HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1953-01-07, Page 17 1.1.1••••110.0000.1111 Altl;iasi option ,0.00,per year; ec per 0011 WINGIIAM, ONTARIO. WEPNESDAY, JANUARY 7, 1.053 American. Pansy— Mrs. James Porter, 8865 Auburn Ave„ Detroit, Michigan, daughter of Mrs. Wm, Boyd, of .Belmore, walked out of her house on Christmas and picked a pansy at her back steps. She says it is in pretty good condition too. -It's now resting in a. fancy vase in her living room. Her husband, a 'UAW representative, just couldn't "'believe lt, accused her, as a rib, of getting it from a florist. She picked one a month ago and was surprised at this. But the Christmas pansy was really a sur- prise, '0 - 0 - 0 FIRE ALARM—The manager of a Western firm asserts that he gener- ally abstains from smoking, but he does admit to an occasional unlit cig- ar. That this practice is getting to be more than occasional (he says) was brought home to him recently, when, as he returned from lunch with smoke trailing from his cigar, one of his -fellow-employees, a package hulev in the shipping department, exclaimed in genuine consternation, "Look out, sir! Your chewing tobacco's caught fire."—The Printed Word. • 0 - 0 SLEIGH RIDE—A 0 number of girls and boys were taken for a sleigh- ride on New Year's Eve by Mr. E. Parish. They would all like to ex- press to him their sincere apprec- tion for his kindness, 0 - 0 - 0 TOPPED—"I see you are driving a new car," said a policyholder ,en- vioitsly. "Yes," said the i "I tried to sell a to an automobile risurance salesman. ie insurance policy salesman." 0 - 0 - 0 New Year's Eve ham, at least on was quiet in Wing- the Main Street. The ringing of the bell at St. Paul's Anglican Church at 11.45, prior to the special service fused some youngst s must have con- ers who went run- ning down the street yelling "Happy New Year" and some motorists Who started honking the companiment of the town bell at mid- night One regretLabie incident was the destruction of three of those col- orful decoration pieces which the Bus- iness Association had made for the lamp standards on Josephine St. The fact htat they cost almost $8.00 each makes the fun pretty costly. ' ANNUAL MEETING OF, BUSINESS ASSOC. TO BE MELD NEXT THURSDAY The annual meeting of the Wingham Business Association will be held in the Council Cham- ber on Thursday evening of next week, January I5th. All mem- bers of the Association are asked to note the date and to make arrangements to attend. G.Capt. Hutton Dies at Clinton The Commanding Officer of the RCAF station, Clinton, Group Captain E. A. D. Hutton CD., died at the stat- ion hospital on Monday night. Ac- cordig to RCAF officials, the 43-year- Sold CIO died of a cerebral heemor- .rhage, He assumed command'at Clinton, on AuguSt 18, 1951 and was a veteran of 18 years' service in the RCAF tele- communications field. GEC Hutton was Widely known in this district for his keen support of the station hockey team, which played in the same grouping as Wingham Mohawks last year, EUCHRE AT BLUE VALE A Progressive Euchte will be held M the community hall, Bluevale, at .8.30 Friday, January 9th, sponsored by the Women's Institute. Admission 25c, Ladies bring lunch. Come and meet your friends. 7* DANCE AT WIIIFECHURCH A dariCe will be held in. the cern- rnunity memorial hall, Whltechurch, on Fray night, January 9th. Music by Ti.`s Orchestra. Lunch counter. Achnin 50 cents, Everybody wel- come, t 7b CLOSING, NOTICE The office of G. Allan Williams, optometrist, Patrick St., in Wingham, will be closed January 12, 13 and 14. 7b TIOSPITAL AUXILIARY ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting and election of °alders of the Ladies' Auxiliary to WingliaM General Hospital will be held hi the Council ChaYnber on Pd., day afternoon, January 9th, at tilted o'el6dit. All women interested in the hospital are asked to be present. First in 1953 The first baby to be born in Wingham General • spite' was a girl at' 11.37 a.m., January 1st, Mr. and Mrs. William Ta , of. Wing- ham, are the proud parents/ Mother and daughter are seen in the above photo. —London Free Press. Lions Club Speaker New Building Totals $125,000 in Past Year 1952 showed quite a substantial in- crease over 1951. in the total value of building permits issued, In 1951 the 'total value of new building was $49,- 1 200, The 1952 figures show $125,000 I for new construction. Ninety-three [thousand dollars of this total was for the now public school addition, Arm Cut in Machine William McNeil, R,R, 1, Wingham, had his left arm caught in a piece of machinery at the Wingham Manu- facturing Co. on Friday afternoon at 3 p.m. He was taken to the hoepital where he was treated for a very deep gash in his left arm above the Wrist, ORVILLE JONES SUFFERS FALL A freak accident at the Treleaven. Milling Co., Lucknow, on Friday Morning of last week sent Orville Jones, of Lucknow, to Wingham Gen- eral Hospital with fractured ribs and severe lacerations to his forehead, Mr. Jones, 44, and several other men- were repairing a trap door in the mill when in seine unexplained Manner, Zones crashed through the door and fell 15 feet to the floor be,, low, Dr, Mel, Corrin, of Lucknow, et- tended the injured Man who was re- trieved to Wingham Hospital for treatment. The lacerations to his forehead were paused by his glasses, which shattered. Wingham Hustlers Club Gathers The Wingham Hustlers Club is pietured above. Left to right, front row, seated: Mrs. Percy Gibson, Mrs. Sam Htitehison, Mrs. W. trownlie, Mrs. D. Cruthers, Mrs. Robin Campbell, Mrs, Cairns, Ivrea, Lott, Back row: Mrs. W. Stewart, Mrs. A, Edo- gar, Mrs. Griffith ' Mrs. Hastings, Mrs, E, Marsh,P. Hogg, Mrs, M. Watson, M Mrs, Harry Angus, Mrs. P. ;Bennett;ermett, Mrs. 0, Blatchforcl, Mrs. Stewart Cowan, Mtg. f,. Balser, Mee, P. Thomp- • son, Mrs. G, Robinson, Mrs, J. IVfontgornery, Mrs, Jean Crump, Mrs. Elston,, Mrs. Howard Fuller, Mrs; Bill Bela, Mrs, VseSite- demon, Mrs, Nicholson, Mrs. Selling', Atrs.• J. Walker, Mrs, Campbell,,Mrs. D, Crompton, Miss Eltio BoWdem Mrs, T. Whitby, rs, W, Lott and Mrs. A, McNiven, Absent, Mrs, J. Carr.—Landon rroe Press Photo, With which ia amalgamated the Gorrie 'V Bette and Wroxeter ,News Committees .Set Up at Fixst Meeting of Wingham ;Cauca:: Wingham Council gathered at the town ball on Monday evening to com- mence businese for 1953 under the chairmanship of Mayor DeWitt Miller, Present in adlition to His Worship were Reeve R. E, McKinney; Deputy- Peeve Joe Kerr; Councillors Charles Crossett, N. Keating, P. R, Howson, W, F, Burginan and Athol Purdon. Dr. W. A. Beecroft, at the invitation of the Mayor, opened the proceedings with prayer. In his inaugural remarks Mayor Miller, expressed his regret that ex- Mayor W. W. Guteey was unable to be present, having undergone an opers. ation on Saturday night, He said that Mayor Gurney ar,rl his council had left the town's finances in excellent con- dition, which would make the tasks of the 1953 council nmeh easier. The out- standhig item on the financial pro- gram for the year would be the com- mencement of payments on the public school debentures. The Mayor spoke enthusiastically of the progressive spirit of this town and said that it would be necessary to maintain wisely considered expend- itures if this progress is to continue. Further discussion on the insurance carried on town property will be nec- essary, since it is felt that there is not yet adequate coverage. Mayor Miller made a pointed plea to committee chairmen and members, asking that they carry out as much work as possible in committee and see that their activities do net over- lap, He spoke of the industrial commit- tee which had been set up last year and expressed his•telief that its activ- ities had been valuable to the town. The committee will form a part of the regular set-up for this year, At the same time the Mayor expressed his satisfaction that the Chamber of Com- merce is to be re-organized. He referr- ed to tlm very fine business section which Wingham possesses and of the S. E. FLETCHER Director of the Fletcher Institute, London, who will be the guest speak- er at the regular meeting of the Lions Club of Wingham on Friday evening fo this week. 5E0116E BEATTIE TO MANN hORRIE DANK 616 eorge A. Beattie. accountant at the ()minion Bank here for the past five years, is leaving to assume the man- agership of the Gorrie branch of the same bank. He will replace C, D. Wal- Insley, who is opening a new branch in Simcoe on January 21st. Mr. F. D. Blakely has been sent • here from Montreal to take over the accountant's position Mr. and Mrs, Beattie \yore active in the life of this community and were inembere of St. Paul's 'Anglican Church. Mr. Beattie was a member of the Masonic Lodge. He left on Tuesday to commence his duties at Gorrie. Mr. and Mrs. Beattie will con- tinue to reside in Wingham until they obtain accommodation at Gorrie, Speakers' Club Hears Reeve R. E. McKinney Preparation is the key to successful operation indicated Reeve R, E. McKinney, critic at the last meeting of the Wingham Spealters"Club held before Christmas, The theme of im- portance at tonight's meeting there- fore will be the preparation of mat- erial and those giving their three or five minute talks will be judged mostly on the quality of their pre- paration. The Wingham Speakers club is a beginner's group designing its activi- ties to give individual members as much floor experience as possible each Wednesday night. All facilities have been donated by the High School board and the club meets during the. regular night class hours of 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. No charge is made to the members'for any of its activities, and the services of voluntary critics, who have been , supplying Instruction ser- vices, has been a valuable part of .the work. All residents in the High School area are Welcome. JOINS CKNX STAFF 'Viohn Aoxborough of Simeoe, has jOtnecl the staff of CKNX here in Wingham, Dutch Family Is . Homeless after Fire A family of ten Dutch immigrants, living on the fourth concession of Huron Township, midway between Lucknow and Ripley, was heft home- tees on Monday when fire levelled the two-storey frame house in which they lived. Mr. and Mrs, Klaus Deyong managed.. to escape from the burning building with their five daughters and three sons, the eldest 17 years and the youngest two months. Three hours earlier neighbours had helped them extinguish a chim- ney fire but the flames apparently had smoldered between partitions be- fore again starting. Firemen from Ripley fought the blaze for several hours. Household contents were re- moved from the house which the De- yong family had occupied since last March. REV. NIMMO AT DURHAM Rev. Alex Nimmo of St, Andrew's Presbyterian Church 'will be the spec- ial speaker during the Week of Prayer in Durham churches. TWO EX-PREMIERS OF PROVINCE DIE Mitchell F. Hepburn, former prem- ier of Ontario, died at his home near St. Thomas on Monday. His death followed close the passing of Gordon Conant, another former Liberal premier, who died on Friday, at Osh- awa. Mr. Hepburn, who was 55, had been in ill, health for many years. He be- came premier of Ontario in 1934 and at the age of 37 was the youngest premier in the history of Ontario. He 'resigned the office in 1942 and was succeeded by Hon. Gordon Con- ant. Gordon Daniel Conant was Liberal premier of Ontario for eight months in 1942-43, He was attorney-general for' five years before succeeding Mr. Hepburn as premier, Mr. Conant had been ill since August. KINSMEN PLAN FOR GIVE-NAY SHOW The Kinsmen Club of Wingham, at their meeting Friday night, decided to ebring the well-known radio chow "M. Parade" with Roy Ward Dick- son to the Wingham" Arenain May. Along with the show there will be 52,009 in prizes givei away. This is one of the biggest community enter- tainment projects the. Kinsmen ha'de tackled to date, It was vice-president's 'night and Lloyd Ellacott, vice-president of the club was in the chair, Kin George Shaw was sergeant-at-arms and col- lected a potful of fines, Secretary Jack Stephens read the minutes and a dis- cussion was held on the radio Show coming here in May. After the meeting Kin Bob Clark showed films on "Co-Ops," "The Great Lakes" and "Canadian Dances," For this occasion Kin Andy Scott and his Queen's Hotel staff served "pok chops." Hospital Association Meets Next Friday The annual meeting of the Wing- ham Hospital Association will be held at the Nurses' Residence on Cather- ine St., at 8 p.m. Friday, January 16th. Everyone interested in the work of the hospital is invited to attend and participate 'in the discussion of the problems confronting the Wing- ham General Hospital. KINSMEN BANTAMS DEFEAT SEAFrifill The Kinsmen-sponsored Bantam hockey club started their 1953 sched- ule off with a 6-3 win over.Seaforth in an exhibition game in that town on New Year's day. Coach Vic Loughlean got his charg- es off to a fine start against the Sea- forth team who are no slouches at any time. Barry Fry and Teddy Muf- fett were the leading light blinkers for Wingham, each scoring twice. Single tallies were earned by Jim Lockridge and Jim Campbell. 'Many, of last years Bantams are back again in uniform this year with a few additional new iaces. The game, which had all the action lof the Intermediate games, even had a third period brawl with penalties to Muffett and Lockridge of Wingham and Dale and Mason of Seaforth. Wingham—Goal, Doug Carr; defence, Jim Bain and Jim Lockridge; centre, Jim Campbell; r. wing, Ken Hodgkin- son; I. wing, Teddy Muffett; alternat- es, Jamie Rae, Dave 'Cameron, Don Gray, Barry Fry, Dave Slosser, Bill Hodgkins. SCORING Barry Fry (Lockridge) Teddy Muffett (Campbell, Hodgkin- son) Jim Lockridge (unassisted) Jim Campbell (Muffett, Hodgkins) Barry Fry (Rae and Gray) Teddy Muffett (Lockridge, 'Hodgkin- son). RCAF Hoopsters Defeat Trojans Clinton RCAF defeated Clinton Tro- jans 66-51 in an Intermediate "C" basketball game played at Chilton on Monday night. The play throughout the entire game was very even with the Air Force having a slight edge. The score at the half way mark was 27-22 'for the Winners. Tech was the big gun for the Air- men putting together nine field goals and five foul shots for a total of 23 points. Wiper collected five field goals and two foul shots for a total of 12 points. Arkell led the Trojans with six field goals and nine foul shots for 21 points. Beatty had three and five for 11 points. New Mayor Takes Office Mayor DeWitt Miller assumed his duties as mayor at the inaugural meeting of council Monday evening, —Staff Photo. Mrs. Emery Stuckey, Mother ,of Four Dies The town of Wingham was sadden- ed to learn on Wednesday, December 31st, of the death 'of a young mother, Mrs. Emery Stuckey, in the Wingham General Hospital, after an illness lasting several months. Mrs. Stuckey was active in the United Church here where she was a member of the Evening Auxiliary of the United Church and the Hos- pital Sewing group, Born in Toronto, the former Constance Elizabeth Addi- son, she was married to Emery L Stuckey, on December 18, 1937 and' moved to Wingham just 15 years ago, Mrs. Stuckey was educated in Toronto at Earl Haig Collegiate: Surviving besides her husband are:I four children, Danny, 13, Laurie, 10, Lynne, 8, and Kerry, 4; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. 0. L. Addison, Toronto; three brothers, Berkeley, Ross and Maurice Addison. all of Toronto and one sister, Mrs. Robert Armstrong, of Barrie. Christmas Seals Need a Push The Christmas Seal Fund is still open for contributions. Anyone who I missed sending in their donations may do so yet. Any money received now will ensure the fund going over the ob- jective reached last year. Help stamp out T. B. by mailing your. contribution to Mrs. W. J. Greer, Wingham, progressive izgsiness men who operate the stores. It was his opinion that every possible assistanee should, he given 'by the council to encourage business. Recreation, said the MOW, is being well looked After. The arena cetera tO skaters and hockey players of all ages and the council must be prepared to assist when necessary in the mainten-• ance of this valuable asset. The hall park has provided enjoyment for a large percentage of the citizens, and' it is possible that council would be re,' quested to assist with the construe- tion of bleachers this year, In.closing he paid tribute to the men who had given time and money to foster sport, in the town and spoke of the fine work which is being done by the ser- vice clubs. Committees Set Up The striking committee, composed of Mayor Miller, Reeve McKinney and Councillor Purdon brought in the fol- lowing list of standing committees, the first mentioned in each case to 'act as chairman: Executive, Miller, McKinney, How- son; Finance, IVfcKinney, Howson, and Purdon; Streets, Howson, Kerr, Cros- sett; Property and New Construction, Purdon, Burgman, Keating; Cemetery, Burgrnan, Purdon, Carmichael; Fire and Band, Carmichael, Heating, Kerr; Welfare, Keating, Burgman; San,itarY, Kerr, Carmichael; Industrial, Crossett, McKinney, Carmichael; Police, Miller, Crossett, McKinney; Co-ordinator of Civil Defence, Mayor and council, The report of the striking commit tee was adopted on motion of Deputy- Reeve Kei'r and Reeve* IvIcKinney and carried. Reeve McKinney commenced the Mayor on the selection of the com- mittees and on his opening address to council. He agreed that the property committee faces a big task in seeing that the insurance program is proper- ly adjusted, Referring to the industrial committee, the Reeve said he was very pleased to see that the committee had been re-appointed and added his as- surance that the Chamber of Com7 merce could do much to forward a. program of industrial expansion. Speaking of the forthcoming hear- ing of the continuance of railway passenger, express and mail service on the Palmerston-Kincardine line, Mr. McKinney reiterated his convic- tion 'that it would be a calamity for this community and other centres along the line if the service were stopped. He said that it is not known exactly when the hearing will be„held, but that there was a possibility that it might take place in Wingham, and he hoped that would be the case. If so, he hoped that the hall would be packed with interested residents who. would express their opposition to the proposed move, A deputation composed of Henry. Selling and Frank Eidt Sought from the council an adjustment or clarifi- cation of the costs involved in one section of the sewage system at Bo- land St. After hearing the matter it was turned over to the Street Commit- tee, who will examine the property and recommend it at the next meet- ing of council, Notic of legal action against the corporation was received from Mich- ael Willie as the result of an accident on December 24, in which his wife fractured her ankle, The Street Com- mittee reported that they had examin- ed the ground referred to, near the Reliance Garage and believed the woman had slipped into a rut between the curb and the sidewalk. The claim will be dealt with by the insurance company which holds the town's pub- lic liability coverage. The Street Committee was asked to determine the amount of work which will be required on local streets this year by county equipment, so that the information can be sent on to the county clerk. .Councillor Purdon reported that the Junior Band required a certain amount of money to complete the pay- merit of their instruments. After considerable discussion council dame to the conclusion that the records of payment with the firm from which the instruments were purchased were incomplete, and expressed willing- ness to assist as soon as the alttla- tion Could be elarified. Accounts as read by Clerk. W. A. Galbraith were certified on Meilen of Reeves McKinney and Kerr. ByelaWe 1247, 1248, 1249 aild 120, eovering the town's possible borrow- ings for the year, providing for POS- sibIe road expenditures up to $24,009 and the appointirient Of eertain eipal officers Were read arid 'passed. The appointments made et the Ineeting were: Miss K. Priiigle to the Public Library Board, I2,. E. maw, no to the Wingham DiStriet High School Board and Councillors Beat= ing and Crossett to the Arena COM.. mission, ALOItAMAIN DRAG By The Pedestrian a Funeral service was held on Satur- day at 2 p.m. from Currie's Funeral Home, Wingham, and interment was in Wingham cemetery. Dr. W. A. Beecroft conducted the ceremony. Pallbearers were Jack McKibbon, (Gordon Kidd, Wilbur Tiffin, W. B. Cruickshank, Frank Madill and Don Nesmith. Honorary pallbearers were Ronald Rae, Bert Porter, Walter Van- Wyck, Dr. B. N. Corrin, W. B. Con- ron, E. S. Copeland, Stewart Beattie, Alton Adams and Dr. G. H. Ross. INJURED IN FALL AT FOUNDRY Harry Town, foreman of the mould- ing department at the Western Foun- dry Co. Ltd„ slipped and fell the last three or four steps while descend- ing the stairway from the cupola. He was taken to Wingham General Hospital for X-rays and is at present recovering at home from injuries to his ribs and back.