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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1952-11-19, Page 9Speaks at H.S. Commencement The guest speaker at Wingham District High School's annual commencement, Professor Ralph Campbell, Head of the Economics Department of O.A,C., is seen above with Helen Louise Pocock, a student at the Agricultural College and also a scholarship winner, and W. Stanley Hall, principal of W.D.H.S, -Staff Photo. Former Wingharnli'oy' Major Harry Ashby, of Hamilton, will be the guest speaker at the Salva- tion Army citadel, Edward St, Wing- ham, on Saturday, November 22nd at 8 p.m., and Sunday, November 23rd, at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. He was con- verted at the Wingham Corps on January 31st, 1909 and was enrolled as a soldier in March of 1909. He is one of the Salvation Army's outstand- ing gospel speakers. Assisting him will 'he his wife. Come and enjoy these meetings. Hockey Opener At Walkerton Wingham Mohawks play the first game of their schedule in Walkerton this Friday night. With practices only underway last week the boys have their' work cut out for them to get into shape. Eighteen prospects turned out to the first practice with some good pro- spects on the ice. Some, of the boys who have turned out for the Mohawks this year are Westlake, McLeod, Dewberry, Sell,. Hilbert, Berry, Lott, Anderson, Ritter, Gorbutt, Morris Stainton, Murray Stainton, Templeman, G. Sangster and G. Murray, —Ross. Smith left Toronto Thurs- day morning by air for; Vancouver, where he will visit with relatives. -W.D.H.S. Mustangs Placed Second Second place whim, rs in theft' rugby schedule With Seafortle the Wingham District High School Mus- tangs are shown above. Rear, left to right--R, Ritter, assistant coach, Bob Cathers, Ivan MeKag,ue, George Porter, Roger West, Bill Laidlaw and Jerry lhgenel, coach; seteind row Keith Lancaster, Jack '1 Unbolt, Don Dickinson, Tim Gaunt, Don Biggs, Bob Gammage, manager, Neil Stainton, Bud Lott, Pirby, John Freudeman. Staff Photo. Jim Lockridge, Bill Foster, Ken Grewar; front row. Dave Donahue. Bob Young, captain, Bev Broolts, Dick (absent is John Crawford) LIONS CLUB HEARS OF T.B. CAMPAIGN EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO HEM HOME A fire alarm Sunday morning sent the Wingham rural brigade speeding to Fordwich where their. efforts were largely responsible for saving the home of Mrs. Joseph Beswetherick from burning to the ground. Damage to the one and a half storey building was estimated at $2,000, The interior of the house was gutted. The fire, which broke out around 9.30 a.m, in the upper sention of .the house, was discovered by Mr. Crosey Sothern, a neighbour, who turned in the alarm. Mrs. Beswetherick, who is an inva- lid, had to be carried to safety. Her two daughters Viola and Lenore were also in the house at the time. Much of the furniture was saved by neigh- bours. When the Wingham Brigade arrived the roof was ablaze but was brought under control. The kitchen escaped without any damage, while the rest of the house suffered both fire and water damage. The origin of the fire is not as yet known. 0 - 0 - 0 You wouldn't know it by the wea- ther but the basketball season is get- ting underway. Jerry Higenel had his high school cagesters down for their first praCtice on Tuesday night. Have- n't heard what the "old men" on the town team are doing. 0 - 0 - 0 When a youngster was asked what he thought of Eddie Bush after last Saturday night's game his reply WAS. '"Aw, he's too old." Maybe Elmira just made him look old. According to reports the Collingwood boys weren't allowed to eat any pickles or pastry at supper before the game. Perhaps that's what thty really needed. 0 - 0 - 0 We were going to tell you how many more shopping days to Christ- mas but thought better of it, When Santa Claus makes his pilgrimage up and down the main street, it should convince everyone that the time for that Christmas buying is now, if you have any money. BUSINESS MEN DECIDE TO OPEN WEDNESDAYS A motion that all stores will re- main open every Wednesday after- noon during the month of December, including the Wednesday before New Years,-was passed at the meeting of the Wingham. Business Association last Thursday evening. Boxing Day will be observed as us- ual the day after Christmas, Friday, December 26th. Mike Carmichael was placed in • charge of the music committee for the Santa Claus parade. All business with regard to the Santa Claus parade has • been finalized and is in hand and all . committees are working hard on the final arrangements for the parade this Saturday. Santa will arrive at the 'station at 2 p.m. and will be driven down town to the south end of Josephine, where the parade will turn around and return to to the five corners, Candy will be distributed on John St. West at the main intersection. There is a free *thew after the candy is gone. Santa will be in the council chambers at the town hall later, where he may be met by the children. —Mr. and Mrs. Carman Coutts and daughter, Barbara, of Osgoode, were visitors at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Coutts. RECEPTION AND DANCE Reception and dance for Mr, and Mrs. Ernest Walker in St. Helens hall, this Friday evening, November 21st., at 9 p.m. Ladies please bring lunch. Pearce's orchestra will supply music for dancing. 19b .Auxiliary Euchre The Ladies' Auxiliary to the Canad- ian Legion are holding a euchre on Wednesday, 'N'Ovembet• 26th., at the Legion house. Lunch will be served. .Starting time is 8.30 p.m. 19b -BAZAAR AT BELGRAVE The United Church, Belgrave, are having their bazaar, Wednesday, Nov. 26, at 3 p.m, There will be aprons, home-made baking, vegetables, gift articles, home-made candy, and a fish pond. Afternoon tea will be served. .9b rOORRIE L.O.B.A. SALE Gorrie L.O.B.A. will hold their an- nual sale of aprons, baking and useful articles in Gorrie Community Hall, on Saturday, November 22 nd., at 2.30 p. :111, A hot supper will be served from .5 to 7 p.m. Admission 75 cents, child- .:xen 35 cents. 1913 ANNUAL FOWL BINGO' "Maitland Lodge No, 119, I.O.0,F., vW111 hold their annual Fowl Bingo in the Wingham Armouries on Friday, December 5th, at 8.30 p.m. A draw Will be made for the Beatty Electric ironer in aid Of the CP. and T. Fund. Luc6TeeMinl , Meets at Lucibtat.ow' "(4. The, Luc-Tee-Win, conservation _Club held' an ; •Meeting in ;the 4uckti6;) toe-en! 'di, Friday: night; '.1: Novernbei l4tlf., !t Minutes , •of the previous. meeting: were , read,: and: adopted. Two auditors,!) were appetatech who, were, inatxacted t to have the .books audited before. the annual meeting. This, meeting is to be held on Friday, December 5th, in the Wingham town bele, A turkey banquet will be held on the same evening at 6.30 in the Queen's Hotel. EXPECT MANY AT , TRADES AND INDUSTRY COUNCIL IN WINGHAM • With which is amalgamated the Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News Subscription $2.50 per year; 6c per copy WINGHAM, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER, 19, 1052 • •?, New Chapel at Cemetery Dedicated by Local ii ,, ALONG THE MAIN DRAG Olaf By The Pedestrian Former Wingham, Girl Installed at. Palmerston At an impresSive ceremony, Mrs. C. J, Forster was installed as Worthy Matron of Peace Chapter, Palmerston, on Thursday, November 13th. Mrs. Alma Riddell, P.D.D.G,M. was the In- stalling Matron, Mrs. Thera, Edwards, P.D.D.G.M. was the Installing Marshal Mrs. W. W Currie, of Wingham, sup- plied the music for the evening. Oth- ers from Wingham, who took part in the ceremony were, Mrs. Geo. R. Scott,, Mrs. Tom Henderson, and Mrs. Geo. Henderson. Mrs. Forster is the former Agnes Scott, of Wingham. ELMIRA POLAR KINGS CHILL COLLINGWOOD It was a bad night for Eddie Bush and his Collingwood Shipbuilders here on Saturday night before a fair-sized crowd. In fact the Elmira Polar Kings cooled off the hottest thing in amat- eur hockey by the name of Eddie Bush. When all the goals had been oounted up, lo and behold, Elmira had seven and Collingwood four. According to reports received these two teams will be playing in the same grouping this season and it looks like a hot series. Elmira was a smooth passing and fast skating team here, against the shipbuilders who seemed. to be able to turn on the pressure whenever they wanted but they ran out of steam in the final period and Eddie Bush look- ed like a tired old man. Eddie devoted most of the after- noon to answering questions and coaching the youngsters. Kinkeno Winner A Moffatt traveller, who' calls at Burke Electric, bought a KinKeno card a while ago little dreaming that he would be the winner of the $50, X prize. Ray Fearnley, of Toronto, was the lucky fellow. Who the $400 winner will be is yet to be decided. It may be you. In fact, the winning card may yet be waiting to be bought from a Kinsmen merchant. PASSES IN B. C. Mrs. Miller Proctor, Bluevale Road, received the sad news this week of the death of her sister, Mrs. R. J. Clegg, Rossland, B. C. She will be re- membered by the Belgrave comneun- ity as she formerly resided there, FIRE MARSHALL PAYS VISIT TO WINfilIAM Monday, was a busy day for the Wingliam. fire department with a real alarm in the morning and a visit from the Fire Marshall In the afternoon. Monday morning, the siren s mnded to send the brigade to, Hartley Smith's residence. on Minnie St., where a chimney fire was the cause of the excitement. No damage was done, The fire marshall's visit was the first one since 1939) and the weather was about the worst in a long time, A test alarm. was, sounded in the afternoon. Despite the wet blasts of rain the firemen tested equipment, and water pressure and all in all had a very damp. aftermion. The fire plugs in town were checked on Tuesday morning by tee fire marshall along with Emerson Shera of the Utilities Commission. OFFICERS INSTALLED BY EASTERN STAR The officers of Huron Chapter, No, 89, O.E.S, for 1952-53 were installed in an impressive ceremony on Tues- day evening, November 11th. Mrs, G. R. Scott was the Installing officer and she was assisted by Mrs. W. W; Currie as Installing Marshall; Mrs. Dell Mur- ray, D. D. G. M.; Mr, Murray Taylor, P. P.; Mrs. F. C. Fuller, Mrs. G. L, Dunlop, Mrs. R. E. Armitage, Mrs. H. Irwin, Mrs. W. C. Murray, Mrs. J. A. Wilson, Mrs. E. Webster. Mrs T. R. Henderson and Mrs. E. R. Harrison. Past Matrons. Mrs. H. R. Allin was organist and soloists were Mrs. J. W. Joynt and Mrs. Ross Hamilton. The choir consisted of Mrs. A. W. Irwin, Mrs H. P. Carmichael, Mrs. A. B. Adams and Mrs. T. S. Beattie. The ceremony for the retiring offic- ers was conducted by Mrs. D. P. Por- ter, P.M. The following officers -were installed: W. M.—Mrs. P. C. Stainton; W. P., J. A. Fox; A. M.—Mrs. M. Davis; A. P. James Walpole; Sec.—Mrs. T. A. Currie; Treas.—Mrs.. W. C. 'Adams; Cond, —Mrs. J. Reavie; A. Cond. Mrs. H. Meehan; Chaplain—Mrs. N. Cun- ningham; Marshal—Mrs. G. Guest; Organist—Mrs. W. Elliott; Star Points —Mrs. A. Lunn, Mrs. M. MacLennan, Mrs. W. Conron, Mrs. F. Moffat, Mrs. M. Swanson (not installed); Warder —Mrs. R. Gibson; Sentinel—R. A. Coutts. ' The Worthy Matron, Mrs. P. C. Stainton was presented with a bou- quet of roses, corsages and gifts from the chapter, her officers and friends. She 'presented her installing officers with gifts of appreciation. The retir- ing Worthy Matron, Mrs. J. F. Bate-i son, was presented with a Past Mat-. ron's Jewel and the retiring Worthy Patron, Mr. Murray Taylor, with a gift. Following the meeting, lunch was served and a social hour enjoyed by the many members and visitors present, Bridge Club Eight tables were in play at the Thursday meeting of the Bridge Club. North and South:-1st. Mrs. J. H. Crawford, Mrs. A. E. VanStone; 2nd.,, Mrs. G. MacKay, Mr. A. Forbes; 3rd., Mrs. R. R. Hobden, Mrs D. B. Porter. East and West:-1st. Mrs. G. Godkin. and Mrs F. A. Parker; 2nd., Mrs. G. C. Gammage, Mrs. A. R. DuVal;. 3rdl,,1 Mr. H. Sherbondy and Mr. WI H. French. P.C..NOMINATIONS SLATED FOR. IfARRISTON G. Fraser Smith, Arthur, president of Wellington-Huron Progressive Conservative Association, has announ- ced that a convention to nominate a candidate for the forth-coming fed- eral election will be held in Harriston town hall on Wednesday evening, November 26th., at 8.30. The speaker will be Gordon Churchill, M. P., of Winnipeg, prominent debater in the House of Commons, Ottawa. This will be the first nomination meeting of the recently created Wellington-Huron federal riding, MEMBERS. SPEAK AT KINSMEN CLUB Two "special" speakers were on deck Friday night at the Kinsmen meeting, held at the Queen's Hotel, in the persons of Scott Reid and Alan Forberg, members of the club. Kin Scott gave the low down on the radio world and Kin Al tried to get the Kinsmen to "understand." It was a very "educational" meeting, Plans have been completed for Ladies' night to be held on Friday, November 28th., at.the Queens, follow- ed by a dance at the Royal T. Jack Gorbutt, chairman of the scrap drive, reported: a- successful day's work on Wednesday with 17 tons of wake paper gathered and sold. A Kin- Keno report.was: given which showed a satisfactory state of affairs and a second $50 winner was reported. Highlight of the evening was the pork. chops which occupied most of the member's attentions and were in plentiful supply, due perhaps to the absence •• at' Kiir Jack Bateson. Thia weelt;s edition of ":he Advance- Titnes arrives; a day later than usual— and it is felt, that the reason for delay will be obvious to readers. As a ser- vice to 'the many in this community who, are, preparing to do their Christ- mas shopping early, this issue of the paper contains dozens of advertise- ments placed by the merchants of Wingham,. to tell you of the goods obtainable in their stores. As you may well imagine, the unprecedented vol- ume of local advertising material which has all been handled within the past four days, has kept the A-T staff on the jump night and day. We are pleased, however, with the results, of our efforts, and we hope that you will find real enjoyment and p,ront: in the paper. Though we are not looking forward to sixteen-page papers from now until Christmas, the intervening issues ,will be well-filled with interesting material, in 'the ad- vertising columns as well as the news sections, and we would suggest that you watch your paper carefully if you want to take advantage of the offer- ings of your local merchants. CURLERS SWING INTO SEASON'S ACTIVITIES The first mixed jitney of the year was held on Saturday night at the curling rink. Last Thursday night tour visiting rinks froM Walkerton came over to Wingham for a friendly game. Two tight-end games were, played and the Wingham rinks ended up ahead by a slight edge. Local skips were Ron Rae, Murray Rae, Art Wilson and Dr. A, W. Irwin. Walkerton skips were Bill Dobson, Dr. Hinds, N. Schnurr and Bob Morrison. It is expected that the December round robin will ' get underway in about a week's time, The curler's dance was held at the Royal T last Thursday night. Mrs, Omar Hasclgrovo won the lucky draw prize for groceries. BAZAAR. AND TEA The Ladies' Guild of St. Pamirs Ang- lican Church are holding their annual Christmas Bazaar and Tea on Wed- nesday, November, 20th, at 3 pan, There will be aprons, gift articles, country store, woollen blankets, and home baking for sale, 10:26b Councillor R. E. McKinney, chair- man of the Wiugham Industrial com- mittee, -expects a large number of business and industrial heads will be present at the Trades and' Industry Council to be held here on Thursday, November 27th., to meet with the re- presentatives of towns in this area, Invitations have been sent 'o T. Hamill, head of the Ontario Cha. '.cr of Commerce, representatives of all the banks, the industrial agents for the C.N.R. and the C.P.R. as well as numerous others. Representatives of the Ontario Department of Planning and Development will be here to con- duct the council. Counties mainly interested in this Wingham council will be Huron, Bruce, Wellington, Grey and part of Perth. Invitations have been sent to Clinton, Exeter, Goderich, Seaforth, Blyth, Brussels, Hensall, Chesley, Kin- cardine, Port Elgin, Southampton, Walkerton, Wiarton, Hepworth, Luck- now, Milcimay, Paisley, Ripley, Tara, Teeswater, Harriston, Mount Forest, Palmerston, Arthur, Clifford, Dray- ton, Elora and Fergus. Representae tives from the Chamber of Commerce, and Boards of Trade in all these towns have also been invited. Five provin- cial members of parliament are ex- !pected to be here. The council is csxpectvd tp get Uri, dorm** at 9 a.m. with registrations, after which they will be welcomed by the Mayor and councillor MeEimiey. RADIO. AETION IN EARLY DECEMBER A radio auction is an annual event in Wingham and this year is no ex- ception. With, Christmas. shopping, problems to, be solved, Monday, Dec- ember 8th, IS the opportunity to plots_ up some real bargains and, help the community too. The Kinsmsn are once again, sponsoring, this popular annual event over, radio station. CKNX. Merchants, manufacturers. and, sup- pliers, of the Wingham. area have don- ated a great variety of merchandise to be auctioned off to., the highest bidder: Bidding on these items is a. good way of doing your Christmas. shopping early at reduced prices. You'll have a lot of fun, too, listening to the KinSmen auctioneers give their spiel. Watch The Advance-Times: for the list of articles which will he 'offered at this Radio Auction. The Kinsmen did a good job of cleaning up the scrap in town on Wednesday hilt someone slipped up on the Main Street and left one lone . bundle sitting on the curb in front of Pattisons. It was very neatly tied too and will have to wait until the next one. 0 - 0 -0 Did you hear the one about the man who was always trying to invent something that'll make him rich over- '''night. His latest stunt was to cross his prize hen with a racing form in an attempt to get a chicken that will lay odds. Allan Ideson, associate director of the Ontario Tubercular Association, was the guest speaker at the regular meeting of the Lions Club of Wing- ham, held in the Hotel Brunswick on Friday evening. He was introduced to the gathering by President Mike Mc- Phail, who presided over the meet- ing, The speaker opened his address by pointing out- that the gift against T. B. is not one which is being left to the doctors and medical authorities, but it is being carried on with the help of the general public. Though the threat of tuberculosis has been reduc- ed to a great extent, it is still one of the biggest killers. There are, at present, 18,000 persons in sanatoria and many afflicted by the disease who are not in .these institutions, 'The Ontario Association acts largely as a liason body between national as- sociation and the county groups. It is at the county level where much of the Practical work of prevention takes place. In the county of Huron, each of the service clubs is represented in the association and- the clubs do 'a tremendous work in raising money, supervising mass X-rays, surveys, etc. It may not be generally known that about two years ago the Huron County Association contributed $5,000 to the Sir Adam Beck Memorial Sanatorium at London, where most of the patients from this area are treated. Guest at the meeting was Bill Rid- dell, who was introduced by Lion Norman Welwood. Lion Rod McIn- tosh reported that plans were proceed- ing for a figure skating club again, this year, and that Mrs. (Dr.) Mac- Lennan is accepting the names of those interested. Lion Al Rutherford said that the Hallowe'en party for the youngsters was the largest ,yet staged by the 'club; and that just over $100 had been ex- pended on the entertainment, Following • the meeting most of the club members rolled up their shirt Sleeves for the task of preparing the envelopes of Christmas seals which Were mailed out on Monday of this week.' CLOSING WEDNESDAY AFTERNOONS fjomniencing Wednesday, November 26th., We will be eloSed Wednesday afternoons until further notice, Canada Peelters, Wingham 191) Special Edition This Week Published For Convenience of District Shoppers ergrit.4 .,,,„,, 'The no* foleall$1) iati the. lgbta*flilLI Cemetery:, was „deelicqt94, afternoon in a. brief service. Erected, during the -pASt' dignified17birikling of) red .1citilek, erectedt at the north effete. , caf, ) the .eetniet.911e, )a grounds. (DyL the h3 irk, therp le- room forAlibSd 4130 it'tterichlnii-latlere vice, so that theY -1.14ed ribt .expbsetIfil to the_ weather, : etueing I eie months,, Cn, the , lower, :flopre there, storage 'sPace for alOne fifty "caskets. In hiS' rreirierits: Mayer W:: Giir'-) 1:1 neY ,than -fOrkji.7iq -ja chapel bad heen.eelepted7at the ,nerth side of 'the prOperty because 'is 01:e.; vious that- as the 'edrrieterygrows - ger, exPansiba with haxie to .be"ing4e toward the „north, leaning the,: .challP) it in a central location., A. road: will be... opened through the .mithicipal''deine-1 °'1 tery to the Roman Catholic, CeineterVi) west of the one, in which the ehapel stands. 'The new building,- he .said, is7 for the eqUal 'use' 'of the oreeds.,Tiis 11 Worship 'referred to the immaculate' condition . in which the cemetery heiet „cr always •been, kept, comparing it favor- •y ably with plageS, of burial in 'the cities. ' Credit for this Situation, he :said; beats:' longed to .-Robert . Deyele• who • few.. ) served' as earetaker :fer thc'. past 42, yearS. Mayor 'Gurney alSo referred tO" the fine ekeirktin'alahip' which' had' , gone into the ereptien,of the chapel,,( which was hullthy William Rintoule t ReV,'H.. L. Parker, rector of St. Paul's' • Church, read a passage of, 't Scripture and dedicated the chapel,. ;/' while Rev. A. Nimmo, of St. Andrew'delt Presbyterian Church, offered the de-, dieatory prayer and benediction,' • Murray Johnson Is Retiring from.Councit Reeve 'Murray Jelnisoire who is present employed in London, has, an-;i„) nouneed that he has 'no intention of being a candielata ,in !the next muni- cipal election. °A.' Vdteran of 11' years' of service on the' .council, • ilis''retire-1, ment will bringlo, a close a long ;.- ,43 eer of service to this community..,H:ii deParture Irani the council ie• necessi- tated because .ofehiaewohlt!.in!Londent,:).1 whm )1lie et.),s,, 1,1Vi ha, wilt lae unable ti) do jlee'tiee ,cto the, council here.. phis is ) year as, :reeve' i and. ,he flied :sawed: years -,as Ai I cohnciller .a • '!