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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1952-09-17, Page 1Frances Wylie is Autumn Bride Wroxeter United church was the setting for the marriage of Frances Doreen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Howard Wylie, with George Elmer Bradley, To- ronto, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Bradley, of Kincardine. -Photo by Russell Studio. taabacriptlon ;2.50 per year; ec per copy With which is amalgamated the Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News WINGEIA31, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1952 ol, 76 No, 4 41•1111nomin According to radio reports on Tuesday evehing the four members of the Boyd-Jackson gang who es- caped from the Don jail is Toronto several days ago, were captured hi a barn in North York. The ar- rest late Tuesday followed a week of frantic search on the part police and a similar period of `jitters' for the residents of two provinces who feared a recurrence of the bloodshed which marked their capture previously, e' `JAIL-BREAKERS TAKEN IN NORTH YORK BARN 1•010..0.1•1011•11 ALONG THE MAIN DRAG By The redestrian .111M•0111111M, VIIMONIM101141M Edna Jacques was very much enjoy- ed by all who heard her at the Blue- vale Community Hall, on Monday evening. There was a full house. Miss jacquee will be in Wingha,m to-night in the town Kalil at 8 p.m., under the auspices of the Ladies' Guild of St. Paul's Church. * * W. A. Currie, R, R, 3, Wingham, made his second visit to the Western Fair this year and attracted quite a 40 of attention in the London Free Press. It seems that Mr. Currie visited the fair in 189$ as a young lad. He particularly enjoyed seeing the live- stock, being a retired farmer. We hope that Mr. Currie gets to many more fairs. 0 - 0 - 0 The children at the public school were very much entertained last week when Bob Clark visited them with his pet skunk, Unfortunately Bob's new pet contracted some illness and died several days later. 0 . 0 - 0 The Midgets lost their first ball game with Hamilton on Saturday night by a score of 15 to 6, _Engagements Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hall, Wingham, announce Cho engegment of their .announce daughter, "Emma Lorraine Hall, to Archie Stuernol of Wroxeter. The wedding to take place early in October. 171' 0 - 0 - 0 Mr. and Mrs. Sohn C. McBurney, .Belgrave, announce the engagement of their daughter, Laura Margaret, to Kenneth E. Barbour, eldest son of Mr. and IVIrs. Elwood Barbour, Luck- now, Ontario. The wedding in St. And- .rew's Presbyterian Church, Wing- ham, on October 4th. 0 - 0 - 0 Mr, and Mrs. Gordon Weay, Wing- lam, announce the engagement of their eldest daughter, Doris Erlma, to William Stanley C. Hays, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hays, Wroxeter, the Marriage to take place the latter part of September. 17 0 - 0 .0 Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Procter, Brus- sels, Ont., announce the engagement .of their daughter, Mary Veleta, Reg. N., to PLO. Charles Harvey Thomas, son of Mr. and Mrs, Harold Thomas, Brus- sels, Ont. The wedding to take place October 11th., 1952, in the United Church, Belgrave. 41' 0 - 0 0 ' Mrs. Dorothy Godwin, Kingston, Ont., announce the engagement of her daughter, Sybil Vivian R.N., to Harold Gordon Gaunt, grandson of Mr. Thos. G. Gaunt, Wingham, Ont, The wedding to take place on September 27th., at 5 p.m. in Queen St, United Church, Kingston, Ont, LEGION AUXILIARY MEETING The regular meeting of the Ladies' Auxiliary to the Legion will be held in the Legion Home, on Wednesday, September 24th., at 8 o'clock. As this is the first meeting of the fan a good attendance is requested. 17 JR. FARMERS MEETING North Huron Jr. Farmers and Jr. Institute are holding their firstmeet- ings of the fall season on Thursday, September 18th, commencing at 9 p. tn. Girls will meet in Belgrave Corn- triunity Centre with Huron's home economist, Miss Jean Steckle, as guest speaker. Boys will meet in Belgrave ForestePe Hall, where Mr, Walter Zell will speak on Tobacco farming. 1 Mir 7b IIAIIVEST TEA .AND BAKE SALE The Catholie Women's League of Sacred Heart Parish, Wingham, will hold their annual Harvest tea and bake sale on Saturday afternoon, October 11th., in the Legion rooms. 17b ANNIVERSARY SERVICES Anniversary services of Bluevale United Church, will be held on Sun- ‘day, September 28th., at 11 a.m, and ' 7.30 p.m. Rev, W. C. Parrott, B D., of • Crediton, will be the guest speaker, Special anniversary music will be pre- seated by the choir, UNIVERSITY COURSE TO OPEN AT HA The University of Western Ontario is coming to Wingham for the fall and winter season, A class in Philosophy is to be made available locally. This should be of interest to teachers who are seeking Permanent First Class Certificates and University Degrees, and also to citizens who are interested in an introductory course in Philo- sophy. On Saturday, September 20, at 1 p.m. in the Wingham High School Professor Cameron Henry of the Phil- osophy Department at Western will offer the introductory course in Phil- osophy (Philosophy a0). This is a study of basic philosophical literature which critically examines the classics of such writers as Plato, Aristotle, Epictetus, Hobbes, Mill and Mime. The class will meet on alternate Saturdays throughout the winter sea- son, and is open to credit and non- credit students. The largest course of undergrad- uates to date have enrolled at the Wingham General Hospital, for the one year course in nursing offered there. They have taken up residence in the newly completed quarters on the top floor of the nurses' residence. Seven girls will graduate this month and receive their certificates. Pour more will complete a course later in the year. There are two classes regis- tered every year. Some of these gradu- ates go on the staff here and the balance to other hospitals. The course includes practical nurs- ing, lectures, and floor work. Mrs. I. E. Morrey, superintendent, is in charge of their instruction and deliv- ers the lectures, Members of the ccairk are: Loraine Batte, Walkerton; Arlene Rook, Monkton; Joan Clark, R. R. 5, Code- rich; Mona Cornish, R. R. 2, Holyrood; Marjorie Petteplace, R. R. 1, Green- ock; Kathleen Ketchabaugh, Luck now; Grace Simpson, Listowel; Olive Hinz, Atwood; Betty Hoegy, R. R. 1, Walton; June MacKinnon, R. R. 1, Tiverton; Shirley Snell, R. R. 2, Luck- now; Mary McLeod, R. R. 4, Ripley; Jenny MacDonald, Gorrie; and Miss McGillivray, of Walkerton. Bluevale Native Dies In Spain Word has been received at Bluevale of the death of Hartley Paterson, at his home in Barcelona, Spain. Mr. Paterson was born at Bluevale 70 years ago, the second son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Archie Paterson. He attended public school in Blue- vale, also the Presbyterian Chtfrch cad Sunday School. He was a clerk in the Hanna store at Wingham for a few years, before going to New York, U. S. A., where he graduated in en- gineering from Columbia University. Nearly 40 years ago he went to Spain as an engineer for the Barcelona Light, Heat and Traction Company. During the Spanish Civil War he worked for his company in/ South America. In 1936 he met his sister, Victoria, in London, England, and to- gether they toured Europe. Mr. Paterson had been retired for several years and had been in poor health for three years, always ,hoping, to recover his health that he might return to Canada. He is survived by two brothers, Gordon, of Winnipeg, Manitoba and William of Toronto; three sisters, Mrs. Frank e(Eva) Hodgins, and Mrs. Cecil (Margaret) Sterling, Toronto, and Mrs. Archie(Victoria) Dunning, of Los Angeles, Califorhia, Mrs. Edgar R. Harrison, of Wing. ham, is a cousin. TEA AND SALE Majestic Rebekah Lodge will hold a tea and sale of aprons, baking and other articles on Wednesday, 0e- Wier 8th. Tea from 3 to 5 pan. Don't forget the date, Further notice later. 17:1:8b ST, ANDREW'S WAVIL`g A special Tharikoffering meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 30th,, at 2.30 p.m., when the guest speaker Will be Miss Dorothy Doug- las, of LticktiOW, Vela) is a missionary home on furlough from Tarnsui, Neighbours Do Fall Ploughing The farm of Bob Johnstnn on No, 4 highway just south of town was the scene of much activity on Friday, when his neighbours and members of the threshing gang turned nut in full force with traetors and ploughs to do the fall ploughing for Bob, who has been very ill with the mumps for the past three weeks. Between 10 a.m, and 7 lam, 30 acres were ploughed by five tractors, two with three furrow ploughs and three with two furrow outfits. In the field to the south of the farm house, which is 90 rods long, the five machines turned over two mires every round. The "good neighbours" who helped Bob out were Bob Arbuckle, Wilfred Haines, 'Art Edgar, _Doug, Casemore, Jim Casemore and Charlie Congrana The Johnstons were very grateful to these friends who proved that good neighbours are not a thing of the past around Wingham. Monday afternoon saw the official opening of District Welfare Office No, 4 in the Hydro Building, Wing; ham. Officials of the Ontario De- partment of Public Welfare were on hand for the ceremonies, as well as the local member of the Legislature and town representatives. The new office, which is the fifth to be opened in the southern Dart of the province, will serve the Counties of Bruce, Huron and Perth, in mat- ters pertaining to applications for Old Age Assistance,- Blind Persons' Al- lowances, Mothers' Allowances and Disabled Persons' Allowances. W. J. Chalmers, as district super- visor, is in charge of the office and the work throughout the district. Miss Shirley Edgar, Wingham, is the office secretary, while the field workers are Miss Sarah MacLean, Wingham; Miss Dora Dempsey, Stratford and Miss M. McCartney, Stratford. Mr. Chalmers and his wife will move to Wingham shortly. - In his remarks at the opening of the office the district superviser out- lined the territory covered from here. and spoke of the improved service which should now be available to per- sons who require information and guidance from the officers of the Welfare Department. He also referred to the efforts of the minister, Hon. W. A. Goodfellow and of the member for Huron-Bruce, John W. Hanna, in establishing the office in Wingham, where it will serve to the greatest advantage. M. Borczak, Acting Director, Old Age Assistance. Branch, told of the organization of district offi c e s throughout the province for the con- venience of those who require assist- ance, Stanley Crow, Assistant Direct- or of.Field Services, outlined the way in which the local staff will function. Councillor R. E. MeinKney, repre- senting Mayor Gurney, expressed an official welcome to the staff of the new office and said that he felt Wing- ham was well chosen as a location, for it is central in the district to be served. He concluded by thanking Mr. Hanna for his efforts in having the office established here. John W. Hanna added his welcome to the staff members and expressed his appreciation of the fact that better service will be -available to those who need the assistance of the Depart- ment, The brief ceremony was concluded by Rev. Alex Nimmo, who extended the good wishes of the Wingham and District Ministerial Association and referred to the interest which the churches have in any form of public welfare work, He assured the staff and officials that full co-operation would be forthcoming. He ended his remarks with prayer. TO BUILD HEATING PLANT AT HOSPITAL The Wingham General Hospital Board at their meeting on Monday night decided to go ahead With the plans for a near heating plant and laundry to be erected behind the old wing. This building will supplement the present heating system in the hospital and will also contain an incinerator plant, .The upper floor Will be used for a Iauhdry, which is at present housed in the basement Of the hospi- tal. With the new wing contemplated hi the futare, this heating plant Would be necessary and the board foe/ that it is the first step before proceeding (with the wing. C. LLOYD & SON EXPAND CITY PLANT C. Lloyd & Son have announced the completion of an eaeansion pro- gram at their Toroafo Warehouse for the manufacture of ready hung doors. Gil Miller, until recently manager of the Beaver Lumber Co, here has join- ed the staff of the Lloyd firm and will talte over the introduction of this unit in the Toronto area, The new addition to, the Toronto plant is 64 by 129 feet .' and will be used for the purpose of assembling a packaged door and frame unit which is completely fitted for installation It is expected that production will commence today with an objective of 150 units per eight hour day and a staff of 15 men. C. Lloyd & Son have equired the Ontario rights for the ready hung door which is an Amer/ an patented article. This will be thq first intro- duction of it into Canada lin any quan- tity production basis. This change in the Toronto set-up is not expected to entail any changes in tine Wingham plant, These new ready hung units will mean an overall saving in money and time to the home builder It is a door and frame packaged un having the door hinged, the lock installed and the frame trimmed both; sides, ready to install in any inside wall opening. The jamb, with trim or casing attach- ed, is made in two parts which slip apart for installation from opposite sides of the wall opening. One semi- skilled man can install 25 units in eight hours, since nail driving only is required to install it. Earlier this year the firm took over the agency for steel garage doors which are selling as fast as the firm can unload them. Twelve carloads of these doors have been sold this sum- mer and a number have been installed locally. CHANGE HMI SCHOOL SALARY SCHEDULE At the regular meeting of the Wing- ham District High School Board held last week, it was decided, at the re- quest of the teachers to pay their salaries by twelve monthly cheques rather than on the ten Months basis in effect previous years."' MRS. C. !NEWEL PASSES HERE Mary Ann Nicholson, wife of the late Charles Knechtel, died on Sunday, September 14th., at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. Walton McKibbon, Mrs. Knechtel was born near Luek- now in August, 1865, and there she spent her early years, In 1885 she was married to Charles Knechtel, after which they moved to Wingham. One son, Allan, predeceased her in 1941, Surviving are two daughters Mrs. T. A. Elliott of Edmonton and Mrs. J. W. McKibben of town; also two sisters, Mrs, George Koph of South Bend, Indiana and Mrs. John Hoatson of Calumet, Michigan, Lett to mourn her loss also are nine grand- Sons and one granddaughter. The funeral service was held at South Kinloss Church on Tuesday afternoon. Rev. A. Ninurio officiating. Burial was in the adjoining cemetery. John Hanna, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Haiula, has enrolled in his first year of Business Administration at ! the University of Western Ontario. BLYTH WOMAN 1WINS LIONS DRAW Mrs. Wm. Craig, R. R. 2, Blyth, won the suit of clothes at the big Lions old time jamboree and annual fall carnival, on Saturday night. First prize in the square dance contest on Friday night went to the Howick Junior Farmers set. Mem- bers of the group were Ron Mc- Michael, Helen Strong, Bob Gibson, Jean Dinsmore, Glen Underwood, Marjorie Behrns, Glen McMichael and Mrs. Tom O'Krafka, John Gamble was violinist, Marjorie Ash- ton was at the piano and David Neilson called off. The second prize winners were a group of girls from Wingham Dis- trict High School with Mrs. Mary Williams as caller. Members of this set were Berva Gallaher, Barbara Zekards, Donna Coupland, Frances Newman, Joan Armitage, Donalda MacDonald, Lois Walker and Jean Campbell. Eleanor Smith was pian- ist. Third prize went to a Teeswater set. Everett Myers, magician, was a popular attraction on Saturday night keeping everyone in suspense with his large repertoire of tricks, A number of our well known citi- zens had the opportunity to have their portrait done by Ben Lucas, cartoonist and caricaturist. These "'lucky" fellows were Hal MacLean, Stan Hall, Norm Rintoul, Bill Cruick- shank, Murray Johnston and Wilf French. Dancing was popular with the younger set with music supplied by Henderson's orchestra. The Lions executive report a large gross take on the two night affair but the figures for the net profit are not yet available. Resident Celebrates Her 89th Birthday Mrs. Edith Mundy, widow of the late Mr. Harry Mundy, one of Wing- ham's oldest and most respected citi- zens, celebrated her 89th birthday on Wednesday of last week. Mrs. Mundy, who resides with her son, Roy and Mrs. Mundy, on Francis Street, was greeted by a legion of town friends, with relatives from Woodstock and Lucknow. She was the recipient of many beautiful aifrs and cards from near and far and ex- tending to her the heartiest wishes for the continuance of her life of love and friendship, and for the best of all true and good things of this world This grand old lady still takes an active interest in the news of the day, and enjoys the blessings of good health and a keen and active mind. A beautiful birthday cake marked the occasion and refreshments in abundance were served to the legion of callers. W.M.S. Honors Mrs, C. Blythe The Women's Missionary Society of Wingham United Church held their September meeting in the school room on Tuesday. The whole program was built around the subject "Faith" and was in charge of Mrs. F. R. Howson. The donations were conducted by Mrs. Chas. Carter and Mrs. Alex Coutts, During her talk, Mrs. Howson said that faith is trust without fear, that faith in God is purely personal and no one can help us, A short talk about having faith in prayer was given by Mrs. Blythe and Mrs. C. Pingland spoke briefly on "Temper- ance Resolutions", A trio, Mrs. George Guest, Mrs. W. B. MoCool and Mrs. Chas. Blythe gave special music which was much appreciated. The October meeting will be the fall thankofferinewith Mrs. Jack Thomp- son from Trinidad as special speaker and members of the Bluevale Auxil- iary as guests. It was decided to forward the allotment from this church of $775.00 to the building fund of the new United church training school in Toronto. At the close of the meeting, Mrs, Blythe was presented With a gift in appreciation of her services to the Auxiliary. Mrs, Blythe has acted as supply secretary and has been respon- eible for all bales which have been sent forward during the past few years, In making the presentation, Mrs. G, N. Underwood arid Mrs. Geo. Ross expressed regret at losing Mrs. Blythe, who leaves shortly for her new home in Owen Sound. Jack Heal Going To Hensall Store John Heal has accepted a position in Hensel' with the Harold J. Bon- thron Furniture & Funeral, Mr. and Mrs. Heal will take up residence in Ilensall just as soon as they can obtain a home there. • FOUR CHARGED AFTER FORMOSA BREAK-1N Four local youths have been arrest- ed and charged with breaking into and theft from the Formosa Brew- ery on August 8th, when 34 dozen beer were stolen. The four who are being held in Walkerton jail are William Wells, Jim Chittick 17; Arthur Simmons 19; and Jim Gihhart. Simmons is on suspended sentence from another break-in south of town, Gihhart was picked up in Oshawa and return- ed to Walkerton jail. Provincial Constable Bill Jackson and Chief J. W. Irwin investigated. ATTENDING GRANT) CHAPTER Members of Huron Chapter, No. 89, O.E.S., attending Grand Chapter being held in the Royal York Hotel, Toronto, this week include Mrs. F. J. Bateson, Waal.; Mrs. P. C. Stainton, A. M., delegate; Mrs. J. Reavie, Grand Page: Mrs. Ross Hamilton, soloist; Dr. and Mrs. J. A. Fox, Mrs, Howard Mee- han, Mrs. G. L. Dunlop, and Mrs. T. A. Currie. Car Damaged At Brucefield John S. Henderson, of town, escap- ed without injuries on Saturday, when his car was in collision with a truck on Highway No, 4, south of Bruce- field. According to police, Henderson turned out to pass a truck driven by Ernie Laidlaw, of Zurich, travelling in the same direction. Henderson ap- plied his brakes when he saw another car approaching, the brakes failed, and he collided with the rear of the Laidlaw truck. Provincial Constable D, Trumbley investigated. Consider- able damage was done to Henderson's car. COMMENCE COURSE 1 AT GEN. HOSPITAL ANNIVEI1SARY SERVICES AT SALEM TiNITED (sown Salem 'United Church, 2 miles north Of Wroxeter will celebrate Anniver- eery Services on Sunday, Sept, 21, at „..3.1a.m. and 7.30 p.m. Rev. It. A *Brook, B.Th., of Bluovale, will be the guest speaker. The choir will have !special music. Everyone is welcome. valea FormoSa, District Welfare Office for 3 Counties Opened Monday Attendance at Belgrave School. Fair Increased--Opened by Elston Cardiff Entries were flowing into the Bel- grave Arena right up to the last moment Monday night, in preparation for the annual school fair on Tuesday. Twonty-one schools were represented again this year and the number of entries was larger than last year. For the first time the fair is enjoy- ing the advantages of the new cement floor in the arena and a number of new tables, belonging both to the arena and the school fair. Only two wagons were needed for the exhibiting of produce. The executive of the fair fur this year: R. J. McMurray, president, Les Bolt, first-vice; Howard Campbell, 2nd.-vice; and Stewart Procter, see- retary-treasurer; have been very busy getting the last minute details in order. Elston Cardiff, M. P., officially opened the fair this year and an ex- pert array of judges were on hand, including Cliff Epps of Clinton, on flowers; John Butler, cattle; Al. Mor- gan, poultry; and Miss Steckle, dom- estic science. One of the most interesting features this year, as in other years, are the displays by various schools which in- cl,uded: Conservation at Work by SS 7, Morris; A Mexican scene by SS 5, Morris; another Mexican scene by S S 13, E. Wawanosh; a map of East Wawanosh by SS 17; the Road to Health by SS 8, Morris; Science and Flower Arrangements by SS 1, Morris; a health display by SS 9, E. Wawa- nosh; Exploring the Arctic by SS 13„ Morris; A Home in Health by SS 10, E. Wawanosh, and the Royal Family SS 6, E. Wawanosh. MILDRED REDMOND NAMED EDITOR Miss Mildred C. Redmond,daughter of Dr. and Mrs. R. C. Redmond of Wingham, has recently been named editor of the Ontario Hydro Staff News, a monthly publication. This post has been well earned by Mildred, who has been with the magazine since its beginning in December 1947. She replaces William Rattray who assumes the post of liaison officer. Mr. Rattray has the following tribute to pay to this former Wingham Since the inception of the Hydro Staff News, she has demonstrated a marked capability and a keen perception of the objectives of an employee mag- azine. As executive News editor, she assumed a major share of the pro- duction and editorial responsibilities." Before joining the commission in 1945, Miss Redmond held a respon- sible position in the advertising field. She is a graduate of the University of Toronto and she also received a degree from the famous Cambridge University in England, For a time, she taught English at a school in Sweden. Since joining the commission, she has devoted much of her spare time to the training of new Canadians. She a has also been actively identi- fied with many important projects as- sociated with leisure interests and hobbies of Hydro employees. Two of these are the Hydro art exl-ibitiori and the sending of magazines to con- struction camps. Road Committee Goes to States Mr. Harry Gowdy, of Wroxeter South, chairman of the good roads committee for Huron, accompanied by other members of the committee, Mr. William Dale, Mr. Roy Adair, Mr. A. Coombs, district engineer; Mi'. Peter Patterson, county engineer and Mr. Harvey Johnston, warden, left on Sunday evening for a two weeks' tout in the United States, inspecting high- ways. They will visit the Kentucky and Ohio States and expect to be away ten or twelve days. DIED BOLT-In the Wingham General Hospital, on Tuesday, September 16th., 1952, Isabella Gemmill, beloved wife of the late Eli Bolt, in her 79th year. Remains are resting at Curries Funeral Rome, Wingham, where funeral service Will be held at 2 p. Thursday, September 18th.. 1952. Interment will take plaee is Wreeteter Cemetery,