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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1953-01-28, Page 1Lebanon Chapter Installs Officers The 1953 officers of the Lebanon Chapter, Royal Arch Masons were installed last week by Rt. Ex. Companion Stanley Hall, installing principal, assisted by Rt, Ex. Companion Dr. G. Id. Ross. Rear (left to right) H. Mulvey, S.N.; Alel Robertson, 0.G.; Wm. Elliott, J,S.; Ted Gauley, P,S.; Walter Woods, S.S.; Les Fortune, veil; W. S. Hall, auditor. Front row (left to right), Ken Principal, Miller Davis, 3rd Principal; 3. A. Rutherford, S.E.. Absent when photo was taken were David Crompton, Fred Doubledee, Charles Crossett and Alex Reid.—Staff Photo, Saxton, auditor; Dave Murray, 2nd Principal; John Mc- Lean, Past 1st Principal; A. 3. H. MacDonald, First ALONG THE MAIN DRAG By The Pedeetalan • BRUCE COUNTY COUNCIL will bold Its dune session in the Village of Formosa, for the first time. Won- der what the attraction can be In Formosa? Probably going to inspect local industry. - 0 - 0 .BIRTHDAY GREETINGS to Robert Thompson, formerly of Lucanow, and now of Arctic Bay, slightly to the • north, Bob spoke to his family at Lucknow through the "ham" set of, Fred Biseett, of Goderich. He stated that he now sees two hours of day- light, but it will be mid-February before the sun is actually seen, The temperature was just 30 degrees be- low zero, Did anyone send Bob a hot water bottle for his birthday? 0 - 0 - 0 HATS OFF to the Kitchener police force' whowe think rate as one of the most helpful group of law officers in these h'yar parts. We bear they helped e stranded pedestrian get a lift to town this week, FLORIDA TRIP, TOPIC OF LIONS SPEAKER speaker at the regular meeting of the Lions Club on Friday evening, Though he had been called on at the last minute, Lion "Mike" gave a most interesting description of a trip to Florida from which he had just re- turned. The trip, on which he had been accompanied by Mrs. Carmichael and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hopper, was completed in 16 days, all packed with new experiences and sights. The speaker was tendered the thanks of the organization by Lion Bob „1-lobden. The meeting was presided over by vice-president Bob Hetherington and guests were Lionel Emery, Ernie Fish and Sam Fletcher, Considerable laughter, a certain amount of em- barrassment and a quantity of useful Information were forthcoming when the chair asked for reports from all committee chairmen, as well as the -dates of last meetings of the various committees. Frank Madill reported, that the 'Christmas Seal Fund was only $2.00 .short of the one thousand dollar mark. The member on his left, who was late with his contribution, prom- ptly put in the necessary $2.00. Fred L. Davidson, chairman of the hospital board was asked to outline the current work of that board, He said that it is expected that tenders will be called shorly for the erection of a boiler room and laundry. The new wing, which is urgently needed, would contain 50 beds, all on one floor, He spoke of. the large district frpm which patients come to 'the Wing-ham Hospital and expressed the opinion that each of the municipali- ties included in this area would have to be asked to share in the cost of erecting the addition. New District Supervisor for Bell D. A. McArthur, district manager of the Bell Telephone in this area, and a resident of Listowel, has been Moved to Simcoe, where he will be Manager. Replacing Mr. McArthur is Mr. Wil- aam gayson, who will be supervisor of an enlarged district extending from Holstein to Lucknow and St. Marys to New Hamburg. Mr, Haysorn will make his headquarters and his home in Stratford. He comes to this dis- trict from Hamilton, where he was district supervisor. Born and educat- ed in London, he 15 married and ,has two childreh. A regular meeting of Wingham Masonic Lodge, No, 286 G.R.C. Will be held Tuesday evening, February 3rd., at 8 p.m. Visiting Brethren welcome. 28b .CLOSINO NOTICE Dr. A. W. Irwin's office will be clOsed the week of February 2nd to the 7th inclusive. 28b vALDNTINE'S DANCE Johilny Downs and his music, Fri- day, February 13th, Dress optional, advance tickets $1.00, at the door, $1,25. Parkview Gardena, ListoWeI, .Advance tickets available at Lee's Restaurant. 28:11* EUCIIRE PARTY Bluevale Women's Institute are holding a euchre ins, the Community Bluevale, on Friday, January 30th,, at 8.30 Pan. Novelty prizee. Ladies Incase bring latch, Admission a5 cents. 28* AmstuAt., mieraTNG Or TURNDERRY *13ERATION Turriberry Federation of Agricut- tureare holding their Annual Meet- ing at Cillinotir'S School, 'T hursday, January 29, 1053, at 8.80 p.m. 21:28* 'ton, Southampton, Fordwich, Mild- may, Belgrave, Palmerston, Port Elgin, Fergus, Wroxeter and Belmore competed in the Belmore bonspiel ' held on Monday. Margaret Sanderson Wedding Saturday With which is amalgamated the Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News ,analawn Italaseription $2.50 per year; 60 per copy WINOTaaen ONTARIQ, .aa/KJJNESIDAY, JANUARY ps, 1053 A. Kerslake, Hensall Reeve, Elected Huron County Warden HAROLD WILD NAMED CHAIRMAN P.S. BOARD First meeting of the Wingham Public School Board for the year 1953 was held on Tuesday evening of last week, and during the election of of- ficers Harold Wild was named chair- man, The other officers are: Mrs. Morgan, secretary-treasurer; J. W. Irwin, attendance officer; finance committee, Herb Fuller, Alton Adams, G. R. Scott, C. W. Lloyd; property committee, Alton Adams, Hartley !Smith, S. Reid, -D. Murray. Mr. J. P. McKibbon was named as the Boards's representative on the Public Library Board for a term of three years, replacing W, H. French, whose term has expired, Minutes of the inaugural Meeting in 1952 were read, as well as state- ments of the current and capital accounts. The retiring chairman, Mr. Fuller, expressed his appreciation to the board members for the co-operation he had received during his two-year term of office. The board recorded a vote of thanks to Mr, Fuller for his valued leadership and the unstinted time and effort he had contributed during the erection of the addition of the school. Mrs. R. J. Cameron of Lucknow Dies Confined to a hospital bed as the result of a fractured hip suffered in a fall at her horde, Mrs. R. J. Cam6r- ' on, 74, died in Wingham General Hos- pital on Thursday. The former Sarah Essie Fluker, she i was predeceased by her husband, R. J. Cameron in 1943, She had been a resident of Lucknow for over 40 years. Mrs. Cameron is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Nelson (Arabelle) Bushell, Lucknow; two sons, Kenneth, of Lucknow, and Stewart, of Port. Colborne; two sisters, Mrs. A, Tay- lor, Clinton and Mrs. M. Franks, Ham- ilton. There are three grandchildren. Interment was in South Iainloss cemetery. At the January Session of Huron County Council in Goderich last week a grant of $20,000 was approved for the proposed addition to the Wingham General Hospital and the committee added a recommendation that the 1951 council approve an additional grant of $15,000. This item was, of course, the big news for residents of the Wingham district, who are facing the necessity of erection of additional hos- pital space to overcome impossibly crowded conditions in the present Reeve /a, E. McKinney, who, with Deputy Reeve Joe Kerr, represented the town 'at the council session, has written a description of the procedure at county council, as well as some of the highlights Of the session ark com- pleted, which We carry here for the benefit of those who are hot familiar with county affairs. "At the January meeting the first order of business is the election of a Warden, who acts as chairman Of the rricetitige, The present method is to Select a Conservative one year and a Liberal the neat, (On this point I do nbt agree, as it is my feeling that the members should be free tb name the mail they feel best suited for the po- sition.) Next on the agenda is the selecting of personnel for the various committees which carry out the busi- ness of the council," "At the actual Connell meetings there are two large tables, the Con- servatives being seated at one and the Liberals at the Other. (Again I fail to agree. It would be better if the members at as we do in town Seventy Entries In January Bonspiel Over 70 local men enjoyed a days curliag, at the Wingham Curling Club on Wednesday, January 21st, Over 70 men: Employees, bosses, school boys, farmers, post masters, every- one enjoying the wonderful fellowship and keen competition of this grand old game. Two draws were played, three gam- es in each draw. Winners of the nine o'clock draw are as follows: 1st.--Jas. Murray, skip; Joe Clark, vice; Chas. Robinson, 2nd., J. McTavish, lead; and.--Harvey Cook, skip: Whitney Grose, vice; Bert Isard, 2nd., Norman Smith, Lead; High 1 Game Winner— Dune. Kennedy, skip; L. G. Bryce, vice; Clayt. Rettinger, 2nd.; Andy Slosser, Lead. The eleven o'clock draw was very keenly contested with the winners de- cided, in many cases, by the last rock of the game. Following are the eleven o'clock winners: 1st, Harv. Groves, skip; Norm Rintoul, vice; Elmer Ireland. 2nd.; Ab. Coultes, Lead; and.—Art Ir- win, skip; Walt. MeKibbon, vice; Dave Crompton, 2nd.; R. Turvey, Lead; One game high winner—O. Haselgrove, skip; H. Browne, vice; Tom Thomson, and.; Walt. Woods, Lead: Four Year Old Dies In East Wawaonsh William Jonathan Pattison, 4-year- old son of Mr, and Mrs. Henry Patti- son, of East. Wawanosh, died last Wednesday after a long illness. Surviving besides the saddened par- ents are two sisters Margaret and Barbara. Funeral was held on Friday from Currie's Funeral Home with Rev. Cox in charge. Interment was in Wingham cemetery. Pallbearers were Lloyd Montgomery, Stanley Marks, Harry Deacon and' Fred Deacon. council, without anyone knowing or caring what a member is politically,) "Matters of business brought up are either dealt with by open council or referred to the committee concerned. In the latter ease the recommendation of the committee is brought back to the council for approval. The county council is responeibIe for many mat- ters and the expenditure of consider- able sums of money was made in the past year, totalling $468,255.71 for eounty roads and 051,604,00 for other purposes." "Some very interesting items Were brought in by the various Committees, one by the legislative committee, of Which Deputy Reeve Kerr and I are ;melbas. It refereed to the present Method of payment for sheriffs, crown attorneys, clerks of the peace and constables. These officials arc paid on a tariff and mileage basis and I, for One, feel that it is an antiquated system. I feel that these men should be paid on a straight salary system, so that the type of charge and the amount of flub would have no bearing on the fees paid to our officials." At the close of the session the new Members were asked to expeeee Opin- ion on the meetings. Reeve McKinney offered the Oh-lion that though the session had been enjoyable and ecluea- tionat, he thought there was room for a little less repetition of reports, and in reference to grants, he Said that he had heard grants passed for all types of livestock associations, and he thought pealiape the eoumaii should have approved a grant for the sick hotse in Ottawa about which we have all heard so Much. • Margaret Sanderson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Vance Sanderson, of Wingham, was . united in marriage with Kenneth Felker, son of Mr, and Mrs. Lloyd Felker, of Bluevale, on Saturday of last week, The wedding ceremony, which was solemnized in Tweedsmuir Presbyterian Church, was eondueted by Rev. John Nute. The couple will reside on the home farm at Bluevale. UNITED CHURCH HOLDS ANNUAL MEETING Splendid reports for the year 1952 were presented at the annual meeting of Wingham United Church which was held in the school room on Mon- day evening. Preceding the meeting a hot supper was served by the Wo- men's Association. Rev. Dr. W, A. Beecroft conducted the devotional service which included a memorial for the twelve members- who had passed away during the year. For the business of the meeting Lloyd Hutton was appointed chairman and G. W. Tiffin acted as secretary. The reports from all organizations were most encouraging, showing in- creases in both members and finances, The church membership stands at 598 of whom 35 were received during the year. Thanks were extended for gifts which had been given to the church from members of the congregation . A beautiful carpet to cover the auditor- ium, was presented by Mr. and Mrs. Athol Purdon in memory of their aunt, Mrs. A. Fothergill. In remem- brance of her husband, Mrs. 3, J. Brown gave a communion set, while plate glass to cover the communion table was the gift of Mr. and Mrs Whitney Grose. 'very Sunday morning during the church service, the Junior Congreg- ation meets in the Ladies' Parlour. This young group is being trained in church procedure and Bible know- ledge under the leadership of Mrs. Alister Green, who has as her assist- ants Mrs. D, Miller, Mrs. Reg. Mills, Mrs. W, B, Conran, Marjorie Hobden, Doreen Meehan, Barbara Stainton and Joan Irwin. The youngest group_ in the church is the Baby Band, a thriving organiz- ation of 140 members, with Mrs. W. F, Burg-man as superintendent, assisted by Mrs. Charles Hopper and Mrs. Jack Gillespie, The Mission Band with 54 on the roll, showed great advancement, led by Mrs, Earl Hamilton, Mrs, Chas, Salter and Mrs, H Burrell, The two groups of the Canadian Girls iii Train- ing meet each week with their leaders, Mrs. G. W. Tiffin and Miss Mary Love, One of their achievements this year, Was the assembling and selling of 250 copies of the C.G.I.T, cook book. The highlights of the Young Women's Auxiliary with its 85 members, were given by Mrs, S. 3, Walker, who told of the bales of clothing and baby clothes sent to Korea, The Evening Auxiliary of 48 members exceeded their financial objective and also sent quilts and clothing valued at $352, to overseas relief, The Woman's Mission- ary Society showed 86 members and a successful year. Their visiting com- mittees made 608 calls to strangers and sick members ise Well as sending out 90 baskets of food and candy at Christmas, Bales to the `mine of $280, were sent to Korea, A bequest of $2000 to the Woman's Missionary Society was received from the estate Of the late Mrs. A. Fothergill, arid a aubstaii- tad portion of this Was sent its a don- ation to the building fund Of the hew United Church Deaeeneee Training School In Toronto. Several improvements to the church and parsonage were Made by the WO- melee Association who, through their Various activities raised $10/5. (Continued frail page eight,/ SALVATION ARMY OFFICERS LEAVING Lieut. and Mrs, K. L. lair:by com- manding officers of the Wingham Sal- vation Army detachment, received word on Friday that they Would be transferred to Dunnville. They ed- pect to move on Monday of next week. Coming to Wingham a, year and eight months ago, the Lietatenant and Mrs. Kirby have earned the friendship of the residents of this town and tile large district in which their work is carried on, They have one son, Gor- don, and a daughter, Christine, the latter horn since their arrival in Wingham. Their successors in the Salvation Army post here will be two lady offi- cers, Lieutenants N, Oates and S. Clark. Lieut, and Mrs. Kirby have asked us to express to the public here their appreciation for the assistance which has been forth-coming since they were posted to Wingham, not only in the presentation of special services, but in the support of Red Shield campaigns and other charitable un- dertakings. Belmore Bonspiel Well Attended Rinks from Clifford, Walkerton, Paisley, Wingham, Kincardine, Tiver- Winners of the 9 a.m. draw were: 1st. Frank Morgan, Kincardine, 3 wins plus 21; and. Wm. McElwain, Fordwich 2 wins plus 16; 3rd, Mor- ris McKenzie, Tiverton, 2 wins plus 13; 4th. Consolation, Larry Hiseler, Wingham. Results of the 11 a,m. draw were as follows: 1st. Gordon Mulvey, Fer- gus, 3 wins plus 20; 2nd., Clark Ren- wick, Belmore, 2 wins plus 16, aggre- gate 29; 3rd. Jim Coultes, Belgrave, 2 wins plus 16, aggregate 28; 4th. Con- solation, Wm. Pike, Palmerston. The Belmore rink which won second prize consisted of Clark Renwick, Rev. J. H. Martin, Thomas Darling, and Everett Dustow. They each re- ceived electric lamps. The W. I. cat- ered for the occasion. On Parade! The 99th Battery held their weekly parade on Monday night, Sgt,-Major Bill Harris fell in the parade at 2,000 hrs. and the band spent a period polishing instruments, getting every- thing polished up proper, Signallers, under Ross Vogan, strung telephone lines throughout•the armouries in preparation far the forthcorning Command Post Exer- cises, Gunners had one period on estalslishmerita and duties by Lt. John Jackson and a period on coming into action by Sgt,-Major Wilf Seddon. A Senior NCO's course commenced on Monday night at the Listowel Aemouries. This course is for all Batteries of the Regiment and eight members of the 99th Bty, were in attendance. This coutee will run every Monday And Thursday for five weeks, The five weeks' course will lie followed by a nine weeks' course, also for Senior NCO's. WRONETER EUCImr, AND CROKINDLE PARTY The Wroxeter Women's Institute will hold a progressive Euchre and Croltirtole in the Masonic Club rooms bn Priday evening, January 80th at 8,30 p.m. Novelty prizes, Admission 25 cents, Ladies please bring lunch. Come and spend an evening with your trlohds and neighbours. 28b EXPECT HYDRO RATES TO REMAIN UNCHANGED Hydro rates in the town of 'Wing- ham will remain unchanged this year, even though the cost of poner to the local Public Utilities Commission should increase. The present sound financial position of the commission will permit its treasury to absorb any increase anticipated in the next twelve months. It is interesting to note the change in cost of power to local consumers over the past 20 years. In 1931 the average domestic consumption in Wingham was 57 kilowatt hours per month, which sold at an average of 3.4 cents per kwh. In 1951 average consumption was up to 841 kilowatt hours per month, while the Cost had decreased to 1.24 cents. Bantams on Scoring Spree with Lucknow Most of the Bantam team *tamed their scoring averages against Luck- now last week. Coach Vie Loughlean really had his charges hitting the net from every angle, One lone Sepoy tally prevented a complete whitewash. Stilt undefeated to date, the local lads never looked sharper. Leading scorers were Campbell and Locttridgo with our apiece, Hodgkin- son, Gray and Muffet all performed the hat trick and single tallies were notched by Rae, lIotehltiss and Stuck- ey, The hockey fan who doesn't get a look at these aids in action IS really missing something, Mohawks Win Over Goderich 5s4 It was a close contest all the way for the Mohawks in Goderich on Monday night but Bob Ritter was the hero of the drama and Goderich goalie Bob Turner was the goat, when the win- ning goal was scored at 18.48 of the third period. Roy Bonner's charges were playing heads up hockey all the way and carri- ed a tough win. Jack Pyrn started the scoring for Wingham at 1.40 of the first period, There wore no In- dividual stand-out scorers with the five goals divided amongst Pym, Mur- ray Stainton, Templeman, Morris Stainton and Ritter, George Westlake earned two assists and a star for a good performance on the ice. Only six penalties were assessed, First Period---Wingharri Pyrit (West- lake); Goderich, Williams (IVIeriarri); Goderich, Quinn, (MacDonald); Wing- ham, M, Stainton; Penalties, ]leak, Dewbury, Ritter, Second Period--Goderich, Meriain, Williams; Wingham, Templemara (Westlake); Penalties to Be:180M, Teeipl email, Penn, Third Period—Goderloh, MacDonald, (Walters); Wingharn, Stainton; Wing- ham, Ritter (Templeman). No penal-. • Wingham---.Goad, Sangster; defence, Westlake, Pyin; centre, M, Staintori; wings, Ritter, Wilson; subs, Stainton, Lett, Templernan, T.,nekridge, A, Chin, M. Chin, Dewbury. County Passes $20,000 Grant And Recommends More in '54 MEETING AT ST. PAUL'S Forty-five members of St. Paul's congregation were on hand Wednes- day evening for a pot-luck supper which preceded the annual meeting, Following the supper and a. social time the business of the evening was commenced, with the rector, Rev, H, E.,. Parker in the chair. Election of officers saw the return to office of the two church wardens and the entire personnel of the board of management, Those named were as f ollows: Rector's warden, L. M, Wedd; people's warden, Miller Davis; lay delegates to Synod, Dr. W. Davis, M. McPhail, Herb Fuller; alternates, Miller Davis, L. W. Wedd, R. E. Ar- mitage; board of management, Barry Wenger, Chas. Crossett, Elgin Johns- ton, Harry Town, R. E. Armitage, Lloyd Smith; vestry clerk, Herb,Ful- ler; treasurer, Miss Florence Harris; auditors, M. larePhail, Roht. Clark; envelope secretary, Miss Mary Johns- ton; assistant envelope sec., Mrs. Jack King. The meeting passed a resolution recommending that the church board investigate the possibility of instal- ling automatic heating and modern lighting in the church. It was gener- ally felt that the organ in the church would be subject to less deterioration if the building temperature could be maintained at a non-freezing level throughout the winter months. A motion was passed to provide for the installation of more adequate fighting in one of the parish rooms as well as an electric hot water tank for the kitchen. Resolutions of appreciation were passed in regard to the services of the caretaker, organist and other church officers, as well as to the rector, who was voted an increase in stipend. During 1952 there was a sizeable in- crease in attendance as well as con- tributions to general and missionary funds. Kinsmen Guests ? Guests of the Kinsmen Club at their last regular meeting were these two distinguished guests from out-of-town—quite a ways out of town. Anyone who can Identify the above bodies may have same by claiming them at the next meeting. When the last ruction had been passed and carried on Friday, the SUPPER OPENS ANNUAL members of Huron County Council could look back on a busy week with many highlights, including 10 mill rate estimated; $21,000 road grant from Dominion government; increas- ed bridge program announced; muni- cipalities seek increased road rebate; $5,000 grant to the University of Wes- tern Ontario. Kerslake Is Warden , The election of A. W, Kerslake,. Reeve of Hensall, as Warden was one of the first acts of council, Harry Gowdy, Reeve of Howick, was also one of the candidates for the War- den's chair. Provisional estimates submitted set an estimated rate of 10 mills, an in- crease of one mill over 1952. Part of the reason for this rise is an increas- ed bridge program and increased costs, A breakdown of the rate shows 5.75 for general account and 4.25 for highways. Bridges Inadequate County Engineer Peter D. Patter- son told council that Huron is far behind in providing adequate bridges for the county road system, as a 're- sult of curtailed work and material shortages after the war, His figures showed 90 bridges of 21-foot span or over. A. Y. McLean, MP, told Huron County Council that approval had been given to a grant of $21,000 to compensate the county for the re- building of roads adjacent to the RCAF station at Centralia, Rebate Increase Sought Goderich and Wingham were in agreement that the road rebate to municipalities he increased in view of the fact that the county received the provincial rebate on these amounts and not the towns and villages, Reeve Graham spoke for Goderich and Reeve McKinney for Wingham. This request was, held over until the June session. At the concluding session on Friday the council unanimously backed a resolution from Welland County ask- ing that the Administration of Justice Act be rewritten to conform to pre- sent day standards and that the pro- vince assume full costs of the admini- stration of justice. Conunittees Standing committee of Huron Coun- ty Council for 1953 are: Executive—lVforritt, Alliard, Smith, Gdwdy, Taylor, Legislative—E. Graham, Kerr, J. Graham, Gibson, McKinney. Finance—Haist, Kerr, Crich, Row- land, McBride. Reforestation—Rowland F. Graham, Gibson, Patterson, Montgomery. Property—Campbell, Gowdy, Mc- Kenzie, McBride, Fischer. County Home—Cousins, Merritt, Gowdy, Beuerman, Campbell. Children's Aid Society—J. Graham, A. Moffatt, A. W. Kerslake, the Rev. R, G. MacMillan, A. at Erskine, J. G. Berry. .Agriculture—D, Beuermart, Grigg, Smith, Heist, Taylor. Library—Pooley, Smith, Scoins, Cruickshanks, Munro, Cousins. Wardens—H, Johnston, J. Graham, E. Campbell, 3. Morrissey, Pincombe. Equalization -- Fischer, Cousins, Czech, Heist, Pincombe. Good Roads—Dale, Nediger, Gaunt. Board of Health—Snyder, H. John- ston, Crich, McKenzie, Galbraith. Airport—J, Graham, Moffatt, Me- Kinney. Criminal Audit—Judge T. M. Cos- tello, A. H. Erskine, E. S. Snyder, 'Consultative—Smith, Pooley, Mor- rissey. Historic--Allaire, H. Johnston, A. W. Kerslake, C. E, A.Squith, H. Mc- Creath, George Jefferson.