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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1953-03-25, Page 7SPECIAL SALE Discontinued lines of INLAID MARBOLEUM at real savings while the stock lasts Four Colors also Some Short Ends ALL AT ONE LOW PRICE two yards wide $2.98 running yard COLORS - WINE, BLACK, GREEN, TURQUOISE This is a Real Saving as it is sold - regularly at $3.98 running yard. Discontinued Congleum Rugs at REAL savings $6.50 $7.50 $8.50 $9.50 9 x 15 regular $15.95 for $11.50 *Adam Skims, stiotitai Featuring Simplified Selection for Your Convenience and Shopping Pleasure. 9 x 131/2 regular $14.50 for Sizes — 9 x 9 regular $ 9.50 for 9 x 10% regular $11.25. for 9 x 12 regular $12.75 for Do you want a good time? PLAN TO ATTEND THE Grand Opening DA N C E OF THE SEASON AT THE FORMOSA Community Memorial Hall on Tuesday, April 7 _ with Dancing from 10 to 1 The Dance Floor has been refinished and the building has been completely redecorated inside making it the finest Community Hall in the Province. Don't you agree with us? Come and see it for yourself; you will be proud to attend these regular Tuesday Night Dance's at this beau- tiful hall along with all your friends. Old romances will be strengthened and new romances will be made when you bring your best girl to this Grand Opening Dance. Door Prizes Spot Dance Prizes Enjoy your favourite dances like the Square Dance, Fox Trot, Modern and Old Tyme Waltz, Heel and Toe Polka, French Minuet and the Schottische to the music of the CKNX Barn Dance Gang Come early and have the time of your life at the Opening Dance of the Season at the Formosa Community Memorial Hall. Admission - 50c Kinsmen Team Captures 'C' Class Trophy by Safe Lead Wingham Bantams lost the game but won the charnpionehip a, Lindsay on Wednesday night when Canning- ton poured in three goals in the last ten minutes of play to bring the score to 7-6. The locals, however, With a 7 goal lead from the first game,.took the series 17-11 to win the Ontario Minor Hockey Association Bantam "C" title. In the first period of the game at Lindsay the Wingham six had things pretty well in hand, with two markers by Houghton and Hodgkinson as against one by Cannington's Creber. The second period saw Hodgkinson get two with assists from Campbell and Muffitt. Jewell and K. Campbell scpred for Cannington, In the third period the fun began. Hodgkinson notched two more in the first seven minutes of play, making the score 6-3 in what seemed like a cinch for Wingham. Wilson scowl for Cannington from Creber and with less than ten minutes to play, Gray and Houghton both landed in the penalty box, practically together, With two men off for Wingham ,the Canning- ton boys really went to town and fun- CUSHION AIDS CIRCULATION An amazing, new mechanical "cushion", has been developed to aid lo stimulating circulation. Inside the cushion le a patented motor islireit product+ a smooth, comforting MO. sage action. When used on feet, both, armor legs and stomach, the cushion will help relieve limb cramps, numbness, cold feet and ether Circulatory *Unseats., No eleetricity enters body. Cushion is sold with Hand Unit as a Home Massage Set. Operation is similar to equipment built by same manufacturer foe hospitals, institutions, health centers, Far details and booklet, 'Into these Kinsmen proteges. Man, how can boys under 14 years of age play hockey like it? Proved many things .. among them that our boys in Port Elgin need more attention during the training period and that we also, need artificial ice to cope with today's hockey strength . . second item we are getting . . . the first is up to ourselves . . . Con- gratulations to Wingham, Vic Lough- lean, the kids and the Kinsmen, on winning the WOAA Bantam crown . . a team worthy of the- prize. Certainly the best aggregation of hockey talent seen by local fans in many years, in fact, ever. The boys can skate and shoot like the best. They are little gentlemen and play fair and for keeps. A treat to watch and certainly out of the average bantam class." Final figures Show Bantam Superiority Final figures on the Wingham Kins- men Bantams phenomenal season this year show that the team won sixteen of eighteen games played, losing one game to Goderich 4-3 and one game to Cannington 7-6. In goals scored the team rolled up a total of 214, compared to 59 goals scored against them. Com- plete scores with other teams were as follows: Seaforth, 6-3; Kincardine, 7-0, 16-1; Walkerton, 9-2, 8-6;. Lucknow, 20-2, 21-1; Goderich, 3-4; "Kintardine, 12-4; 22-2; Blyth, 5-2; Port Elgin, 17-1; 15-8; 9-7, 10-3; Blenheim, 17-0; Cannington 11-4, 6-7. Goals scored by individual players were as follows: (first figure goals, second assists): Hodgkinson, 51, 25; Campbell, 28, 36; Muffitt, 23, 25; Rae, 25, 20; Lockridge, 29, 16; Fry, 15, 21; Gray, 10, 14; Houghton, 15, 5; Bain, 10, 3; Stuckey; 3, 4; Hotchkiss 4, 2; Cam- eron, 1, I. TRY THE CARNATION CONTEST JELLO 3for 29t CLARK 'S IA TO JUICE CAMPBELL'S SOUP 48 oz. size 27c 7. for 25c Featuring Simplified Selection for your Convenience and Shopping Pleasure. The following is a quotation from Hank Smith's Sports Parade, in the Port Elgin Times. It was written at the time the Wingham Kinsmen Ban- tams won the WOAA championship, before going into the Ontario finals. "The most amazing hockey club we have seen this winter . . . The Wing- ham Kinsmen Bantams. Coached by Vic Loughlean this band of hockey playing youngsters is the best hockey production out of the WOAA today, bar none including Intermediate teams. Last week the Port Elgin Fenton- Pontiacs found out that artificial ice and attention pays off. They were no match for the Huron County lads, but it was certainly no disgrace to lose to PORT ELGIN WRITER COMPLIMENTS BANTAMS 0 - 0 - 0 A tape recording by CKNX'S Tom Rafferty, which featured an interview with members of the team and Mana- ger Vic Loughlean, had a cheering section in the background which would put to shame the Maple Leaf Gardens on Stanley Cup night. O - 0 - 0 Thanks to the efforts of Mrs. R. E. McKinney and Mrs. Hugh Carmichael who were on hand as hostesses, and a number of the good ladies of town who contributed the fixings, the boys enjoyed a hearty lunch in the council chambers. Tired as they were, they managed without too much trouble to clean up the sandwiches and choco- late milk. nelled in three tallies so fast the time- keeper got tangled up with writer's cramp. The situation was brought un- der control before the two players in the box were released, but Wingham was unable to even up during the bal- ance of the game. WINGHAM—Goal, Vint; defence, Lockridge, Houghton; centre, Camp- bell; wings, Hodgkinson, Muffitt; subs, Fry, Gray, Stuckey, Cameron, Rae, Bain, Hotchkiss. CANNINGTON'—Goal Stacey; de- fence, Creber, Wilson; centre, S. Jen- kins; wings, 0, Campbell, D. Jenkins; subs, K. Campbell, Jewell, Lane, Mc- Elroy, Barry, Reid, Meyers. THE HOUSE OF MONARCH LTD., 31 Church St., Dept. 187, St. Clitthnrinee, Out, Nursery Planned For Congregation The March meeting of the Young Woman's Auxiliary of Wingham Un- ited Church was held at. the home of Mrs. E. Copeland with 24 present. Mildred Thornton was in charge of the meeting, which opened with the singing of "Jesus Shall Reign" and Mrs. Walter Douglas led in prayer. Mrs. Russell Zurbrigg read an ar- ticle in relation to spiritual values, af- ter which Mrs. Wilfred Caslick reed the Scripture. Mildred Thornton in- troduced the study book. The chap- ters studied were "Christian Educa- tion and Healing in Africa". Barbara Stainton read an account of the graduation and teaching, which was followed by a reading by Mrs. Gordon Robinson of the work of the press, Mrs. Allister Green then read of the work in the hospitals of Dondi, all of which was most interesting. The worship service closed with the singing of "The Day Thou Gayest, Lord, Is Ended". The meeting was turned over to the president, Mrs. Jack Walker, who conducted the business. The roll call and minutes of the previous meet- ing were given by the secretary, Mrs Don Rosenhagen. It was decided to have the roll call answered by a verse of Scripture, :Suitable for Easter, at the next meeting. The group is planning a nursery congregation to be held each Sunday morning at the church, where children up to three years of age would bo cared for while parents attended the church service. The Auxiliary would be grateful if those who would have children attend. ing would contact either Mrs, Roy Bonner, Mrs. George Guest or Mrs, Bob Carbert as soon as Possible, so they can complete the arrangements, 'the meeting closed with the singing of the hymn "We Have Heard a Joy- ful Sound," followed by the Mizpali benediction in unison, A Welk lunch was served' and a so. ate hour enjoyed, —Mr. and Mrs, Mel Keating and Charles, were in London on Saturday, —Miss Anne Geddes and Mr, Len Bolt spent the week-end in Toronto with Mr. and Mrs. Norman Geddes, .—Mr, and Mrs. Percy Stainton and Mr, and Mrs. Miller Davis spent the week-end in Toronto. —Mr. Barry Wenger attended the Sportsmen's Show in Toronto on Sat- urday. —Mrs, Thomas JoneS, of London, epent the week-end at the home of Ma and Mrs. Frank Spielvogel. Mrs, Loretta Ste. Marie spent a few days last week visiting friends in Guelph. Mr. and Mrs. Robert McMurray were in Goderich on Saturday, attend- ing the Ross - Irwin wedding there. —Mr, and Mrs. A. J. Walker are in Fort Erie, visiting with Mrs, Walker's brother, Dr, G. K. Chapman, —Mr. and Mrs. E, J. Fitzpatrick were Sunday visitors at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Ed. Farwell, in Mount Forest. —Mr. and Mrs. Howard Wallar and children, of Waterloo, spent the week-end with Mrs. Wallar's mother, Mrs. Stan. Hare. P.6128.0NALS The March meeting of the Women's Institute was held in the Council Chambers. During the business period a donation of $10.00 was given to the Canadian Mental Health As- sociation. A committee was appointed to assist Mrs. Keating in the selection of a Tweedsmuir book. Mrs. W. J. Henderson and Mrs. R. Mowbray were named delegates to the Guelph Conference in May. This being the Annual Meeting the Nominating Committee brought in the following slate of officers: pres., Mrs. Horace Aitchison; 1st vice pres„ Mrs. N, T. McLaughlin; 2nd vice pres., Mrs. F. Mowbray; see -treas., Mrs. W. Henry; branch directors, Mrs. W. J. Henderson, Mrs. L. Smith and Mrs. G. Gannett; district director, Mrs Wni, Ford; pianist, Mrs, J. Ernest; assistant pianist, Mrs. W. Ford; auditors, Mrs. G. Gannett, Mrs. C. Hopper. Convenors of standing committees: agriculture and Canadian industries, Mrs, R. DuVal, Mrs, R. Campbell; home cconomics and health, Mrs. S. Bateson, Mrs, .1, Henry; citizenship • and education, Mrs. H. Burreil, Mrs N. T. McLaughlin; historical research and curl ent events, Mrs. N. Keating, Mrs. A. Coutts; community activities and public relations, Mrs. J. Halliday, Mrs. A, Green, Mrs. R. Mundy, Mrs. I Blake, Mrs. 0. Haselgrove; good cheer committee, Mrs. W. Alton. These Officers were installed by Mrs. W. J. Henderson, who spoke of the very successful year the InSti- tute had enjoyed, Roll Call was answered by the pay meat of fees. After singing "The Queen" lunch was served. - and Mrs, Harvey C, Men. garth have been visiting their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and. Mrs. Elmer Niergarth, in Montreal, Quebec. —Mr. John 5, Pringle of Saskatoon, left Monday, for his home after spend- ing the winter months with his bro- ther-in-law, Mr. Robt, Stapleton. —Mrs. Catherine Moffatt was treated at Wingham General Hospital for a sprained ankle resulting in a fall. —Mrs. Robt. Micheneie of St, Clair- vine, Ohio, spent last week with her father, Mr. Albert Gallagher, of Wrox- eter. —Mr. W. J. Fleuty returned home from Wingham General Hospital on Wednesday night and is doing much better. John Pattison, of Mattison Radio and Electric, is attending the Westing- house appliance service school in Kit- chener on Wednesday and Thursday. —Mr. and Mrs. Graham Fenn, Judy and Michael, of Parkhill, spent Sunday with Mrs. Emma Fenn and Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Burgman. —Mr. and Mrs. Jeffray Hawkins, David and Paul, of London, were week-end guests with Mrs. Hawkins' parents, Mr, and Mrs. S. Bateson. Twelve nurses, who have completed their probationary term will take part in a capping ceremony at Wingham General Hospital on Thursday even- ing. —Doug. Campbell, aged ale!, of R. R. 3, Lucknow, was treated in Wing- 'ham General Hospital, for an injured hip suffered in a fall. After treatment the boy was allowed to go home. —John Zwan, 17, of RR 3, Brussels, The Wingham Advance-Times, Wednesday, March 20.r 105$ rogo &mut St, Paul's Evening Guild The March meeting of the Evening Guild of • St, Paul's church was held at the ho,ane of Mrs. Roy Manuel and opened with prayer by Rev, H, L, Parker, Business was discussed and it was decided to hold the annual auc- tion sale at the April meeting, Thank- you notes were read and a Bible Quiz was conducted by Miss L, Ellacott. Miss Alice'Reading read a chapter from the Study Book and Rev. H. L, Parker closed the meeting with pray- er. A social• half holir was enjoyed, the hostesses being Lillian Ellacott and Mrs. Gordon Davidson. The hostesses for the April meeting will be Mrs, Miller Davis, Mrs. W. Henry, Miss Florence Harris and Mrs. Lloyd Elliott. Sacred Heart C.Y.O. St. Patrick's Social A most enjoyable St, Patrick's soc- ial evening was held in Sacred Heart Parish Hall, Wingham, Tuesday even- ing, March 17th., when the Catholic Youth Organization entertained about 175 young people of the C.Y.O. neighbouring parishes, Guests were welcomed by president Desmond Brophy. A sing-song of Irish airs introduced a gay note into the affair, This was followed by a duet "Side by Side" with David Slosser and Jim Newman dressed as two hobos with piano accompaniment by Sally Slosser, Little Sharon Grubbe delight- ed the audience with folk dance num- took the young people on a color pic- ture-tour of the Canadian West show- ing such beauty spots as Banff and Yellowstone National Park. There were also many local scenes of plough- ing matches and fall fairs of the dis- trict which looked very familiar to the audience. Those taking part in the program were introduced by President SCREEN PRINT You will have to see the beauti- ful colorings, either on Biege or Grey Grounds to really ap- preciate the wonderful values we are offering for Quick Clearance. Approx. 50" , wide. 1/2 PRICE Regular $3.59 value $1.79 yard Waliwit sue, .fimitied Don't Miss these Week-End Values at • MUNDYS' CLOVER LEAF FANCY RED COHOE SALMON 9 Y/A LB. 2c SPECIAL VALUE LIBBY'S ROSEDALE CHOICE PEAS 15 oz. 2 for 29c MAPLE LEAF' FLAKES, TEASPOON DEAL Triple Size, 89c Double Size .... 63c Large Variety of STEELE-BRIGGS, McKENZIES and RENNIE'S' SEEDS 82 Phone 82 SIDELIGHTS OF THE HOCKEY CELEBRATION Many of the townspeople, on hearing the assorted sirens, bells and horns, must have thought the Martians had landed. Some grabbed the,phone, sonic got dressed and came out, and some just stood at the window watching. Pedestrians on the main drag (and there were plenty of them) got quite a laugh when two excited fellows from out of town came roaring up the street, screeched the brakes and jumped out yelling "Where's the fire?" * * * Connie McIntyre, night,operator at the 'telephone office, reports that she was deluged with calls from people wanting to know what all the noise was about. Most ' of the callers were older people who hadn't heard the radio broadcasts and were afraid that Wingham might be in danger of floods, fire or the world coming to an end. * * * And then there were those who managed to sleep through the pande- monium, Two prominent sound sleep- ers were Ace Bateson in Hillcrest, and Editor Barry Wenger. 0 - 0 - 0 As for the Police . . . Just as the parade was about to start off from Hillcrest, with sirens, bells and horns, Constable Lloyd Brant and Bob Clark, who were manning the police cruiser, had the thing conk out from under them. Lloyd and Bob had to bale out, and just •in time to hitch a ride with His Worship the Mayor. O - 0 - 0 A highlight of the celebration at the Town Hall was a very fine little speech by 15-year-old Jim Campbell, capthin of the team. O -0-( The announcement by Principal Stewart Beattie, that members of the team would rate a half holiday the following day, was greeted with much applause. Women's Institute Elects New Officers bers accompanied by Mrs, Don Rob- was treated in Wingham General. eHos- pital for injuries received when he rtson. Mr. W. T. 'Doc' Cruickshank was kicked by a cow. He was permitt- ed to return home after treatment. —Mrs. E. A. VanStone returned 'from Toronto last week. Her niece, Miss Pearl Eckenswiller, of Mimico, accompanied her home, and will be spending a couple of weeks in Wing- ham as her guest. —Mr. and Mrs. Ross Orvis enter- tained at a surprise party on Satur- day evening, March 21st., in honor of Mrs. Orvis's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Percy Hogg, who were celebrating their 30th wedding anniversary that day. The Firemen's monthly euchre party was held on Wednesday night at the Fire Halle with a fair attendance. Prizes were won by Mrs. Harvey Ait- chison, high lady; Mrs. Stewart Cow- an, gentlemen's high; Mildred Stew- art, low lady, and Mrs. David Croth- ers, low gentleman. Lunch was served and a social half hour enjoyed. A wedding of local interest took place on Saturday, March 21st., at Egerton Street Baptist Church, Lon- don, when Doreen Marilyn, younger daugher of Mr. Roy Bennett and the late Mrs. Bennett, of London, was married to Frank Malcolm, younger son of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Radford, of Clinton. Prize winners at the Canadian Leg- ion Auxiliary euchre on Monday night were: Mrs. George Drehman, ladies' high; Stuart McBurney, gent's high; Mrs, Wilf. Henry, lady playing as a man. Consolation prize was won by Ernie Walker; chair prize by Mrs. Ernie Walker, and prize for the first lone hand by Frank McCormick. Robt. Powell won a prize for his birthday being on Monday. Special CLEARANCE SALE of DRAPERY Des and thanked by Alex SpreaL Music for old-time and mederit sing which which followed was provided Tiffin's Orchestra, A draw on a wool-, len blanket and electric kettle was Made at the lunch hour and the win.- Tiers were Miss Helen Fitzpatrick, of Wingham and Mrs. Abbey Flitch, ,at Walkerton, respectively. Miss 4170.37.1 Kroeplin of .Chepetow, won the door prize. BENRAVE 9th Line Euchre The 9th lino euchre Club met at. the school-house on Friday evening- There were seven tables of euchre played and three tables of croldnole for the young folk. Prizes for high points in euchre went to Mrs. Mark Armstrong-, and George Naylor, while low scores went to Mrs. Richard Chamney and Mason Robinson. A prize for lone hands was given and winner was Mrs. Gordon Naylor. Prizes for the children went to Ir,sty Naylor, Julia Mason, Clayton Robin- son and Billie Naylor. A delicious lunch of sandwiches, coffee, pie and ice-cream was served. It was decided to have the last party of the season at the school- house next Friday evening. Progressive Euchre At the regular progressive euchre party held in the community centre here Wednesday evening, high prizes were won by Miss Edith Procter and John E. McCallum, consolation prizes went to Mrs. John E. McCallum and Fred Cook. "Club 20$ Meets "Club 20" met at the home of *Tn. and Mrs. George Johnson, Thursday evening, and played progressive euchre, high prizes going to Mr. and Mrs. George Michie and consolation prizes to Mrs. Harold Vincent wad Kenneth 'Wheeler. 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