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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1953-02-11, Page 1ALONG THE MAIN DRAG By The Pedestrian Wingham citizens will be in for a 'pleasant surprise when they see the newly renovated Library some ,three Weeks from now. Plans call for an en- -tire rearrangement of the shelves, desks and tables, the laying of a new floor and the installation of new lights. 0 - 0 - 0 Power in many downtown buildings was off for over an hour on Friday Morning when a tree fell across hydro lines near the Canadian Legion house, 0 - 0 - 0 Bill Bain Sr., who played hockey for Ayr when the Ayr team was run- ner-up in the 1921 O.H,A. Intermediate championships, was present at a re- union of his old teammates in Ayr on Friday night, Also present was one of Ayr's old rival teams, the Drumbo six, and the two teams celebrated the occasion by having a game for old times' sake. 'Bill played centre for Ayr, but his team was defeated by Drumbo to the score of 2-0. All members of the two teams were present except one, who had since passed away. • Wingham H. S. Boys In Second Place Wingham High School boys placed second at the Walkerton District High School boys' invitation bonspiel, at the Memorial Community Centre in Walkerton last Wednesday, A Kitch- ener rink skipped by Dennis Tieman placed first to win the Harry Doughty Trophy, with 1 wins plus 18. Compet- ing rinks were present from Hanover, Mount Forest, Saugeen, Kincardine, Owen Sound, Kitchener, Paisley and Walkerton. The Wingham rink skipped by John Crawford and consisting of Jack Hil- bert, vice; Ray Lott, 2nd., and Bob Young, lead, finished with 3 wins plus 40, 13. They received beautiful plaid shirts as prizes. Other winners in the 'spiel were,: Legate, ,Owen Sound, 3 plus 11; As- mussen, Kitchener, 2 plus 15; Morrell, Mount Forest, 2 plus 14; and Robin- son, Vi alkerton, 2 plus 11. An emergent meeting of Wingham Masonic Lodge No. 286, G.R.C., will be held on Friday evening, February 20th., 1953, at 8 p.m. Visiting brethren welcome. DANCE AT WHITECHURCH Dance in the Community Memorial Hall, Whitechurch, on Friday, Febru- ary 13th., 1953, to the music of Mrs. Henderson's 5-piece orchestra, Ad- mission, Gents 50 cent, Ladies 50 cents. Lunch counter, Everybody wel- come. 11b VALENTINE TEA AND BAKE SALE The Ladies Guild of St. Paul's Church are holding a Valentine Tea and home-made baking sale in the ,church basement on Wednesday, Feb. 11th, at 3 p .m. 4:11b EUCHRE AT SACRED HEART A euchre party at the Sacred Heart Parish Hall will be held on Monday, February 16th., at 8.30 p.m, Sponsored by the C.W.L. Good prizes, refresh- =Writs. Admission 35 cents. 11b VALENTINE'S DANCE Johnny Downs and his music, Fri- day, February 13th. Dress optional, advance tickets $1.00, at the door, $1.25. Parkview Gardens, Listowel. Advance tickets available at Lee's Restaurant, 28:11* VARIETY CONCERT BY BELORAVE TALENT A variety concert by local talent will be presented in Belgrave Fores- ter's Hall, on Friday evening, Feb. 12th at 8.30 p.m. Admission: adults 135c, children 20c , Sponsored by the Women's Institute. 4:11b NOTICE Wingham Public Library will be closed starting on Monday, Febru- ary 16th for several weeks for renovation. Members may draw two or three books on each card pervious to this date and hold them until the _Library is reopened, It will be ap- preciated if members will take ad- vantage of this offer as it will help in having fewer books to Move, 3,11b Wingham Library Board 41. Anxious to Return to Arctic Despite Ordeal Central ems Canadian Two days travelling to enspital on a dogsled, whipped by an Arctic blizzard, would be enough to discourage many women from living in Canada's nurihlaad. But 19t pretty Mrs, James „Houston, wife of Toronto illustrator, who is convalescing in Montreal while she awaits transportation back to the A,etic, While following the Eskimos north through. Baffin Land, Mrs. elouston was stricken with appendicitis more than 100 miles from Cape Doi set, closest point of medical aid, With a team of dog sleds, the only means of transportation at her disposal, the young .woman was driven to Dorset in a blinding blizzard, Now fully recovered, Mrs. Houston can't wait to go back. "I love every bit of it," she said. "Life there is never dull. The people are honest and are con- tent only to make a living. My husband and I encourage them in de- veloping their handicraft arts which is the means of increasing their earning power" The carvings, an example of which is seen above, are brought to Montreal, where they are sold in a nonprofit guild. FORMER POLICE CHIEF RETURNING TO TOWN 4Announcement was made here last week that T. W. "Bert" Platt has been re-engaged as chief of police for the Town of Wingham, to succeed Chief J, W. Irwin, The latter has re• signed to return to the St. Catharines district, where he will be engaged in security work/ Chief Platt left here in June, 1951, after serving as officer and chief for many years. Going to the Orange- ville district, he has spent the inter- val on his farm. While in Wingham Mr. Platt had become widely known and was a member of the local Bat- tery, the moving figure in the pistol club and various other activities, Friends of the family throughout the community will be pleased to know that the Platte are returning. His duties will commence on March 1st. 'Subscriptions $2.50 per year, 6g per copy urtzelint With which is amalgamated the Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News IIMIWOMM11011. wiNcatast, ONTARIO. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1953 alal....1.1•1•1.1•01.•1=111111.1011•111110•10•1•151.• Wingham Dist. Women Join 104 Countries in Day of Prayer The Women's World Day of Prayer on February 20, provides a splendid opportunity for all Christian women of the world to unite in spiritual fel- lowship. From dawn on the Fiji Islands to dusk on the Arctic Island of St. Law- rence, women of 104 countries will un- ite ill services of praise, intercession and dedication as hymns and prayers acend to the Father of all. eon. 10, lot 12; 10:12 and Mont- 12, lots 17 & 18. Friteh Howard, elecege Galbraith, the same farm 'Church on February 20th, at 3 p.m. LEGION EUCHRE SUCCESSFUL Fortner Resident Passes in St. John's Word has been received of the death of Rev, C. T. Homuth, of St. John's, Newfoundland, in his eighty-first year, Mr, Homuth was born-in Turnber- ry, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wil- liam Homuth, and was educated in the Zetland ,public school. After the death of his first wife in 1698 he mar- tied ,Sara,h 'Abbott, .of Toronto M•196e. Two years after their marriage they went to Africa as missionaries, serving three terms there under the Sudan In- terior Mission. After returning from Africa Mr. Homuth served pastorates in Aylmer, Toronte), Elmwood, Bres- lau and Dittsburg,- Saskatchewan. The remainder of his life was spent in St. John's. Mr. and Mrs. Homuth enjoyed a three months' visit in Ontario and the West four years ago. Ills many friends and relatives here will remem- ber his as a good friend and a faithful preacher of the Gospel, Mr. Homuth is survived by his wife, a sister, Mrs. T. T. MacDonald, of Toronto, and a brother, a B. Homuth, of Victoria, B.C. Dies in Port Elgin Mrs. Alex Rintoul, widow of the late Alex Rintoul of W. Wawanosh, passed away at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. James Reed, of Port Elgin, on Tuesday mor- ning. Funeral arrangements are not complete. C. W. L. BANQUET THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12th The Catholic Women's League of Sacred Heart Church, Wingham, is holding it's annual banquet at the Brunswick Hotel, on Thursday, Feb- ruary 12th., at 6.30 o'clock, Major, the Rev. J. L. Hennessey, director of the C.W,L. of Canada will be guest speak- er, It is also expected that Mes. Mel Walters, president of the London dio- cesan council will be in attendance. 11b EUCHRE AND CROKINOLE Wroxeter Library Board will hold a progressive euchre and crokinole party on Friday evening, February 13th., at 8.30 o'clock in Masonic Club Rooms. Novelty prizes, Admission 25 cents. Ladies please bring lunch. Come and .spend an evening with your neighbours and friends and give your support to your local library, 11* BIBLE INSTITUTE SUNDAY A great day of spiritual blessirigs await You at Wingham Baptist Church, next Sunday, Enjoy the chal longing ministry of Dr. J. N. Bedford. President of the Lendon Bible Insti- tute, and the consecrated singing and thrilling testimonies of a group of students, who will be conducting all services at 10 and 11 a.m., 7 and 8 p. Rev, 3. L. Coyle, Pastor. WINGHAM SKATERS TO APPEAR AT CARNIVAL Wingham figure skaters will skate in eight numbers of the second an- nual carnival of the Wingham. Fig- Life Skating Club, to be held at the arena on Friday and Saturday, Mar. 13th and 14th, The balance of the show will be brought from Stratford. John Wild and Ruth Fry will be Seen in an interesting ...and smooth ;pair routine, while Alice Hayden will give an interpretive offering of "Be- , cause". The Club Juniors will be featured iaa "Sleighride", and a ballet of six- I teen girls, with Sharon Thompson as !ballerina, will perform dressed in tur- quoise and white ballet dresses. Mary Kay Newman and Irene Saint will he the "Hot Canaries" and the Wingham Four, composed of Alice ninsei n, Sandra Mary Currie and Sancy Hutch, son will skate a . fastpi( Leon ioutim The "Jazz 8", performed by mem- bers of the intermediate section of the club will personify rhythm on ice. The Wingham skaters will also com- bine with the Stratford skaters in an exhibition of the waltz on ice. The show is called "Spice on Ice" and tickets for the two performances will go on sale shortly. On Parade! The 99th Battery held its weekly parade at the Armouries. Sgt. Major Bill Forsythe was in charge of the fall in and roll call parade. BaZid practice was in the fire hall upper room as usual, with Bdr. Bill Henderson in charge. `As some mem- bers of the band were absent on the Senior NCO's course, we urge that all other band members try to be present to fill up the band for practice. Ross Vogan was in charge of the Signallers who had instruction on telephone drill and signal organiza- tion, Lt. John Jackson, instructed the gunners on the use of artillery instru- ments and Sqd. Major Wilf Seddon took over for a period of drill on com- ing into action. Major Gardiner, of H.Q., London, was on hand to inspect the training at the 99th battery ,and next week Lt, Col. Mahoney, of London, will be inspecting equipment and stores, A recent area order contains the information that the following gun- ners and bombardiers have been etc- '"cepted as officer candidates. George ' Ghost, Stanley Hiseler, and Arnold .MoeIntyre. Celebrate 54th edding Day Mr, and Mrs. Frank Sell, of Lower Wingham, celebrated their 54th wedd- ing annivers ary February 8th Although not enjoying quietly, on punday, the best of health, Mr. and Mrs. Seli still take a great deal of interest in everyday affairs, and Mr. Sell is well known locally for his keen interest in sports. The staff of the Advance-Times joins their many friends in wishing them the best in the years to come, Old Book Recalls Early Days in Gorrie A book "County of Huron Gazeteer and General Business Directory for 1863-64" came to light in the Carson Hardware in Gorrie, recently, It contains names of farmers and busi- ness men in Huron County and has been read with interest by those who have had the opportunity. Gorrie is listed as a village of 400 inhabitants and having several industries includ- ing grist mill, saw mill and a cabinet factory, owned by Robt. Leach and Co., foundry owned by R. & E. James, 2 cooper shops, 2 asheries and one tannery, There were 5 general stores. Of the business men of that time, descendants of only three are to be found in Gorrie now, They are Henry Perkins saddlery and harness maker; Wm. Carson, general store (a great, great, uncle of Dick and Nor- man Carson, present hardware mer- chants) and John Stinson, who had a wagon shop. The postoffice was called Gorrie but church, schools, etc., were known as the "Leechville school" or "Leechville church". The following I names of early farm settlers are still to be found in this community. Bradnock, con. 5, lot 9; Clegg, con 13, lot 13; Dane, con. 10; 7 & 8; Edgan, con, 5, 10 and con 3:9; Elastic, con 8:1; Hugh Howard, con. 10:16; Wm. Irwin, Stephen King, con. gomery, cons. 11 & The daughter of con. 10, lot 16, Mrs. is still living on while the farm of William Irwin, con. 10, lot 12, has remained in the seine name, being owned by Archie Irwin. Many Car Licenses Still to Be Renewed Sale of 1953 Ontario vehicle and drivers' licenses in Wingham ir; pro- ceeding "about the ...sine as last year" according to Mre. Jas. Sell, issuer of motor licenses hose, and that will mean a last-minute line-up when the February 28th deadline is reached, Mrs. -Sell told The Advance-Times. She pointed out that operator's per- mits were valid only until the end of the year, and that technichally, at least, anyone driving with last year's permit is apt to get into trouble. Mrs. Sell reported that to date about 40% of the district's car licenses have been renewed, and 50' of the driver's permits. So far, only one third of the local truck licenses have come in for renewal, Sunday Schools Hold Annual Skating Party aThe annual skating party of the , 4"resbyterian and Anglican Sunda, Schools was held last Friday night in the arena with an attendance of over 200/As each Sunday School pupil arrived' he or she was given a ticket to be exchanged for a hot dog and a soft drink. .//The event was arranged by Rev. A. Nimmo assisted by Stewart Nimmo, In charge of the booth were Mrs. Nimmo, Miss F. Wilson, Mrs, Lapp, Mrs. H. Foster, Mrs. M. Keat- ing, Mrs. H. L. Parker and Rod Mac- intosh/ COLLECTION MADE FOR FLOOD VICTIMS At the request of the Primate of All Canada, the Most Rev, W. F. Bar- foot, members of the 'Church of Eng- land in Canada last Sunday made donations for the relief of flood vic- tims in Britain and Europe. General Synod authorities in Toronto said that no estimate of the amount raised last Sunday across Canada could be given until later in the week When reports would be in from the 28 Dioceses. At St. Paul's Church, Wingharii, where retiring collections were re- ceived at both morning and evening services, over $75.00 has already been donated with more promised. Further donations may be left with the ward- ens of St. Paul's, Miller Davis of the Holmdale Creamery and L, M. Wedd at the Canadian Bank of Commerce or at the Rectory, All-Male Choir Heard Here Sunday The first public appearance of the new all-male choir took place at St Andrew's Presbyterian church, Sunday morning. The choir, which numbers 27 and is under the direction of Mr, H, V. Pym, sang "Dear Land of Home", a theme from "Finlandia", bee Jan Si- belius and "Softly and Tenderly". A large congregation was in attendance. Both numbers were arranged by Mr, Pym. The choir, which has been practic ing for some three months prior to its first appearance, expects to sing in the church from time to time in the fie ture, There are still openings for new members, and any men in St. An- drew's who are interested in singing are invited to join. WINGHAM MAYOR ON RELIEF COMMITTEE Mayor Dewitt Miller, of Wingham, was named to the management com- mittee of the newly formed Huron County Overseas Relief Fund, at a special meeting held in Goderich, on Friday. Called by the Warden of Huron County, Alvin Kerslake, of Hensall, the meeting was composed of mayors of the various towns in the county, who gathered to discuss the raising of help for victims of the recent European floods. Dr. E. A. McMaster, of Seaforth, was named distriet in the final WOAA playoffs. The following games are scheduled: At Wingham, Tuesdy, Feb, 10: at Kincardine. Friday, Feb. 13; at Wing- ham, Saturday, Feb. 14; at Kincar- dine, Tuesday, Feb. 17; at Wingham, Wednesday. Feb. 18: at Kincardine, Fe ,h, C.:0: at Wingham, Satur- day, Feb. 21. Local opinion is that only four ' games will be necessary for Wing- ham to show its supremacy, I LOCAL GIRL TO PLAY ION RAMO PROGRAM !L„..CIttherine Keating, the 17-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Keating, of Wingham, has been ask- ed to appear as piano soloist on the programme "Request Performance", heard over station CKNX on Thurs- day evening at 9 p.m7 The program is designed to promote a greater ap- preciation of local• talent in Western Ontario, and to give young musicians a chance s to be heard in the larger centres. his will he Catherine's first flight on a fifteen-pinute program de- voted entirely to herself, although she has appeared previously as an accom- panist. She is a student at Wingham District High School. FIXER-UPPER —Central Press Canadian Beverley Pelle& of Carleton Place, Ont., has the official job of attending Canadians and Americans who wish to see the coronation. From her office off Grosvenor Square in the heart of London, Beverley and her staff try to match hotel vacancies with requests. The Labatt Trophy was won by a rink skipped by Jim Murray, and consisting of Arthur Wilson, vice; Hugh Carmichael, iced; and Gordon Godkin, second. Other winners in the Seagram Tro- phy competition were: Oliver, Galt, 3 plus 20; aggregate 40; Sandloss, Han- over, 3 plus 13; Morrison, Walkerton, 2 plus 16; aggregate 40; Johnston, Cooksville, 2 plus 16, aggregate 35; Cook, Belgrave, 2 plus 12, aggregate, 27; Monroe, Walkerton, 2 plus 9. In the Labatt Trophy competition, other winners were: Renwick, Bei- more, 3 plus 17, aggregate 36; Lang- don, Clifford, 3 plus 10; Hinkley, Stratford, 2 plus 16, aggregate 36; Craig, Walkerton, 2 plus 16, aggregate 31; Treleaven, Holstein, 2 plus 16, ag- gregate 29; Dixon, Southampton, 2 plus 11.- CONTEST OPENS IN PAPER THIS WEEK Readers of The Advance-Times will find the first of a series of contest numbers on Page Four of this issue. Forty-two advertisements appear, and scattered throughout the ads are the words which make up a slogan. Every second week a picture of Betty Hutton (famous for her facial expressions) will appear, Every second week the participat- ing merchants will award a prize of $20.00 in merchandise certificates to the person who sends in the correct slogans which have appeared in the advertisements and at the same time sends in the most fitting title for the • picture of Miss Hutton. Rifles' of the contest are simple and full explanation will be found on the Contest page. Watch for the special page every week and send in your entries by Saturday of every second week to claim your chance at the Prize certificates, Seventeen tables of euchre were in play at a very successful euchre held by the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Caned- em Legion on Friday evening. Prizes for men's high was won by Anthony St. Marie and the women's high was won by Mrs. George Tervit, The ladies are hoping to run a euchre every two weeks, and an announcement of dates is expected next week. HANNA ASKS ACTION NETIEAES Action on the mounting total of heart disease was asked in Queen's Park last week by John Hanna, mem- ber of the Legislature for Huron- Bruce. Mr. Hanna, who went to To- ronto last week before the session opened to press for action, wants the government to set aside special funds for heart disease research. Mr. Hanna, who is the casualty of one heart attack himself, has been pressing for provincial aid to fight heart diseases since he was first el- ected ten years ago. He cited statis- tics for the past 13 years to back his case. In 1940, 8,546 deaths in the province were caused by heart diseases, making a rate of 228.1 per 100,000 population, In 1949 the figure had risen to 14,788 stricken, and the rate of 335.1. Last available figures for the year 1951 showed 15,933 deaths and a rate of 346. Mr. Hanna pointed out that in 1949 cancer took only 6,004 lives and with out wishing to detract from the much- publicized cancer campaigns, he de- plored the fact that of $45,000,000 set aside by the Provincial government for health, he could not find any mon- ey ear-marked for heart research, "The country doctor is deeply inter- ested in this baffling problem. Some steps must be taken to reduce this tragic toll," Mr. Hanna said in an in- terview with the Globe and Mail. According to statistics, approximate- ly half of the deaths in people over 50 years fall into this group. Deaths caused by diseases of the heart and blood vessels are three times the number caused by cancer, five times as niany as by violence and accidents, and eight times as many as from tu- berculosis. "There are certain small funds avail. able through Dominion-Provinchil vernMent health grants," Mr. Hanna said, but he wants to see Ontario take the lead with a subsidized program on all heart diseases. BARN FIRE IS FATAL TO LOCHALSH MAN Jack McIntosh, Lochalsh farmer, Was found dead in his flaming barn yesterday morning. At about 10.15 neighbours saw smoke issuing french, the barn, and upon investigating found cattle coming out of the burn- ing bulding. Mr. McIntosh's body was later found inside the door of the barn but it was not known whether he was trapped there by the smoke and flam- es, or whether he had suffered a heart attack. Cause of the fire has not yet been determined, Mr. McIntosh was a community sales manager, and a well-known far- mer in the district. He was 59 years old. arrangements for the Women's World Day of Prayer in each community FOR imiTmuniATEs and thus extending the pleasure, pri- vilege and power available by partici- 1pation in this great event. Wingham Mohawks are scheduled • Service to be held in the Baptist for a seven-game contest with the Kincardine Gaels, in the semi-final playoffs slated for this week and next. The winners will meet Walker- ton for the honor of representing this Such united prayer, by God's grace, chairman, and John G. Barry, of may become a great power because it Goderich, secretary-treasurer. The builds understanding and mutual management committee, of which concern for one another and binds to- Mayor Miller is a member, will also gether all the people of God. Such include H. C. Johnston,* of Blyth and unity of spirit, such oneness of pur- W. G. Cochrane, of Exeter. pose, irrespective of denominations, Another meeting of the committee and such rubbing out of racial bound- will be held today (Wednesday) at aries, are surely the great ideals for Clinton, at which it is hoped definite which the world is groping in its plans will be laid for the relief work. darkness and gloom. needed inpublicizin the ur lose and The help of all Christian g p ,women is s EVEN fiAME SCIEDULE St. Andrew's Choir Holds Annual The annual meeting of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church choir was held Thursday evening at the regular prac- tice. The president, Gordon Leggatt, was in charge. The minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted. It was moved by Mrs, Tom Currie and seconded by Miss Frances Wilson that the treasurer's report be accepted as read. The election of officers took place with the following results • President, Gordon Leggett; first vice-pres., Bernard Rutledge; second vice-pres., Mary Rae; sec,-treas., Bids. Keith; press reporter, Mrs. Nelson Pickell; gown comm., Mrs. H. Sher- bendy, Miss Wilson, Mrs. W. Ham- mond, Mrs. A. Hastings; social comm., Mrs. H. Aitchison, Mrs. W. Keith, Mrs. D, Fry, Mrs. N. Pickell ,Barbara Merrick, Audrey Gilmour; purchas- ing comm., Mrs. W. Ford, Mrs. Sher- bondy, Miss A. Williamson, Elda Keith, Jack Lloyd; music comm., Miss F. Wilson, Mrs, Sherbondy, Mrs. Pick- ell, H. V. Pym, H. Aitchison, John McKibbon; attendance comm., S. Mc- Kibbon, N. Pickell, Jean Campbell, Miss Wilson; nominating comm., Mrs. .T. Currie, John McKibbon, 1WINDIA14 EVERS BOWE STAMM Two WLngham rinks made history at the N'aik,sri.on annual curling bon- sriel last Wednesday, ee-lin they suc- ceeded in capturing both the Seagram and the Labatt Trophy in competition with 48 rinks from We steen Ontario. Winner sax the ek. igram Trophy was a rink from Winghum ,ticipi:lx1 by Frank McCormick, and consisting of Wilfred D. McKagui', vice-skip; John Tervit, lead; and David Crompton, 2nd: load, John Tetvit, of this rink, was especially honored in that this was his, first rear of curling.