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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1952-12-31, Page 1As the few remaining minutes of the old year slip gradually away like the" sand in the hour-glass, we wish you continued happiness for the year to come. Ad 2 • Forth 1 ./7 oreititte— 0 With which is amalgamated the Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News lhabscription ;2,50 per year; 6c per copy worouivm, c21974.11,w, vvpoisrospAy, DECEMBER 31, 1952 mmommoliammarimmomomommommommomu•NOMINI. Mittgbani abbanteZinie5 anb Fraser Paterson Dies, Was Known Here 9.. Another chimney fire gave the fire department a run to the corner ,of Victoria and' Shuter Sts, early Sethi:- day morning. The fire in the chim- ney of Arnold Craig's home resulted fr in no serious damage. kkAi ALONG'THE MAIN DRAG By The Pedestrian There were a quarter of a billion ••paid admissions to Canadian motion picture houses in 1951, about 18 ad- missions per person. Guess the movies are here to stay. 0 - 0 - 0 The Dundalk Herald reports an ad, "Toaster $13,50, a gift that every member of the family appreciates— automatically burns toast." 0 - 0 - 0 "'Remarked one retired farmer after watching a number of women plod- • ding down the street with those new fur-trimmed galoshes. "They look just like .Clydesdales". We •didn't ask him how he came to be watching the gals. 0 - 0 - 0 The physics prdfessor called on one of his students to list Some of the peculiarities of heat and cold. "Things expand' in heat and tract in cold," the student answered brightly. "Give an example." In summer the days are long and in winter they are short," said the bright young fellow. * * * It was a "green" Christmas in every sense of the word, Mrs. Thomas Fells, of Patrick St., went into her garden on Christmas morning and * picked a bunch of pansies for her table. We are looking forward to the day when we will be able to have a few rounds of golf on the same day and pick up some sun tan at the same time. Christmas Party For Times & Gazette Staffs The home of Mr. and Mrs. Barry Wenger, Leopold St, was the setting -for a gala holiday party Saturday night when the combined staffs of the Wingham Advance-Times Lad the Mildmay Gazette, along with their wives and friends, gathered for their Christmas party. Five tables of euchre were played and the high men's prize went to Jim Fischer, of Mildmay; high wo- Omen's, tied, Mrs. R. G. Gannett and Miss Holly Martin, low men's, Alfred Salwichtenberg, low women's, Miss ,Mary Vanderman. A delicious lunch was -served and an enjoyable evening was spent by all. ENGAGEMENT Mrs. Sparling Yeo wishes to an- nounce the engagement of her young- est sister, Iris Margaret Newell, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Harry Newell, Wingham, to Elgin Boyce, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Boyce, of Goderich. The marriage to take place early in January at Gode- rich. 31b CKNX STAFF PARTY HELD AT BELORAVE Monday evening, December 22nd, "CKNX held its annual Christmas Party at Forester's Hall in Beigrave. Some 66 persons were in attendance which included members of the staff, their wives and friends. Music for the engagement was supplied by the staff orchestra, and Santa Claus ar- rived in all his glory to distribute presents to everyone in attendance. EUCHRE PARTY AT WROXETER Wroxeter Women's Institute will hold a progressive Euchre and Crok- inole Party on Friday evening, Janu- ary 2nd, at 8.30 o'clock in Masonic Club rooms. Novelty prizes. Come and bring your holiday visitors. Ad- mission 25 cents. Ladies please bring lunch. 31* WATCHNIGHT SERVICE . . ,in Wingham Baptist Church New Year's Eve from 10.30 to 12.05. Special Music—Words of Witness 4' Illustrated Address on beautiful full- color slides, the Birth of Christ, the Flight into Egypt, The Boyhood of Jesus. Begin the year with God and know HIS blessing throughout 1958, Everyone is Weteethe, . 31b EASTERN STAR DANCE WELL ATTENDED The annual Eastern Star dance once again this year lived up to its name as the highlight of the holiday season in Wingham when over 350 were in attendance. Receiving the guests were Mrs. P. Stainton, Worthy Matron, Mrs. Miller Davis, Associate Matron, and Mrs. T. A. Currie, P.D.D.G.M. Both youngsters and their elders alike enjoyed therlaselves dancing to the music of Frankie Banks and his orchestra, from Hanover. The draw for the chair, donated by Fry & Blackball, was won by Paul Guest, young son of Mr, and Mrs, George Guest, Diagonal Road, Special prizes for spot dances were awarded. DANCE A dance will be held in the White- church Coinmunity Hall en Friday, January 2nd, with music by Tiffin's orchestra. Sponsored by the Wo- men's Institute, Lunch booth, Ad- mission 50c, 31b Abraham-Kotras Mrs. Gladys Kotras ,of Windsor and John Abraham, Wroxeter, were quiet- ly married in Detroit, on December 19th. They returned to their home in Windsor after an air trip to New York. TOWN HOCKEY LEAGUE FORMING HERE The lack of a juvenile or junior team in town this year is one of the main reasons there is so much in- terest in a town hockey league. Be- sides these younger players there are some who are still interested in play- ing although they feel they are out of 'shape, Anyone who is interested in hockey as long as he's 17 or over is eligible to play, A number of names have been re- ceived from players who are anxious to have a town league this year. Names may be left at the Advance- Times with AI Vorberg or phone 84. DECEMBER DRAW WON BY NASMITH RINK Final winner of the December round robin or "turkey shoot" was a rink skipped by Don Nasmith with Dune McDougall, vice; Mel Keating; second; and Len Crawford, lead. The first prize was turkeys for each member of the rink, Beaten in the finals and second prize winners were Jim Murray's rink, with Jim Johnson, vice- Tommy Thompson, second; and Jim Currie, lead, Chickens were awarded to this rink. r: AT HOME TO FRIENDS —Mr. and Mrs. Thos. H. Moore of Whiteehurch, will be at home to their filen& Thursday, January first from 8-5 in the afternoon and 7-9 in the evening to mark their fiftieth wed- ding anniversary, 31* NOTICE Except by special appointment on and after January /Chi Hammerton Studio will be elo.sed all day on Wed- nesday until further notice. 31* Stores Open Wed. Afternoon The stores in Wingham will be open this afternoon in accordance with a decision made by the Bus- iness Association to remain open every Wednesday afternoon in December. This decision was made for the convenience of town and district shoppers who wish to avail them- selves of this opportunity to get their New Year's purchases. WALKERTON RINK WINS SCHOOLBOY BONSPIEL A Walkerton rink was the winner of the annual Schoolboy Bonspiel held here on Monday, Eight local and district rinks participated to de- cide who would represent this area in the Ontario finals at Oshawa. The Oshawa boys, who did well in the first round, fell by the wayside in the next round. The winning Walkerton rink .was skipped by Campbell Robinson with Stan Ferguson, vice; Dave Mpnk, second; and Jim Yates, lead. This rink 'defeated a Kincardine rink 10-9 in an exciting game which wasn't •• decided until the last rock was thrown. Members of the second 6 .(2 place Kincardine rink were Bob Mc- Kellar, skip; Allan Grander vice; .6 Balfor MacLean, second and Donald 0 (, " Mclaughlin, lead. The winner of the 'consolation event was an Owen Sound 0 ( 4 I rink skipped by Dick Goodwin. 2 First Round Hilbert (Wingham) 7, McGaw (Kin- cardine) 3. McKellar (Kincardine) 8, t' 'Sherman (Owen Sound) 4, Crawford (Wingham) ;Sound) 6. Rob G i n soono d w(iN11 O V- a l k' '(Owen two ne n) 06 i bye. 1 Second Round McKellar (Kincardine) 10, Hilbert (Wingham) 8. Robinson (Walkerton) 0 9, Crawford (Wingham) 4. MeGaw 0 ... I (Kincardine) . 6, Sherman (Owen (2 I Sound) 5. Goodwin (Owen Sound) 9, ' ' Bain (Wingham) 4. la i Third Round (2 ... ' Goodwin (Owen Sound) 10, T'AcGaw (Kincardine) 5, consolation. Robin- 6 'son (Walkerton) 10, McKellar (Kin- cardino) 9. --final. Seaforth Couple Mark 54 Years of Marriage Mr, and Mrs. Charles H. Garniss, Seaforth, on Sunday celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary at the home of their son, W, A. Garniss and Mrs. Garniss, London, The bride of 54 years ago was form- erly Miss Maryp Isbister, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Isbister, Morris Township. The marriage was solemnized at the home of the bride's parents by Dr. David Ferric of the Wingham Presbyterian Church, The groom's parents were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Garniss, Morris Township. Mr. and Mrs, Garniss have four children, Margaret, Mrs. J. A. Ballan- tyne, London; Mrs. Helen Scott, Sea- forth; Glen, Hamilton; W. Alan, Lon- don. They have four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Mrs. Garniss was 80 years old Dec. 26 and Mr. Garniss is 85. Both are enjoying fair health. Miss C. Isbister, Wingham, Mrs, E. B. Jenkins, Bluevale Road and Mrs. Jas. H. Miller, Belgrave are sisters of Mrs. Garniss. Mr. Garniss operated the mill at Blueuvale for many years. Mrs. Cyrus Scott Was Active in School Fair Mrs. Cyrus Scott, the former Lizzie A. Cunningham, passed away in the Wingham General Hospital, after a lengthy illness. She was a daughter of the late Jas, Cunningham, of Hullett Township, and 38 years ago was married to Cy- tus Scott of E. Wawanosh, She was in her 75th year, and was a member of Knox United Church, Belgrave, and a former Institute member, She was also a prominent figure in the organ- izing of the Belgrave School Pair and Was secretary for a number of years, Surviving are her husband, also one son, Bruce, on the homestead and one daughter, Mrs, Harry (Mae) Rinn, of E, Wawanosh and five grandchild- ren. A brother, Sohn Cunningham, of Waterloo, also survives, Funeral ser- vices will be held on Wednesday af- ternoon, from Currie'a Funeral Herne, at 1 o'clock. Interment in Brandon cemetery. About one o'clock Saturday morn- ing, a truck driven by Jim Renwick, con. 18 Howick, struck the south west corner of the Parrish bridge, one mile east of Gorrie, as the vehicle was descending the hill. Visibility was very poor at the time, The driver suffered a broken nose, shock and other injuries. His com- panion, Graham Wright, con, 14, 'I-lowick, received minor injuries. +Both men were attended by Dr. Pal- mer and were taken to Wingham Hospital. Wright was released a short time later. The truck was extensively damag- ed. Renwick's condition is satisfac- tory, according to hospital authorities. Provincial police from Wingham in- vestigated. Galbraith-Wismer Wedding at Kitchener Brilliant poinsettias and white azal- eas adorned Trinity 'United Memorial Chapel, Kitchener, on Saturday, Dec- ember 27th., for the marriage of Miss Margaret Alice Wismer, and Mr. William Dickenson Galbraith, both, of Kitchener. The parents of the bride are, Mr. and Mrs. Edward A, Wismer, Kitchener. The parents of the bride- groom are Mr. and Mrs. William A. Galbraith, Wingham, Rev. Orville P. Hossie performed the double-ring ceremony. The wed- ding music was played by Miss Ada Eby and Mr. Harry Boyle was soloist. The bride wore a traditional gown of silk taffeta, The neckline of the basque bodice was cur,,, ,d with lace and the full skirt ende in a short train, Her headdress of hand-run cord Alencon lace, trimmed with pearls, held her fingertip veil of illusion net She wore an heirloom gold necklace, set' with pearls and amethysts, be- longing to the bridegroom's grand- mother, Mrs. Charles W. Dickenson. Her flowers were red roses and white gladioli. Mrs. James Scott, cousin of the bride, was matron of honor, and Miss Dorothy Day, cousin of the bride, was bridesmaid. They wore poinsettia red taffeta gowns styled with halter neck- lines, erinolined skirts and boleros of red lace, and carried white gladioli.. The flower girl was Elizabeth Ann (Beth) Goetz wearing a tiered gown of red taffeta. She carried a nosegay of white feathered carnations and tiny red roses. The best man was Mr, John Gal- braith, Toronto. The ushers were Mr. John Wismer, brother of the bride, and Mr. Ransom H. Vrooman, both of Kitchener. A wedding reception for 65 guests was held at the Kress Hotel, Preston, Mrs. Wismer wore a gray-blue dress with navy accessories and corsage of pink carnations. Mrs. Galbraith, mother of the bridegroom, wore a midnight blue crepe dress with pink accessories and corsage of pink car- nations. For a wedding trip to New York City the bride wore a brown flannel suit with biege alpaca coat, brown ac- cessories and orchid corsage. The couple will reside at 50 Lydia St., Kit- chener. Funeral Service for Joseph Yuill To=Day Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 3 p.m, in Knox United Church, Belgrave, for Joseph Yuill, who died' Monday morning, December 29th., in Wingham General Hospital, after an illness of about six months. Mr. Yuill was born near Teeswater in 1882, and later moved to the '4th line of Morris Township. He farmed there until about two years ago, when he retired to Belgrave. He was mar- ried in 1911 to the former Mabel Proc. ter, who predeceased him last Feb- ruary. He was a member of Morris Township council for 'a number of years, and was also a member of Knox United Church, Beigrave. Surviving are two sons, Robert and Clarence, of Morris Towship; four daughters Mrs, Mike (Myrtle) Rezzen- soft of St. Catharines; Mrs. Ed. (Helen) .MeBurney, of 8, Wawanosh; Mrs, Jim (Mary) Warwick, Blyth; Mrs. Mac (Laura) Johnston, of Bel- grave; and six grandchildren. Rev, C, D, Cox is the officiating minister, Interment will be in Brandon ceree- tory. tall 9 con- 9 9eJi J,-E,...,~.oiov ,owotgf,,swztg ,motem ,a,wo,,At.t.,mooitoittvwo,qitotw ,oltowoiw000iteovg ,oiibvK #9 w4.9 w of& ria4002-1bgellealligarg qGilbogft5G1tbil.11-4 0.14.5a-WW3INO-40;bgaltg AllgAtigAgelitVAWAVA0065A? Fraser M. Paterson, 62, formerly of Lucknow, died on Monday, at his home in London. He was born in Lucknow, and was Bell Telephone manager and druggist there before moving to Goderich in 1940, Mr. Paterson went to London in 1947. He served overseas in the first World War With the 33rd, bat- talion and was wounded at Vimy Ridge, His widow, the former Laura Stein, was at one time a resident of Wing- ham, Surviving also are two daugh- ters, Mrs. Louis (Dorothy) Leine, and Mrs. George (Dolene) Spong, of Lon- don; one brother, Norman, of Water- loo, Quebec; two sisters, Mrs. Peter Eouch, of Schoharl, New `York, and Mrs. Joseph Elliott, of Toronto, and also four grandchildren. Funeral service will be held at 2 p. at, on Wdenesday, in the Needham Memorial Chapel, by the Rev, Danio Firth, of Chalmers Presbyterian Church, Burial will be in Woodland eetnetery, DRIVER INJURED WHEN TRUCK HITS BRIDGE