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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1953-03-04, Page 1Lack of space at Wingham General Hospital has been plaguing the staff for some time now, Just how crowded it can get is well illustrated in the above picture, which shows Miss Eileen Lainbertus, assistant superintendent, searching through a pile of assorted beds stored in a hallway for lack of somewhere else to put them. The hospital, which is officially rated as having a 47 bed capacity, had an average of 83.4 daily patients during the month of January, —Staff Photo. After a hard-fought battle with Seaforth on Saturday night which ended in a 9-7 overtime win for the local lads, Wingham Bantams came back to a smashing victory on Mon- day at Seaforth, to win the best of three series and the WOAA Bantam Championship, The Saturday game was a tough struggle for the Wingham boys, with the first two periods ending 2-0 and 4-2 in favor of Seaforth. In the third frame, however, the team became operative, sparked by Hodgkinson (Lockridge) and Bain (Hodgkinson) in the overtime period tipped the scales for the locals. The Monday affair was of a differ- ent order, with Wingham carrying the puck all the way, and little or no opposition from Seaforth. The local team was again paced by Hodgkinson, who amassed a total of six tallies, three of them assisted by Campbell. The Bantams will now go into the Ontario Minor Hockey Association playoffs, with futurenSates to be an- nounced shortly. Members of the team are: Goal, Douglas Carr; defence, Jim Lock- ridge, Frank Houghton; centre, Jim Campbell; wings, Nen Hodgkinson, Ted Muffitt; subs, Bill Hotchkiss, Jim Bain, Dave Cameron, Danny Stuckey, Donald Gray, Jamie Rae, Barry Fry and „Carman Vint. The team is coached by Vic Loughlean. Wingham Bantams Trim Port Elgin Wingham .'Bantams took two fast games from Port Elgin to scores or 17-1 and 15-8 in the best of three semi- final playoffs . last week. The Port Elgin, outplayed and out-manouevred in both games, played five of their Juveniles in the second effort on Wingham ice, but failed to make much impression on the locals, even with outside help. Scoring for Wingham in the second game were: Campbell (Hodgitineon) 2, Rae (Fry) 2, Hodgkinson (Lockridge) 2, Lockridge (Hotchkiss), Hotchkiss, Campbell, Fry (Gray), Lockridge (Campbell), Campbell (Muffitt), Gray (Rae), Hodgkinson Muffitt), and Bain. Port Elgin marksmen. were: Schell, (Wahnsley) 2, Brigden (Schell) Brig- den, Ellis e, Ellis, (Schell), and Mc- Gipivray. WINGHAM—Goal, Vint; defence, Loekridge, Houghton;. centre, Camp- bell; wings, Muffitt, Fry: subs, Rae, Gray, Cameron, Stuckey, Hotchkiss, Carr. Port Elgin—Goal, Harper; defence, Wamsley, centre, Ellis; wings, Schell, Brigden; subs, Bell, McPherson, Ing, Mebermid, Mitchell, Leith, Schell, Rappell. With which is amalgamated the Gorrie Vidette and Wiroxeter New* Subscriptions $2,50 per year, 6c per copy. WINGHAU, ONTARlib. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4; 1953 Hospital Blues Of Sales, Schools and Slot Machines KINSMEN HEAR TALK ON "BRITAIN TOW The Pastore' Relations Committee IS pleased to report that ReV. Donald J. MacRae, B.A., B.D., of Windsor, has accepted a call to Wingham arid will take over his new duties at July 1st. Mr. MacRae IS the soli of a well- known missionary to China and is himself a graduate of Victoria and Emmanuel Colleges. He has served in Toronto, Sarnia and Windsor pastor ateS, after a term in Western Canada, Mrs, IVIaellae is a Toronto girl and &so girt. hi Masonic Club Rooms, is holding a Euchre Party oh VridaY the couple have three young children, March an Novelty prizes /They will be warmly welcomed by the NoVelty prizes. Ladies please bring evening, lunch. 40 Ladies please bring lutielt an. /congregatwa and community. 'Painfully Injured George Hart, 52-year-old farmer of 11.0. 2, Breseels, Was treated at the Wingham General Hospital on Mon- day for broken toep. Mr, Hart's in- juries resulted when a log rolled on his foot at his farm. Ha Was treated and released the same day, --"kii ALONG! M y The AINDRAG BACK ON THE JOB-.-There were -Many handshakes this Week for Chief T. W. "Bert" Platt and he resumed his duties here after an absence of almost two years, His familiar figure somehow seems to belong at the main intersection as the youngsters make their way to and from school. 0-0-0 WINGHAM WAS 'GENEROUS— The Lions Club of Wingha.m has been responsible for the collection of over $900 for the Overseas Flood Re- lief campaign, through its own mem- bership and the sponsoring of the Sunday concert for this purpose, That figure, of course does not begin to represent the entire donations from this district for many have sent their contributions through the churches and other organizations. 0 - 0 - 0 COM1VIIJaTITY: SALE WELCOME— The establishment of regular com- munity sales in Wingham will be a Welcome addition to the business Life of the town, The success of similar ventures in Listowel and Lucknow, to mention only two, is indication of their popularity with all concerned. 0 - 0 - 0 A LOT OF CREDIT goes to Har- vey Aitchison, one of the local volun- teer police helpers. When Constable Ted Whitby's father died in Luck- iiow last week, the local police force was left shorthanded. Harvey filled in on the night shift on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and worked at his regular job in the daytime, getting practically no sleep for the three days. No need to ask what Mr. Aitchison did on Sunday! 0 - 0 - 0 BUSINESS AND PLEASURE do seem to mix for Gerd' Buchanan, who returned on Saturday from a week's business trip to Florida. Gord must have found Saturday's weather in Wingham a bit of a con- trast to the balmy south. 0 - 0 - 0 SURE SIGN OF SPRING even if !the weather is cold these days is the •advent of the usual quota of panhan- dlers in these parts. One Catherine Street resident reported having a call *from one of these visitors, who claim- ed he hadn't eaten for three days. The ,offer of food didn't seem to interest „him, but a small gift of money did. 0 - 0 - 0 A SIGNAL HONOR was conferred on John Henna,' local IVI.P.P., when Mr. Hanna was named speaker in the House, in the temporary absence pf ,the regular speaker: However, Mr. :Hanna's tenure of office was brief, ilasting only one day when the regular ,speaker returned, YOUNGEST SKATERS WILL APPEAR HERE WROXETER DOCTOR MOPING TO PERM apr. R. B. Palmer, physician and rgeon, who has practised at Wrox- eter for several years will move to Wingham this summer, where he will be associated with Drs. Connell and Corrin. An addition to the Connell & Corrin office building will be constructed to provide the extra space required. Dr. Palmer has purchased the home of the late Mrs. A. J. Irwin, but does not ex- pect to move for some months. Friends Honor • . Departing Couple * Some thirty friends and neighbours gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Percy Stainton, Leopold Street, on Fri- day evening, in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Bell, who have recently moved to Forest. Euchre was played and a social and lunch enjoyed by aft' Mrs, Stainton read a farewell ad- dress to the couple and Mrs. Mel }Seat- ng made the presentation of an end table from the friends who were gath- ered around. The best wishes of all their friends go with this popular couple in their new work in Forest. RURAL YOUTH INJURED ON SATURDAY NIGHT Gordon Fischer, 15-year-old son of Mr, and Mrs. George Fischer of R.R. 3 Wingliam, was painfully injured In an accident which occerred shortly after midnight on Saturday, on Highway 86 near Whitechurch. Gorgon got out of a car driven by Hugh Bowie and was proceeding to his farm home which was nearby, When a taxi driven by Mr. Abram, owner of Abe's Taxi of Gerrie, struck him. Mr, Abram took all efforts to try and avoid the accident, even going nto the ditch. Fischer was rushed to the Wingham General Hospital where it was found that he was suffering from a com- pound fracture of the left leg, concus- sion, shock and lacerations to his face, Provincial Pollee from Wingham who investigated, indicated that no charges would be laid. Monday morning, Gordon under- went a two and a half hour operation o repair the compound fracture, His condition is reported satisfactory. Bennett-Grant Wed at Coast The wedding of Patricia Helen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. a C. Grant, of Victoria, B. C., to Glenn Bennett, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Bennett, of London, and formerly of Wingham, took place on Saturday, February 14, In the Metropolitan Vatted Church, in Victoria. The groom is stationed with the Royal Canadian Artillery, at Gor- don Head Camp, Victoria. AUXILIARY MEETING The Ladies Auxiliary to Wingham General Hospital will hold, their monthly meeting in the Council Chamber on Friday afternoon., March 6, at three o'clock. 4b W.1L EUCKRE The Women's Institute of Bluevale Meeting for the March session in the council chamber on Monday eve- ning, the Wingham. Council faced a battery of delegations present to place various requests before the board. First to address council was Elmer Wilkinson, who stated that he was prepared to proceed with the erection of apartment buildings in the town, which, he felt, would help to alleviate the housing* shortage. He requested that the town grant him tax conces- sions to aid the project. His proposi- tion was that he be granted 50 per cent reduction in taxes for ten years, or as an alternative, 75 per cent re- duction for five years. It is his in- Itention to build approximately 12 one- bedroom apartments, four of them this year. One lot has already been purchased for the purpose. The council generally viewed the request in a favorable light, compar- ing it with the concession which had been made to assist the Central Heus- i mg and Mortgage Corporation's Hill- crest development. In that case the town had donated the land, virtual- ly without charge, had provided streets, water and sewage, and in re- turn is receiving only about one-third of the normal taxes. There was some doubt as to the right of the council to grant such tax concessions, and on motion of Councillors Carmichael and Crossett it was decided to seeklegal advice on DEALS PERFECT HAND Mrs. Alvin Sell, of Edward St„ was surprised to find that she had dealt herself three fives and the jack of diamonds, in a two-handed game of cribbage, with Mr. Lorne Archer, last week. The excitement reached a peak when the five of diamonds turned up to make the hand a perfect 29, and cinch the game for Mrs. Sell. Although. she has had one 28 hand before, Mrs. Sell says this is the first time she has ever had a perfect hand. ":Bob Carbert, CKNX Farm Editor, has been awarded the Ralston Purina St, Louis. Tour, it was announced by Clive Tisdale of the James Fisher, Co. Ltd., Toronto, advertising coun- sellore for Purina. The award was made for "outstand- ing co-operation with, an advertising client, excellent performance in con- ducting interviews with, Western. Ont- tario Farmers and preparing farm program. content," Mr..Tisdele said., Competition was open to all Canadian radio• stations carrying. Purina broad- casts, and covered the year from March, 1952 to March, 1953- The award consists of a. five-day trip: to the Ralston. Purina Farm, lab- oratory and mills at St. Louis, Miss- ouri, all expenses paid. Bab.will make the trip during the second. week in March. Students. Donate to Flood Relief Fund. The Students' Council of the Wing7 ham District High School have don- ated fifty dollars to, the Flood Relief Fund of Huron County. This gift was. made possible through:the large num: her of admissions to the echoed, con- same who wished, to see ie epuld, not ,get in, Next year the students plan on a concert for. three evenings instead of two, and. hope that they will have as large and appreciative audiences as they did, this year. LUMP DOCTOR IS LIONS SPEAKER BELMORE RINK WINS AT PORT MIN SPIEL the extra end to wn the H. H. Stevens Memorial Trophy at the Keystone Curling Bonspiel in Port Elgin on Friday. Thirty-two rinks competed Wingham: Native Dies, in_ Stratford The death occurred last week of William R. Anderson, 64, a native of Wingham, who died at his. home in Stratford. Mr. Anderson_ was born n Wingham, and. in 1917 Left. for Strat- ford, where he. worked as a machinist in the motive power eleeps of the Can- adian National Railways. Be retired in. November of. last year. Hp W.9.3 maraca, rat: Mitchell in 1913, to Lucy A. Ward, of Stratford, who survives:. Mr.. Ancieneen was a member of the T.MitedMiesionary Church. Surviving, besides, his wife, are one sons James of Stratford; two daugh- ters, Martha. and Effie, at home; two sisters, Herb Shiell, Brantford, and Mrs. Phillip Dawson, of Wngliaart, Services were held in the United nfieseniery Church by the•Rev. W. Johnson, Interment was made in Averelale cemetery. Legion Auxiliary Aids Flood Relief At the regular monthly meeting of the Ladies' Auxiliary to the Canadian Legion, $25 was donated to European Flood Relief, and $15 to the British Sailors' Home, Two new members were initiated, Mrs. Georgina Crothers and Mrs. Marjorie Beecroft. Two forme members were re-instated. Plans Were completed at the meet- ing for the March euchres to be held hi the Legion home, WALKERTON CHAMPS IN FOURTH STRAIN' Walkerton Wunder Bars took their fourth straight gamed from the Wing- ham MohaWks on Monday to take the Group 1 WOAA Intermediate 13 Championship. The winners Walked away with a 134 victory over the cope with the onslaught. locals, who he time seemed able to In the Friday game the Walkerton crew, led by George Zuk and Carl hell, with two goals apiece, took an 8-3 decision etter the Mohawks. Mur- ray Stainton, Lott and Westlake were the scorers for Wingham. machine in his, billiard wirier: The request was refused and the , pollee department. was directed. to examine a machine at present use on motion of. Councillor Heyman and Reeve McKinney. The motion follow- ed a lengthy. discussion on, the types of machines which are covered by the town's, ley-raw,. and: which of these devices, should be licensed. A. committee compoeed. of Frank Howson, chairman, Reeve Me.Kinney and Mayor Miller, was, named to co- operate with other civic groups in axx-axigementes: for saleable• comme- moration of Coronation Dene, June 2. The old question of' the hazards present at the McKenzie Bridge was brought tne and. a Aetter will' be writ- ten to the Department of Highways, urging that it be replaced. The, letter wilt also contain request for the paving of the road. front Wing- ham to Whitechurett. The tender of J. Smith, amounting to al.67.5.0 for the painting of the ladies' rest rooms and the kitchen at the. town bail was accepted. There Were three tenders in all, The property committee was di- rected' to attend to the repairing of the present moveable chairs in the auditorium, the possibility of securing More opera-type seats and the finish- ing of the stage and that in the council chamber, Final motion of the evening was that letters of thanks be written he radio station CKNX and to The Wingham Advance-Times for the assistance that had been provided for the overseas flood relief cam- paign. LEGION TO CONDUCT RED CROSS CANVASS The regular monthly meeting of Wingliam Branch No. 180, Canadian Legion, was 'held in the Legion Bali, on February 24th,, with 7 officers and 24 inaribers present. President, Don Adams was in the chair. Past president, J. Hattsoe, was pre- sented with the past president's medal and nin by corterade Burbridge, A new member, Mlles Overend, was ao- tented into the branch on transfer.. Members decided to donate $25.00 to the OvereeaS Flood Relief Fund, It Was also decided to carry on the Red Cross campaign for funds, as in prev- ious years. Soliciting for the Red Cross will start on Monday, March 0th, and will continue for about a Week, The meeting was then closed in the usual Legion manner, after which billiards, cards and pingpong were enjoyed in the game rooms. in the Night's Work! Wingharn Town Council. Hears Details Wingham Kinsmen Bantams Capture W.O.A.A. Crown WINDSOR CLERIC CALLED. TO WINGIIAM COMMITTEE DEMANDS ASSESSMENT PROBE A meeting of the municipal councils of the Wingham District High School area was held at Bluevale on Thurs- day. There were 26 present. Elmer Farrish was appointed chairman and R. H. Thompson secretary, • Thomas Clarke Dies in Accident Thomas Lyle Clarke, 57, of Listowel, 'Was fatally injured last week when crushed by a gravel truck in an acci- dent near Tiverton. A former Alma township farmer, litn, Clarke, had resided in Listowel itegie last May. Born in Grey Town- ship, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Clarke. Surviving besides his wife, are four sons, Jack of Wroxeter; , Albert and Ronald, at home; five daughters, Mrs. Ronald Mulligan, :Brussels; Mrs. Raymond Miller, Galt; Miss Merle Clarke, London; Mrs. Lyle Kritzer, Palmerston; tuid Miss Mar- jorie Clarke, at home. Mr. Clarke is also survived by five brothers, Alvin, Listowel; William of Wingham; Ern- est, VancoUver; Isaac, of Hanover; and Clareace Clarke, Grey Townshp; Awe sisterll, Mrs. Percy McCracken, and Mrs. William Willoughby, both Of R, 2, Listowel. Eleven-year-old Lorraine Odbert ,.and Wayne Graham, members of the ;Stratford Figure Skating Club, ap- peared in the pairs competition in the Canadian Figure Skating Champion- ships held at the Minto Club, Ottawa, .February 26-28. "They were the youngest pair ever fto ,compete in the annual Canadian 'Figure Skating Championships, They will appear in their championships routine in "Spice On Ice," the Wing- Figure Skating Club's 2nd. annual car- nival to be held at the Arena, March 13th and 14th. There will be no re- --Served seats. ' WINOHAIVI W. I. MOIRE PARTY The Women's Inalittite is holding a Euchre in the Celina Chambers on Friday evening, March 6th., Morn hers pleaSe bring staidwiche. Ad- Ynission 35e. 46 W. L WILL HOLD EUCHRE Wroketer Woraen'S Institute will • hold a Progressive Euchre and Indic party, on Friday, March 6th Mr. Parrish gave an outline of the area assessments at the time of the formation in 1946. C. R. Coultes spoke of the resolu- tion sent to the county council at the January meeting from the Morris and East Wawanosh Federation of Agri- culture and a discussion followed by all the reeves present, A motion by C. R. Coultes and B. Parrot that a committee be appointed consisting of Mr. Cousins, H. John- stein and Mr. Gowdy to, draft a reso-GKNX FARA" EDifoit lution to be considered by the meeting. The following resolution was passed: NS PURINA. AWARD' "We, the members of ,e1).0 municipal WI council's of the Wingliam District " High School area, may consider the building of a new high school, if the Town of Wingham will have their as- sessment equalized to the satisfaction of all the eaunicipalties con-cerned'and the county assessor." Signed by R. N. Cousins, Brussels; Harvey Johnston, Morris; Orval E, Taylor, B. Wawan- osh; C. E. Roland, Grey; Jblin. C. Fis- cher, Turnberry; Harry Gowdy, How- Elmer Farrish, C. Rolanciandi C. R. Coultes were appointed as a commit- tee to interview Mr. Alexander and Mr. Kinkead to find out what has been done in the past and see what can be done to equalize the assess- ment of the Town of Winghanr. with the rest of the area, On motion by Mr. Roland and' Mr. McGowan the meeting adjourned to meet at Beigrave at the call' of the cehairrnan. At their regular meethignwhich.was. held in the Queen's Hotel on Friday evening, the members of the Kinsmen' Club of Wingham heard ae very inter- esting and timely talk.; on "Great. Britain Today." The guest speaker Of the evening was Graham McInnis of °est on February Mith. and 20112. the University of Western , Sentare:le - Mr. McInnis has just returned from. It is regretted, that the seating, at Britain, where he spent a, considerable, the concert was, crowded, and that amount of time. The speaker told; of hying; Qoxidii- tions on the Isles, today, anti spoke; highly of the British humour and their present economic standihge stated that the neople of.113eitetre beiti a warm place in, their hearts for Can- adians, because, of our help, since; the war. He also) mentionedi time, we should stress more imigratioli from the British, bine because of the high calibre of. Rgoong wanting; to, come to Canada, Another- iiinpoetant item of business at the Ininameni meeting, vow the news about the Kin Keno. Les Miller aide- de-camps of John Currie, who is chair- man of the Kin Keno, gave a report on the sale of cards. He also made mention that there were quite a few eartis still to be Sold, and Urged 'mem- bers to try and sell therm Details in connection with the Fun Farade which will be presented in the Wingham Areee, on May 15th, Brussels Partner Bin Victor Jenison, of Lucknow, Was the guest speaker at the regular meeting of the Lion's Club, on Friday. Dr, Johnson's topic was "Care of the Aging." The speaker pointed out that it Is not always necessary for older people to be treated in the hospital and that usually exercise and rehabilitation were the prime needs in any case. Of the 267,000 people in Detail() who are over the age of 70, more than 90,000 are indigent, Dr. Johnson asserted. The speaker Wite introduced by Dr. Crawford, and at the conolueirm of his talk; was thanked by Stewart Beattie, Campbell Thomson, editor of The Lucknow Sentinel, Was a guest. During the business part of the meeting It was decided to put on a Minstrel Show during the coming spring. It was announced that the Lions have collected over $000 locally for European Flood Relief. the matter. Don Nesmith appeared before coun- cil in connection with title to a piece ofland at the head of John Street which would provide access to a lot which he contemplates buying for building purposes. Resolution from School Board G. C, Gamxnage, representative of High School Board, the Council on the Wingham. District presented a let- ter from the board, which outlined recent discussions with the Minister of Education in regard to the erec- tion of a: new school building here, and requested a resolution from the council to approve the construction of the new school, At present it is es- timated that the cost of building will amount to approximately 1.3 mills. The matter of assessment problems was raised at this point, Mayor Mil- ler pointing out that the rural muni- cipalities are apparently dissatisfied with the present equalized assess- meet. He said that the first step is to meet the representatives of these s tn municipalities ation in order to clarify the Army to Use Old Fire Hall Major Roy Bonner, of the 99th Bat-I tery, was present in connection with the tenure of the old fire hall build- ing, which the town has rented to the Department of National Defense for the past five years, and which the council recently requested turned back to them for municipal use. Major Bonner had with him a lease, signed by the town five years ago, providing for an option to rent for an addition- al five years at the expiry of the original term, He pointed out that the Department has the legal right to continue renewing the property, hut also stated there would be no effort to enforce that right if the town desired to -use the'hall, The Mayor spoke of a recent con- versation with Col, Mahoriey, when he visited Wingham, at which time the matter had been discussed. The local Battery is under definite orders to keep equipment under cover, and use of the old fire hall by the town would mean that the Army's equipment would have to be stored in the Armouries, thus interfering with the use of the latter building for banquets, dances, etc, It was unanimously decided to withdraw the request for use of the old fire hall and to permit the De- partment to continue its lease, Community Sales Planned Cecil Markley and Rod McIntosh, representing the Chamber of Com- merce were present in connection with the establishment of a community sale in Wingham. The former stated that arrangements have been com- pleted with a competent auctioneer, Gordon Jackson, of Listowel, to put on a community sale here each week. The Chamber is requesting use of the town shed on Victoria Street for five years for the purpose and the instal- lation of the necessary light as soon. as the auctioneer has stock pens in- stalled. It was also suggested that the rental be kept to a reasonable figure in order to assist the venture as much as possible. Hamilton, Fergus and Port Elgin. In the finals for the R. N. Fenton Trophy, rinks skipped by Jim Carr, Wingham, and Earl Brown, of Port Elgin, met' to. decide a winner, and A. letter. from. George Cameron, re- the Wingham rink was• defeated 10-8. quested the lieensing of a gin-ball The rink was composed of Jim Carr, skip; vice, Bill Tiffin; 2nd., Murray MeLerman, and lead, Bob Hetherng- ton.. Mount Forest rink skipped by Harry Bridle, won the Bert Seymour trophy, defeating Earl Stewart of Soutnampton, 8-7 on an ,extra end. Tiverton, WOAA. of Wingham, Belmore, Hanover, Southampton, tioneer and the Chamber of Coin- during the five-day 'spiel from Owen fierce. Sound, Walkerton, Wingham, Thorn- Chief Plait- Welcomed' bury, Mount. Forest, Allenford, Tara, to Police Chief T. W. Platt, whose Mayor Miller extended. a welcome duties commenced on the first.of March. The Mayor said' it was, good to see him. back on the lob, and the home." that it was "goo& to, be A Belmore rink, skipped by Clark. Approval of the plan was generally expressed by council and on motion Renwick, defeated a Port Elgin rink' of Deputy Reeve Kerr and Councillor skipped by Sam Thomas by 9 8. on - - - - -- Keating it was decided to rent the shed for the term requested; install lights and clean out the property. Rental is to be set by conference of the property committee, the ape-