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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1953-06-03, Page 5Vote as You Like — But Vote ! BALLOT To the '11 ONVI1 ;— I nominate the home of „ . , , 11. T • • • • 4 • T! • • • • • • t • • ••, on , ,Street, as the best decorated house on Coronation Day. Signed On Parade! Wellington - Huron LIBERAL CONVENTION in the TOWN HALL- HARRISTON .on FRI., JUNE 5 at 8.30 .p.m. To Elect Officers and choose a Candidate for the next General Election. SPECIAL SPEAKER . . HON. PAUL MARTIN Minister National Health & Welfare Ladies Especially Invited GOD SAVE THE QUEEN Wm. Retie, Pergus Chairman of Conventiott deintaitike, • In the afternoon skits, demonstra- tions and talks on the exhibits were given. Spoons in the gardenia pattern At the home of Mr. and Mrs. Boy contest for East Huron. Gadke, on..Monday night, a very en- joyable evening was spent, when the friends and neighbours gathered to bid farewell to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Parsons, local station agent, who is leaving this Thursday for Belmont. Mr. Frank Graham spoke a few words and Miss Donna Wray made the presentation of two lovely silver dishes. Mr, and Mrs. Parsons express- ed their appreciation of the gift and the kindness of their friends. Everyone joined in singing "For They Are Jolly Good Fellows", and a dainty lunch was served by the host- ess assisted by Mrs. Frank Graham. The evening was- spent in playing cards. Attend Achievement Day Fifteen members of Fordwich Club SCHEDULE OF GAMES FOR INTERMEDIATE C SOFTBALL HOP rendered a lovely anthem. At the close the Legion and the Auxiliary formed around the cenotaph where a wreath was placed by the president, Wm. McCann, in honour of those who paid the supreme sacrifice. Rev. W. Tristram delivered the last post and reveille and Rev. Boggs, of the Presbyterian Church, Molesworth, offered prayer, Personals Congratulations to the Fordwich W.I. on winning the prize in the rug The following is the schedule for Group 3 Intermediate Soft Ball Group- ing: May 29—Bluevale at Belgrave 29—Ethel at Brussels June 1—Belgrave at Ethel 1—Brussels at Bluevale 2—Stone School at Wroxeter 3—Monkton at Brussels 4—Belgrave at Wroxeter 5—Monkton at Ethel 6—Belgrave at Stone School 9—Ethel at Stone School 9—Bluevale at Wroxeter 9—Belgrave at Brussels 11—Belgrave at Bluevale. 11—Stone School at Monkton 11—Brussels at Ethel 13—Wroxeter at Stone School 15—Monkton at Belgrave 16—Ethel at Wroxeter 16—Stone School at Brussels 16—Bluevale at Monkton 18—Brussels at Belgrave 18—Wroxeter at Monkton 19—Stone 'School at Bluevale 23—Wroxeter at Brussels 23—Bluevale at Stone School 23—Ethel at Belgrave 25—Bluevale at Brussels 25—Ethel at Monkton 26—Stone School at Ethel 27—Wroxeter at Belgrave 30—Wroxeter at Bluevale 30—Brussels at Stone School July 2—Brussels at Monkton 3—Wroxeter at Ethel 4—Stone School at Belgrave 4—Monkton at Bluevale 7—Brussels at Wroxeter 7—Ethel at Bluevale 7—Morikton at Stone School 9—Ethel at Brussels 9—BeIgrave at Monkton 10—Monkton at Wroxeter Visiting team to supply plate Um- pire. Home team to pay $3.00. Home team to supply base Umpire. Twi- light games commence at 7.15. Night games at 9 p.m. Manager of winning team to report twilight games im- mediately after game to CKNX. Night games to be reported before noon following day. Home team to supply at least 1 new ball and 1 in good conditiOn. Playoffs: 1st 4 teams to take part, ist to play 3rd, 2nd to play 4th, Semi-finals to be best 3 out of 5. Finals to be best 4 out of 7. Adeommaimpaft LLASHMAR Drive-in THEATRE LISTOWEL, ONT. 2 Shows Nightly - Rain or Clear First Show apt Dusk 7l hurs., Fri„ June 4-5 "The Big-Trees" Kirk Douglas Patrice Wymore Sat., Mon., June 6-8 "Bandits of Corsica" Richard Greene Dona Drake Tues., Wed., June 9-10 "Quebec" (technicolor) Corrine Calvet John Ilarrymore Jr., Thurs., Fri, June 11-12 "Distant Drums" (technicolor) Gary Cooper Sat., Mon., June 13-15 "Golden Hawk" Rhonda Fleming Stirling Hayden ADVANCE SALE of CORONATION REELS ENTERTAINING tiDUCATION/11. A front-row seat at the Coro- nation! See the glorious pa- geantry, pomp, processions-- just as though you were there. History unfolds before your eyes in the breathtaking beauty of amazing 3 dimension and glowing natural coley. You feel you're actually standing on the fabulous Coronation route. A gift your children will treasure always—pleasure for all! Orders Taken Now for Viewinaster Coronation Reels Souvenir set contains 3 reels and descriptive booklet for $1.50 Orders ready about July 20th McKibboas PHONE 53 ININGFIAN visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Snell. Visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Bert Taylor on Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Humphrey, of St. Helens, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Lobb, of Clinton, Mr. and Mrs, Donald Stonehouse, of Guelph, and Mrs. H. M, Martin, Gode- rich. Visitors at the home of Mrs. Frank Calripbell on Sunday Were Mr. and Mrs, J. D. Elsley, of Listowel, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Felker and Laverne, of Govvanstown, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Hooper and Mr. Gladwyn Hooper, of Woodham. Mr. and Mrs. Manse] Cook and family, of Kinburn, visited on Tues- day with Mr, and Mrs. Emerson Rodger. Mrs. Cook visited one day last week with Mrs. Earl McKnight, of Blyth. Guests at the home of Mrs. Fred Cook were Mr. and Mrs. Jamieson, of Ashfield, and Mr. and Mrs. E. Whitehead, of TeesWater. Mr. and MrS. Mervin Govier and family of ' Morris Township, were guesta at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Buchanan, Misses Donne. Walden and Barbara Smith Caine first in their class in a duet at the musical festival at Gode- rich on Thursday, Mrs. /sane Snell, Mr, Thos. Cook, of Wingham, Visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Cook. The pebple in this comintinity Who were affected by the tornado are very grateful to the people from other com- munities who have come and helped to elean up the debria. While things ate gradtiallY getting back to normal it will tbke some thud for the barns to be rebuilt. Although the church Was' cold and damp, the debris had beets cleaned up an much as possible and Service was held in the Wegtfield church. The *On are working on the teleptiOne lines but as yet there its no telephone service. John Armitage To Receive Degree St. Paul's Guild CREEK HIGHEST SINCE cLotrontasT Or 1916 Heavy rainfall in Huron township Monday night inundated fields Which already had been seeded tWice and third seeding may be accessary in Many of these. The donnipour swelled waters of the ereek on Wilfred Steele's farm on Concession two to such ail extent that it Was not Neale to take Cattle acmes the stream, the first time this hag happened since the' cloudburst on My 1st., 1016, Later In the day' the Water subsided aufficiently to swim the arilitutla across.--Inifiearcline Neat day was held on Monday. During the forenoon races were held at the town park, with other events being run off at the school during the afternoon. Champions at the field day were: senior boys, Ken Grewar; intermed- iate boys, George Waine; junior boys, Keith Lancaster; intermediate girls, Lois Thompson; junior girls, Grace 1 Thompson. Owing to holiday congestion it is not possible to report the full results : of the field day this week, 'but the list ,will appear in next weeks Advance- , Times. .Hanover Turf Club To Meet June 10th The newly formed Turf Club of Hanover, Ontario, has gone all out in presenting one of the best program- mes of Harness Racing seen in this part of Ontario in some years. The meet, June 10th for $2,800 in purses and starting at 2.00 p.m,, has attract- ed such famous names in horsedom is: Argyle Grattan, (Campbell); Sonny G. Herbert (Bill Herbert); Dolly Todd, (Landers); Queen the Great Jr., (Dell); Bobby Herbert, (Jack Herbert); 'Daisy P. Grattan, (McLean); Volation Tom, (Hopkins); Carroll Hanover, (H, Fields); Broder- ick, (Seeley). Many other outstanding horses are entered but space does not permit the listing. Thompson-Deans The wedding of Miss Mary Leone Deans, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Wil- liam Deans, R. R. 1, Wingham, to Mr. William Thompson, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thompson of Blyth, took place at the Presbyterian manse, with Rev, A. Nimmo officiating. The bride was attired in a sky blue crepe dress with white and black ac- cessories and wore a corsage of Amer- ican Beauty roses. She was attended by her sister-in-law, Mrs. Jack Deans, wearing a black and white printed silk dress with red accessories and a cor- sage of red carnations. Jack Deans, brother of the bride, was best man. The bride wore a" plaid coat over her wedding dress for her. trip to Eastern Ontario. The couple will re- side in Wingham. DISTRICT WINNERS AT HURON FESTIVAL Winners from Wingham Public School in the Huron music festival, held in Goderich, on May 25th to 27th, were as follows: Unison chorus, Grades 5, 6, 7, 8— "Here we Come a Whistling" received third with 84 marks.- Grades, 5, 6—choirs, "Vesper Hymn" Unison second certificate with 83 marks. Grade 7—choir, (2 part) "Venice"— Second with 83. Grade 8—Choir (3 part) "Spin, Maid- en, Spin." Second, with 80 marks. Boys' vocal solo, 11 years and under, "Popping Con," Raymond Walker, won first with 37 marks and received the Huron County Gold Medal pre- sented at a final concert in. Goderich Collegiate, Friday evening, May 29th. Girl's vocal solo, 8 years and under, "The Cherry Tree," first prize won by Lynne Stuckey, with 87 marks. Re- ceived a personal gift donated and presented to her at the end of the class by the president of the Goderich Home and School Association. Rhythm band, Grades 1, 2,—"The Arkansas Traveller," Wingham School won first with 89 marks. They receiv- ed the Huron County shield presented by Mrs. Jessop, president of the Music club, to Miss Agnes Williamson of Grade 1, Grade 1, 2, choir, "Sleep Song," sec- ond winner with 86 marks. Grades 2, 4, choir, "Little Sandman" second winner with 85 darks. Vocal duet, 14 years and under— Judy Orendorff, Joyce Moffat, second winners, .86 marks. Howl& Winners 'unison choir, schools under 20— "Merry Go Round". S. S. No 18, second winter with 86 marks. S S. No. 10 and S. S. No. 4, third, tied with 84 marks. Girls vocal solo, 14 years and under —"As I was Going to Market," Shirley Timm, Of S. S. No, 10, second winner With 87 marks. Unison choir, schools of 20 or more, S. S. No. 11, won second with 87 marks. Rhythm band,— "Blue Danube Waltz" S. S, No. 7, junior room, third, with 86 marks. 13oy's vocal solo, Open, "Loch Le- With 82 Marks. mond," Clayton Caber, No. 17, third, Girls' vocal bperi—Virst win- ner, Elizabeth Patterson, of No, 17, with 88 Marks, received a royalty book &mated and preseated by Miss George of Goderich. Shirley Timm, of S. S. No. 10, received second In the same class with 87 marks, COUNCIIS WILLTotJ1 BRUCE A novel note Will be introduced when truce County Connell let in ses- sion in Fedirioigi the Week Jrine 8th. With the county legislators of neigh- housing Grey as guests the ebilneil Will tour the half of Bruce, anti° 0,11, SUFFERS BROKEN ARM IN FAIL DOWN STEPS Mrs. Frank Freston suffered sk severe accident in her home on Minnie Street on Thursday afternoon when she fell heavily down two steps, Result, a broken arm. Fortunately her daughter, Mrs. Harold McCallum;, of Kitchener, was at the Parental home on a visit and at once called medical aid. She was removed to tbtr Winghani General Hospital, where ort further examination, it was found she- had received a fractured vertebra. This will necessitate Mrs, Preston re- maining at the Hospital for some time. Marian Williamson Girls' Group Meets The regular monthly meeting of t11 Marian Williamson Girls' Group was held at the Manse on Tuesday eve- ning, May 26. The meeting opened with the call to worship, followed by a hymn. The Scripture lesson was read by Marian Chittick and Donalda McDonald read a prayer. The "Light of Healing" was read by Jean Campbell and Mary Frances Currie. Ruth Fry gave a poem. The business meeting followed and., arrangements were made for the next meeting. Mary Ross conducted a quiz. "The Past and the Future" was read by the leader, Mrs. Douglas Fry. Mary Ross played a piano solo. Chap- ter Four of the study book, "Get through or Die" was read by Sandra Smith. Mary Scott led in prayer. Af- ter the sing of a hymn, lunch, was served and the benediction repeated. BRUCE FEDERATION ASKS PRICE FREEZE DURING HOG CRISIS At the Bruce County Federation of Agriculture semi-annual Directors' meeting held in Walkerton, May 29, a resolution was passed/ asking for Federal or provincial legislation to be introduced into the Farm Products Marketing Acts calling for the freez- ing of prices of farm products during the period of a crisis, such as the out- break of disease, until such time as producer organizations, the govern- ment and the processor can arrive`at a satisfactory agreement. The recommendation is a result of the recent outbreak of hog cholera I in Ontario, when hog prices to the •producer were threatened with a sharp cut for no apparent reasorr_ Eldred Aiken, zone chairman of the Hog Producers Association explained the bargaining of the Central Selling !Agency, particularly during the out- break of hog cholera. From his re- marks it was clear that the agency was functioning according to its orig- inal purpose, that of selling the hogs ljust not delivering them to the ! packers door for them to name the, ,price after the hogs were slaughtered:. I One example was, when one of the large plants would not pay the $34.00 cwt. and the hogs were already in their own plant ready to be slaugh- tered, the Central 'Selling Agency,. ordered the freight cars to the plant to direct the hogs to another market. ing I When the hogs were ready for load- the packer paid the $3.4.00 - stead of $31.50. AND HIS CLINCH MOUNTAIN BOYS* RADIO-STAGE AND kEcoRtlit46 STARS" WINGRAM ARENA. MONDAY, :JUNE 8, leiii**Ainde iaidiainal;liinanaaamaajoire :VE, WS OF FORDWICII Neighbors Farewell Party For Local Station Agent Irho .Wingham AdvgneeMmes, Wednesday, June 404 1.90 Page Ms. DANCING Every Saturday Night at the beautiful Stratford Casino from 9 to 12 Admission 75c Look who's coming Tuesday, June 23rd Don Messer and his Islanders. Admission $100 The 99th battery went on parade Monday evening with 10 officers and 24 other ranks present. The band held g practice under supervision of bandmaster Bill *Henderson. The first two periods were devoted to gun laying and fire discipline with Lt. Higenell and Sgt. Major Seddon acting as instructors. Following this, Lt. Ritter gave a lecture on the characteristics and uses of the different types of fuses employed by the 25 pounder projec- tile. The 21st regiment, R.C,A. will hold a regimental exercise next Sunday, June 7, in the area reconnoitered by Lt. Col, Bell, Major Platt 2 IC and Major Bonner, This area is situated three miles north and east of Wing- ham on the corner of the fifth con- cession of Turnberry and the B-line. The 99th battery and regimental headquarters, stationed in Wingham, will be supplemented by the 97th battery of Walkerton; the 98th bat- tery of Goderich; and the 100th battery of Listowel. This exercise will be in the form of a deployment using the 25 pounder field piece and is due to move from the Armouries in Wing- ham at 9,30 a.m. rain or shine, Dinner served in the field. Spectators from this and surrounding areas are in- vited to observe the troops in action. 0/C Bernard McIntyre has rejoined the battery after completing his year ' at normal school in London. On Tuesday morning the band, with almost perfect attendance, led the Legion members into church. From there they were transported to Lis- towel to fulfill an invitation to be present at Coronation ceremonies. the birth of a daughter at Orillia Hos- pital, also to Rev. and Mrs. Miner on the birth of a son at Florence, Ontario. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Parsons spent Saturday in London with their daugh- ter, Mrs. Willoughby Patterson and Mr. Patterson. The sympathy of the community is extended to Mrs, Howard Harris on the death of her father, the late Mr, McLennan, of Molesworth, also to the WESTFIELD Quite a number of the ladies of the W.1, attended the district annual on Friday; which was held in Ethel. Some of the Fordwich branch put on a skit. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Graham and Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Gilmore were in Toronto on Sunday, visiting the for- mer's sister, Mrs. Walter Borysowich (nee Elizabeth Graham), who in con- fined to bed with a back injury. Sympathy is extended to the family of the late Mr. Amos Denny. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Murphy and son, Tom, of Buffalo, visited over the past week-end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. motif. ' Ross Dolg, • Mrs. Don Gibson and two children returned to her home at St Catharines on Sunday, after visiting for a week at the home of her parents. Wingham Merchants Show Ingenuity in Coronation Windows. A good number of variations on the Coronation theme were shown by Wingham merehants in decorating their store fronts for Coronation Day, arid a goodly number of windowe will be left in for the week-end, at least. Almost everybody on Josephine Street had some sort of decoration to nark the event, if only a picture of the Queen and e, few strands of crepe paper, Replicas of crowns used in the Coronation service were featured in the display' in Hanna's Men's Wear store. Of more local interest was the picture of John Hanna, in the morning suit in which he appeared at the Coronation, together with the in- vitation to attend. A large picture of the Queen took place of honor in the centre of the display, A display of Coronation plates and mugs, together with two brass plaques bearing the Queens profile graced the windows of Warren House, together with a picture of the Queen. The background was compos- ed of flags and bunting. The window display at the Wall- paper Shop featured pictures of Eng- land's six Queens, Mary I, Elizabeth I, Mary II, Anne, Victoria and Eliza- beth II, against a background of red, White and, blue streamers. A mannequin in Coronation robes made an impressive display in the window of Rush's store, while Ma- son's Book Store carried a display of Coronation post cards, and Purdon's a window display of pictures and flags. Most of the other merchants had window displays on the Coronation Achievement Day. The morning was Mrs. Ross Barons, spent Wednesday spent in judging fancy sandwiches with friends in Owen Sound, and dining room bouquets. Mr. Al Fries spent the week-end with friends in Windsor. Mr, and Mrs. John Colwell and Ellen Ann, were visitors over the week-end were given to each girl completing in London. the project. Two girls received their Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. provincial honour certificates and pins 'Cecil Lynn (nee Maxine Ridley). on Holds May Meeting and 16 their county honour certifi- cates. Jean McCann from Club 20 was one of the girls in this group; L.O.B.A. Meeting The L.O.B.A. held its regular meet- ing in the Orange Hall. Worthy Mis- tress Susan Gibson was in the chair. Plans and committees were named for the Coronation tea at which the draw will be made for the hand painted cushion, A committee was named to look after the mound at the cemetery in preparation for decoration day. Drumhead Service The Legionaires and members of the Ladies' Auxiliary and C.G,I.T. mem- bers attended a drunihead service in the United Church on Sunday after- noon. Rev. Tristram, Rev. Buchanan and Rev. Fuller took part. Rev. D. Fuller, of Trinity Anglican Church, held his audience with a very forceful sermon and warned the The May meeting of the Ladies' Guild of St. Paul's Church was held at the rectory on Tuesday, 28th with the president Mrs. Connell in the chair, who opened the meeting with the General Confession and the Lord's Prayer. A large number ,of members were present. Mrs. Smalley, the secretary read the minutes of the last meeting of the late Mrs. Alex Edgar, of and Mrs. D. B. Porter gave the treas- family Fordwich. urer's report. A number of bills were presented for payment and a motion passed that these be paid. Its was also agreed that $10.00 be given the sewing committee to purchase mater- ial for the bazaar. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Crozier and children, Mr. Maize, of Crewe, visited member A motion was passed that each Wednesday evening with Mrs. Frank bring one finished article to Campbell'--and Miss Winnifred. the June meeting. A card of thanks was read from Mr. Spiers, of Toronto, Mrs. Fred Johnston in recognition of spent a couple of days last week with flowers, cards, etc., received at the people not to get lax in their duty to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Spiegelberg. time of the bereavement of her hus- God and to the Empire. The choir Mr. and Mrs. Victor Campbell, band. Owen Sound, spent a couple of day(); A motion was also passed that a with Mr. and Mrs. Howard Campbell. are ill, card be sent to all the members who Mr, and Mrs. Wesley Stackhouse, of f Brucefield, visited on Thursday with 1 A number of the members paid. Mr. and Mrs. Norman McDowell and their monthly dues. Mr. William McDowell, Owing to the office of first vice president being vacant, Mrs. Fred Mr. and Mrs. John Boyd, of Walton, Fuller was elected to this position. visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Campbell. The Rector, Rev. H. L. Parker clos- ed the meeting with the benediction me, Jasper McBrien, of Goderich, after which a dainty lunch was serv- ed by the hostess, Mrs. Parker and a social half hour enjoyed. 20, girls' homemaking club, and their Mr, and Mrs. Ira Schaefer visited in Toronto one day last week with Mr. After five years at Dental College leaders, Mrs. George Richards and University of Toronto, John Armi- Mrs. , Lyle Simmons, took the Ford- Schaefer's mother, 4tage, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence wich school bus to Seaforth to attend Mrs, Earl Patterson, also Mr. and !Armitage, will receive his Doctor of Dentistry degree at Convocation in Toronto on June 5th. John has left for Whitby, where he is opening a practice. • Coronation Service At United Church On Sunday Evening At the evening service in the Unit- ed Church the Order of Service desig- nated -by the United Church of Can- ada to mark the coronation of her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II was used and Mr. Lloyd Shorten was the speaker. He took as his subject, "The Significance of the Coronation," and stated that at the very centre of all the pomp and ceremony of which the whole world has been conscious, is found a deeply solemn religious service held in a beautiful church. He traced the different acts leading up to the actual coronation and stressed the fact that in this corona, tion the presettation of the Bible occupies a new and More , important place. I The speaker said that the vows which will be taken by 1 the ybung Queen will be a Witness to her Chris- tian faith and called ripen the coagre- gation to re-dedicate theinselves to the sahib noble aims, CHAMPIONS NAMED AT H. S. FIELD DAY Wingham District High School field