionally heavy, three inches falling in a short space of time. Faced with a problem with regard to discipline in the fire department, council passed the following motion: "It is our understanding that a mem- ber of the fire department has re- fused to take orders from the deputy chief, We do not believe than any man should belong to the fire de- partment who refuses to take orders. Any prospective new members who are desirous of joining the fire de- partment should be approved by this council." Deputy-chief Carruthers appeared before council to protest the actions Of a member of the department at a recent fire out of town. The man in question was reported to have refused to take orders and to have damaged other vehicles while driving the fire truck. The deputy-chief recommend- ed the man's dismissal. The new wading pool is presenting a problem to the council in regard to supervision and maintenance. A good deal of discussion centred on just who was to supervise the pool during the time it is in use. The problem was handed over to the property commit- tee with the stipulation that the pool should not be accepted until ie. has been fenced in, the ground filled in around it and everything completed. Details for the safe operation and maintenance of the pool were dis- cussed. Reporting for the streets committee, Councillor Howson discussed the pro- gress on Patrick and Centre Streets. He recommended that when the pre- sent excavations are filled in, surfac- ing be postponed until another year with the possibility that the surfac- ing could be done on other streets that needed it. It is not yet known when excavating will start on Carling Terrace, Property and New Construction un- der Councillor Wilkinson placed a re- quest before council from Jim Angus for storage space for his trucks and grader. This was thoroughly discuss- ed but it was not apparent that any- thing could be done at the present time. The bandstand, which has fallen in- to disrepair ,is being put back into shape by Herb Campbell, who is doing a good job, according to Council- lor Wilkinson. New cement sidewalks will be con- structed on Patrick Street where the new roadway is being built. The Provincial Police have arrang- ed to rent an office in the basement of the town hall for $30 per month. Construction of this office was dis- cussed and a request for the Chief of Police for an office there and two new fireproof cells was discussed, For the time being' the one office for the Provincial Police will be constructed. A motion was made that the town fire truck is never to leave the town limits except in the case of reciprocal agreenlentS with ether towns. The Second truck will only service in the townships which have subscribed for that protection, A building permit for Lewis Flow- ers for the construction of a work room and flower house was approved, as well as permits for several gar- ages. TWO STUDENTS TO CNE Everett Cooper and Marianne Doig. as two outstanding students of Lis- towel High School, will represent their school as guests at the ONE oh Warriors' Day, Aug. 23rd, when more than 200 Ontario High School students will be given a day of fun and entertainment. Mel Lavigne Wins Canadian Old-Time Fiddlers' Title LONDON RINK TAKES At the regular meeting of the Wingham town council on Monday evening, word was received from the British American Oil Company that it will not be using the Albert Street property on which a lease is held. Because of an agreement with the railroad in regard to the lease of some property, the company felt that it would not need the Pleasant Val- ley site. A delegation of citizens from that town had recently appeared before council to protest the proposed establishment of -a storage ware- Councillor R. E. McKinney has re- 14 years ago. The former Alice E, Garbutt, of Whitechurch, she calved word from .Campbell Grant, Q.C., counsel for the railroad protest was married at Whitechurch, On December 28th, 1898. Her husband committee, that the hearing before predeceased her on March 9th, 1940. She was a member of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Surviving are two sisters in Cal- gary, one sister in Exeter and a brother in Wingham. • Two children predeceased her. The funeral was conducted on Monday, August 11th, from Currie's Mrs. Sutherland Dies, Aged 84 Alice E. Sutherland passed away in Wingham on Saturday, August 9th, after a two months' illness, She was 84 years of age. Mrs. Sutherland, who made her home on Francis St, Wingham, was horn in Dublin, Perth County and came here Oil Company Decides Against Use of WESTERN FORY TROPHY Foundry Trophy last Week a n a field London walked off with, tht Western Pleasant Valley Property for Tanks A R, A. Turner and R. S, Trn' roper of of 40 entries, Rev, Pollock knd A, R, DuVal, of Wingham, VI(94 second place winners. The smallek number of entries this year was 4ttributed to the Goderich Old Home Winners in their order ot winning are as follows: R. A, TrutPer and R. S. Trumper, London, 3 'Wins plus 39; Rev. Pollock and A. ft, DuVal, Wingham, 3 plus 27; Bert likvey and M. Reid, Beamsville, 3 w plus 24; A. Townsend and Lorne Webb, Gode- rich, 3 w plus 18; W. Nephew and Dr. Buchanan, Kincardine, 4, w plus 14 H. Barnett and M. Donahue, Paisley, 2 w plus 24; agg. 152r 3. Luck and Geo. Winters, Newrimeket, 2 w plus 24, agg, 47; C, Danbroola and Ted Holman, Atwood, 2 w phis 22; G. Moir and D. Wolliughby, Onesley, 2 w plus 21. Hardware merchants J. Bainard and J. Gallaheri Mount Forest, for Western Foundry dealers.