HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1952-10-01, Page 1COMING EVENTS
The Orange Hall, Belgrave, Octobet%
8th, preaching services will be held
afternoon and evening, at 2 p.m., and
7,30 p.m. The topic will be "The New
Birth and What It Means To Us". The
speaker, Joseph Leander Good, of 'Bel-
grave. All are welcome. lb
,HOSPITAL AUX. MEETING
The Ladies' Auxiliary to Wiesham
„Hospital will hold their /Monthly
:meeting in the Council Chamber on
.Friday afternoon, Octobr 3rd., at
three o'clock.
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Of Southern Trip
The Wingham Kinettes met at the
home of Kinette Mary Carbert on
Monday evening, Sept. 22nd, with 15
inembers present. The president,
Dorothy Templeman, welcomed back
two former members,Kinette Audrey
Reid and Kinette ouise Pickell. A
.new member was welcomed into the
club, Kinette Ruth Currie.
Plans werediscussed for the fall tea
to beheld on Nov. 5th. The guest of
the evening was Mr. C. Merkley, who
showed many interesting films on his
trip tp the southern states. The films
were very much enjoyed and after-
wards a lovely lunch was served by
the hostess.
Kinette Jean Ellacott won the raf-
fle for the evening.
The next regular meeting will be
held at the home of Kinette Joyce
Beal.
Kinettes See Film H
ROLLER HOCKEY
Saturday night is the night to see
hockey played on roller skates in the
Wingham Arena, when the Galt
Ramblers meet Woodstock Food-Rites
at -9 p.m. Admission 500, children 25c.
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Special 89th Anniversary Speaker,
Baptist Church Sunday
To Visit Here for Anniversary .
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Bluevale Native REV. J. C. THOMPSON
There were full congregations at
St. Paul's Anglican Church on Sun-
day for the celebration of the annual
festival of Harvest Home, which
attracted visitors from the other local
churches and outsides points as well
as members of the congregation. The
rector, Rev. H, L, Parker, was in
charge of the services, the guest
speaker being Very Rev. R. C. Brown,
rector of St Paul's Cathedral, Lon-
don, Ont., and Dean of the Diocese
of Huron. Mrs. Gordon Davidson
was at the organ,
The interior of the' church was
decorated with a profusion of fruits,
vegetables, grain and flowers placed
at the chancel steps, along the walls
of the nave and about the font. A
mass of pale gladioli adorned the
altar,
Opening his morning address, Dean
Brown voiced his appreciation, as a
city dweller, of the opportunity to
take part in a Harvest service in a
smaller community, where the affin-
ity with the land is intimate. The
drive from London on a bright
autumn morning provided evidence
aplenty of "God's footprints in the
sod,"
The speaker referred to the Har-
vest festival as an observance which
is not local nor even modern for it
had its origin in the beginnings of
man's religious life when Cain and
Abel brought their offerings of first
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Sunday will be a memorable occas-
ion for the Baptist Church, as they
celebrate their 89th anniversary of
the founding of the first church in
1638. Anniversary speaker for the day
and throughout the week will be
Evangelist Fred May of Toronto, a
talented musician.
Noted for his musical ability, Mr.
May will play such instruments as the
Theremin, played without the touch
ROAD TO BE PAVED
No. 87 Highway, Wroxeter to at -
riston, 14 miles in all, will be paved in
the near future according to .John
Hanna, TIPP. Tenders have been call-
ed for the project and will clese on
October 17th.
A hot mix top will be used for the
surfacing. This is good news for the
people of Howick in particular and
for all the residents of this area.
This road is a direct, highWay to To-
ROY BONNER TO
COACH MOHAWKS
Prospects for a new, streamlined
version of last year's Mohawks are
in the wind, Roy Bonner, last year's
coach, will again map out the strat-
egy from the bench. Bert Mathers has
tendered. his resignation as business
manager and this post will be filled
by Charlie Hodgins. The team man-
agement feel that they have definite
prospects of a better team this year.
Some of the "veteran" players are
back including Murray Stainton, Ted
English, Johnny Crewson, Freddy
Templeman, Jack Pyrn, George West-
lake, pill Lockricige, Bill Hilbert and
Morris Stainton.
Making the jump from the juvenile
ranks are Neil Stainton, Bud Lott and
Murray Gerrie. Newcomers to Wing-
ham and the Mohawks are Bob Ritter
from the Bridgeport Vets and Tommy
Wilson from the Kincardine team. It
is expected that Roy Wilson will be
back again this year, with a possibility
of other players.
An improved WOAA grouping is' al-
so anticipated this year but informa-
tion is not yet available.
TEA AND SALE ,
The Majestic Rebekah Lodge will
hold a tea, sale of aprons, novelties,
baking and other articles, on Wednes-
day, October 8th., in the Wingham
Armouries. Tea from 3 to 5 p.m. The
draw for the Mixmaster and 400 day
clock with .be made at this tea, Every-
one welcome. 17:1:8b
TURKEY SUPPER IN GORRIE
The ladies of the Gorrie United
Church are serving a turkey supper
in the United Church basement on
Wednesday evening, October 15th,
commencing at 5 p.m. A program will
folloW. Admission $1.50, public school
children 65 cents, children under
school age free. lb
DANCE AT T
The North Huron Junior Verniers
are sponsoring a dance to the music
of Ken Wilbee's orchestra on Vriday,
October 10, at the Royal it Wingham.
banding from 0 to .1. Everybody
Melanie. lb
of human hand, the Organo, which
transforms a piano into a tonal or-
gan, and the Scandalli, the piano ac-
cordian with over a score of organ-
like steps.
Included along with other special
features will be beautiful color repli-
cas of the famous paintings on the
life' of the Lord on the silver screen,
which will be shown nightly in se-
quence.
The regular mortthly meeting of the
Wingham Fire Brigade was held on
Monday evening, September 29th. All
members present as per roll call.
Applications of two men were dis-
cussed and will be' given to the town
council for confirmation. Fire prac-
,Lice, will be held on the evening of
October 13th,, at 7 p.m., all members
ate asked to please make note.
The following officers and commit-
tees were appointed for the year:
Chief, Jim. Carr; deputy chief, Deved
A. Crothers; captain, Jack Orvis and e. Harvey Aitcheson; secretary-treasurer
VVilf, Caslick; police, Morris Swan-
son; electricians, Mel Keating and
Jack Pym; chairmen of committees,
drivers and truck maintenance, Larry
.Hiseler, property, Harvey Aitcheson;
welfare, Jack Pym; hall and garage,
Jack Orvis; entertainment, Bill Bain.
Fire Prevention Week is from Oct-
ober 5th to 11th.
COOKING SCHOOL
WELL ATTENDED
Miss Found, home economist, con-
ducted a course on Wednesday, Thurs-
day and Friday afternoons in the
council chamber. Sent by the Home
Economics Service of the Ontario De-
partment of Agriculture, "Let's Cook
it Right" was exceedingly helpful and
most interesting from first to last.
The class grew in numbers each af-
ternoon, reaching an attendance of 60
on Friday.
Many ladies, besides the W.I. mem=
bers, took advantage of this opportun-
ity to attend the course, as well as
many from the country. Each day a
full-course dinner was prepared, cook-
ed and served to all present, Every
lady who attended was given a splen-
did cook book by Miss Found, and a
colorful set of measuring spoons was
given to each with the compliments of
Pattison Electric, The Instittite is
grateful to Mr. ,John Pattison for
the loan, setting up and wiring of
a new model electric range. Mr.
Pattison gave a short talk on Friday
afternoon and answered questions
about the stove.
On the final afternoon a door prize
was given by the W.I, and it was wqn
by Mrs. Wm, Ford, Miss Found ex-
pressed thanks to all 'who had helped
with the course in any way. The In-
stitute presented Miss Found with a
gift and expressed their pleasure in
having her in. Wingharn. All ladies
who attended were pleased with the
course and many indicated their wish
to have the Institute Sponsor more
events of this kind.
RUMMAGE DONATIONS NEEDED
Everyone is asked Co remember the
Fall Rummage Sale sponsored by the
Wingham Hospital Auxiliary, to be
held in the Armouries on Saturday
afternoon, October 18th. Donations are
needed and anything can be sold,
When you're doing your fall cleaning
make up a box for the rummage sale,
MORRIS TWP.
COUNCIL MEETING
The Morris 'rwp. council meeting
Will be held on Friday evening, bet-
Ober 3rd at 8 pane instead of Oct-
ober 6th.
George Martin, Clerk, lb
To Be Honored
Louie Blake Miff, of Welland, and
a native of BleleValet will receive the
honorary Degree of Doctor of letters
from, the University of Western Ont-
tario at its fall convocation on Oct-
ober 24th,
Mr, Duff was 1)00 in Bluevale in
1878, From 1896 to 140 he was a public
school teacher, He Vent into news-
paper work and Weis a reporter for
newspapers in Wingham, Stratford,
Galt and Welland. Fier many years he
was editor and publ)sher of the Wel-
land Telegraph, whiCh he sold in 1926.
Recognized as an outstanding public
speaker for the past 40 years, he has
spoken in most•of Canada and also in
the United Statee. Up is also an auth-
ority on the historet of printing and
his collection of berks in this field
is probably the largpst in Canada.
His writing careen has included five
books as well as couatless reviews and
literary notes coneebuted to news-
papers and magazines.
Louis Blake Duff has been described
as a noted Canadian historian and a
great Canadian citizen. Also to be
honored at the sear& convocation are
Hugh McLennan and Leonard Wheel-
ton. The awards art in keeping, with
Western's policy oft' recognizing con-
tributions to Canadtan life.
Alex HamtItOn Is
New C.N.R.: Agent
A Lucknow man, Alex W. Hamilton,
has taken over as CNR agent here,
filling the post left vacant when
Charlie Blythe was transferred to
Owen Sound.
Mr. Hamilton comes here from Han-
over, where he has been agent for the
past five months. A veteran of 46
years in the railroad business, he
served 34 of them in Lucknow, Mr.
Hamilton's home is still in Lucknow.
One of his •main interests is conser-
vation work and he has the honor of
being the president of the Luc-Tee-
Win Conservation einb which is doing
such a fine job in this area.
Rev. and Mrs. Parker
At Home to Friends
Rev. and Mrs. H. L. Parker held
open house at the rectory on Friday
evening, when a large number of St.
Paul's congregation and friends paid
their respects.
Wardens, their wives, and presidents
of church organizations assisted with
the reception. These included Mr. and
Mrs. L. N. Wedd, Mr. and Mrs. Miller
Davis, Mrs. George Beattie, Mrs. Mer-
vin Templeman, Mrs. Elwood Armi-
tage, Mrs. Bert Porter, Mrs. Jack
King and Mrs. Harry Browne Sr.
Wingham Golfers
Go to Walkerton
A number of local golfers from the
Wingham golf club were the guests
of the Walkerton club members on
Wednesday afternoon in an invitation
tournament.
Johnny Brent won the prize for
low gross with an 82. Others in the
prize money were Vic Loughlean with
an 86 and Jack McKibbon with an 87.
Also in the tournament were Harley
Crawford, Omar Haselgrove, George
Howson, Norm Welwood, Stewart
Scott, John Cruickshank and Lloyd
Smith.
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NEW C.O. APPOINTED
TO ANTI-TANK REGT.
Major Elmer D, Bell, of Exeter, ad-
jutant of the 21st. Anti-Tank. Regi-
ment (Reserve) has been promoted to
Lieuteeant-Colonel and has taken
command of the regiment, Batteries
of the regiment arc stationed at Wing-
Listowel, Walkerton and Goder-
ich with regimental Headquarters at
Wingham. He replaces LieuteColonel
R. S. Hetherington, 1VI.B.E., E.D, of
Wingham, who, has retired,
Three new officer cadets have been
added to the strength of the battery
here. They are Stan Hiseler, Barney
McIntyre and George Guest,
Sergeant Bilt Grover has returned'
from a one month's refresher course at
Camp. Borden for N.O.O.'s attached to
reserve units in Ontario. WO2 Jim.
Cameron has also completed the same
equrse,
TO BE SPEAKER AT
UNITED ANNIVERSARY
The annual fall rally of the con,
gregation and friends of Wingham
United Church is being held on Sun-
day, October 5th., this year.
Rev, John C, Thompson will preach
and Mrs, W, Pring, of narriston, is
to be the soloist at both services.
There will be good music by the
church, choir, under the directioh of
Mr. Alan D. Bennett.
The valued gift of new church car-
peting, a memorial to the late Mrs.
C. A, Fothergill, will be acknowledged
in a brief ceremony to be conducted
by Rey, Dr, Beecroft,
The guest preacher, Rev. John
Thompson, graduated from Victoria
and Emmanuel Colleges and seeved in
Northern Ontario pastorates before
Joining the staff of the missionary
and maintenance department, where
he was field secretary for four years.
He then volunteered for Evangelistic
mission service in the Trinidad field
of the church's work. Mrs. Thompson
is the former Tena Reid, who was a
prominent musician, and leader in
Young People's work in the district.
She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs,
Alex Reid of town.
The Thompsons, with their children
have just returned to Canada after
a three year term in Trinidad.
The official board of the church
extends a cordial invitation and wel-
come to the services at 11 o'clock and
7 o'clock next bunday.
MEAFORD TAKES ALL
IN FASTBALL • SERIES
Meaford's ten hits, and superb pit-
ching by Johnson contributed towards
the winning of the final game from
Lucknow in the play-off series at
Meaford to end a rousing series in
the inaugural year of the new WOAA
Big Six Fast Ball League.
The largest crowd of the season up-
wards of 1,200 turned out in Meaford,
Score was 7-0.
Only 31 men faced Johnson and he
was in top form in all other respects
swatting the ball for a three bagger
as one item of his performance.
Justice, hit hard and frequently, but
was not given the hest support at
times.
Australian born, Colonel Robert S.
Harewood, newly appointed Chief
Secretary, for The Salvation Army in
Canada and Bermuda, is the son of
two Yorkshire Methodists who migrat-
ed to West Australia when that state
was one of the youngest of Britain's
colonies. Immediately after the open-
ing of the Salvation Army's work in
the little seaport town of Albany, the
Colonel's parents joined up with the
new organization, and began a life of
active Salvationism that continued
until their passing.
The future colonel accepted 'Christ
in a Week-night children's meeting
when he was ten years of age, a de•
cision that has shaped his whole life.
Service as a corps cadet, bandsman
and songster followed. Winning a
government scholarship made possible
four years' attendance at a leading
school in West Australia.
Officership came as a natural de-
velopment of his Salvation Army Life.
After cadetship in the Melbourne
Training College, he was appointed
Cadet-Captain in charge of field oper-
ations at Canterbury, Victoria,
Many' Appointments
An appointment to the editorial de-
pertinent in 1920 Was followed by
twelve years' service on the Australian
'War Cry", with periods as editor of
'The Young Soldier", "The Victory",
arid "The total Officer and Bands-
man", An eight-year term as manager
SALVATION ARMY
PLANS ANNIVERSARY
CELEBRATION SUNDAY
This issue of The Advance-Times
carries several articles about the local
and international history of the Sal-
vation Army, all of which are intead-
ed to call attention to the celebration
this coming Sunday of the 66th an
niversary of the establishment of an.
Army poet in Wingham,
There will be a special service in
the local Citadel at 8.00 o'clock Sat-
urday evening, featuring the Listowel
Salvation Army Band and the Toron-
to Women's Trio,
At 11.00 o'clock Sunday morning the
Kinsmen Club will parade to the Cita-
del for the morning service. There will
be a special Salvation meeting the
same evening at eight,
The guest speaker for all three ser-
vices will be Lt, Col. R. Harewood,
Chief Secretary of the Salvation Army
in Canada and Bermuda, who will be
assisted by Mrs, Harewood and Lt.
Col, and Mrs. H. Newman, Comman-
ders of the Hamilton Division, Lt, and
Mrs. K. L. Kirby, local commanding
officers, have completed the arrange-
ments for the anniversary celebration,
and extend a cordial invitation to all
to attend the services.
HOWICK LIONS
INSTALL OFFICERS
The annual installation of officers
in the Howick Lions Club was held in
conjunction with ladies' night in the
Lutheran Church hall in Kurtzville.
Officers for 1952-53 'are: President,
Harvey McDermitt; 1st, vice-president,
Gordon Gibson; 2nd, vice-president,
Knowlson Hueston; 3rd. vice-presi-
dent, Marshall Wilcox; secretary, Hec-
tor Knight; treasurer, Roy Hunter;
lion tamer, Gilbert Howes; tail twis-
ter, R. Edgar; directors, Dr. Bruce
Palmer, Pete Dobson, Stan Bride and
Bill McDonald.
Miss Ruth Gernhelder of Fordwich,
gave a report on a trip to western
Canada. The Howsier Hot-Shot-Ettes
of Wingham, provided the musical en-
tertainment.
ARENA COMMISSION
SETS WINTER RATES
On Wednesday evening the Arena
Commission held their fall meeting to
arrange for the winter activities in
the arena. The following were pre-
sent: Messrs. F. J. Bateson, Wm.
Bushfield, Frank Howson, Murray
Johnson, A. J. Lockridge, W. T.
Cruickshank and Rod. Macintosh. It
was unanimously agreed that the
three members of the commission A.
J. Lockridge, Roy Adair and Rod.
Macintosh remain in office for an-
other year as the managing commit-
tee, Mr. Lockridge acting as manager.
There was a lengthy discussion on
the use of free time for minor hockey
practise, The arena management felt
that this time should be paid to the
arena at the rate of $5.00 per hour, by
either sponsors, or the town council.
A survey at the other artificial ice
arenas in the district showed that this
time is paid the arena by some organ-
ization in the community.
Subscriber Tickets
The commission also discussed the
possibility of selling subscriber seat
tickets for the intermediate hockey
games. Some members of the commis-
sion attended the Exeter meeting on
Monday night and received valuable
information relative to this under-
taking, It is felt that this would be a
real service to the community espec-
ially to the farming community who
would not have to do chores so early
in order to get a good seat. The com-
mission hopes that when these tickets
go on sale the rural community will
get them as quickly as possible, Those
games.
ho lding tickets would include play-off
Resolutions
The following resolutions were pass-
ed unanimously:
(1) That the season skating tickets
rate be $6. fore adults, evenings; $2
for town children; and $1 fa' rural
children for afternoon skating.
(2) That the intermediate hockey
club be given the same split from
gate receipts as last year, that is 60fee
for the club and 40% for the arena
with free practise hours during the
Week.
(3) That the rental for ice time to
outside hockey clubs for hockey prac-
tise rernain the same as last year
which is in keeping with all surround-
ing artificial ice arenas in this area,
namely $7, per hour. •
• (4) That the rental for the arena
durng the off season months when
the ice is out of the arena be $75 per
single night and $50. per night for
two• or more in slicoession.
The arena management appreciates
the support given thorn during their
summer activities. Although the suns-
titer is almost over, there arc still two
important attractions to come yet,
On. Oct. 4th, Saturday night at e
o'clock roller hockey by two eatstancle
ing'teams and on Friday, Oct, llth,
the outstanding attraction of the
world's Original Jamboree direct ftora
Wheeling, West Virginia, featuring
the Golden West Girls and the Clinch
Mountain Clan,
ALONG THE MAIN DRAG
By The Pedestriairi
211'r, and Mrs. George Hendersorteliad
their roast well done on Sunday even-
ing, In fact it was so well done that
the Wingham fire department were
called to the house when the roast
caught on fire and filled the house
with smoke. Anyone who liked it rare
was out of luck,
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The Wingham Hot Shots are spread-
ing their fame far and wide these
days. Recently they supplied the enter-
0 tainment at Paisley. Members of this
dynamic musical group are Mrs.
Vance Sanderson, Mrs. Tom Cruick-
shanks and Mrs, Morris Swanson,
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The -Lucknow bachelors are having
their troubles too. The following ex-
tract appeared in the Lucknow Senti• -
nel. "On Tuesday night of last week
the Lucknow Shmoos held a bridge
party at the home of Wilfred Black
to honor Alvin Hamilton, who march-
ed to the altar oh Friday. Alvin, in-
cidentally, is the first member of the
group to dessert the ranks of bachel-
orhood since the club was organized
exactly five years ago. Alvin was
presented with a trilight lamp by
Larry Salkeld after Willard Thomp-
Ion had read an address in poetry
form which summarized the Shmoo
activities during the past few years,
and attributed the Alvin-Gladys ro-
il(
*mance to a calf-club competition some
four years ago in • 'eehich they both
took part.
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Don't forget the Blind Tag Day this
• Saturday, conducted by the ladies of
the W. I. Buy a tag!
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WROXETER - HARRISTON Fire Department
Appoints Officers
Public :School
Holds ?field 'Day
IyAmy. of Wingham's youngsters
were wearing coloured ribbons on
Monday • showing how well they did
at the annual field day,
When all the young muscles had
been strained to the limit and all the
points added up the following champ-
amp emerged:
Senior boys' champion—Gary Storey,
runner-up, Jim Bain,
Senior girls, Doris Meehan; runner-
up, Nancy Hutcheson,
Intermediate boys, Peter Nesmith;
rioarier-up, John Waine.
, Intermediate girls, Verna Griffith;
runner-up, Irene Saint,
Junior boys, Billie Crawford; run-
ner-up, John McDonald.
Junior girls, Shirley Armstrong, run-
ner-up, Sharon Lewis. -
Complete results will be printed
next week.
ST. PAUL'S CHURCH
MARKS HARVEST HOME
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of the Melbourne printing department
and publisher followed.
The Colonel was for many years a
member of the Territorial Staff Band,
Melbourne, serving as secretary, and
later, as leader of the band. Just
before the outbreak of World War II,
the Colonel (then Major) was appoint-
ed Secretary for Trade and Printing,
but a year later he was appointed
Divisional Commander for South Aus-
tralia, with oversight also of Red
Shield work among the troops in that
state, Four strenuous but fruitful
years were spent in this appointment,
which were followed by five years as
Field Secretary for the Australian
Southern territory, The Colonel next
served for two years as Chief Score-
toy for the Australia Sceithern Terri-
tory.
Mrs. Col. Harewood
Mrs. Colonel Harewood le the
daughter of Brigadier and Mrs. Holds
away. The Brigadier was a pioneer
of Salvation Army work amongst the
native Maoris of Now Zealand. Mrs,
Harewood was service secretary to the
chief secretary prior to her marriage.
Always interested in work among
women, she served for various periods
as a Corps. Herne League Secretary,
Divisional Horne League Secretary,
and from 1944 on as Territorial Rome
League Secretary for the Australia
Setitherri Territory,
.BOWLING PARTY AND
"WIENER ROAST
All members and friends of the.
North Huron Jr. Fariners and Jr.
Institute are invited .to attend their'
wiener roast and boivling party on
Friday, October 3rd,, at Goderich.
Bowling starts at 9 p.m. Wiener roast
and songs around the beach fire will
follow. lb
THE CIRCUIT RIDERS' VISIT
On Thursday October 9th., they are
coming to the United Church, Wing-
hare, at 8 o'clock. The Circuit Riders
are a series of pictorial representa-
tions of the work of the United Church
In Canada and in its overseas mission
beide. After the display of this eXhibit
the new African picture "The King's
1/fan", Will be presented, This picture
was taken by Rev, Anson Moorehouse
Ca his recent visit to Africa. It is in
Colour. It has received the highest
commendation from film critics. It is
an authentic picture of Africa the
Continent of tomorrow', It'reveals the
dividends from 'Christian missionary
work, An Offerieg will be received. lb