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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1952-08-20, Page 1ALONG THE MAIN DRAG By The Pedestrian With which is amalgamated the Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News a'+ bseription 2.5() per year; 6c per cola immoo••••••••••••= V01. 76 Na. 41. WING114m, oNvinuo, wiEpNgSD" AVGvsT 20th, 1952 0 - 0 - 0 Jerry Fry will be the guest of De- troit pitching coach, Ted Lyons, on Thursday and Friday, August 28th and .29th. John Hanna will accompany Jerry to the big city where they will see Detroit play the Cleveland Indians. Jerry will have a chance to meet the Detroit players and pick up some pointers* from them. 0 - 0 'The single lane bridge south of town came out by the roots Monday and just after dinner took a trip down the Main Street on a huge tractor trailer with just enough clear- ance on both sides. It was hauled up Josinhine as far as Crossett's corner wisTra they turned - and went over Howson's dam to• avoid the narrow bridges west of town. The destination of the bridge is somewhere in the Lucknow district. 0 - 0 - 0 A survey taken in front of the Bank •of Commerce on Monday, where a ladder extended into the road over the sidewalk, revealed that the majority •of Wangham pedestrians are not superstitious. Although some, mostly 'women, walked out into the road to avoid walking' under the ladder many walked blithely under it, either ignor- ing it or not noticing it. Some solved the problem by crossing the street. Mel Lavigne is flying to Montreal from London on Friday to appear on -a special broadcast that same even- ing. '0-0-0 Work is progressing rapidly on Carling Terrace with quite a deep excavation completed at the bottom half of the street. This work com- menced the next morning after we Intl/reported the statement from • the ,Roads committee that they did not know when it would be started. Perhaps they were as surprised as We were. 0 - 0 - 0 Western Fair, which runs at Lon- don from Sept. 8th to 13th should be an interesting place to go this year. Advance sale ticket holders will be -eligible for prizes including three new ears, a television set washing mach- ine, refrigerator and 'two bicycles, The tickets are on salein Wingham at Ma- son's Book Store, Station CKNX and some independent grocers. TELEPHONE SERVICE IS EXTENDED HERE To keep pace with the increasing use of the telephone by residents of Wingham, two new switchboard posi- ti have been place in service at the extmange. D. A. McArthur, Bell Telephone manager ,for this region said that the switchboard now has a total of 11 operating positions as a result of the extension, which requir- ed several weeks to install. "The extension makes it possible for more operators to be on duty during peak calling periods and calls can thus be put through faster," he added, "It also provides sufficient new exchange facilities to keep pace With Wingham's telephone growth for some time," As an indication of Wingham's expansion, the number of telephones in service here has increas- ed to 1,357 from 1,155 in 1949. The calling rate has also ihereased eonaiderably, Residents now place an average of 5,414 local calla a day, Compared with 3,34a„in 1949, and 650 outgoing, long distance calls, against 500 three years ago. 10.-Mrs, W, Greer and Mrs, 0, H, Mae attended the Marriage of Miss Litt/axe in Penton Palle, Presbyterian Church on Saturday. IVA'S. Litman Was for several years a member of the teaching staff of Wirighairt High School. • Round Robin At Golf Club A handicap round robin tournaa ment for all paid up members of the Wingham golf club has been drawn up and all those who are listed below are urged to contact their partners and arrange for their match. Preliminary: F. E. Madill and Jim Gurney; Omar Haselgrove and Jack Bateson; A. D, MacWilliam and Geo. Howson; A, B. Adams and Jack Lloyd; Jack Garbutt and Neil Stain- ton; J. Cruickshank and Al Williams; Roy Bonner and Vin Dittmer; H. L. Spry and W. H, French; Doc Irwin and Bill Conron; R. H. Lloyd and Dr. Crawford. Matches; Bob Hetherington and John Dodds; Al Forberg and Norm Welwood; J, P. McKibben and Ken Kerr; Cy Scott and Ross Hamilton; R. Rae and R. E. McKinney; John Brent and Dr, Ross A. Scott; and L. Stuckey; Bill Rowland and Jack .JaelaaariaaaVta RtteLeand J;_a:-CaaWfOrd; Jack Davis and Jim Hamilton; L. Casemore and J. Sturdy. WINERM RINK WINS KIND STORE TROPHY The Ladies' section of the Wing- ham Bowling Club held the annual King Store Trophy Tournament on Wednesday with 22 rinks in play. For the second time since this tro- phy was offered in 1947, ,it was won by a Wingham rink, consisting of Mrs. E. McKinney, Mrs. W. B. Mc- Cool and Mrs. J. Mason, skip, win- ning with the high score of 3 wins plus 19 and an aggregate score of 45, Second prize was captured by Mrs. Townsend's rink, of Goderich, with the same plus but less four on the aggregate. Third prize went to Mrs. J. A. Wilson, Mrs. G. MacKay and Mrs. A R •DuVal, skip with 3 wins plus 12 and an aggregate of 27. Fourth and fifth prizes were won by Wing- ham rinks skipped by Mrs. 1 Kerr and Mrs. W. J. Murray. Mrs. J. Wil- son's rink of Palmerston, won the 6th prize.. The day was perfect for bowling and the tournament, which is the highlight of the season for the Wing- ham Ladies' Club, was considered very successful, ENGAGEMENT Mr, and Mrs. William Forster, of Lucknow, announce the engagement of their daughter, Kathleen Ruth, to Mr. George Walter Elliott, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Elliott, White- church. The marriage will take place in September. ENGAGEMENT The engagement is announced of Evelyn Sadie, youngest daughter Of Mrs, Anger and the lataeDavid Anger, Wroxeter, to Wendell d Stamper, only son of Mr, and Mrs. Frank Stamper, Bluevale. The wedding will take place early in September. 20b ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. 3. Howard Wylie, of Wrbxeter,, announce the engagernent of their daughter, Prances Thereon, to George E.Bradley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred D. Bradley of Kincardine. The marriage Will take place on Sat- urday, September 6th at 12,20 o'clock in the United Church, WrOxcter. 20* MRS. VERNON SMITH PASSES IN OHIO ,Mrs, Vernon M. Smith, the former Marjory Henderson, of Wingham passed away suddenly in Springfield, Ohio, on Friday, August 8th. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Robert Henderson, of Wingham. Surviving besides her mother and father are: her husband, Vernon Smith of Springfield; a daughter, (Donalda) Mrs. Frank Rhodes and two sons, Robert, 17, and Keith, 9. Also surviving 'are two sisters, Mrs. James Henderson( Weaitha) of Brantford and Mrs. Archie Holmes (Donalda) of Brantford; and two brothers, Everett of Detroit and Ford, of Paris. Born in Arthur, Ont., she attended public school here. and was a member of the United church. She was mar- ried in Springfield, Ohio. Interment took place on Monday, August 11th in Springfield. Ne* Re8idelits On Bluevale Rd. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Riddell, of To- ronto,. will shortly move into the home on Bluevale Road, recently purchased from N. J. Welwood. Before retiring from business , in 1948, Mr. Riddell was for years the Canadian claims superintendent for the U.S. Fidelity and Guaranty and for, some time was in charge of the Jamaica division of the Halifax In- surance Co., under J. Cecil Stewart, general manager for Canada and the U.S.A. Mrs. Riddell is a native of Quebec City. For the past few months the couple have been travelling in Mexico, Texas, and the southern states and have also visited Newfoundland. %INGHAM BOYS WOAA BANTAM CHAMPIONS Having beaten Chesley two games straight ,the Wingham bantams now wear the WOAA bantam baseball crown. Tuesday they met Kingsville in the OBA bantam C playdowns, The re- sults of that game were not available at the time of going to press. FOLLOW UP X-ItAY SURVEY A follow-up clinic was held here in Wingham on Thursday in the 'United church pariettrs to check on those Who el-leaved positive signs from the chest survey here recently. LIONEL THORNTON TONITE Don't forget the dance in the Wing- ham Arena tonight (Wednesday) to the music of Lionel Thornton and his Royalaires, Dancing starts at 0.30 p.m, Square and_ modern dancing, Admission 750 per Person, 20h CHAS. BLYTHE GOING TO OWEN SOUND Wingham will lose its CNR station agent, Charlie Blythe, this Monday, when Charlie leaves for Owen Sound, where he will be agent at the CNR station there. Agent here for the past three and a half years, Charlie was well known through his activi- ties in the Lions Club, and the Curling Club, He is a member of the United church where Mts. Blythe is active in the choir and other groups . Owen Sound will not be new to Charlie, who worked there for 18 years with the CNR. He was born at Shallow Lake. Before working in Owen Sound, he was at Hanover and came here from Tara. Mrs. Blythe will follow Charlie as soon as they can get established, Wingham will miss Mr. and Mrs. Blythe in many ways. REQUIRES 14 STITCHES Orville Welsh suffered an unfortun- ate accident on Thursday at the Western Foundry when he was lifting a welder. His crowbar slipped and caught him under the eye. A big cut down his nose required 14 stitches. JOHNSTON' REUNION The third annual Johnston reun- ion picnic was held on Sunday, Aug. 17 at the home of Mr, and Mrs, Gor- don McBurney, East Wawanosh, when 115 relatives spent an enjoyable af- ternoon together. Families were there from Windsor, Toronto, London, God- erica, St, Thomas, Dungannon, Bay- field Teeswater, Newton and Wing- ham, An Old Citizen Celebrates Birthday One of the oldest citizens in age and in years of residence in Wingham celebrated her 85th birthday on Wed- nesday of last week in the person of Mrs. David Hamilton, Minnie street, who arrived in this town on Septem- ilton was the recipient of many beau- tiful birthday gifts, cards and flowers. As an Anglican Mrs. Hamilton is perhaps the oldest in years of mem- bership of St. Paul's congregation. The Advance-Times extends best wishes to Mrs, Hamilton for many more years of the fairly good health she is at present enjoying. Dorothy Edwards Wed at Gorrie On Saturday, Aug. 16th, at 2.30 p.m. in a quiet, but pretty ceremony at the home of the bride's parents, Gorrie, Dorothy Mae, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Jas. Edwards, became the bride of Peter Leslie, son of Mr. and Mrs. Percy Davidson, Listowel. The Rev. J. W. V, Buchanan of the Gorrie United church officiated. Mrs. Wm, Davidson sang the Lord's Prayer, before the ceremony and during the signing of the register sang "Because", The bride wore a gown of powder blue faille, blue lace hat, with lilacs and carried a cascade bouquet of Happiness roses, stephanotis, and trailing English ivy, The matron-of- honor, Mrs. Wm. Edwards, London, was attired in a rose nylon dress and hat and carried a bouquet of talis- man roses in similar arrangement to that of the bride's. Mr. Kenneth Davidson, Listowel, was groomsman. The bride's mother received, wear- ing a turquoise blue dress, with navy accessories, and corsage of pink roses, assisted by the groom's mother in a rosewood crepe dress with navy ac- cessories and corsage of yellow roses. For a wedding trip to Northern On- tario the bride chose a grey tailored suit, gold top coat, and black acces- sories. Mr. and Mrs. Davidson will reside in Listowel. LUC-TEE-WIN ASKS TWO-DOLLAR LICENSE At an executive meeting of the Luc- Tee-Win Conservation Club held last Thursday in Teeswater town hall, a motion was passed, recommending to the Department of Lands and For- ests that a two dollar license for year round hunting should be issued at the first of the Year, rather than the pre- sent system of two individual one dol- lar licenses. A number of appointments were made during the meeting. One of the recommendations made was the appointment of Harold Greer as is- suer of hunting and fishing licenses for Lucknow and district. A discussion on the placing of phea- sants was held with further details to be released later. It was also de- cided to have an exhibit at the sur- rounding fall fairs. The next meet- ing is to be held in the near future in Brussels. Joe Clitrk was chair- man .of the meeting. Belgrave Takes Three Straight from Wroxeter The Wroxeter Rockets fell victim to Belgrave three games in a row, in the best of seven series of the Inter- The score on Tuesday night of last week was Belgrave 18 and Gorrie 10. Thursday night's score was closer with Belgrave getting 10 and Gorrie 9. The third game on Monday night was won by Belgrave 8-7. These games have all been played in Wingham under the lights. While in Owen Sound, Mr. Deyell was employed for 15 years with National Grocers and the past 13 years with Petroleum 9o. Owen Sound's loss is Wingham'e gain as he was very active in sports there, particularly 'hockey and laekaaaa. He was also head of the Fire Victim's Fund. As a mark of appreciation from his fellow employees, he was ber Gth 1873 . At that time this beautiful and thriving town of to-day was not even an 'incorporated village, just a mere hamlet in Turnberry township, Wingham then had board walks and not many of them, no street lights, no fire protection and no rail Wm. Clarke to Open Plant in Walkerton' . Wm, Clarke has dissolved partner- ship with his brother, Joe Clarke, and has obtained the permission of the Walkerton council to open an auto wrecking business in that ttrwh. He 20* has been in partnership with hia brother in the auto wrecking and radiator repair business here. The location of his new establish- ment will be the Hanover Transport property east of the river in Walker'. ton. Several members of the council felt that a local shop for the repair of radiators would be an asset to the town, Seven officers of the Alpine club of Canada are thown atop 10,000-foot Mount Brown, in the Scott ,glacier area of Jasper National Park, during a recent 'reconnaissance trip. The area, about 35 miles from Jasper Park Lodge, has beeh established as the club's Sitnetner canip' site for 1953, When some 200 mountain- 'Climbing enthusiasts from Canada, United States, central Press tanadlan Great Britain and Australia will spend two weeks climbing the towering pealtS inthe area, Rear, left to right, are; Mrs. Ethne Gibson and Major Rex Gib- son, Victoria, B.C.; Henry Hall, Cambridge, Mass.; Cyril Jones, Victoria; and Polly Prescott, Cleveland, ()hie, Front: Joe Cato, gdmonton; and Bradley Gil» Man, Worcester, Mats. • - way. Mrs, Hamilton's arrival here coincided with the establishment of the Wingham Advance by her father, the late James Fleuty. Mrs. Hamilton was at home in the evening to many friends, who were entertained , to luncheon, which was marked by the guests rising to sing "Happy Birthday to You". Mrs. Ham- I mediate C. WOAA finals, For Navy Day In Halifax, the RCN put on Its Most impressive show. Anti-submarine action, anti- aircraft drill, field-gun action, physical drill and air- ;Sea manoeuvres were combined for the benefit of 15,000 spectators. Here two Avenger aircraft "attack" Central Press Canadian the destroyer Crescent as she proceeds up the harbor under cover of a smoke screen. At left is a naval' fire tug. Ships of the RCN and U.S. navy were OPaa to visitors. `C.N. PUTS ON BEST SHOW TO CELEBRATE NAVY DAy Chas. Deyell Opens Business in Wingham. It is a common thing in a town like Wingham to see residents moving away_but it is a very pleasant chore to welcome one back.' The welcome in this case is to Charlie- Deyell, who has taken over the operation of the Imperial Oil business in this community and district. Charlie was born in Wingham, attended school here • and . played hockey for years. For then past 26 years, he has resided in Owea Bound. He is married and has five children, his wife being the former Stella Mc- Caskill, of Owen Sound, Charlene and Bobby will reside here with their parents, the other three children being married and residing in Owen. Sound. A former resident of Turnberry, Mrs. Robt. Casemore, was buried in Shallow Lake cemetery on Wednes- day, August 13th. A daughter of the late Mr. and ,Mrs. Andrew Reid, pioneers of Turnberry township, she had lived for several years in Shallow Lake, where her death occurred on August 11th, after a long illness., Her husband prede- ceased-her in 1945. She is survived by a family of four sons and three daughters, fourteen grandchildren and four great grand- children. Mr. John Reid and Mrs. Alex Robertson, of Wingham, are a brother and sister, presented with :a leather brief case. Best wishes to Charlie and his family in their new venture. Buried at Shallow Lake liNTERNATIONAL CLIMBERS SET UP CAMP IN ROCKIES Main drag pedestrians have been getting ofioks in their necks watching painters these past few weeks, Every- one had to stop and watch them on the Bank , of Commerce building where they were living dangerously on the tower of that edifice and some wondered how they were going to paint the weathervane, Main attrac- tion last week was the scaffold on operated by the ' painters around the front of the Dominion store. We don't know what they would have done if a pulley had stuck. RECREATION NORM PROVES POPULAR After six Weeks of fun the Wing- ham summer recreation program has come to e. close, An average *attend- ance of 50 children in the mornings and 65 in the afternoons enjoyed the sports and activities to the full. credit for this fine program should go to the Recreation Council, particu- larly Mike McPhail and A. D. Mae- William of that body. Of course the children were under the direct super- vision of Guy Sparrow and Sally Lou- MacWilliam who did a grand job. Most of the activities centred around the High School where child- ren from 3 to 8 participated from 9.30 to 11.30 and the 8 to 13,year old grdup from 1,30 to 4.30 p.m. Handicrafts were taught and there was a half hour of singing each morning. Ball, basket- ball and a variety of indoor and out- door games were played also. Swim- ming for the smaller children was on the program once a week. Five trips were made to Teeswater with ail average of 90 children making the bus trip. Assisting Sally Lou and Guy were Mary Frances Currie, Mary Hotchkiss and Joan Irwin, SHOWER AND TEA Mrs. Jack Deans, bride of this month, was guest-of-honor at a mis- cellaneous shower and tea at the home of Mrs, Wm. McKenzie. Fol- lowing a social chat Misses Mesas, Fowler, Ruth Ann Henderson and Gail Henderson presented Mrs. Deans with a basket laden with lovely gifts. During the tea hour lunch was serv- ed, the hostess being assisted by Mrs. Joe Schneider, Mrs. Don Wallace and Mrs. Alvin Seli, E. Farrish Appointed Returning Officer Elmer Farrish, Gorrie, has been appointed Returning Officer for the newly formed Wellington-Huron rid- ing He will have jurisdiction over the township of Minto, West Luther, Arthur, Peel, Maryboro, Nicho, West Garafraxa, the Huron townships of Howick and Turnberry; the towns of Wingham, Fergus, Mount Forest, Palmerston and Harriston and the villages of Arthur, Drayton and Clif- ford. East Luther and East Garafraxa will be reurned to the Dufferin riding and the twp, of Erin, previously in North Wellington, will be returned to South Wellington. It has been an- nounced that this re-division will save two rural ridings for Western Ontario, each with populations of approximate- ly 30,000. It will be Mr. Farrish's duty to appoint 'enumerators and DRO's for the approximattly 100 polling divisions in the riding whenever a federal election is ordered, 'INN RINKS TOP TOURNEY Wingham rinks took the first three places in the club tourney against visiting rinks from Clinton, Walkerton and Teeswater on Monday evening. Winning rink was composed of Wilf Hamilton and Mrs. Murray with 3 wins plus IS. Others in their order of placing were: Alex Crawford and Mrs. Wm. Haney, 3 plus 14; O. Haselgrove and Mrs. Haselgrove, 3 plus 10; Archie Ferguson and Mrs. Ferguson, Walkerton, 2 plus 13; How- ard Sherbondy and Mrs. Joe Kerr, 2 plus 12; Art Wilson and Miss May Johnson, 2 plus 10. 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 ray menu today, 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 Walpole, convener of Can- adian Industries. Hostesses are Mrs. McLaughlin, Mrs. Fuller, Mrs. Bower and Mrs. Blake. Visitors welcome, 20 OFFICE CLOSING The office of G. Alan Williams, op- tometrist, will he closed from Fri- day, August 22nd to Wednesday, Aug. 2ith, inclusive, 1320b