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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1952-12-31, Page 2SANDS OF TIME' Mr, Alexander has been a councillor for the past four years, He received the office by acclamation again for next year, but due to the new position was forced to resign. In order to fill the vacancy Port Elgin held another nomination meet- ing on December 29th.—Walkerton Herald-Times., Cera, PLAY REFRESHED DRINK vgtetctoMtctetatmcetvetcka-Povetwgtcmtete-teoctaiztavetatemtvabwoevaoutc bP To Our many friends: May Fortune tt see fit to gr...qt ) ".(iiir wishes during the approac,', 0 New Year. SMITH BROS of course — Your Family Grocer ..;'i'iY41;1`,A2t-M-VrADMISMSZ-SM-StDatniSMA-Saablzrri-WASISO-SaairSIN-SarSISISM-SatSftlft 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111M1111111111111111M111111111111111111111111 11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 111111111111 111111111 1111111111111111 III III The management and staff of CANADA PACKERS LTD. WING AM wish to extend to all our customers, that hearty greeting of the season, A HAPPY NEW YEAR! Also, at this time, we wish to thank each of you for your patronage during 1952. We hope that during the coming year you will continue to let us serve you, and supply all your feed requirements with SHUR-GAIN Concentrates and SHUR-GAIN Complete Feeds. 1 11111111111 11 111111111111111M 11 11 M1111111111111 111111 111 111111 1111111 1 EMIR *1-144Velantet0T444")4 oc-favoc-mmaKtetelmetwammtemv WELCOME 1953 As we join with you in welcoming a brand New Year we are resolved to uphold our reputation for top 'quality materials and services by bringing to you, in 1953, as we have in the past . . . Complete stocks to meet your, seasonal building needs. Prompt delivery—uthe materials you want when you want them”. Friendly advice from courteous, experienced men on any phase of your building program from Planning to Financing. ; From all of us at Beaver Lumber A Happy Neu Year. RIMMOMMONEMP^ • 'BEAVER LUMBER CO, LIMITED imaoaactobtom )21,voaroattaft)obl000twoorammotion sri a liz a a a a a U U a U U U U U U 7intaillintmll U a U U • U a a a U U U U U a U U U MEMORIALS 4 ,,fiptc.V1111,; • 11,---t;441,„ rAllA We realize our obligation when we till your order for a Mem- orial—and we provide only ma- terials of unending serviceabil- ity. Design and workmanship are of the finest, and our prices are most moderate, CEMETERY LETTERING Promptly Done ALL MODERN EQUIPMENT %INGHAM MEMORIAL SHOP 'Phone 256 R. A. Spotton WILL 1953 BE A BETTER YEAR? As the opening of another new year rolls around we are all prone to brief moments of reflection about the future, Most of us, in our human hopefulness, feel that the next year is bound to bring us better fortune. Perhaps, at the opening of 1953 our hopes .are tragically false, if the improvements for which we seek are all ma- terial. Though we forget .the fact so constantly, we are, in very truth, among the most wealthy people on earth. Yes, of course, you can point to those you know who have, more money in the bank than you have, or who live in a bigger home—but we speak of nations and their welfare. In Canada we have a standard of living so high that the people of poorer lands can scarcely believe the exist- ence of luxuries which we take completely for granted. In many European and Asian countries the ordinary family would consider our meanest household a paradise. We, on this side of the world, have never before been so laviish- ly favored—but only a continent away there is misery and want beyond our knowledge. In that very inequality lies the greatest danger to our modern world, for those who are desperately in need of the things we waste in such abundance will certainly strive to bridge the gap. These momentous problems of world peace always seem away beyond our ability to influence in any way, but each one of us can make the coming year a better one. It's not hard to do, for it is the simple acts and consider- ations which mean most. Perhaps we can forget our petty jealousies and annoyances; if we try hard we may remem- ber more frequently those who are less fortunate than our- selves—the old folks, the sick and the handicapped. Per- haps nothing more expensive than a few moments of our time is required to brighten the lives of those around us. If we must strive against one another in our own corn- munities, let the battles be only for improvements in oar j way of life, without bitterness and without the shallowness which so often marks our contentions. GOOD YEAR FOR THE FARMERS The men with the facts and figures at their disposal are busy forecasting the economic trends in Canada for the coming year. It is generally felt that present prospects give little indication of any major change in 1953 from the generally prosperous conditions which prevailed this year. A moderate increase in employment, incomes and pro-1 duction is expected for 1953. However, farm production as a whole may be lower if only average crop yields are realized next year in contrast to the 1952 record yields. Domestic requirements of food products will probably continue to grow with a gradual expansion in population and income. The domestic market will be supported by what promises to he a strong foreign demand for grains. Farm net income is also expected to he somewhat lower in 1953. There is little likelihood of any significant change in total -farm operating expenses in 1953. Taxes and interest rates may average higher than in 1952 and depreciation charges may continue upward. On the other hand, favourable harvesting conditions this fall will elim- inate spring harvesting next year. Although the need for feed appears to be as great in 1953 as in'1952, there-may be some reduction in prices. No significant change is amid- . pated for labour outlay. On the other hand prospects in the export field are more uncertain. Due largely to exchange difficulties, sales to some overseas countries are not likely to be maintained at the high levels of 1952. Present prospects suggest the continuation of a firm market in the United States. For- eign demand is likely to remain firm -for most of export items such as wheat, newsprint, base metals, and other raw and processed materials necessary to industrial production' of western nations. DON'T BE SHY (The Wiarton cho) Weekly newspapers don't have large staffs of paid reporters and photographers. They can't afford it. Yet they are expected to, and should, cover all the news in their districts. Sometimes it's difficult to do this. One man can't be in three places at once. Were it not• for the help of his? readers, the weekly editor would be And here we come to the crux of the matter. A great many more of our readers could help if they would let us know when something of interest happens to themselves or their families, or even their neighbors. For example, if Granny comes floating in late Satur- day night with a jag on, falls off the porch and breaks her back, that's news. But do you think some people will let us in on it? Not on your life! They don't trust us to suppress Granny's condition. Seriously, editors are not psychic. If they don't hear about things in time, or don't hear about them at all, they can't report them, So often we have heard: "Johnny fell out of a tree and broke his arm but there wasn't a darn thing about it in that 11,cho". Believe us, dear parents, we are not discriminating against you. But the first we heard of it was when Johnny came in for an day, with; his arm in a sling, The accident was three weeks old, and was stale as news value goes. page Two The Wingham Advance-Times, Wednesday, Dee. $l, 1952 Abitptv., 'antes Published at Wingham, Ontario Wenger Brothers, Publishers, IV. Barry Wenger, Editor Member Audit Bureau of Circulation Authorized as Second Class. Mail Post Office Dept. Subscription Rate — One Year $2.50, Six Months $1.25 in advance U. S. A. $3.00 per year Foreign Rate $3,50 per year Advertising Rates on application 4.• attr5 Cburcb ( CHURCH OF ENGLAND IN CANADA) New Year's Eve 11,45 p.m.—Watchnight' Communion in Parish Room Chapel Second Sunday after Christmas 11,00 a,m,—Holy CommuniOn 2.30 p.m.—Church School 7.00 p.m.—vening Prayer & Sermon The Rect or. km/ 61.011•09111.1•41#00P14411101111111.64MWOOWNSMOMM411.04141W0,0101111.11.0.10•41411,111.11.111.0.11.111,001664=441.04.1111.010111111140,1111,40 George Allen's expert opinion made available to The Marvin L. Craig, H. Hallderson, of Canadian Chamber of Commerce were outlined by Mr. Simms as fol- Toronto, and Miss Margaret Ramsay of Edmonton, spent the week with lows: Trade—Possible levelling off in overall trade with Canadian manufac- turing likely to find export markets tough and competitive. 0 - - 0 Canadian Dollar—Likely to stay at a premium for the first two months of the year and then show signs of dropping to par or below. Cost-of-Living--Remain fairly stab- Mr. and Mrs. M. H, VanWyck and family, spent Christmas with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. E. TvIacDonald. Mrs. W. H. Willis is suffering from a painful injury to her toe which was damaged when a block of wood fell , le with a tendency to rise, but only moderately. Employment—Usual seasonal un- employment early in the year. Aggre- gate payrolls, however, likely to stay firm, any trend would likey be slight- ly upward. Industrial Production--Rise moder- ately, remain somewhat higher than in the first half of 1952. Wholesale Prices—Possibility of Montreal—Greater productivity may well be the key to ensuring Canada's economic advance in 1953, President Lewis W. Sims of the Canadian Cham- ber of Commerce said today in a year- end - message. There was every reason to believe some original difficulties the. year ahead would see a continuation of a reasonably high level of activity. "Bearing unforseen, circumstances there•doesn't seem to be anything on the horizon to mar Canada's record as being the greatest economic news story of the last decade," he said. "Canadians can rely on competition and the flexibility of free enterprise to carry the economy through the stresses of 1953." While bu" -•ess headaches were bound to occur, with continuance of co-operation between government and business, and the exercise of utmost efficiency, the productive °system should be able to take care of defence requirements as well as civilian pro- duction. ° Throughout the year ahead it was important to bear in mind that peace and prosperity do not-come by chance. "Indifference and apathy are the greatest enemies to be fought," warn- ed Mr. Sims. "Canada's high standards of productivity had been achieved in an atmosphere of freedom and the democratic competitive system was the motivating force. We must be careful not to impede that force by taxation policies which would kill the incentive of individuals and in- dustry to produce. "It is important to realize that , while almost one half of our current I tax burden is for defence—needed as insurance for our freedom—welfare schemes were absorbing 29% of our revenue. The time has come when we should consider whether we are now carrying too great a load and whether we have reached the limit of what we can ask from government in the way of non-defence spending'." Highlights of the economic outlook Mr. James Allen, of Toronto, at ;for the year ahead on the basis of Production is Key To 1953 Prosperity 1.6.51 REMINISCING FORTY YEARS AGO Mr. Fanning of Whitechurch, who has been employed all season with the Gillespie Threshing Company, met with a very serious accident at the home of Dave Kennedy, in West Wa- wanosh this week. When engaged in putting the machine in position, he was crushed between the tank and engine. A stream of blood flew from his mouth. That he was not instantly killed seems almost miraculous, He was removed to the home of his em- ployer,. and is under constant medical care, and it is hoped he will recover. Mrs. J. A. Thompson, of Barrie, has opened a dressmaking shop in the rooms over Hamilton's drug store, and will be pleased to have the ladies of : Wingham, desiring anything in that line, call on her. The High School will re-open on January 6th. A number of new pupils are expected. Miss Anderson is spend- ing the holidays at her home in St.1 Augustine. Miss Brewster in Brant- ford, Mr. G. R. Smith in Wallace- town, and the Principal, Mr. J. C. Smith and Mrs. Smith, in Kingston. St. Paul's Sunday School held their annual entertainment on Friday, and it was very successful. After supper a program of 40 numbers were given and Santa Claus appeared to distrib- ute presents. Miss Houghton was pre- sented with a steamer rug by the teachers and officers of the school. The Advance received word on Mon- day of the death of Mr. F. Champion, formerly of Bluevale. A few weeks ago, he went to Chicago for treatment and died on Friday evening, The re- mains were brought home for inter- ment. 0 - 0 - 0 TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO At a meeting of the shareholders of the Wingham Arena Ltd., held on Tuesday night a by-law was, passed increasing the number of directors to eleven. The board is now constituted as follows Amos Tipling, W. H. Gur- ney, S. A. MacLean, John Hanna, Wm. E. Scott, Dr. Redmond, Thos. Field, W. VanWyck, T. 5, McLean, Dr. S. A, Fox, Abner Cosens. Mr.. Tip- ling is president, Mr. Gurney vice- president, and Mr. Cosens is secre- tary-treasurer. Thos. J. Field & Co., were appointed caretakers for the season, Mr. S4 R. Byles, B.A., Mrs. Byles and son, Jack of London, are visiting Dr. and Mrs. Stewart. Miss Verna MacDonald, P.H.N., of Toronto, spent Christmas with her parents Mr. and Mrs. D. E. MacDon- ald. hearing with one interruption, and very few questions asked. John A. Bryans and J. W. Gamble were nom- inated for the position of Reeve; for Deputy-Reeve; Robert Baiter, John Winter, Ed. McCallum, and Hartwell Strong, for council. The nomination meeting at the township hall, Morris, was not as largely attended as usual. The reason for this was that it was felt before hand that there would not be an elec- tion and that is just as it turned out. Reeve L. E, Cardiff, who has been in that office since the beginning of 1932, was given another term by ac- clamation. Ex-Reeve W. James Hen- derson was nominated but withdrew. During the past ten days a very likely looking bunch of junior hockey players have been cavorting around the local arena under the eyes of Coach Ken Somers. The twenty-five or thirty aspirants that started out have been whittled down to a more wieldly squad of fifteen or so. The vast majority of the boys are under the 17 year mark and thus will be available for several years. NAME BAILIFF FOR BRUEE Allan Alexander, of Port Elgin, has been named bailiff of the 5th Division Court, County of Bruce, succeeding Albert W. Travis. The appointment authorized by letter from the Provin- cial Government, takes effect immed- iately. Mr. E. Kirkwood Hutton of Kin- cardine, and Mr. Smith Hutton of Toronto, visited at their parental home for Christmas. Mr. and Mrs. Corson Boyce and child, and Mr. Harold Boyce, of Lon- don at W. J. Boyce's. Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Hamilton and Ruth, were in Harriston, for part of the holiday season. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Hamilton, of Detroit, at Mrs. Hamilton's. Mr. D. Perrie, of Toronto, at the Manse. Mr. John Allen, of North Bay, at George Allen's, Mrs. Craig. Miss Ramsay is a grand- daughter of the late William Mitchell a former resident• of Wingham. FIFTEEN YEARS AGO on it. It was feared at first that the injured member was fractured but we arc pleased to state that such is not the case. One of the largest crowds in years turned out at Gorrie on Monday after• noon for the Howick Twp. Nomin- ations, and while it was evident from the start that there was going to be an election it was peaceful and quiet,Ifurther down drift. Each speaker was given a perfect Farm Prices—Might be slight de- cline, but overall picture might pick up; re-entry of Canadian cattle into U. S. tharket could help to improve matters. Capital Expenditures—Public and private capital expenditures expected to equal those of 1952. Consumer Buying—Upward trend started in latter half of '52 expected to continue.