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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1953-02-25, Page 1Bathing Belles Popidar in Concert ne of the hits of the Wingham District High School e concert was the Bathing Belles of the Gay Nineties/ pictured above with Lifeguard John Crawford. Acts' like this packed them in solid at the Town Hall on Thursday and Friday. ''The girls are, left to right front row; Joan Loughlean Sandra Smith, Frances Merk- ley, Patsy Carmichael' Back row: Betty Newman, Mary Hotchkiss, John Crawford, Sally Slosser and Lois Walker, —Staff Photo. 1. NW BUDGET POPULAR WITH LOCAL PEOPLE .11, Local cheers greeted the budget speech of Finance Minister Abbott last Thursday, as the government an- nounced general reductions in taxes over a wide field. Including tax cuts to please practically everybody, the new budget contains these adjust- ments which are guaranteed to please the man in the street, Personal income taxes are cut 1.1 per cent, starting July 1st. This means a reduction of 5M3 per cent for the whole .of 1953. Cigarette tax reduced 4c per pack .of twenty, effective immediately. New prices are 35 cents per pack of 20, 43c per pack of 25. Imported cigarettes are also cut 4c. Radio license fee of $2.50 repealed March 31st. No license on TV con- templated, CBC to obtain revenues front existing 15% tax on radios, tele- vision sets and tubes. 't et \ Stamp tax on cheques'%nd similar documents repealed. Sales tax of 10% of books and book materials repealed. Sales tax on all materials used in newspaper and magazine production repealed. Taxpayers' exemption widened dependents' earnings and children iending .e;° ,Successful Bonspiel The Wingham Ladies Curling Club held another successful bonspiel on Saturday, February 21st. Three games were played followed by a social half hour. 'Winners were: R. S. Hetherington's with Mrs. W. Bain, vice; Mr. J. Bowman, 2nd, and Mrs. G. Godkin, lead, 3 wins plus 14. Second, W. Bain, skip, Mrs. J. Kerr, vice, Mr. R. Hob- den, 2nd. Mrs. D. Nesmith lead, e wins plus & Consolation prize went to Wm. Tif- efin's rink with Mrs. G. Williams, vice, ".T. A. Currie 2nd., Mrs. C. Arneitage, ;lead, 1 win plus 6. :EUCHRE 85 CROKINOLE t IN WROXETER ,Wroxeter Library Board will hold its last Progressive Euchre and Crok- Mole party of the season oir Friday ,evening in Masonic Club Rooms 8.30 o'clock. NeVelty ptizes. Admission 25 Cents. Ladies please bring lunch. Come, and meet your friends and „neighbors and give your support to your local library. 25* SLEEPING ACCOMMODATION FOR FIGURE SKATERS The Winghain Figure Skating Club Would like !seeping accommodation for 50 Stratford Figure Skaters for the night of Neareh 13th. Please phone 403 or 482-3, It would be very Much appreciated. 25* for at- With which is amalgamated the Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News ItUbseriPtlelle $2.50 Per Year, 6c per copy WINGUAM , ONTARIO:: WED FEBRVAIii 25, 1953 4 rill A I MISS K. PRINGLE WINS ALONG THE MAIN DRAG] FIRST CONTEST AWARD By The Pedestrian 1 Mies Kathleen Pringle, of Wingham, is the winner of the first award in MUST GET THIS STRAIGHT—On .February 4th, we published an ancient picture of a Wingham street and stated that it was a view of Victoria Street in the early days. Now we are wrong—and the miserable part of the thing is that we know better too. The picture does resemble a shot of Vie- d) toria Street taken about the same time, but the one we printed actually is a picture of Josephine Street look- ing south from the bank corner, in which the Department is interested. Mr. Secord felt that the first thing to do is to form a recreation council, then make a survey of existing facili- ties. Action should then be taken to "fill the gaps". A discussion of recreational prob- lems followed, and other towns which have had similar problems were dis. cussed. Mr. Secord pointed out that other towns had experienced fluctuations in the amount of interest shown in re- creation, and concluded that Wingham was at present going through a per- iod of reaction against it. Out of this discussion it was decid- ed that an effort should be made to provide some sort of hockey activity for those boys who are not proficient enough to play on any of the organ- ized teams. It Was pointed out that these boys constitute the majority around town, and that only a small minority are actually able to play in organized hockey. A town league com- posed of enough teams to accommo- date these boys Was suggested, and the meeting generally approved of the Idea, but it was decided that the sea- son was too advanced to Start such a league now. However, it was decided that an attempt should be made to ear* the idea into the coming baseball season, by which time it 18 hoped that a new rerecation council will be formed. Present at the meeting, besides May. or DeWitt Miller, were: Harold Brooks, Harry Gerry, Bill Conron, Den Neenah and Bob Ferguson. Numerous Friends Fete Wingham Couple Mr. and Mrs. John Sangster of Pat- rick Street, Wingham were pleasantly surprised on Saturday. A group of relatives and friends Around 60 in all, gathered to do hong to this estim- Joe Clark and George Orvis, vice- able couple on the 40th anniversary president and secretary respectively of the Luc-Tee-Win Conservation Club, were in attendance on Monday night at a joint meeting of two farm forums at Salem, three miles north of Teeswater. They explained conser- vation principles and the aims of the Luc-Tee-Win club to the forum mem- beie. Irwin (Lobby) Lobsinger, of the South Bruce Game and Fish Protec- tive leesociation was the guest speak- er. Luc-Tee,-Win Officers Attend Farm Forum, .11 llllll 1111111 lllll 1 iiiii iiiii 1111111111 llllllllllll 11111111111.111 lllllll Signs of Spring With February winds still blow- ing, and. Spring officially a month away, the Belgrave Athletic As- sociation held a meeting last week to discuss the baseball situation. The association plans to sponsor three ball teams this summer, a bantam, a midget and a girls' team. Town Hail Is Packed for Annual High School Concert Sizeable Sum Raised for Flood . Victims by Town Hall Concert Mayor to Discuss Very Light Crowd 0 - 0 - 0 EIGHTY-EIGHT TODAYe-W. J. "Bill" Fleuty is back in circulation on the main drag after spendng the past few weeks in close confinement at his home. Just about time, too, for, today he had to be up bright and early for the celebration of his 88th, birthday. .He says Margaret Brophy, of CKNX, celebrates on the same day, but she won't talk about her age. 0 - 0 - 0 FRESH AS A DAISY—Well, maybe that's not the right word, but in any case McKibbons drug store is' very attractive in two shades of green in- eeerlor finish added last week. It makes a nice combination. 0 - 0 - 0 'couple of days. is always a hectic day around here .anyhow, was also the Publisher's bir- thday. Former Resident Passes in London There passed away at her residence, 1133% Richmond Street, London, Mary Ellen McLean, in her 47th year. She was the wife of Clarke H. McLean, and dear mother of Gwendolyn and Kenneth both at home. Mrs, McLean was the former Mary Ellen Dawson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Daw- son of Lucknow, and sister of Alex, William and Stewart, all of London; Harold of Toronto and Huntley of Lucknow. The remains are resting at the Needham Funeral Home in London, where the funeral service will be con- ducted on Thursday at 2 p.m. Inter- ment will be made in Mount Pleasant cemetery. Meeting Called by Recreation Draws Only six interested persons turned up at a meeting called by Mayor De- Witt Miller with the purpose of re- viving organized recreation and a re- creational council in Wingham. And the feeling seemed to be amongst those attending that the present is not particularly opportune for any large-scale revival. At present, the recreation council al- though not officially defunct, has in reality ceased to function, and it was hoped that if the council could be re- organized, certain grants which are made available by the provincial gov- ernment could be realized. The meeting was attended by R. E. Secord, of the Community Programs Branch, Department of Education, who came up from London for the occasion. Mr. Secord explained that before any grants cbuld be made, a recreation. council composed of seven ,members, two of them from the muni- cipal council, would have to be in ex- istence. Then, providing the Depatt- ment approves the recreation program grants XxlEtY be made as follows; One- third or up to $1,600 per Year to- wards the cost of leadership and one- fifth or up to $600 towards the cost of maintenance and operating. Mr. Se- cord pointed out that although these grants would apply against a recrea- tional program of sports, the Depart- Mont felt that sports alone Were not enough, and that any recreation pro- gram should contain social and cul- tural activities as well, Drama, glee club, arts and crafts and a program for senior citizens Were also subjects Although taken completely by sur- prise, Mr. and Mrs. Sangster made a suitable reply, thanking them for the beautiful gifts and their friendship down through the years. Other speak- ers included an honoured guest, Mr. John Milligan, father of Mrs. Sang- ster, Wm. Darling, Elmer Zinn, Adam Darling, J. M. Milligan, mayor of Fer- gus, and brother of the bride J. K. Sangster and Harvey Sangster. Other gifts received at this time were a chest of silverware from the family and grandchildren. A tea ser- vice, a ruby salad dish, cheques and a host of cards from friends and neigh- bors. During the evening Richard Milli- gan and Isaac Mawhinney with har- monicas and Jean Sangster at the piano entertained the guests with their music. This brought the long to be remembered day to a close. Mr. and Mrs, Sangster have three Sons, all married, John Kenneth, of Elora; Alexander Harvey and Robert Beverly, both of Wingham, and eight grandchildren. Guests were present from Carrick, Howick, Belmore, Clifford, Fergus, Elora and Wingham. ----- ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hastings, Wing- ham announce the engagement of their daughter Vivian Leone to Ron- ald James Newton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Newton, Chatham. Wedding will take place the latter part of March. 25e ENGAGEMENT L.Mr. Lawrence E. Hiseler announc- es the engagement of his daughter, Joan Christine, to William Thomas Arinstrong, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Armstrong, West WawanOsh, the marriage to take place the Middle oe Marche • 25b DANCE AT WROXETER Modern and Old-Tyne Mimic, the Noll Sisters with the "Kansas Farmer" in Wroxeter 'Town Hall on Friday evening, February 27th, Admission 50 cent; 10 pen, to 1 Banc Come and have a good time. Howick Lions, Overseas Flood Relief, 25b "Standing room only" was the word on Thursday and Friday eeenings, when Wingham District High School students produced their annual con- cert in the Wingham Town Hall. Fac- ed with the biggest crowd ever exper- ienced at the concert, students who would normally sit at the back during the performance gave up their seats to latecomers; and there were still a number of people who had to be turn- ed away for lack of even standing room. It is planned to run the per- formance for three nights next year, instead of two, to accommodate the larger audiences. While the amount of proceeds from the sale of tickets was not made pub- lic, it is understood that the students will have a goodly sum to set aside for games, sports and other student activities. Features of the variety program were: selections by the school bugle band, boys' gymnastics, songs by the glee club, two dance numbers, songs by the girls' glee club and a one act play. Members of the teaching staff who assisted in the production were: bugle band, Douglas Turner; boys' gymnas- tics, Gerry Higenell; girls' dances, Mrs, Mary Williams; singing and mus- ic, Mrs. Winona McDougall; play, Miss K. McGregor. Stage sets and other stagework was executed by the boys from the shop classes, under the dir- ection of Ross Vogan. Mr. Madill was in charge of the ushers. %INGHAM CURLERS WIN WHICH TROPHY A Wingham rink, skipped by Dun- can MacDougall, won the main event at the Goderich Curling Club's annual levitation bonspiel on Wednesday last. The rink defeated a Goderich rink skipped by E. Cranston by a score of 12-6, to win the Town of Goderieh Trophy, Three rinks from Wingham attended the bonspiel, but two of them skipped by Jim Murray and Harley Crawford, were eliminated earlier. Semifinals, Main Event Cranston, Goderieh vs Hughes, Goderieh, 17-2. MacDougall, Wingham, vs Crawford, Winghain, 10-2. Final Main Event Gederich, Cranston, skip; Allaire, Woods, De Roadie; Wingham, Mac- Dougall, Bowman, Thomas, Thompson, Winner—MacDougall, 12-6. Secondary ,Event Saint-final Noble 8, Bell, 6; Murray, 10, Rix 11, GOderich, Noble, skip; Gardiner, Langridge, Townsend. Stratford, Fox, skip; Bell, Omand, Mair. CO/isolation Event Cranston, Goderich 8, Fox, Strat- ford, 5, CARD PARTY AT PARISH HALL • The usual card party Will be held at Sacred Heart Parish Hall, on Monday, March end, Good prizes, Lunch will be eerved, Everybody Welcome. 25b More than 400 people gathered at the Town Hall on Sunday, to hear and gee the special overseas flood relief program, sponsored by the Huron County Overseas Flood Relief Com- mittee, and broadcast over station CKNX. A total of $1,500 in direct pled- ges was received during the actual program by means of a telephone ar- rangement for handling contributions, conducted by members of the Meal Lions Club, • A cast of over 40 artists contributed their talents, while 2% hours free air time, plus technical help Was donated by the radio station. . An introduction bz John Cruick- shank, of CKNX, started the show off, followed by a selection from the Glen Williams Orchestra, Warden A. W. Kerslake, of Huron County, spoke briefly, commending the fund to all. Gerald Gerhardt, of Ayton, Lois Ham- ilton of Seaforth and Bill Mankiss of CHURCH WOMEN MARK DAY OF PRAYER On Friday, February 20th., Christian women around the world joined in their annual World Day of Prayer. This year the theme was "Walk as Children of Light" (Ephesians 5:8) and the worship service was prepared through the co-operation of African Christiarts. Since the majority of mis- sionary groups in Canada this year are studying the African missions, many were able to' appreciate more fully the distinctively African quality of the beautiful service and to gain inspiration from it. In Wingham about 150 women at- tended the service in the Baptist Church. Mrs. W. Harcourt presided, and representatives of missionary groups in the Anglican, Baptist, Gos- pel Tabernacle, Presbyterian, Salva- tion Army and United Churches took part. Mrs. J. Coyle was at the organ. In contrast with the adverse weather conditions the church was bright with spring flowers, The address was gieen by Mrs. J. C. Thompson of Trinidad who spoke of the advantages and privileges which we in an enlightened Christian coun- try enjoy. She told in contrast of the small number of literate women in Trinidad and of the problems which face the graduates of Christian schools there, We who have opportunities have responsibilities, With the Ephesians we are commanded to "Walk as Child- ren of Light." We are asked to pray for the Christian cause, and to live as people who have been given the light of the Gospel. Following the address Lieutenant Clarke and Lieutenant Oates of the Salvation Army sang together "Teach me to pray." The offering was sent to the Women's Inter-Church Council to help in providing Christian literature in many parts of the world, MANY GUESTS HONOR NINETIETH BIRTHDAY ,eMr, and Mrs. Milton Fraser of the 3i:el. line of Morris entertained in hon- our of Mrs. Fraser's father's birth- day on Wednesday, February 18. Ro- bert Shaw was' born on the 2nd. line of Morris on the farm where his nep- hew, Alex Shaw now resides. Mia Shaw's entire life so fax has been spent in this localityeeFor 25 years he was a merchant in Bluevale, where he lived later in retirement, netil six years ago when he and his wife (the late (Annie Fraser) took up, residence with their daughter, Mrs. Fraser. Guests at the birthday dinner in' eluded Mr. Richard Johnston, a cous in, Mrs. Arthur Shaw, Mrs. 3, H, Rob- ertson, Mrs. J. Mustard, Mrs. Robt, Nicholson, sisters-in-law. Mrs. Arthur Shaw and Mr. Johnston have also passed the 90th milestone, Other guests included a daughter, Bernice, Mrs, Heaslip of Dunnville, and Miss Emma Johnston of Morris, A social evening was enjoyed. The guests were Mr. and Mrs, Jack Cox, a granddaughter, of Grey; Ralph Shaw, Mr. and Mrs, Frank Shaw, Mr and 'Mrs. Alex Shaw, Cameron Mus- tard, Fraser Mustard, Mr, and Mrs. 3. Fischer and family, nieces arid nep- hews of Mr, Shaw, The celebrant received many cards and Messages of congratulations among them a telegram from Premier and Mrs, Leslie M. Frost, of Ontario. St. Catherines, followed with musical selections, Dr- E. A. MelVfaster, of Seaforth, chairman of the Flood Relief Come mittee, thanked station CKNX for aid. and co-operation in airing the pro- gram. Harold V, Pym, Wingham, gave a theme from "Fielandia" on the or- gan, followed by a solo by Pamela Saddler, of Clinton, and a duet by Mr. and Mrs. Jim Stewart of Seafarth. Frank Schubert, originally from, Prague, Czecho-Slovakia and now of Goderich, gave a violas solo followed by Robert McKercher, of Dublin,. who spoke on behalf of the Huron County Federation of Agriculture. Rod Jack and Murray Elliott, of Listowel, sang e duet from "The Red Mill," eat Grant McDonald, of Exeter, sang a solo, "Blue Moon." Victor Dinnin, Zurich, District Gov- ernor of the Lions spoke, followed by a quartet, The Chordsmen, from. Gode- rich, and Joan Gaffney, of Mitchell, who did an imitation of Gracie Fields. Mel Lavigne, of Wingham, played a violin Solo. Ex-warden Harvey Johnston, of Blyth, appealed to the farming com- munity for aid to the Fund, his opinel being followed by a solo by Terry McArdle of Teeswater. Pieta Van Vliet, of Brussels, a Dutch woman whose home' was in the flooded area, rendered a solo, followed by "Haute '0 Mine," a solo by Walker Hart of Seoforth. A letter from Mayor Hnekins, of Goderieh, was read, anti Bill Conron of Wingham, rendered a solo, "Still Is the Night." William Miller, Mayor of Clinton, spoke briefly on behalf of the Fund, followed by a duet by Marie McCallum and Douglas Dunbar, of Listowel. DeWitt Miller, Mayor of Wingham, then spoke, and a letter from, Mayor W. G. Cochrane, of Exeter was read. Cpl, Fourneau, a W. D. from the R. C. A. F. station, at Clinton, who or- iginally came from that part of Eng- land devastated by the recent floods, was also a speaker. A highlight of the program was a telegram received from, Kincardine, announcing that the town of Kincar- dine will join Huron county in the Flood Relief campaign during the coming week. More details of the Kin- cardine canvass will be broadcast over CKNX this week. John J. Cruickshank,. John Brent, Don Hildebrand, Vin Dittmer and Tom Rafferty, of the CKNX staff, acted as master of ceremonies. Talent on the show was donated by permis- sion of the American Federation of Musicians, Stratford Local 418. MRS. CECIL WALPOLE PASSES SUDDENLY Services for Mrs. Ethelda Jane Wal- pole, 49, of Wingham, who died here suddenly on Wednesday last, were conducted by De. Brecroft, from Cur- rie's Funeral Home, on Saturday. In- terment was made in Wingham ceme- tery. Mrs. Walpole was born in Grey Township, Huron .bounty, and before her marriage was Miss Ethelda Jane Bennett, daughter of the late Mr, and Mrs. T, Re Bennett, formerly of Wing- ham., She was a, teacher in Wingham Public School and in the surrounding district; and also at Lions Head, She married Mr. Walpole in Sudbury in 1937, Mrs. Walpole was a member of Wingham United Church, and a faith- ful member of the Women's Institute. Surviving are her husband, Cecil Walpole, of Wingham; four sisters, Mrs. a J. (Maria) Thompson, of Lis- towel; Mrs. Thomas (Myrtle) Met- cake, of Wingham; Mrs. Royal (Fran- ces) McArthur, of Toronto; and Mrs, Percy (Estella),. Gray, of Toronto; and one brother, Leonard, of Listowel. Pallbearers at the funeral were: Lorne Metcalfe, Brian Metcalfe, Nor- Man Walpole, Willis Walpole, HarVey Thompson and Samuel McArthur, a•••••••••......1 REGULAR METING WINGIIAM LODGE The regular Meeting of Wingliain Lodge No, e86 0.11.C, will be held on Tuesday evening, March 3rd at 8 pen, Visitors welcome, 25b Legion to Sponsor Red Cross Campaign Representatives of the London area branch of the Red Cross were in town on Tuesday, and completed arrange- ments with the local branch of the Canadian Legion to sponsor the com- ing Red Cross campaign for funds. the "Words of Wisdom" contest run- ning in The Advance-Times. After Studying the picture of Betty Hutton which appeared last week she came up with an apt suggestion. She felt that someone had said to Betty: "My dear, no one would dream you are wearing dentures," The end of the first Contest period at 5 p.m. Saturday saw no less° than 7e entries at The Advance-Times of- fice, but of these more than tare- thirds failed to carry the correct slog- ans from the advertisements which had appeared in the two previous is- sues. The correct slogans are listed in the space at top of the contest page this week. Last week we failed to mention the fact that contestants should list the names of the advertisements in which they found the slogan words. For this reason no entries' were disqualified on that account. However, the win- ning entry did carry these lists, and so complied with the complete rules. Miss Pringle is invited to call- at The Advance-Times office to pick up her ,,20 One-Dollar merchandise certificat- e; which are redeemable at any of OTHER RENOVATIONS—Carmic- the stofes which are participating in 'baels and Welwoods are also getting — the contest, ready for spring with paint and gen- -eral renovating. Must be this fine A second contest commences this 'weather, we've been having the past week. Find the hidden slogan and make a list of the advertisements in - 0 - 0 which the words were found. Do the ERRORS AND OMISSIONS except- same thing next week and put your ted in this week's issue of The Ad- title on the picture of Betty Hutton Nance-Times, Because Tuesday, which which will appear in that issue. Make sure that your entries are in The Advance-Times office by 5 p.m., on Saturday, March 7th. Good luck. of their wedding. The afternoon was spent in a social way: After a bounti- ful repast, Richard Milligan, uncle of the bride, acted as chairman. In his address he related that his niece was the first girl in. Clifford to receive a pre-nuptial shower, "'Mrs, Alex Sang- ster was then called and on behalf of the group presented the bride and groom of 40 years ago with a lovely electric tea kettle and bed lamp.