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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1953-01-14, Page 1ALONG THE MAIN DRAG By The Pedestrian NEW SIGN—History was made at 2 O'clock on Thursday afternoon, when -the familiar "Simpsone" sign across the street came down and shortly af., .terwards tip went the 'Simpsones Sears" handle which we'll have to get used to. 0 - 0 - 0 FIRE ALARM—It was a cold and •t miserable afternoon on Sunday for a trip. to Fordwich but 'the fire alarm sent the boys post haste to that vil- lage around 4 p.m, where a chimney lire at the home of Vern Denny, was brought under control, No damage was done. • 0 0 - 0 -DID YOU KNOW?—Brush hair cute originated in Ontario with the Huron Indians. The name "Huron" was .coined 325 years ago by French sans ors at Quebec. Seeing the Indians' hair, plucked in ridges like the bristles on the neck of a wild boar, the sailors exclaimed "Que.hes Hurest" or "What boarheads!" •0 e 0 - 0 ,HAPPY BIRTHDAY—To Miss Clara Fortune, of Wroxeter, who celebrat- ed her 88th birthday on Friday. We are pleased to report that she is in good health. - 0 - 0 TOO MANY ACTIVITIES—Doc -Cruickshank has a legitimate beef which he aired at the Chamber of Commerce meeting, Says Doc "I'm sick of hearing people say they have to bowl, curl or play bridge when I call a meeting." We know Doc was only half serious but perhaps there is too much to do these dayr 0 - 0 - 0 LET IT SNOW—Snow removal has been carried out along .the Main Street this week. So far We have been lucky, with many of the worst storms missing this area. 0 - 0 LIBRARY RENOVATIONS—The lib- brary is undergoing a face lifting these days and we are told we will hardly recognize it when the job is completed. Roy Bennett, of town, is handling the renovations. Roy earned -quite a reputation for his job on the Palmerston Library. ANNUAL MEETING HOSPITAL ASSOC. We've all heard about the over- crowding at the Wingham General Hospital and the many other pro- blems confronting this very nec- essary institution in our commun- ity. Now is your chance to hear the facts and figures for your- self by attending the annual meet- ing at the Nurses' Residence on Catherine St.,- at 8 p.m., this Fri- day. Everyone interested is invited to attend. It's your community and your HOSPITAL! With which is amalgamated, the Conic Vidette and Wroxeter News -Oatiaseriation ta.50 per year; Oc per copy WINDII M, ONTAILICa, WEDNESDAY, lANUAILY Isith, 1953 • 1.••••••••1•1•101 Mrs. Murray Johnson presided over' an attendance of 70 women at the an- nual meeting of the Ladies' Auxiliary to Wingham General Hospital. This year they have increased their mem- bership and the annual reports show- ed they had climaxed all previous efforts in work accomplished and Money raised. Due to the fact that the Hospital is always crowded the demand for the supplies for which the Auxiliary mak- es itself responsible is constantly in- creasing and the Auxiliary is endeav- oring to keep pace. 1,400 Articles Made The buying committee reported the I purchase of 538 yds, of sheeting-228 yds. of krinkelette material for bed-I spreads, and 675 yards flannelette, as well as very many other ma- terials. A cutting committee keeps work prepared ahead and eight groups ,of women, each meeting once a month, I do the sewing and all the mending. The Kinettes and the Home Econom- ics class at High School also help with the sewing. A total of 1,400 new articles were made , this year. 164 sheets, 137 pillow cases, 71 draw sheets, 92' bed spreads, 81 adult gowns to mention only a part of the work. Donations To finance this work the Auxiliary has several projects and generous donations, The "Mary Hastings" group contributed $50, the 11 Women's In- stitutes in the surrounding district donated a total of $190.00, the Minis- terial Association collection from the week of prayer Mr. Alton Adams makes an annual gift of 100 tickets for a night's show at the Lyceum Theatre; and Fry and Blackhall made' a-generous donation through a sale of ends of tapestries. Marathon Bridge ,The Marathon Bridge Was in play from Nov. to April and a final bridge held in April for distribution of prizes for the year's play, This provided a good source of revenue, as well as a pleasant social intercourse. This year memo calendars were sold netting a nice addition to their funds. Rummage Sale' The.main source of revenue IS the two rummage sales, held spring and falb at which over $1,800.00 was realiz- ed this year. At the Spring sale tickets were sold on a ham, donated by AIf Lockridge, and on a bed- spread by M. Timco Co. In the fall tickets were sold on a turkey, and on a sweater made and donated by Mrs, MoSzkowslti, The Auxiliary's grate- ful appreciation is extended to the helpers at these sales (of Which there are over 100) to the merchants and town and country people for their generous contributions and to the buying public Who make their success possible, The social committee served tea at both rurnrinage sales, at the annual meeting and for the final bridge in April. The corresponding sea. has kept the activities of the Auxiliary before the &bile through the Meditate of the Advance-Thnee end CKNX. The Auxiliary presented a sterling spoon to the first baby born at the Year Filled With Activities Hospital Auxiliary Completes effective work for the hospital. On behalf, of the Auxiliary she expressed regret at Mrs. Johnson's departure from Wingham and extended good wishes for her health and happiness wherever she might be living. The Auxiliary meeting day is the 1st Friday of the month, the membership fee is 50c and every woman who can join and help will feel she is part of a very worthwhile work, The hospital is a very vital cog in our community life—we have one of the best and we can do much to assist its growth and progress. Slate of Officers, Ladies Auxiliary to the Wingham General Hospital, for 1953: Hon. Pres., Mrs. J. W. McKibbon; Immediate past president, Mrs. Mur- ray Johnson; president, Mrs. Geo. R. Scott; first vice president, Mrs. R. E. McKinney; second vice-president, Mrs. A. W, Irwin; third vice-president, Mrs. Peter Fisher; recording secretary, Mrs. C. H. Hinde; corresponding sec- retary, Mrs. W. J. Greer; treasurer, Mrs. W. J, Adams; buying, Mrs, R. R, Hobden, and Mrs Frank Howson; sewing, Mrs. R, E. McKinney; Mara- thon, Mrs. W. H. French and Mrs. W, A, McKibben; social committee, Mrs, Gordon Buchanan, Mrs. R. E, Armi- tage; cutting, Mrs. A, M. Peebles; group conveners, Mrs. Gdorge Wil- hams, Mrs. Elwell Webster, Mrs. John McKibben, Mrs, JIM. Carr, Mrs. Bonele Snell (Aare. Ft. R, Hobden); Mrs. Geo. Howson; Mrs. Smalley (gowns); Mrs. Balser, Mrs, F. E. Madill, Kinettes, High School. Auditor, Howard Sher- bendy. Financial Statement t lel, on hand, Dee. 81, 1951, $887.73; fees, $46.50; theatte tickets, $45.00; Week of Prayer collections, $21.00; Bridge marathon, $174.70; Women's Institutes, $190.00; Rummage Sales, $1812,14; Christmas Cheer, $10.00; •sale of calendars, $74.65; "Mary Hastings" group donation, $50.00; Siinpsons, don- ation, $10.00; Eatone, donation, $10,00; Pry e 13lackhall, donation, $85,68; Total, $3396,40, total expenses, $2503.- 10, balanee on hand, Deeember 81st„ 1952, $893,30; Bah in Savings Account December 31st., 1062, $1063.08. hospital in the New Year and this year being Leap Year a spoon was given the baby born on February 29th. They also provide treats and decorations for the nurses and pa- tients at Christmas. Mrs. Morrey gave only a short re- port promising a fuller one at the annual meeting of the hospital board. New President Elected Mrs. Johnson thanked her Execu- tive and all members for their co- operation during her presidency say- ing she had .enjoyed the work and bespoke the same whole-hearted help for her successor. She then called Mrs. Connell to the chair for the election of officers. The new slate of officers was presented and were un- animously elected. Mrs. Connell thanked Mrs, Johnson for her splen- did leadership and the amount of work accomplished under her guid- ance. Mrs. Scott then took the presi- dent's chair and thanked the retiring sively damaged. Passengers in the car were John Sangster, 20, Miss Marion Loses T president for her untiring efforts and oe McLeod, 18, and Mrs. Cohn Ping- ent of salesmanship is selling one- self and pointed out that public re- lations begins with one's own fam- ily and closest friends. The speaker dealt with the various other factors which are involved in successful salesmanship, or more broadly, with successful public re- lations, such as appearance, tone of voice, enthusiasm, health and atti- tude. The appreciation of the club was expressed by Lion Stan Hall. Lion Roe Rae expressed the regret of ,the club at the impending depart- ure of Lion Rhys Pollock and present- ed him with a travelling case. In 'his reply Rhys said that he was in- deed sorry to be severing his con- nection with the club here and hoped to become associated with a Lions Club in Hamilton. President Mike McPhail added his regrets and his good wishes for the departing mem- ber. Lion "Mae" MacWilliam outlined the transportation plan for the Lions Midget hockey team and asked that all members named be prepared to take cars on the evenings designat- ed. Lion Will Galbraith reported on the Christmas baskets which had been prepared by the club. • Fourteen of these baskets had been ,assembled at a cost of approximately $90.00. Speaking of the excellent work done for the club by Don Nesmith, Lion Wilf French presented him with his Banella Statesman was bred by Thomas Hayden & Son, of Gerrie, and said that Don had undoubtedly been one of the best presidents in the his- same herd placed third in the selec- tory of the club. In his teply the past tion for All-Canadian Jr, Yearling. president said that he had found the year one of the most interesting he had ever spent. Guest, at the meeting was T. E. Moszkowski, while music was hand- led by the pianist and Lion Tamer Harold V. Pyin and John McKibben. He was born at Columbia and was a banker for most of his lifetime ser- Lions Club in the Hotel Brunswick on Commerce" was the question asked tang with the Dominion Bank at Tor- Friday evening, talking on the sub- and the answer received from about jeIcriatr'04Tdhuienegds bWy e Can't Afford". 30 local business mon Monday night onto, Seaforth, •Wingham, Oshawa, Lion W, T. Cruick- Brampton, Orillia, Uxbridge where he shank, Mr. Fletcher said, "Regardless vas a definite "yes", Cecil MerkleY retired in 1931 as manager. He was a of vocation, we are all salesmen". He was eleteee president to head the ex- member of St, Paul's Presbyterian proceeded to emphasize the fact that tivities of the revitalized Chamber for 1953. One of the projects to be in-Church, Simcoe, and of Zeredetha Masonic Lodge, Uxbridge. His wife predeceased him in 1938. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. George W. Baldock, Simcoe, with whom he resided and two brothers, Thomas Hepburn, Preston and George of Unionville. Funeral service was conducted on Tuesday at 4 p,m, from the Baldock Funeral Home, by Rev. John S, Wright, with service to be held on Wednesday at Uxbridge, Interment will be in Oshawa Union cemetery. the first and most important ingredi- Former Bank Manager Dies David T. Hepburn, 82, one time manager of the Dominion Bank here, died in Norfolk General hospital, Sinicoe, last week. The local 99th Field Battery held its weekly parade at the armouries on Monday night. The parade was fallen in by Sgt. Major Bill Harris at 2000 hours, The first period was taken by Sgt. Bill Grover and he instructed the members on the new army drill that has recently been adopted by all the branches of the Army. Second period was given over to signals and gunnery instruction. Ross Vogan instructed the signallers on live laying and the use of the D5 teleJ phone. Sgt. Major Wilf. Seddon in- structed the gunners on the use of the dial light. Several changes have occurred since the New Year. The men's canteen has Last week's report of the council been refurnished with a new candy meeting carried an unintentional er- and soft drink bar. Officer Cadet ror, when Reeve R. E. McKinney was Brian Metcalfe has returned to the lo- named as a mambo; rbf the High cal unit after a three months' course Schoch Board. The council saw to it at CaMp Borden. Sgt. Jack Blackwell that the Reeve was put on -a board, reports a new recruit at his barracks, true enough, but it happened to be the a baby boy, Kenneth Edward, recruit- Hospital Board, Our apologies to ,ed December 30th. Clayt. Gammage, who might have The field artillery training is in been led to believe that he was going full swing again and attendancce to to lose his position on the school date has been fair. With a shoot at board. Meaford Ranges coming up in April, it is imperative that ail members come to weekly parades so a full troop can be prepared for the shoot, All men who are former members I or who are interested in the work of the local Battery should come out on Four residents of Wingham were 1Monday nights and get acquainted injured when their car collided with with the Unit. a truck near St. Marys last Thursday I The band carried out their usual Roy McLeod, of town, was driver of the sg automobile which was exten- }practice under Bdr. Bill Henderson. LONDON SPEAKER IAT LIONS CLUB S. E, "Sam" Fletcher, of the.Flet- cher Institute, London, was the guest speaker at the regular meeting of the "Does Wingham need a Ckanlber of Cecil Merkley Is Named to Presidency of Re-organized Wingham Chamber Commerce Hurt in Fall Don McLeod was treated at Wing- ham General Hospital .for injuries re- ceived when he fell from a tree while at work with the Construction Div's- s 'ion of the Ontario Hydro Electric: Don suffered a badly fractured wrist and suffered from shock. He was dis- charged from the hospital after treat- ment and X-rays. THREE-ACT PLAY The three-act play, "Betty Girl of bty Heart," will be presented by the Young People of Kincardine United Chureh, in the Community Hall, in Whitechurch, Thursday, January 15th, at 8.30 pan, under the auspices of the W. I. Adtnission 50 cents and 25 cents. 14b ETJCHRE AND DANCE The C.Y.O, are holding a euchre and dance in Sacred Heart Parish Hall, Monday, Jantiary 19th, Euchre ,starts at 8.15 p.m, sharp, Good prizes. Tiffins orchestra, admisSion 60 cents, Ulrich served, Everyone welcome, 14b EUCHRE PARTY vninAY NIGHT The Wroxeter Women's Institute will hold a progressive euchre and erokinole party on Friday, January $.6th., at 8.30 P.M. in Masonic Club Rooms, Novelty prizes. Come and bring your friends. Admission 26 /Mita Ladies please bring lunch. 14* EUCHRE— The Wirigham Women's Institute are holding a euchre in the council chambers, Friday, January 18th, at 8 p.nt AdMission 35e, Good prices, Lunch Will be Served. 14b Former School Teacher Dies in Morris Twp. A former school teacher, at Wing- ham Public School, Elizabeth Ann Campbell, died at her home, R. R. 4, Wingham, on Friday. She was in her 63rd, year, Born on the 10th concession of Culross, the former Elizabeth Ann Hetherington, she was married to Alex Campbell, in the Wingham United Church on September 27th„ 1930, by Rev. Sidney Davidson. She taught in the schools at Wing- ham Junction; Provost, Alberta; (the Red School) East Wawanosh; Drum- 'bo; Newmarket, 17th Con. of Grey, No, 10, Whitechurch, and Wingham Pub- lic School, Mrs. Campbell was educat- ed at U. S. S. No. 9, Kinloss and Wingham High School, She was a member of Wingham United Church. Surviving besides her husband are a Sister Mrs, R, A. (Be'rtha) CouttS, of Wingham, and a brother, Harry Hetherington, Morris Twp. Funeral service was conducted from the S. S. Walker Funeral Home, Wingham, by Rev. W. A, Beecroft, on Monday at 2.30 p.m, Interment was in Wingham cemetery, Pallbearers Were jag. Casemore, Milo Casennore, Arthur Edgar, Jr., Walter Jeffrey, Chas. Congram and Oliver CaMpbeil. DANCE AT WHITECHURODI There will he a dante in White- church Community Hall, en Friday, January 16th., to the Music of Tiffin's orchestra. Lunch counter. Admission, 60 cents. • 14b the foot. while rabbit-hunting in Nor- manby Township. The accident occurred when the shotgun he was carrying misfired. He was taken to Owen Sound Hos- pital where the injured toe had to be amputated. From there he Was trans- ferred to the Clintoju Base Hospital. NAIL REMOVED FROM CHILD'S LUNG ,,;Alex "Crawford, two-and-one-half year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Crawford, of Turnberry, was treated for three months for asthma, An X-ray, taken last week, showed a shingle nail lodged in his lung. He was taken to the Sick Children's Hospital, London, where doctors removed the hail through his throat. He is pro- gressing favourably:,--' Mrs. Albert Green Passes at 84 Mrs. Albert Green, 84, died at her home here on Saturday, She was dis- covered dead in her home when nei- ghbeure noticed she had not been seen about. Born near Woodstoek, the former Elizabeth Ellen Blanshard, the had lived in East Wawanosh, Were tak- ing up residente hi Winghern. She had lived here for the greater part of her life, Her husband predeceased her seven years ago. She is Survived by two nephews and a niece, Miss Edna, McGee,- Leonard and Ernest, Of Hayfield. Funeral Service was held Tuesday, at 2 p.m, from the Currie Funeral Heine with Rev. A, Nimmo, of St, Andrew's Presbyterian Cherch, offies lining, Interment •VMS in Wingham cemetery, Hamilton, Norm Weiwood, R. H. Lloyd, Vin Dittraer, Ron Rae, R. E. McKinney, Dave Crompton, Len Crawford, Robert Mowbray and Rod, McIntosh. Maps Need Revision How to put Wingham on the map "literally" was a topic of discussion when Director yin Dittraer pointed out that road maps, with the excep- tion of one, only showed one paved highway through Wingham. It was decided that the Chamber should write to the oil companies requesting a change in this regard. A sign at Bayfield, which would show an alter- native route north through. Wingham, LEGION BRANCH INSTALLS EXECUTIVE Newly-elected president of Branch 180 of the Canadian Legion BESL, Donald Adams, and his executive for 1953, were installed into office on Tuesday night by a past-president of the branch, Duncan Kennedy, The new officers include, Vice-presidents, Clarence Ohms and Robert Scott: treasurer, John Pattison; secretary, Arthur Furness; Sergeant-at-arms, Willis Hall and the executive commit- tee, consisting of three members John Cruickshank, Robert Clark and Lloyd Hingston. The unit padre is• Rev. Alexander Nimmo, Immediate past- president of the Wingham Branch is Jack Bateson. Kinettes Welcome New Members The first meeting of 1953 of the Wingham Kinettes was held at the home of Audrey Reid with president Dorothy in the chair. There were 19 members present with two new mem- bers, Marie Mills and Shirley Chal- mers being welcomed to the club. A motion was passed to give the Kinsmen $250. toward the cost of the Wading Pool. Sewing was handed out for the hospital. The raffle was won by Jane Burke and the pyjamas by Mary Clark. Several games of bingo were played and small prizes given to the win- ners, A delicious lunch was served and a social hour enjoyed. Attend Golden Wedding Celebration Mr, and Mrs. August Keil, Mrs. Win. Doig and Mr. Harold Keil, all of Gar- ai°, attended the Golden Wedding cel- ebration in London on Sunday of Mr, and Mrs. P. F. Patrick, St, Thomas residents. The entire family, including sisters and brothers, was present for a dinner at Hook's Restaurant, Lon- don, Mr, and Mrs. Patrick were both resi- dents of Howick until 1914, when they moved to St. Thomas. Mrs. Patrick is a sister of Mr. August Keil and Mr. Patrick is a brother of Mrs. Doig Sr. Bridge Club Seven tables of bridge were in play at the regular meeting of the Wing• ham Bridge Club on Thursday even- 3. Mrs. R. S. Hetherington and Mrs. 3. A, Wilson, East and West: 1. Miss Y. McPherson and D, Crompton; 2. Mrs. J. H. Crawford and H. L, Sher- bondy; 3. D. Kennedy and 0. Hasel- grove, Ritchie-Gallaway A quiet wedding was solemnized at the manse of St. Andrew's Presbyter- ian Church, oh Saturday, January 10, at noon, when Anne Gallaway, daugh- ter of the late Mr. and Mrs, Win. Caseenore, was united in marriage With Gordon Ritchie, son of Mr, David Ritchie and the late Mrs. Ritchie, of Teeswater, Rev, Alex Nimmo perform- ed the ceremony. After a short honeymoon the happy couple will reside on the groom's farm teer Teeswater. Runs Into Side of Truck ,Peter 13oneer, five-year-old son of fr. and Mrs, Roy Bonner, had a near escape from serious injuries at 1.45 on Saturday when he ran into the side of a truck while crossing from the east side to the Lyceum Theatre, The truck, owned by Maitland Farms, was driven by Earl Dickson. Luckily Peter suffered no injuries, EUCHRE 80C/At A Euchre Social will be held for all Ocichellows, Rebeltabe and partners in this district after a Short lodge meet- ing, Thursday night, San, 22, in the Maitland Lodge Hall. 14:21b was needed, the meeting decided- Letters are to be written to the De- partment of Highways requesting the paving of the sections from Winghant to Luelmow and from Bluevale to 1Vfolesworth. Meetings Monthly Meetings of the executive of the Chamber of Commerce will be held on the second Monday of each month with open meetings, to which the pub- lic is urged to attend, to be held quarterly, At the directors' meeting next Monday night committee chair- men will be appointed with these com- mittees to be headed: National affairs; membership; rural relations, civic af- fairs; national affairs and publicitys A canvass will be held in the near future for members for the Chamber. Some of the other suggestions made were the hiring of a full-time man for several counties to seek new in- dustries, that a new prospectus be printed for the town, encouragement to a housing project, visits to neigh- bouring Chambers of Commerce, and the listing of our town with large in- dustrial firms who are expanding. Decentralization Reeve R. E. McKinney thought that we should have some help trom the provincial government and point- ed out that there was a man in Lon- don who had helped at the Trades and Industry Council here. This is a period of decentralization, said Mr. McKin- ney, and there will never he oppor- tunities like there is now to obtain in- dustry. It has been found in the past, ac- cording to Doc Cruickshank, that there are some things that a Chamber of Commerce can do that others can't. He felt that they had been headed in the right direction last year with some industries contacted. On two occasions at least, he stated that they had dealt with companies who didn't want to deal directly with the council at that time: "I feel that the Chamber of Commerce can be a great help to Wingham," said Mr, Cruickshank. Mayor DeWitt Miller was chairman of the meeting preceding the election of officers, Morris School Bd. Inaugural Meeting The inaugural meeting for 1953 of the Morris Township School Board was held in the Township Hall on January 6th. All members of the board and Inspector Kinkead were present. R..1. McMurray was re-elect- ed chairman and Ralph Shaw, secre- tary-treasurer. . Payment of the following bills was authorized: S. W. Lowe, $11.85; D. A. Rann, $9.00; Howick Insurance Co., $188.35; Horde School Supplies, $26.19; L. Whitfield, $25.00; Wm. McMurray-, $57.60; P. McDonald, $10.50; Beaver Lumber Co., 01.65; Advance-Times, $5.08; W. J. Litch, $3.50, The contract for supplying hard wood to the schools, as listed in adver- tisement, was given to Brussels Coal Yard at $5.75 per cord and for cedar for all schools to Harvey Edgar at $3.50 per cord. Applications for care- takers for all except two schools were received and appointments made. A motion that a conducted tour be ar- ranged for grades VII and VIII and that the board will not be responsible for any other trips was passed. It was agreed to have a meeting of all the township school boards of N. Huron at some date during the winter and will be arranged by the chairmen To Orangeville Mr. I. M. Merrick, Rural Hydro manager, received a call for help from the Orangeville district on Sunday, be- cause of the trouble from ice and bro- ken wires and poles in that district. Messrs. Ted Gaulley, Harold Burrell, Ross Holloway, Al, Walker and Stew- art Forsythe left with the hydro truck to work in that district for a few days this week; MASONIC LODGE INSTALLS OFFICERS Wor. Bro. Walter VanWyck, Master, assisted by Wer, Bra. A. Fuller, Wor 13ro, Alex Reid and Wor 13ro, D. Benedict, installed W. Hartley Smith as Worshipful Master of Winghatie Masonic Lodge anti Don- ald W. Jeffs as Inimediate Past Mas- ter. Other officers installed for the year are: Sr. Warden, It, H. Saxton; Jr. Warden, b, T, Miller; Chaplain, Robin Campbell; Treasurer, A. M. Peebles; Secretary, H, L .Sherbondy; Sr. Deacon, A. J. MacDonald; Jr. Dea- con, J. G. Leggett; Sr. Steward, E. S. Gilkey; Jr. Steward, Ross Vegan; Inner Guard, Norm Keating; Tyler, R. A. COutts, Over 70 Members and visitors Were present front various lodges in this distriet. Huron Weeklies Form Association George Ellis of the G• oderich Signal- Star was elected president of the newly-formed Huron County weekly Newspaper Association in Clinton on Saturday afternoon. ' Other officers elected were: First vice-president, Robert Seuthcott, of Exeter Times Advocate; secretary- treasurer, Barry Wenger, publisher of The Wingham Advance-Times. Represenatives of eight out of nine weekly newspapers from the county met in the Clinton News Record office. Publishers Attend Publishers were present from Godes rich, Blyth, Exeter, Zurich, Wing- ham, Clinton and the two Seaforth weeklies. Although absent, the Brus- sels Post is also a part of the neW as- sociation. The chief aim of the association is to promote interest throughout the. county in discussing the problems that face weekly newspapers and to pro- vide social events together. Tentative plans were laid to have at least two meetings a year one in June and the other in the fall. J. M. Southcott in- vited 'the publishers and their wives to meet at Southcott Pines, south of Grand Bend in June, Reserve All=Canadian To Banella Statesman Banella Statesman from the Queen- bush Valley farm of Walter Woods, R. R. 1, Wingham, has been named the Reserve All-Canadian Holstein bull calf, This is the first time in the memory of many that this award has come to this district. The same calf Was first at the Wes- tern Fair, in London, last year, and was Junior champion and Reserve grand champion at Blyth Black and White day. First at the Royal Winter Fair; it was nominated for All-Can- adian and this week the top award went to Banella Statesman, It was five years ago that Mr. Woods first started his herd. ..A, _Mrs. John Webb Dies. In East Wawanosh Mrs. John Webb of R. Fe 3, Wing- ham, passed away at her home in E. Wawanosh on Friday, after a long ill- ness. She was, 73. Born in Holland Centre, Grey Coun- ty, the former Sarah Jane Armstrong, .she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Armstrong of Holland Centre. On June 10th., 1915, she mar- ried John Webb, and until last spring lived on their farm in Turnberry, on the Highway. Mrs. Webb was active In the Ladies Guild of the Anglican Church. Surviving besides her husband, are one daughter, Elsie, at home, and one sister, Mrs. William. Allen, of Mark- The funeral was held from the Cur- ate Funeral Home, on Monday, with .Rev. H. L. Parker, of St. Paul's Ang- .lican Church, officiating. Interment in Win' ham cemetery. Pallbearers were , Jas. Aitchison, John Aitchison, Archie Aitchison, Cairnie Aitchison, Lance Grain and W. J. Coulter. Right Man— Wrong Board Four Injured At St. Marys vestigated this year is a Farm Com- munity Sale which has proven so suc- cessful in Listowel and Lucknow. The election of officers resulted in the following executive for the year: President, Cecil Merkley; vice-presi- dent, J. W, McKibben; treasurer, El- mer Wilkinson; secretary, W. T. Cruickshank. Directors are: Earl Business Association Annual Meeting Thurs. The annual meeting of the Wing- ham Business Association will be held in the council chambers on Thursday evening. All members of the Assoc- iation are asked to be present. On Parade! land, 63,- In Accident Mr. McLeod was• rounding a curve on No. 7 Highway, three miles east of I Bruce Fry, home on week-end leave St. Marys, when, as a result of the from Clinton Air-School, was shot in slippery roads, his car crashed into the truck. Mrs. Fingland suffered mouth and chin bruises, Mr. McLeod leg injuries, Mr. Sangster, severe lacerations, Mar- ion McLeod, bruised ribs. All were released after treatment at St, Marys Memorial Hospital. The truck was driven by Stanley Graham of Fergus, ing. of interested boards. The secretary North and South: 1. Mrs. H. C. was authorized to pay salaries accord- MacLean and J, H. Crawford; 2. Miss ing to pay sheets and to pay cash for M. McCallum and Mrs. A. R. DuVal; stamps, express, etc., and the amounts be added to his cheque. The next meeting will be held on March 3, at 2.30 p.m, in the Township Hall. Hydro Men