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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1953-04-08, Page 1ALONG THE MAIN DRAG Ily The Pedestrian VVROXETER READERS and a lot of readers from other communities too, will miss the Wroxeter news from the columns of this week's Advance-Times. The fact is our tire- less Wroxeter correspondent, !Wire. D. S. Macaraughton has temporarily sue- ' cumbed to an attack of pleurosy 01 which has kept her from her news gathering this week. However, we are happy to report that Mrs, Mac- Naughton is recovering nicely, and we hope that she will be back with us again next week, 0 - 0 - 0 FIRES THAT BURN IN THE, SPRING—There was a lot of excite- ment going on at the back of Don Jeffs' house on Friday afternoon when sparks from a fire in the in- cinerator started what might have been a real prairie fire. Foxtunately the wind was blowing from the south, and although tthe flames were pretty close to Dr. Corrin's barn at one AI' time, the fire brigade had things under control. Greatest damage was done to 'the landscape. • 0 - 0 EASTER'S OVER—but not so the Easter Seal campaign. So if you haven't yet sent in your donation to aid the work of the Ontario Society for Crippled Children, better get it in as soon as possible. The local Lions Club is handling the funds. —Mr, and Mrs. Mel Lavigne and family, spent the Easter holidays with 'their relatives in Midland. —Mr. and Mrs. Ernie King spent Easter with relatives up in Penetang- -uishene. BACK HOME ON LEAVE FROM YEAR IN KOREA A Highlight of the Curlers' Banquet. A highlight ,of the Annual Curlers' banquet last week was- the presentation to Dr. W. A. Beecroft of a matched luggage set, a farewell gift from fellow members of the club. Reading the card which accompanied the set, and which carried the names of all the members, are, left to right, R. S. Hether- ington, past president of the Wingham Curling Club, D. C. Nesmith, who made the presentation, Dr, W. A. Beecroft, and Judge A, Cochrane, president of the Ontario Curling Association. With which is amalgamated the Garrie Vidette and Wroxeter News - wwwirAmp ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, APRIl, 411, 1943 Subscriptions 450 per year, 6c per copy - 0- 0 KEEN COMPETITION ALL WE NEED IS WEATHER— The department of Highways is on the job again, setting up those picnic AT BLUEVALE FESTIVAL tables by the side of the road, on the highways throughout the province. A boon to motorists who take their lunches with them, some of the sites are even equipped with barbecues complete with kindling wood. And while the weather as yet isn't exact- ly the type for outdoor meals, still it's a good idea to be prepared. Three of the Winners 'ASSESSMENT PROBLEM Women Raise MS QM BY COUNCIL Funds f' C44 An exeOlitive nineting Of the Wing- Wingham Curlers End Season With Dinner,, Awards, Election Private Ken A. Redmond, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm, Redmond, of Wing- ham, who returned home last week after a year's service in Korea and the Far East, was pretty happy to be back. "There's nothing in Korea," he said, when asked how he liked that country. Ken ought to kaow, having spent a year in the place, driving a truck for the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, otherwise Ittnewn as the PlaC.L.I. or just plain "Pats." He .did have a higher opinion of japan, however, and thought that Tokyo was in its way a very fine City. Canadian Troops in Korea live most- ly In butikere, according to Ken. These are dug-in positions solnething along the line of trenches, but a trifle more commodioua Fortunately the Winters there aren't too cold so the troops are able to Make themselves fairly comfortable. In the summer it gets even hotter than in Canada, Ken reports that Canadians in Korea get Arnerican rations, which are Very good, as, do other members of the tn Cci mteiWealtb Brigade, the Atistral- t lens, NOW Zealanders and Beitish. After his 60-day leave is up, Ken will report back to London, and will probably be posted to Calgary until August, when he expects to receive his discharge. Asked If he Would like" en- ether' trip to KOrett, he shook his head, definitely, "It was Worth seeing once," he said,. "but it sure worth going back for." "RAGGEDY NAN" TO PLAY ATJEIELGRAVE The North• Huron Junior Farmer's are sponsoring the play "Raggedy Nan" in the Forester's Hall, Bel- grave, on Wed., April 15th. Admission 50c; Children 25c, F8b PLAY AND MUSICAL AT WILICTEMIURCIt One-act Play "Scrambled Eggs" and Musical review "Grandma's Rev'. cries" by Beigrave talent in White- church Hall, Thursday, April 9th, at 8.30 p.m., under auspices of White- church W.A. Lunch served. Admis- sion 50c; Children 25c. Feb RECEPTION Al vatirtrnrunctr A reeeptieei will be held in White- church Conaratnity Hall, on Friday, April 10th in beelour of 1Via. and Mrs. Donald IVfacDonald oaf Walton (nee Marilyn Newman). Everybody wel, come. P8b Amid a setting of Easter lilies, spring flowers and lighted candles, large congregations attended the Easter services in Wingham United church. The occasion was saddened by the fact that this was the last Sunday on which Rev, Dr. W. A. and Mrs. .'Beecroft would be in Wingham before leaving for' their new pastorate in Ottawa. Spedial Easter music had been pre- pared by the choir under the leader- ship of A, B. Bennett. Both services were opened with the ladies' choir singing the Dutch carol, "This Joyful Eastertide." A duet "The King of love my Shepherd is," by Mrs. E. Shore, and Mrs. W. B, Mc'Cool was sung at the morning service. Several anthems by the choir added to the joy of Easter; "Christ the Lord is Risen," "Immortal Invisible" and the French, Carol, "Love is Come Again," In all these anthems, Dr. and Mrs. Beecroft; sang with the choir, thereby closing their thirteen years of valuable leader-- ship in the musical life of the church. At both services, Dr. Beecroft read the Scripture from the new revised version of the Bible, using a beautiful leather bound volume which had been presented to him by the choir, The Easter message was emphasized in both sermons, In the morning, the subject was "They could not destroy Jesus,' showing that today He still triumphs over evil and tnatred. In the evening Dr. Beecroft told about the "Good News", which is that Christ has risen and lives in the lives of men. Dr. Beecroft said a sincere farewell to his own congregation and to the congregations of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church and St. Paul's Anglican Church, who had graciously withdrawn their services for the oc- casion, He expressed special good (Please turn to Page Slx) —Several of the members of the Wingham Baptist Sunday School at- tended a Sunday School teacher's con- ference Which was held Good Friday in London. POPULAR PLAY The Gerrie United Church Sunday School are sponsoring the play "Rag- gety Nan" by Wroxeter talent on Thursday evening, April 9th, at 8.30 pan, in the Gerrie Community Hail, F8b PLAY AT FORDWICH "Raggedy Nan" three-act comedy will be presehted in Fordwioh Com- munity Hall on Thursday evening, April 16th at 8.30 pan. The play with ten characters of local talent is sponsored by the Wroxeter Women's Institute and comes highly recom- mended. Adults 50e; Children 25o. F81, PLAY AT BLUEVALE A three act 'comedy "Raggedy Nan" will be presented by Wroxetar talent in the Coniatunity Hall, Bluevale, on Friday evening, April 10, at 8,15 part. Sponsored by the Triple Orodp of the Presbyterian Ladles Aid, Admission adults, 50 cents, children 35 cents. F3b. At a special meeting of the Town Council hell' on Thursday evening, the following ,reeolutioe Was moved by Reeve R, E. McKinnea and seconded by councillor Frank Howson; "As our tax rolls for 1953 taxes are already approved and passed by court of re- vision, we cannot Change same for this year, but that our next assess- ment, watch will be fox 1954, be in- creased to correspond with our present School Area in payrnCnt therefor" was carried. Following the discussion on assess- ment, regular business of the council was taken up. Councillors Carmichael and Purdon were appointed council representatives on the newly formed Recreation Cbuncil. The two council- lore were also named as a committee to meet with the Kinsmen Club to ar- range some suitable recognition of tile Bantam Hockey club, for the honor they brought to Wingham in winning the O.M.H.A. hockey championship. Mayor DeWitt Miller announced that Lloyd Brant had signified his intention of resigning from the town police to take a position with the Pro- vincial Police. Contsable Brant's act- ual resignation has not yet been re- ceived. Building permits to the value of $29,500 were passed' by the council. A petition from 25 to 30 of the rate- payers in the north end of town was presented, asking fenamore adequate safety precautions on the McKenzie bridge, such as lighting, more signs and a repair of the railings. The pro- perty committee was instructed to look into the matter and take what- ever steps were necessary to deal with the situation. The council approved a tag day to be run by the Ladies' Hospital Auxil- iary on May 9th, in conjunction with the Auxiliary's spring rummage sale. The local branch of the Salvation Army was granted the amount re- quested of the council, namely $40,00, Dates for the observance of Day- light Saving Time this year were set by the council from April 26th mid- night to September 27th midnight. A letter from the Wingham branch of the Canadian Legion, offering their co-operation in arranging for any de- coration of the town at the time of the Coronation, was filed, A letter from the Minister of High- ways promised consideration of the council's request for a neW. bridge to replace the McKenzie bridge, and a letter from the deputy minister stated that the matter of surfacing Highway 86 between Winghamn and White- church, would be taken up with the Minister at the first opportunity. The Mayor reported that a delegation had waited on the minister on these mat- ters, and it was hoped that some act- ion might be secured. Legal advice had been secured in reference to granting Mr. Wilkinson's request re an apartment house, and it was found that no action could be taken. Mrs. A. Laroque Mrs, A. Larocque, Who wrote The Advance-Times asking about a record Of her birth, is advised that the files of the paper for the year of her birth are incomplete, and that we are there- fore unable to furnish her With the evidence she required. Mrs. Kirby Gifford A farmer Winghamite in the person of Mrs. (Dr.) Kirby Gifford passed away recently in Cedar Rapids Hospa. tal, Iowa. Mrs, Gifford will be retneinbered as Alice Honitith, daughter of the late X. J. Hoinuth, one time merchaat of Winghani. Dr. Kirby Gifford, her hut- band, was the son of the late Dr. Gifford, a former minister of the Winghani Methodist Chtitela One sister, Laura, Mrs. W. R. Mar- Shall, of Toreatte, surviVes. ham Golf Club ( women anembera) was held at the home of Mrs. E. 4. McKinney Ort.TtleSsiaY, March 23rd. Included in the plan for the coming season, la, wag, decided to hold a tea on WedneadaY afternoon, May 20th, to help raise funds re-furnishings for. the neiv club brew., E.veryone is welcome to attend so, come and bring your friends, A drive fea pew and associate mem- bers will soon be under way.• Anyone wishing, ite join will be very welcome and should get in touch \Atli Mrs. IR, I3, Uoyd. Menfry raised at bridge parties held during the fall and winter encuitha has To Attend Coronation Word has been, received by Mr, and Mrs. Harry Angus, that their son-in- law, John Hicks, husband of the form- er Fay Angus, of Wingham, has been chosen from the ranks of the Reserve Navy, to attend the Coronation. Mr, Hicks flew from Crumlin Airport, London, for. the East coast, on Thurs- day last, and twill be away for four months. Library News Booksar,e, keys to wisdom's treasure; Books are gates to lands of pleasure; Books are paths that upward lead; Books are friends, Come, let us read. Apparently that is just what the people of Wingham have been doing since 1950. Did you know that the cir- culation doubled in 1951? And that, in that year it was d4,326; and still growing in 1952—then it reached 14,- 918? Can we go up and over 15,000 in 1953? Surely the new brighter sur- roundings will help, Look for an an- nouncement of a definite opening date St. Andrew's Choir To Sing Cantata The St. Andrew's Church male choir will sing two numbers "Christ Arose" and the Spiritual "Were YoU There?" at the morning service on April 12th. Harold Victor Pyin will be in charge of • the choir. At the evening service on the same day, the regular choir will present the Easter Cantata "The scene on Cal- vary." Mrs. Janet Gorbutt Passes in Sarnia The death Occurred on Sunday, April 5th, in Sarnia General Hospital, of Janet Carrick, wife a the late Fred Gorbutt, of Clinton, in her 82nd. year. Mrs. Gorbutt is survived by two sons, Jack, of Wingham and Albert, of Syrecilee, N. 'irq and three datigh- tees, Mrs. Fred (Rose) Ohm, Brussels; Mrs. Pete (Edith) Pederson, Port Huron, and Mrs, Charles (Jeanie) Voreatran, Port Huron. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday from. the Robb- Funeral Parlors, in Sande, Internient will be Made in Sarnia cemetery. Hisekr,Stewart A gaiet wedding was solemnized in, Wirigharn on Wednesday, April 1,, when Rev.' Alexander Nimmo united in marriage Mildred Mac Stewart. and Lawrence Edward Hiseler, The bride wore a cinnamon-toned suit, with maize accessories and a. corsage of red roses, Mrs, Cherie* Fellowes, of Niagara Falls, Ont., sister of the bride, was bridesmaid mid were a beige and brown,, ensemble and, a corsage of yellow rases. Mr. Stanley Hiseler was groomsman, After a wedding trip to paints in the United Stakes, the couple will live in Wingham. Monthly Meeting Legion Branch 180 BRIDGE CLUB There were 6.L. tables in play at the Wingham Bridge Club on Thurs- day evening last, The results are as follows: North and South-1st., Mrs. J. H. Crawford and Mrs. R. DuVal; 2nd., Roy Bonner and Yin Dittmer; 3rd., Mrs. R, S. Hetherington and H. Sherbondy; 4th, Mrs. R. R. Hobden and J. H. Crawford. East and West-1st., Miss M. Mac- Lean, Mrs. H. Campbell; and„ Miss M. McCallum, Mrs. D. B. Porter; 3rd., George Williams, Gordon MacKay; 4th,, Mrs. G. MacKay, Mrs. P. Parker. Council Passes Building Permits l wilding permits totalling $29,500 were approved for the Meath of March by the town council, as foi- Iowa: e Miss Mary A. JOhnstandahn street, present house to be altered to an apartment. C. E. McTavish, new front and ex- tension to back of service Station on Diaganal Road. Mrs, Ed. Melnurneen new house and garage, 1 storey, oh Patrick Street. John Pattisoh, electric shop, con- crete alui cement block, 1 storey brick and glass trait, on Josephine Street, Dr. W. M. Connell, office addition at rear of house on Josephine Street, The Wingham Curling Club wound up a very successful season on Wed- neetlay night, when about 100 mein- bers, of the club gathered at the Arm- ouries for the annual banquet, presen- tation of awards and election of offic- era for the coming year. After a delicious turkey dinner was enjoyed by the members, to the ac- companiment of music by Mel Lavigne and his Blue Water Boys, the business of the meeting was opened by presi- dent Bob Hetherington, who reviewed the progress of the club during the past year. Mr. Hetherington reported that the ice had been in use every night 'of the winter, with regular mem- leers, the farmers' curling club, the lady curlers and the schoolboy curl- ers taking part. He spoke of the fine competitions throughout the year and the keenly competed bonspiels, and mentioned that several trophies had been brought back to the clubhouse by different rinks which had gone to bonspiels, in various places. The treasurer's report, made by Howard Sherbondy in the absence of G. C. Gamrnage, showed the club to be out of debt and in the best finan- cial position of its history. In recogni- tion of Mr. Gammage's fine work as treasurer of the club a presentation of a pen and pencil set has been made to him and will be forwarded to his new home. A highlight of the evening was the going-away presentation of a matched luggage set to Dr. W. A. Beecroft. 'Don Nesmith, in making the presentation, spoke of Dr. Beecroft's untiring ef- forts on behalf dr the club and par- ticularly his faith in the club's ability to get artificial ice, at a time when many of the members doubted the feasibility of the plan, In reply Dr. Beecroft spoke movingly of his pleas- ant associations with Wingham curl- ers, and thanked the members warmly for their good fellowship. Stan Burns, of Palmerston, retiring member for this district on the Ont- ario Bonspiel Association, was pre- sented with a life membership in the (Continued on Page Ten) United Church Congregation Bids Farewell to Minister The sixth annual Turnberry Town- ship Music Festival, held in the Com- munity Hall, on Thursday, had a large attendance, and there was keen com- petition among the seven schools rep- resented. Adjudicator Dr. G. Roy Fenwick, provincial supervisor of music, pre- sented the silver cup to Dawn Moffat, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Mof- fat, of No. 9 school (Powell's) for the finest musician.' No. 5 Turnberry (Gilmour's), was presented with the shield for chorus singing with Bluevale second. James Hardie, chairman of Turn- berry School Area Board, presented the shield. R. C. Ireland was music supervisor, the festival committee being, Mrs, L. Palmer, C. D. Brown, R. C. Ireland. Public school inspector, J, M, Kin- kead,' was chairman. Results Listed Following were the results of the day's competition: Solo class, girls 11 years and over, Dawn Moffat, Dorothy Frieburgar, Elizabeth McKinney; boys, 11 years and over, Kenneth Ste Marie, •! Stewart McGill, Kenneth Gilkinson; girls, 8 years and under, Gail Hender- son, Diane Deyell, Julia Cruikshank; boys, 8 years and under, Billy Jeffray, Aloysius Rettinger, Hugh Mundell; girls, 9 to 10 years, Ruth Henderson, Patricia Deyen, Betty Zara\ Boys, 9 to 10 years, John Kalhler, John Greenaway, Kenneth Grant; duet class, Stewart McGill and Kenneth Gilkinson, Donald Eadie and Bill Jeff- ray, Elizabeth McKinney and Douglas Fisher; double trio, S. S. No. 9, Pow- ell's school; S. S. No. 5, Gilmour's school; 8 S. No. 4, Bluevale school; unison chorus, S. S. No. 5, S. S No 4, S S. No. 6, S. S. No 3; tWo part chorus, S. S. No 4, Bluevale; S. SeNo. 3, Glen- annan, S. S No, 5, Gihnour's. • were; Ruth Henderson, Gilmour's School, Patricia Deyell, Lower Town School issuance of debentures on the asssess- and Betty Zinn, Lower Town School, 'who placed first, second and third I ment of the Wingham District High respectively in the 9 and 10 year old class,, --StaffPhoto, county equalized assessment, and that t e, after 1953 our town. assessment will be brought to the same basis as our county assessment. A motion made by councillor Keat- big "That the town 'of Wingham be been handed in to the, sec -treasurer, • I re-assessed in line With other munie M Wm' Conron. cipalities in Huron County," failed to receive a seconder. The original mot- boa was carried, with councillor Keel- ing opposing, "That and seconded by councillor' Keating, A motion mqved by Reeve McKinney this council approve the build- of a new High School and the hree of the whiners in the Turnberry Township Music Festival last week ln8' The regular monthly meeting of Branch 180, Canadian Legion was held on March 31st., with president Don Adams in the chair, and seven officers and thirty men present. The meeting decided to erect a Leg- ion sign on the Legion property in front of the house. The amount of $5.00 was donated to the Easter Seal Campaign. It was announced that the Zone meeting is to be held in Kincardine this month. Mr. W. VanWyck was appointed voting delegate • for this branch. Service officer Geo. Williams, of the Legion services, was requested to write Mr, Le E, Cardiff, M P., re- questing his support on the Pensions Bill when it comes up in Parliament, l4embers heard an encouraging re- port on the social held two weeks ago at which some eighty people were present, Euchre, dancing and a social time were enjoyed. Prizes were wdn by Glen Sinnamon, Verdon Ducharme, Mrs, Willis Hall, Mrs. erred Ross, Mrs, Don Adams, Mrs. Al Vick and Mary Louise Flack., It was decided to hold another see- m net week's paper. ,ial during the month of April, Wingham Guernsey Wins Milking Award Blenorch Lobo May, bred by D. G. McAllister, Rirhmond Hill, and owned by Wm. Cruikshank, Wingham, Ont., has just been awarded a Bronze Med- al Certificate by the Canadian Guern- sey Breeders' Association, This cera ,tificate is awarded for the production of over 2500 lbs. fat in not more than 6 lactations. While never making ex- tremely high records, Lola May has been a consistent producer with 454 lbs. fat as a 3-year old in 305 days. She went to 499 lbs. as a mature cow, also in 305 days; in fact 5 of her 6 records were 305 days. Her last lac- tation just completed gives her a total of 2689 lbs. fat in six tested lac- tations, an average of 44S lbs. fat in each. This production coupled with the calves born indicates the kind of cows that are prpfitable to any owner. 35th Anniversary Celebrated Friday "Mr. and Mrs. William King, Leopold Street, celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary on Friday, April 3rd., at their home. The family were all pre- sent for a turkey dinnerdOther friends and relatives were in ior the evening, which was spent in playing cards, after which a lovely lunch was served. Mr. and Mrs. King received many lovely gifts. Among the guests present were Mr. and Mrs, Albert Porter and three Children, of Lueltnow, Mr. and Mrs. Jack King, Mr. and Mrs, Harold King and daughter, Mr. and Mrs, Fred Ohm and son, arid Mr. and Mrs, George Parrish and daughter, from Tees- water. SHOWERS FOR BRIDE-ELECT A. miseellaneous shower was held for Miss Grace Holtnes at the home Of Mrs. Freddie Templeman on Friday evening last. Many useful and beauti- ful gifts were received, Mies Holmes Is a bride-elect of this month. Hostesses Were Mrs. Alvin Sell, Mrs. Clifford Bennett, Mrs. John Currie, Mrs, Bill Templeman and Mrs. Freddie Temple,. Mara Wit's, Lloyd Townsend of Wroxeter, entertained at a miscellaneous shower l in honour of Miss libliaee on Tintra* clay evncing last at her home.