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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1952-08-13, Page 2Ehr afitt4Itztut valtrr-Eitttrs Published at Wingham, Ontario Wenger Brothers, Publishers, W. Barry Wenger, Editor Member Audit Bureau of Circulation Authorized as Second. Class Mail Post Office Dept. Subscription Rate — One Year $2.50, Six Months $1.25 in advance U S. A. $3.00 per year Foreign Rate $3.50 per year Advertising Rates on applieation BROTHER, CAN YOU SPARE A DIME? Wingham is the greatest place for hand-outs we have ever known. Bar none, this town should be a bum's parai dise. The folks who live here, particularly the business- men, are the most open-handed group of people any well- bred touch-artist could dream about. All one has to do is think up a new angle or revive an old one, add a faint spice of public charity • and the collectors arc away, The main street alone is good for a profitable shakedown once a month. just take our word for it—the people who make the unending donations are led up. They have the -finger put on them too often, One of these days the bo) s who hav6 dug down so willingly in the past are simply going to get ugly. Now, take it easy. We bear your particular organiza- tion or sport no grudge. Almost all of the donations requested are for the finest of causes. The money is un- doubtedly spent wisely in the public interest and hundreds of miserable souls are unquestionably made happy when- ever the butcher and the druggist and all the rest of us dip down for another fin. The trouble is arising only because the requests are too frequent—and every one of them leaves the donor's left arm a little sore where it's been twisted, politely twisted, we might add. Invariably there is the unspoken suggestion that he who refuses to give is, to say the least, one of the few vile creatures who has no love for his community. The straight truth of the matter is that there are all kinds of people in this town who really don't break their hearts over the hockey club, or the ball clube or golf, on curling or bowling. They remember all these sports in the days when they could be enjoyed on a much less ex- pensive scale, and they believe that they were every hit as much fun in those days. There is no question about the worthiness of these undertakings. To the groups who are sincerely interested in them they are important and worthwhile—but we have needs in this community which are much more urgent. Our hospital, for instance, is looking after anywhere up to 90 patients in quarters which should house only 45. It's time we started to direct our funds to the relief of that essential welfare. As a matter of fact it's high time to do all our collecting for the less important things as a com- bined effort, with a fair Split of the income—and then concentrate on those pressing issues which face our com- munity. t.Paut'5 eburrb ( CHURCH OF ENGLAND IN CANADA ) Mingbani Ninth Sunday after Trinity 8.30 a.m.—Holy Communion 10.00 a.m.—Church School 11.00 Lim—Morning Prayer and Sermon The Rector 7.00 p.m.—Quiet Hour 4.444'44441400.1,44i444414444444414pw.441.144, 1,44.0..04.441.44.4.404,4441N4P44.01..1H.WHOON -A Wonderful, Value for youl E -Rseeltaitt 4-41dhur gg Creme Shampoo • plus Creme Rinse bothlor only 1.25 For the price of the shampoo alone . . . get a regular 1.25 bottle of Richard Hudnut Egg Creme Shampoo plus a special-size bottle of Creme Rinse! This pair works wonders when it comes to keeping your hair healthy and beautiful! 1 I ilk 4:11144411•044111.041.1.14111•1101141)44114114111111441•11.1141.1411.11.11m1.11 411141141•140.1•M00•141141•0444,41/44411.14.4401444M.40/4.134•11 4:4 ERR'S DRUG STORE RELIABLE PRODUCTS Mr. and Mrs. Spence McKinnon, Georgetown, and Mrs. Alec Arm- strong, Brussels, were week-end guests with Mr. and Mrs, R. H. Mc- Kinnon, Charles Garniss, Seaforth, spent this. week with relatives here. Mr. and Mrs. Ford Murray and four children, of Wingham, spent a day with Miss Ruby Duff. Mrs. Murray graduated from the Woman's College Hospital, Toronto, where Miss Duff was the dietition for many years. Joyce Hoffman is holidaying at the home of her aunt, Mrs. S. Hallahan, at Kerwood. Mr. and Mrs, Thomas Henry, Strat- ford, were Sunday guests of Miss Sanderson. A limited quantity of fresh, light, extracted Honey available at our honey plants this THURSDAY and FRIDAY until 10 p.m. Bring containers if possible. GARNET E. FARRIER, Whitechurch Other appointments by phoning 711-J-1, Wingham lllll 11111111111111111.1 llllllllllllll 11111111111 llllllll 3 "LIAVES 140 11141.15,4 MARKS" 'For Every Painting Need" VELVET & SEMI-GLOSS ENAMEL FOR WALLS and CEILING for ANY INTERIOR WORK INTERIOR GLOSS ALL FINISHES for AVAILABLE IN WALLS and WOODWORK 1,822 COLOURS and "THE NEW EXTERIOR PAINT" That Covers Better Fir "DURAHIDE" The White that Gets Whiter The wallpaper Siiop I Points to Consider Be sure you consider your entire house when you get your repair program underway. Don't be a "let-it-go-until-later" type of home owner. Get at those necessary repairs NOW. Your Beaver Lumber Dealer has all the materials and the expert advice you'll need. If you care to do the job yourself, our staff will be pleased to give you practical pointers. Reroof with attractive colored Shingles. New Insulstone Siding to give your house A NEW LOOK Prefit Sali and Frames cost less, instal faster. Stop in - or call_66 today. " BEAVER LUMBER CO. LIMITED .iiiiiiii I 1 11 1 1 . 1 11 1 1 1 51 1 l l l ll U 14 1 1 PAGE TWO ,11111111•111Mlommeraw BOUQUET TO A FIDDLER A 34-year-old Wing-ham resident and entertainer, Mel Lavigne, has brought honor and fame to his home town. Mel has the distinction of being the first Canadian cham- pion old-time fiddler. He won that distinction at Shel- burne last Saturday night. -Well known to Wingham and district residents who have heard him over CKNX.,-Mel is' a very popular fellow at any-type of gathering and the audience always calls for more. It has been our privilege to be at some of the oc- casions where Mel has held forth with his fiddling and it has always been something worth remembering. A cheque for $200 and a trophy went with the win, but more im- portant, ,w7e think, is the credit he has brought to Wing- ham in the eyes of 3,000 spectators and the countless radio listeners who heard the finals. He won the same event last year, which gave him the Ontario championship. Now Mel will represent Canada at Louisville, Ken- tucky, the latter part of September, in the U.S. national fiddlers' contest. We are sure that he will bring honor to our country and to our town, whether he wins or loses. Somehow we feel he will do well and we would like to con- gratulate him on his present win and wish him the best of luck in Louisville. We are sure that everyone in Wingham feels the same way about our favorite fiddling son. BACK TO SCHOOL Just a reminder to all those bogs and girls who have been enjoying themselves for the past three months. Have you looked at the calendar lately? You haven't! Well, ac- cording to our calculations it is only a little short of three weeks-19 days, to be exact—until September lst. Does that mean anything to you? Sorry to be a spoil-sport, but you kids might as well face up to it. School clays are almost here. If you start to think about them now, they won't be so painful when the big day arrives. As we think back, we wish that the first day of school was ahead of us again, with the excitement of new teach- ers,. new rooms, new subjects, new faces and new friends to be made. A whole year lies ahead, filled with different experiences and knowledge to be gained. Then there are all the varied sports to be played again. The football season will soon start with exciting games, pretty cheer-leaders and trips to other schools. Hockey and basketball are yet to come, with all the other minor activities to be enjoyed. And let's not forget the social activities, the dances, plays and festivities that go to make up the school year and are such an important part of school life. We have left the most important part, the studies, to the last—not because we want to lessen their importance, but simply because most students are fully conscious of them. They are the main reason for going to school. Well, now that you have all accepted the idea it isn't SO bad, is itt Le,t's not -hear any moans about going back to school,. THE WINGHAM AIWANCEMMS Wednesday, August 19tla, 195! The pageant presented that evening was witnessed by about five thou- sand people, the largest crowd in at- tendance during the three nights it was given. With a cast of about six hundred, the history of Goderich and the founding of the Huron Tract was cleverly portrayed, Wingham's attractive young girls took a prominent part in the pageant, Miss Wingham (Miss Mae Allan) presenting her felicitations to Miss Goderich and the other young ladies representing Canada and the prov- inces. Miss Wingham and her eight- een attendants, together with two little pages carrying her train,, pre- sented a very attractive sight in their white dresses. Afterwards a street carnival, pro- vided by the Winghamites, woke up the square. The old town banda re- surrected for the occasion and re- inforced by some old timers, headed by a deputation of the town fathers armed with brooms, led the proces- sion of gaily and giddily-dressed fro- lickers around the square. 0 - 0 - 0 Misses Harriette and I3urdetta Mc- Crackin are visiting in London. Mr. Victor. Casemore and Mr. Del- bert Alfert motored from Leaming- ton and spent the past week at the home of the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Casemore. • Mr. J. E. Currie, M.A., and Mrs. Currie motored to North Bay this week, before moving to St. Marys, where Mr. Currie has accepted a po- sition on the Collegiate staff. Miss Mary Carr, a recent graduate of Wingham Business College, has accepted a position in Toronto. FIFTEEN YEARS AGO Sideswiped while standing on the running board of a cement truck, by a gravel truck, Archie Montgomery, was fortunate that he was not more seriously injured. Following- the ac- cident he was taken to the Wingham General Hospital suffering from shock, cuts, scraped left leg and sev- eral bruises. The accident happened about four o'clock Thursday after- noon, Archie was standing on the running board of a truck that was proceeding north from Belgrave. Just as it passed the bridge near the school house a gravel truck going in the opposite direction knocked him to the road. 0 - 0 - 0 Despite the very large crowds that attended the Old Home Week in Goderich, the venture was not a fin- ancial suceebs. As yet it is impossible to state just how much the deficit will be but it is estimated it will be between .one and two thousand dol- lars. When Goderich staged an Old Home Week ten years ago a profit of $4,000 was made. The committee got quite a shock when it was found this year's celebration would be in the red. 0-0-0 Miss Alice Williamson is in To- ronto taking up the Normal course for teachers in group methods of teaching piano. This course is con- ducted by the Canadian Bureau for the Advancement of Music. Prospects for record crops are re- ported in the Gorrie section of the country, and Mr. Wm. Gamble, who threshed some grain last week, had 15 acres of grain which. yielded 50 bushels to the acre. Mr. Anson Gal- braith also reports an equal yield off 20 acres. The distribution of Coronation med- als will commence shortly. We no- tice the mayors of towns whose pop- ulation is over 1,000 will receive one, BELGRAVE W. I, The August meeting of the Women's Institute will be held in the club room Iof the community centre on Tuesday, Aug. 19th, at 2,30 p.m. The grand- mothers' meeting. Can old acquaint- ance be forgot? No. Conveners are Mrs. J, Wheeler and Mrs. J. McGill, Roll Call, Describe your first summer hat, Motto, Act your age, by Mrs. Jas Miehie. Address, Mrs. Stanley Wheeler. Exhibit, Something belong- ing to Grandma. Music, Barbara Bradburn. Lunch Committee: Mrs. J. McGill, Mrs. J. Wheeler, Mrs. B. Scott, Mrs, R, Procter, Mrs. C. Purdon and Mrs. F. Cook. A variety sale will be held at the close of the meeting. BLUEVALE *More than th rty women gathered at the Presbyterian manse this week for the annual "Home Helpers" meet- ing of the W,M.S„ The president, Mrs. Eldred Nichol, was in the chair for the opening and business portion of the meeting, The H. H. secretary, Mrs. Bailie, welcomerd the women including a number from the Bellmore congregation, and announced that Martha, the home maker, was the Bible woman for special study. Mrs, John Id, MacTavisb read passages of Scripture dealing with the life of Martha and Mrs. Raymond Elliott read comments on the Scripture, Mrs. Gordon Greig contributed a reading, "The hymns my mother used to sing". Mrs. Donald Robertson accompanied the singing of the special hymns on the piano accordian. Mrs. Harold Spier, Brussels, Presbyterial Home Helpers Secretary, was the guest speaker. She spoke of two classes of women as home helpers. Young women with small children and home ties and aged women unable to attend meetings, The prayers and donations of this group play an important part in the W.M.S. work. A film on British Guiana was shown, making a fitting climax to the study of South America during the early part of the year, Mrs. Baillie closed the meeting with prayer. A lunch was served and on behalf of the Belmore ladies, Mrs. Scott Inglis ex- pressed appreciation. W. I. The Women's Institute is holding an evening meeting this month, Thursday, August 14th, at the home of Mrs. A. D. Smith. Roll Call, A house- hold chore my husband always does. Special speaker, Mrs. Harold Spier, Brussels, Music in charge of Mrs. A. D. Smith, Auction sale of donated articles, Hostesses are Mrs. Horton, Mrs. McKinney and Mrs. Hoffman. The Women's Association met in the United Church on Aug. 7th, the presi- dent, Miss Emma Johnston, presiding. Mrs. Carl Johnston led in prayer. It was decided to assist in further im- provements to the parsonage. A bazaar was planned for October. Do- nations were received for food parcels to be sent overseas. The W.M.S. met the same afternoon with Mrs. J. Wickstead in charge.. Mrs. Geo. Hetherington introduced the study program, the theme being, "Stewardship". Scripture readings il- lustrating the theme were given by Mrs. Sparling Johnston, Mrs. W. J. Johnston, Mrs. Horton and Mrs. Carl Johnston. Mrs. Thornton offered prayer. Mrs, Hetherington led a dis- cussion and question period on tern relating to stewardship, acquiring wealth, spending ,giving and receiving. United Church Rev. Matthew Baillie had charge of the Union Services in the United Church on Sunday morning. He told an interesting story to the children based on, "Conscience and the part it plays with the individual". The theme of his sermon was "Christian Life", showing it to be always normal and never ordinary. Rev. Campbell Tavener, of Thorn- dale, a former minister in the United Church here, and Mrs.' Tavener were Sunday visitors with Mrs. Arthur Shaw, enrout to Port Elgin where they will spend the remainder of their vacation. Charles Wickstead Dies Charles Wickstead passed away on Friday, August 1st, at his home, Glad- stone, Manitoba, after a sickness of six months, Mr. Wickstead was born at Newport, Shropshire, England, and came to Western Canada in 1912, where he farmed, He served in the two World Wars. He is survived by his wife, three sons and one daughter, two brothers and two sisters in Eng- land, and one brother .Jack, 3rd line Morris, with whom he has visited on several occasions. Mr, William Griffiths, Mr, and Mrs. Fred Griffiths, their daughter, Betty, and their neice, Linda Gerrard, have returned to their home in Montreal after holidaying at the Sanderson home here. Before leaving, the family enjoyed a party to celebrate Mr. Grif- fith's 80th birthday. He is employed• by the J. Eveleigh Trunk and Baggage Co., where he has held a responsible position since 1914. He enjoys good• health and goes to work every day. Personals Mrs. Robert Nicholson, Belgrave, spent a flar days with her sister, Mrs. Robertson, Mr, and Mrs. Carl Johnston and family were week-end visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Turnbull, at Wyoming, Miss Margaret Curtis spent the last two weeks with relatives at Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. J. C, Higgins spent a few days in Toronto with their'brother and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Higgins. Miss Audrey Mann, accompanied her sister, Mrs. Wilson, and Murray, and their two sons, to spend a week at Point Clark, MISS Ruby Duff is spending this Week at Ingoldsby, Haliburton county, the guest of Mr, and Mrs, Howard Douglas and their four sons, of To- ronto. Mr. Archie Kirton, of Tottenham, is visiting with his Uncle, John Kirton, Sri Turnberry. Mrs. W. H. McKinney and daughter, Elizabeth, •are holidaying with Mr, and Mrs, Arch McKinney and family at Lootatigton, ••••••••••,... .11.1 iiiiiiiiiii ......... 000000 1.. 00000 I,. . o .11.1.1 ............ l,,,, IfEMINISEING lllllllllllllllllll 1.1 lllllllllllll 1.1.1.1.1 lllllllllllll 1 llll FORTY YEARS AGO Mr. L. Kennedy has purchased the Moving Picture plant, and has had it thoroughly renovated; he will place it under good management and see that it is conducted properly, so that no exception can he taken to it as a place of recreation. The pictures will be of an interesting and instructive nature. The town power will be used, which will give a much steadier and brighter picture than before. The admission fee will be five cents, unless for special films. The show will probably open with the Titanic Disaster. Young people must have some amusement, and no exception can be taken to a well-conducted picture show, provided proper films are shown, and Mr. Kennedy states that nothing objectionable will be allowed, and cheap, trashy stuff will be eliminated, so that parents need not be afraid to come and bring their children. 0 - 0 - 0 Some person in Lower town, who had hired a horse from Beattie's livery, entrusted two boys with the easy task of returning it to the livery. Instead of doing so, the boys drove the horse to Belgrave, and brought it hack overdone, and in a very bad condition. A charge was laid before Magistrate Morton and one boy was arrested and placed in the lock-up until the other could be found, when the case will be heard, Mr. G. M. Elliott of the Children's Aid Society was in town on Wednesday in con- nection with the case. 0 - 0 - 0 A number of young men were charg- ed by Constable Lewis with making too free use of revolvers. Police Magistrate Morton inflicted a small fine, and they will .he good now. The County Judge will hear 225 appeals against Wingham Voter's list this year. At so much a name ap- pealed, neither the judge nor the Town Clerk have been heard lament- ing. 0 . 0 - 0 TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO Goderich has just reason to feel proud over the unqualified success of their centennial celebration which lasted all week. Many from Wing- ham and vicinity attended the pro- ceedings throughout the week, but Wednesday drew the largest, it be- ing a night especially set apart for this place to provide the fun and merriment.