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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1953-04-29, Page 1ALONG THE MAIN DRAG By The Pedestrian re STOPPED THE PRESS—Mechani- cal difficulties with the big press in The Advance-Times shop elowed pro- duction almost to a standstill last Wednesday morning resulting hi a delay in the delivery of last week's issue. Our apologies to everyone who was inconvenienced, especiallS, to the pest office officials who were kept busy explaining what had happened. 0 - - 0 COLOURFUL SPECTACLE—On the main street last week were the hats .of the lady delegates attending the Synodical at St. Andrew's Presbyter- -Ian Church. All sizes, shapes and forms of bonnets were in evidence, and to anyone watching the sessions from the back of the church, the pic- ture was just like a garden in bloom. 0 - 0 s 0 ALL FOGGED OUT—Boys of the 99th Battery went all the way to Mea- lord over the weet-end for a "shoot," • only to find that the fog was so thick 'up there that they couldn't see their own gunsights. By a strange -coincid- ence, the gunnery range eves the only place where the fog was visible, al- though nobody seemed to be getting what you could call perfect weather -over the week-end. 0 - 0 0 OLD FASHIONED SPRING—Any- one who's still wondering what hap- pened those old fashioned winters should know by now that they've just been moved ahead to Spring. 0 - 0 - 0 WELL-SUITED--Bill Mundell, R. R. 1, Bluevale, was the winner of a made-to-measure suit, in the Lion's Club April draw, Each month the Lions are giving away a free suit, lady's or man's, to the holder of the lucky ticket. Dr. Palmer to Speak At Q.M.A. Convention Dr. R. B. Palmer, of Wroxeter, is scheduled to address the 73rd annual convention of the Ontario Medical As- soeitition which will be held at the Royal York Hotel, Toronto, from May .11th to 15th. --Dr. Palmer Mine address a general practice sectional meeting on the sub- ject "Psychiatry in General Practice," on Thursday afternoon, May 14th. LAST WEEK AT WINDHAM GENERAL HOSPITAL Admitted to Hospital 30 Out Patients . 17 Operat ions 10 X-Rays 40 Births .... .... . ....... 5 Deaths 1 High census 92 Low eensuS 80 These facts are published weekly to acquaint the community with the services of our hospital. The regular meeting of Wing- ham Lodge A.F. & AM, No. 286, G,R,C, will be held on Tuesday evening, May 5th, Hosts to Wroxeter Brethren. l+ 29b NOTICE 43 et• Attending Wingham's First Synodical Members of the newly-'elected executive of the ilamilton-London Synodical Society, W.M.S., who met hi Wingham last week are shown above with the Moderator, and Itev, Alcx 1\liinme, Left to right are Mrs, Prod Gallic, Forest, 3rd vice presi- . dent; Rev. Alex Nirnito; Mrs. Robert Mowbtay, Wingham, 2nd Vice-president; Rev, S. I. West, St, llamas, Moderator; Mrs, Arthur Hamilton, Atwood, president; and Mrs, John Sell, I<ineardine, treasur4 or, --Staff Photo, With which is amalgamated the Gnrrie Vidette and Wroxeter News foNwmorof WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29th, 1953 ISUbBCPiptiOna $2.5{) per year, 60 per copy Hospital to Receive $10,817 From Atkinson Foundation 600 Delegates at St. Andrew's Church For Synodical Conference of W.M.S. ENGAGEMENT Dr, and Mrs. George H. Ross an- nounce the engagement of their daughter, Mary Isobel, to John Bom- ber Allen, soft of Mr. and Mrs. John .B. Allen, of Toronto. The' marriage will take place on Saturday, May 16th, at 3 o'clock in Wingham United .Church. F29b ENGAGEMENT sa Mr._ and Mrs. John W, Strong, Gor- aie, Ont., announce the engaement of their daughter, Helen Marguerite, to Mr. John Andrew Currie, son of Mr. and Mrs, R. J. Currie, Wingham, The marriage to take place in MayJF29* ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Ewart Dryden Cam- eron, of Walkerton, announce the engagement of their daughter, Mary $ Louise, to Ross Stewart Procter, son of Mr. and Mrs, James Stewart Proc- ter of Beigrave. The marriage will take place quietly, Friday, May 22nd ,at Walkerton, Ontario, 29* LADIES' AUXILIARY TO MEET The regular meeting of the Ladies' Auxiliary to Wingham General Hos- pital will be held in the Council Chamber on Friday afternoon, May 1, at three o'clock. As plans will be made for the Rummage Sale, a good attendance is expected. F29b MASONS TO ATTEND CHURCH SERVICE An emergent meeting of Witigharn Lodge A.F. & A,M, Noa 286, G.R.C. 'will be held Sunday morning, May 3rd at 10.30 a.m. prior to attending pivirie service at Wingham United Church, Visiting brethren please ac- cept this intimation. F29b SPRING RUMMAGE SALE COMING UP MAY DM The Spring Rummage Sale le coins lag up. This looked-for event IS held by the Ladies' Auxiliary to 'Wingham General Hospital and Will 41 be in the Armouries on Saturday, afternoon, May 9th, at two &deck. Everyohe is asked to leek up donee tions. Anythihg Can be sold, furhie taro, clothing, hats, shbea novelties, etc, When doing your 'spring clean.: Mg; make up a bag for the Rummage Sale, to order that the goods may be sorted and marked, Pareela should be left at the Armouries on Friday, It you wish your donation called Or, phone Mrs, G. R. Scott, amber 118, Whitechureh citizens are staked to IeriVe theft pateels at Herb Lab:Ha:Walt P2D:ob 'The Wingham General Hospital will receive a grant of e10,817 front the Atkinson Charitable Foundation, it was announced yesterday. The grant, authorized for the purchase of hospi- tal equipment, is part of a, $29,133 grant to four hospitals in Ontario. Other hospital receiving grants from the Foundation were: Haldimand War Memorial Hospital, Dunnville, $8,733; Cobourg General Hospital, Cobourg, $5,000; and the Louise Marshall Hos- pital; Mount Forest, $4,583. At Wingham the grant will make possible the purchase of an auto-clave or steam sterilizer, operating table, obstetrical table, suction and other unit, two operating-room lamps and water sterilizing unit. The new equip- Mrs. Morrey Pleased About Hospital Grant Mrs. Iris Morrey, superintendent of the hospital, was a bit breathless when she heard the news that the hospital was to receive a $10,817 grant from the Atkinson Charitable Founda- tion. "After fighting for months with a sterilizing unit that needs an almost daily visit from the repair man, we are more than grateful for the won- derful thing which has happened," Mrs. Morrey told The Advance-Times. "The grant will enable the hospital to buy equipment which we might never have been able to afford other- wise.". Mrs. Morrey said with the addition of the new equipment, the hospital will have an operating room which is completely up-to-date, with all nec- essary facilities. NEW BOWLING ALLEYS TO OPEN IN FALL A new $30,000 bowling alley is to be erected this spring on the site of the old Beattie's livery barn on Diag- onal Road. The property which has been purchased by Walter Brown, of Paris, from T. A. Foxton, Wingham, will have six bowling alleys and an apartment building above. Mr. Brown is in Wing's= at pre- sent supervising the rebuilding of the old foundation, which will be used in the new structure. Plans call foe, a stucco finished building, with the alleys situated in the basement and the apartment upstairs. The six all- new alleys will cost approximately $18,000. The alleys are scheduled to be in Wingham by July 10th, and it is ex- pected that construction on the build- ing will be completely finished by the middle of August. Mr. Brown is plan- ning a grand opening for the alleys around the beginning of September. The new owner is commuting back and forth from Paris while construct- ion is in progress. He expects to move his wife and three children to Wing- ham as soon as Work on the apart- ment is completed. Mr. Brown is a brother-in-law of Vic Loughlean, well- known Wingham barber, runt will replace units which have become obsolete or beyond repair, In making the grant, the Atkinson Charitable Foundation had this to say about Wingham General Hospital: "The hospital staff, headed by Sup- erintendent Iris E. Morrey, proudly points out that they have never turned away a patient, and this has become increasingly evident he the past four years, The hospital has a capacity of 48 beds, but it served an average of 45.5 patients each day in 1948; 52.9 in 1949; 65.7 in 1950; 70 in 1951, and last year cared for an average of 73.8 pat- ients each day. "Despite the addition of an $112,000 three-storey wing of 20 beds in 1946, the hospital is so crowded that beds must sometimes be placed in the hall- ways, in the radiology department and in waiting rooms. "To expand facilities, the hospital built a $50,000 nurses' residence last year, plans a $94,000 laundry and heat- ing plant this year and hopes to start next year on a $400,000 wing of 50 beds. To finance these projects hospi- tal officials say they have received generous support from 2,600 Wingham residents and the 15,000 t.,ersons with- in a 20-mile radius served by the hospital. "The hospital, which last year ad- mitted 1,805 patients, is staffed by 14 doctors, 14 registded nurses, 20 stud- ent nurses and 16 nurses' aides. "It was established as a 10-bed in- stitution in 1904 by a group of Wing- ham area doctors and is now adminis- tered by a 12-man board, headed by F. L. Davidson, chairman for the past six years, chosen from the commun- ity." KINSMEN FLEET NEW OFFICERS- The election of officers for the en- suing year was concluded at the last regular dinner meeting of the Kins- men Club. The results were as fol- lows: Pres., A. Williams; 1st. vice-pres., L. Ellacott; 2nd. vice-Ares., .1, Lloyd; secretary, L. Miller; treasurer, J. Wal- ker; registrar, I. Gardner; directors, J. Stephens, W. Callan, C. Burke. A. Williams reported that all was in readiness for Roy Ward Dickson's "Fun Parade" to be held on May 15th, in the Wingham Arena. The prizes had been received and were on dis- play in Hanna's window. Advance tic- ket sales were excellent and revealed a keen interest in the show. Various other Kinsmen activities 'slated for May and June were briefly discussed. Two excellent films rounded out the meeting. Business Men Note! Members of the Wingham business Association are urged to attend the annual meeting of the Association, to be held tomorrow (Thursday) evening at the Council Chambers at eight o'clock. The election of officers will take place, and plans for the activities of the organization during the next twelve months, will be discussed, Since the business tc be dealt with can be completed only if the member- ship is dully represented, ft Is impor- tant that every individual member make a point of being present. Hugh Cook, Belgrave Wins Kin .Keno $400 Hugh Cook, Belgrave, was the lucky winner in the Wingham Kinsmen Club's Kin Keno bingo, which has been carried on since February over station CKNX. Mr., Cook won the grand , prize of $400 for a full house on his Kin Keno card, completed on Monday with the number 051. Other winners in the contest were: Mrs. Charles Blatcbford, Wingham; James Currie, Wingham; Mrs. Miles Cameron, Wingham; Jack Schumac- her, Walkerton; Mrs,, Lloyd Hingston, Wingham; Mr. John Riley, Bluevale; Miss Beatrice Potter, Gorrie; William Austin, Seaforth; Mrs. Clarence Reid, Mensal]. Scrap Drive Postponed Will Run This Week The Kinsmen scrap drive, which was originally schedated for last Sat- urday, had to be postponed on account of rain. Jim Hamilton, president of the club, points out that rain soaked newspapers are not acceptable to waste paper purchasers, If it's not pouring rain this Satur- day the collection Will proceed as previously planned. .Full details in the Kinsmen ad inside. T. E. Moszkowski, of East Wawa- nosh, was the guest speaker at the regular meeting of the Lions Club, held at the Brunswick Hotel on Fri- day evening. His talk proved one of the most interesting the Lions have heard in some time. Lion President Mike McPhail open- ed the meeting and handed the gavel to third vice-president Hugh Car- michael who presided for the re- mainder of the session, Guests of the club were the speaker and Lion George Beattie, of Carrie. The tail-twisters had a busy even- ing, among their victims being Lion Ron Rae, who was fined for curling out of season and Lion George Ross who had been caught mowing his lawn last week (also out of season). The roll call was answered by each Lion telling what his wife called him when she was not in the best of humor. In the absence of secretary Bill Conron the minutes and cor- respondence were read by Lion Stew- art I3eattie, Lion Omar Haselgrove distributed tickets for the May suit draw and announced that the April draw would be made at CKNX the following evening. Guest Speaker Lion Ron Rae Introduced the guest speaker, who came to the Wingham (Please turn to page twelve) More than 600 delegates from the Hamilton-London synod were present at the Women's Missionary Society synedicaL held an Tuesday, Wednes- day and Thursday of last week at St. Andrew's Presbyterian church in Wingham. The synodical, which is composed of more than 525 individual missionary auxiliaries, hes a com- bined membership of more than 14,000, the Maitland presbyterial being host to nine other presbyterials in the area; Bruce and Owen Sound, Chatham Hamilton, London, Huron, Niagara, Paris, Sarnia, and Stratford. Last week's meeting was the 39th annual RECREATION COUNCIL MEETS TO ORGANIZE SUMMER PROGRAM The organization of a Second Mile Club, for town residents over the age of fifty was discussed at a meeting of the newly-formed Recreation Coun- cil last week. It was hoped that the Town Hall could be secured for this purpose for three days a week, and that some sort of program could be arranged for the older folk. Mrs. Har- old Burrell, one of the members of the council stated that the Women's Institute would be interested in as- sisting with this program. A summer recreation program at an estimated cost of $665 was drawn up by the Council, who voted that a dir- ector and two assistants be hired to carry on the work. A schedule of swimming instructions at the Tees- water pool and supervision of the wading pool in Wingham will be a part of the program, which will also include the formation of a baseball town league. Vic Loughlean advised the council that 45 boys have indicated their de- sire to play ball in an organized town league. No girls have yet signified their intention of playing ball this season. Mr. Secord of London, was present to help the council formulate plans for the future. Recreation council members present were: Lill Conron, Alan Bennett, Mrs. H. Burrell, Wal- ter Chalmers, Harold Wild, and Mayor DeWitt Miller. NO WINN ENTRY IN FASTBALL No fastball team is in .prospect for Wingham this year, according to reports from a meeting of the WOAA fastball loop held in Wingham last week, Representatives of nine centres gathered here on Wednesday to dis- cuss major fastball for the 1953 season, but so far the loop consists onlyof five clubs, Walkerton, Buck- An application 'by Owen Sound to enter their Junior Greys in the league was discussed and five of the teams in last year's league decided to refuse them entry on the grounds of a WOAA motion made in 1945 barring all cities from the league. Clubs from Wiarton, Chesley and Gbderich, which were applying for entry into the league will be given consideration by twit year's clubs. The fastball loop set the residence deadline for players as July 1st, clubs being allowed two imports, with both being able to commute back arid forth. OASA rules will prevail with exception of three changes set forth by the league. The league named Grant Schmaltz, of Walkerton, as convener, with the schedule to be drawn up at Walker- ton on May 5th. Each club will be allowed 20 players plus coach and manager, and the entry fee Will be $10.00. synodical of the group. Rev. Alexander Nine= welcomed the synodical to Wingham and eon- !ducted worship at Tuesday afternoon's opening, following a complimentary dinner staged by the Maitland pres- byterial for synodical officers and presbyterial presidents, who attended a Synodical board' meeting earlier in the afternoon. Minutes of the annual Meeting, appointment of business com- mittees and presentation of reports, occupied Tuesday evening's session. I The financial report of the Hamil- ton-London synodical was presented at Wednesday afternoon's session, show- "TORY;iRElih NAMED ACTING PRESIDENT "Tory" Gregg, business manager of the WOAA, has been named tempor- ary president of the Ontario Hockey Association, following the death of the late Stuart McTavish. Mr, Gregg will officially become president of the as- sociation at the* annual meeting at Toronto in May, Well known in sports circles throughout the province, Mr. Gregg has been connected with the WOAA since its inception ten years ago, 'at which time he was the organization's first president. He has been business manager and secretary for the past year. Mr. Gregg left Saturday for a flying trip to Winnipeg and Brandon, where he will attend the hockey games be- tween the Barrie flyers and St. Boni- face. He plans to return by plane on Thursday of this week. Roy Manuel Elected Deputy Grand Master 1„ Roy Manuel, of Wingham, was elected district deputy grand master for the 1953-54 term, at a meeting of representatives from lodges in Wing- ham district number 9, of the Inde- pendent Order of Oddfellows, held in Teeswater./ Hartley Fischer, of Brussels, was elected district deputy warden, and William Haney, of Wingham, was re- elected secretary-treasurer. DDGM J. Carman Thompson, of Teeswater, pre- sided at the meeting. Ex-Ninghamites Meet For Vancouver Dinner After Forty Years' Mr. and Mrs, William Smith of 1058 17 Ave, New Westminster, B. C., en- tertained with a chicken dinner on Saturday evening, April 18, 1953, in honor of an old friend, Mr. Ira Wel- wood of Vancouver, B. C. Mr. and Mrs. Smith (formerly Charlotte Michael of Wroxeter) and Mr. Welwood were all born and raised near Wingham and Mr. Welwood was the village butcher in Carman, Manitoba, before moving to Vancouver, ten years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Smith and Mr. Wel- wood hadn't seen each other for over forty years and a pleasant evening was spent talking over the old horse and buggy days when you could get a full course meal for fifteen cents, a good cigar for a nickel, a good suit of clothes for ten dollars and a haircut with neckshave for fifteen cents. Automobiles, telephones, radios, tele- vision sets, power washing machines and babysitters were unheard of but fowl suppers for tewenty-five cents, square dances and home talent plays were well attended and everybody was happy. Mr. and Mrs. Smith are planning on a three month's trip to Ontario this summer and hope to spend a month in Wingham And Whiteehurch visiting old friends. All town licences and dog neences b,re due and may be secured at the town clerk'S °Mee. T. W. Platt, F22:2013 BINGO SATURDAY NIGHT The Ladies' Auxiliary to the Can., adian Legion is holding a bingo on Saturday night in the Legion House at 8.30 o'clock, Coronation silver dol- lars and a good speefal prize, 1110b • ing a record $73,545.81 sent in to the W. M. S. general fund during 1952. The report of the corresponding secretary showed that 30 new groups and 660 new members had been added to the synodical role during the same period. During the Wednesday afternoon ses- sions Rev. J. K. West, St, Thomas,. brought greetings as the newly elected Moderator of the Hamilton-London Synod. Mrs. J, M. Dickson led devot- ions and Mrs. K. MacKay and Mrs. J. Macdonald, Ripley, sang a duet. Mrs. Hugh MacMillan, a Presbyterian mis- sionary in Formosa, whose early years were spent around Ripley, Kincardine and Stratford, spoke of her experien- ces in the mission field. Election and installation of officers took place on Thursday, at the close of the synodical. Members of the ex- ecutive installed were: Honorary pre- sidents, Mrs. R. C. Campbell, Wood- stock, and Mrs. H. C. Dunlop, Goder- Joh; past president, Mrs. Donald Mun- roe; president, Mrs. Arthur Hamilton, Atwood; vice-presidents, Mrs. a, A. El- liott, Ailsa Craig; Mrs. Robert Mow- bray, Wingham and Mrs. Fred Genie, Forest. At the close of the sessions members congratulated the Maitland presbyter- ial and the Wingham congregation for the detailed arrangements which con- tributed to the success of the first annual meeting ever held in this part of the synod. Local arrangements for hi/letting delegates were under the convenership of Mrs. H. C. MacLean, with a checkroom under the charge of Mrs. G. Giver and Mrs. T. A. Currie in charge of registration. HOSPITAL ANNOUNCES POSTER CONTEST FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS ed for first, second and third respect- ively. According to rules of the contest, posters may be in any medium, and shall not be larger than 24"x18". No cut-outs may be used on the poster, and entries must be certified by the parents as tire work of the pupil, Entries must reach Wingnam Gen- eral Hospital by May 6th. After judg- ing, the posters will be displayed in Wingham and community. Winners will be anounced before May 12th,, and awards will be made on Hospital Day, Final Party Friday For Hospital Bridge On Friday evening, the final mare-- then bridge party, sponsored by the Ladies' Auxiliary to Wingham Gen- eral Hospital was held in the council chamber, the prizes for the season were awarded, The winners for the afternoon play were Mrs. C. B. Armi- tage, with a total score of 22,720, and Mrs. Elwood Armitage with 21,450, while. the evening prizes went to Mrs. Murrell whose score was 10,180 and Mrs. Elwell Webster with 18,400. These parties are held in the hotnee Once a month for six months. This year 56 women played in the after- noon and, 52 fit the evening. All scores are kept and at the end all players gather at the closing party. The total proceeds were $250.00, Aa well as being a itioney-triaking pro- ject, these bridge parties are a pleasant social get-together for the ladies. For the Friday evening play, Mrs, Harry Towne was the winner and .tho mystery prize was taken by Mrs. Sohn Locktidge. History of Poland Relaied 1337 Former Intelligence Officer A poster contest, open to pupils in public schools in the Wingham hos- pital district, was announced last week by the Wingham General Hospital- The contest which is being held in conjunction with National Hospital Day on May 12th, is aimed to "direct the attention of every ,:itizen toward their hospital" and to make the pupils of our schools more aware of the place of the hospital in the community, The Purpose of the poster is to inform people that they ought to visit the• Wingham General Hospital on May 12th, that they will enjoy the risk and will learn much about the hospi- tal. Cash prizes amounting to nearly $100 are offered, These will be dis- tributed in three groups as follows: Group A, pupils in the elementary schools of Ashfield, East Wawanosh, Morris, Grey, Turnberry, Howick, Kinloss and Culross. Group B, pupils in the elementary schools at Blyth, Teeswater and Lucknow. Group C, pupils at Wingham Public School. Prizes will be awarded in each group in the following amounts: first, nell, Port Elgin, Meaford and Han- Whitechurch, but both families moved $5, second $4, third $3, fourth $2, and over, which, with the addition of to Manitoba over forty years ago. 10 priles of $1 each. In addition Grand Wingtain, made up last year's league. Mr. Smith was a wheat farmer prizes of $10, $5, and $3 will be award- Hugh Hawkins, president of the WO- at MeIita, Man., for many years while AA, Tory Gregg, business manager, and members of° the executive were present at the meeting.