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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1953-06-24, Page 7The Wingham 'Advance-Times, Wednesday Jane 24, 1953 Page Sewell The SUPER PAK ALBUM is FREE when you leave your films with us for developing and printing. KERR'S DRUG STORE soW ANNUAL Music RECITAL HAROLD VICTOR PYM will present HIS MUSIC PUPILS in RECITAL at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church WINGHAM on FRIDAY, JUNE 26 at 8.15 p.m. EVERYONE WELCOME SILVER COLLECTION FOR ST. ANDREW'S CHURCH CHOIR THE MORNING AFTER -- the Bell bullithqt stands as is symbol of conflating telephone tory:cep. through SARNIA'S worst night... Truly there are times when no price can measure the value of your telephone service ready when you want it most. Such a time came to Sarnia on May 21st when the tornado ripped through the downtown area. That night, Bell equipment— the telephone building itself — built to stand up in emergencies, came through one of the toughest tests. An emergency power unit kept building and equip- ment alive. Dial mechanism, properly, housed, re- mained undamaged. Light from the Dell shown above streaming through the building's shattered doorway—was for hours the only electric light in downtown Sarnia. It became a beacon that told of service working for nearly all of Sarnia's 12,000 customers, Less than 1200 telephones Were put out of action and by the end of the next day all but a few of these were back in service--thanks to telephone men from Sarnia, Windsor and Chatham. Outside wires suffered little damage because they were either under- ground out of harm's way or overhead in rear-lane areas, safer from falling trees. 00.4.s.„.A.,s34 ••," • ••••• •••••••••m, LLASHMAR Drive-4n THEATRE LISTOWEL, ONT. 2 Shows Nightly - Rain or Clear First Show at Dusk Thurs., Fri., June 25-26 "Captain Scarlett" (technicolor) Richard Greene Saturday, June 27 Mara Maru Errol Flynn Ruth Roman Mon. Tues, June 29-30 "The Tanks are Coming" Steve Cochrane Wed. (holiday) July 1 "Centennial Summer" (technicolor) Come! Wilde Jean Crain Thurs., Fri„ July 2-3 •• "Thunderhead, Son of Roddy McDowell Preston roster Sat., Mon., July 4-6 "Room For One More" Vary Grant Betsy Drake "CORONATION OF QUEEN ELIZABETH" in Color by 20th Century Fox Friday and Saturday July 3-4 This film will be shown in addi- tion to regular feature on these dates. SASH FRAMES CUPBOARDS Double Wedding Rites in Listowel A double wedding of interest took place in Listowel at the Calvary Evan- gelical United Brethren Church on Saturday, when Esther Anabel and Clara Amanda, daughters of Rev. and Mrs. G. L. Gross, of Port Elgin, were united in marriage with Russel Bruce Karges, of Gowanstown and James Archibald Jones, of Wingham, Rev. G. L. Gross, father of the brides, of- ficiated. at the double ring ceremony and music was by Mrs. Ralph Zur- brigg, of Stratford, with Mrs. Frank- lin Zurbrigg, of Listowel, at the organ. Karges-Gross • Given in marriage by her brother, Mr. G. E. Gross, of Hamilton, Esther wore a dress of white embroidered nylon over satin, with lily-point sleeves scalloped neckline, fitted bodice and panels of embroidered nylon falling in folds in the skirt, She wore a veil of tulle illusion, caught with an em- broidered nylon hat, with coronet of white stephanotis and orange blos- soms. She carried a cascade bouquet of pink roses and white stephanotis. Matron of honour for her sister, was Mrs. Stanley Schneider, of Strat- ford, wearing a gown of orchid nylon marquisette over taffeta, with fitted bodice and bolero, a full skirt and a petal hat. She carried a cascade bou- quet of mauve gladioli and yellow, rosebuds. Carolyn Schneider, niece of the bride, was flower girl, wearing a dress of green marquisette over taf- feta, a wreath of rosebuds and carry- ing a nosegay of pink sweet peas. Stanley Schneider, of Stratford, was groomsman. . STAIRS SCREENS HARDWARE - Building Wingham Jones-gross Clara was given in marriage by her uncle, Mr. Edward Cell, of Ayton. She wore a dress of white embroidered ny- lon over satin, will lily-point sleeves, scalloped neckline with embroidered ruching, fitted bodice and embroidered peplum. Her veil of tulle illusion was caught with embroidered nylon hat With comet of white stephanotis and orange blossoms. She carried a cas- cade bouquet of pink roses and white stephanotis, Miss Mildred Jones, of Wingham, sister of the groom, was maid of hon- our, wearing a dress of pink nylon marquisette over taffeta, with fitted bodice •and bolero, full skirt and petal hat. She carried a cascade bouquet of pink gladioli and white rosebuds. Edith Ropp, niece of the bride, was flower girl, wearing a dress of blue marquisette over taffeta, a wreath of rosebuds and carrying a nosegay of pink sweet peas. Best man was Wilmer Harcourt, of Wingham. Ushers were: William Ropp, Atwood; John Koch, Rostock; Benson Shackleton, Wingham; Roiph Zur- brigg, Stratford. For the reception held in the church parlors, the bride's, mother chose a dress of navy blue sheer and a corsage of pink roses. Guests from Hamilton, Stratford, Atwood, Rostock, Gad's Hill, Auburn, Ayton, Wingham, Dungannon, Luck- ow, Paisley, Gowanstown and Madi- son, Wisconsin, were present. For a wedding trip to Manitoulin Island and northern points, Mrs. Jones donned a dress of navy sheer in redingote style, with check trim, pink accessories and a corsage of pink roses. Mrs. Karges chose a dress of navy sheer, pink shortie coat, with white accessories and a corsage of pink roses, for the wedding trip to Niagara Falls and the Thousand Is- lands. Mr. and Mrs. Jones will live in Wingham. Mr. and Mrs. Karges will live in Gowanstown. Mental Health Topic At W.I. Meeting The regular meeting of the Women's Institute was held on June 18th, the president, Mrs. Aitchison, presiding. The meeting opened by singing the Institute Ode and repeating the Mary Stewart Collect. Minutes of the pre- vious meeting were read and approv- ed. Transportation has been arranged for those who will be attending the A.C.W.W. on August 21st. The annual picnic for members and their friends will be held in the town park on July 15th at 2.30 p.m. Those attending are to bring lunch, spoons, forks and dishes. Miss Catherine Keating gave two piano selections, Mrs. Bower, in her efficient and cheery way, gave a splendid paper on the motto, "Let us be done with fault- finding and leave off self-seeking". There was a large number out to hear J. D. Parks, B.A., B.D., of the Canadian Mental Health Association, Toronto. His talk was full of infor- mation and very interesting. He spoke of the mentally deficient, especially children, stressing the shy, backward and unhappy child and used a film showing children at school and at play. The film shows what a difficult time these children have, but with sympathy and understanding, encour- agement . and help by parents and teachers, wonderful things can be done for them. This very worthwhile work needs public support in interest and funds, The tea biscuit contest was won by. Mrs. Robert Powell. After the singing of "0, 'Canada", lunch was served. JAMESTOWN Mrs. Albert Willis of Saskatchewan, is visiting with her sisters, Mrs. Wright and Mrs. Parr and other rela- tives. The men are busily engaged erecting the new bridge here. They are making rapid progress. Mr. and Mrs. Ken Morris have mov- ed their trailer cabin here• for the summer months. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Nixon and son, were week-end visitors with Glenn and Mrs. McKercher. Mrs. Clark Sharpin and Jimmie, spent the week with Jamestown friends. BOX 473 Dear Sir: I was very interested in your editor,. ial "Luck of the Irish" With its refer- ence to the contributions made by Canadians to the equipping of hospi- tals in Ireland through Irish Hospitals Sweepstakes, arid the suggestion that "Irish hospitals must by now be the best equipped on earth," It may interest your readers to know that this unfortunately is not the case, The sweepstake contributions go only of course, to the Republic of Ireland and not to Northern Ireland. The Eng- lish, Scottish and Northern Ireland hospitals are much better equipped than are the hospitals in the Republic. One continually hears complaint in this direction in Southern Ireland, The reason, of course, is that the former hospitals being now controlled by the state have access to what up to the present have seemed almost unlimited funds. I served for 2 years as chaplain under local boards, and then for 3 years as chaplain to the Hospitals Authority; the state organization, and the difference was amazing. Hospitals that were supported by the voluntary system with local government grants were continually hampered by lack of funds; then the flood gates were open- ed and hospital development surged forward. I am not qualified to say whether the practice of medicine was better or worse. I can only testify to what I, up to then an opponent of any form of state medicine, saw with my own eyes. This must be put down on the credit side of the vexed question. But with the national lottery scheme hospitals outside of the cities such as Dublin, where indeed there are those as well equipped as any on earth, have languished. For example the town of Ballina where I began my ministry had 7,000 people and only one hospi- tal with no operating facilities. The nearest hospital so equipped was 40 I miles away and this too in a country as small as Ireland. The people of this part of Ontario are very much better served in the matter of hospital ac- commodation than the people of the Republic who receive Canadian Sweepstake contributions. Only a small proportion of the money contri- buted by Canadians to Irish Hospitals Sweepstakes can go to hospitals. Much goes in paying for the upkeep of the organization and the prizes and the government will have a say in the matter. There are surely lessons here for Canada. Your readers must be indebted to you for raising this interesting ques- tion. Your sincerely, Matthew Bailie HALF MILLION JAM EPSOM FOR HISTORIC DERBY RACE (Continued from Page One) oval. It has one sharp right turn and several lefts, all of which tend to lose horses their place and allow others to get out in front. Races are run at various distances according to their point of starting. Inside the oval of the track there are spectators, bookies, refreshment boots, parked vehicles and a couple of temporary bleacher stands holding several hundreds of people each. Television cameras and the broad- casting equipment are located at, var- ious points around the track and con- trolled from a tower opposite the main grandstand at the finishing line. Derby—Third Race The Derby Race, made famous by Lord Derby, who usually had horses entered but who had none to qualify this year, of course was the main race of the day. In fact after it-, was run most of the crowds began to disperse. The Royal party left just following the finish of the next race. Money Poured Into Bookies' Hands From our Gallery we could watch the bookies at work taking bets from the public who pushed and scrambled to get the pound notes and £5 notes into their hands screaming and calling their names and the horses they chose to win, second or place. These chaps, who are licensed seem to have a canny way of keeping re- cords. It was impossible to understand the method but we were told they never refused to pay a winner. The drive from London to Epsom was once made by carriages, mule carts and farm wagons. Then the slow-moving procession were badgered 21-DAY-SPECIAL LOW RAIL FARES to Eastern uaree, and the, along the route by urchins who lined the sidewalks calling on all to throw out the "mustiest' meaning the copper pennies, It was presumed to be un- lucky to carry pennies to the tracks and hope to win. Today many go part way by under- ground railway where double decker buses meet the underground to con- vey passengers to the course. Then there is the train to Epsom Station where taxis and walking corn, plete the trip also the bicycles which mingle with the moor traffic every- where and sometimes make better time, It was a grand day--a wonderful spectacle of scenery, grandeur and Royalty, We watched the face of the Queen as her horse was beaten. She sat with her mouth partly open, hoping to the last but beaten by four lengths. Next week we start our tour of Rural England. The little car looks big here and is performing splendidly, THOUSANDS OF SPECKLED TROUT' PLANTED IN LOCAL STREAMS (Continued from Page One) trout, and if the survey proves suc- cessful and application for fish is placed on file with the department, to be filled when fish are available, Any- one can apply to have a stream stock, ed, but the majority of landowners along the stream must agree to allow public fishing on their property before the stream will be stocked by the de- partment, Fishing Reported Good Mr. McBride reported that generally speaking fishing appeared to be good this year, particularly at the opening of the season, early in May. Some fine catches were recorded in the Mildmay area, and a creel census taken at the large pond at Mildmay disclosed that 42 trout were actually recorded as caught there on May 1st. It is estimat- ed that this represents only a third of the total number caught there, as the creel census could naturally not in- clude everyone. Largest fish recorded there was a 2 lb speckled trout, and a 2112 lb. brown trout was reported caught west of Mildmay. Good catches of pike have been re- ported at Otter Lake, running up to 22 inches in size. It is evident that the department is doing its best to keep fishing wat- ers in the district well stocked, and it is to be hoped that the practice of conservation on the part of fishermen will help keep them that way. Walter Huggan Walter Huggan, 75, for many years a resident of Brussels, died in Wing' ham General Hospital, follewing a long illness. Art'. He was born in ,Scotland, the son '1' of Andrew and Mary S. (Rutherford) Huggan and came to Canada at the i age of three years, As a young man, he became an employee of the Canad- ian Pacific Railway and worked in several western centres, and finally for many years in Jasper, Alberta. Upon retiring, he moved to Brussels where he has been a member of the United Church. Surviving are his wife, the former Rebecca Wright, and .a sister, Mrs, Annie Tervit, of Wingham, The funeral services in charge of Rev. Andrew Lane, will take place from the Walker funeral home, Brus- sels, on. Wednesday, at 2.30 p.m. Burial Will be in Brussels cemetery. H.J. CORNISH & Co. Certified Public Accountants H. J. Cornish L. F. Cornish D.Mitchell' 294 DUNDAS ST. LONDON, ONT. Ce c. Walpole Custom Woodwork Carpentry Telephone 798-w-12 PITTSBURG PAINTS GLASS • Notice to Water Consumers The hours for watering lawn or garden are from 6 a.m.=9 a.m. and from 6 p.m.=9 p.m. This will be strictly enforced. Any one found watering lawn or garden who hasn't paid for this service will be billed accordingly. Wingham Public Utilities Commission C. E. Shera, Superintendent. inomet19111111111MNIBIMINIIIIMIIII I RUGS - CHESTERFIELDS CARS • CLEANED by most modern *method. 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Ask kw Wart Manly Pills at any lug timber. 3 , Youcantqo ALL•1111E IF you feel ALL-Itt IAI/ 00 ml0A1111C • LIVIY • DIAMOND, • • ar 'leak up the nun and enjoy a fun-filled vacs- tion in Canada's "Down East" playground. inexpensive holiday fares give you a 21. 414 limit with stopovers permittiod. eikedlOti JUNE 15 TO SEPTEMBER 7 INCLUSIVE Comae year neared railway isgtonf. ea,Kautomaxgric Chief Operator Alice Ed- wards (shown here directing an off-duty volunteer to her post at the switchboard) found all but those more seriously cut anxious to go back to their switchboards, and when the room was made safe by plant men, they did. In addition, girls off duty came in without being called, and rendered first aid, gathered food, cooked meals, and refused to leave until they were no longer required, One girl from Quebec on vacation in Sarnia came in to help. As one newspaper columnist wrote, "the Bell opera- tors were the heroines of the Sarnia disaster". When the tornado hit, window glass, dust and debris blasted into the room where operators were working at the long distance and information switchboards. Some of the girls were cut by the flying glass; all were ordered to another floor where it was safer. Even before they were asked to go back, Marna Levan (left above) and Pearl Roberts (right) returned on their own to their switchboards, Toronto Telegrom Photo • Bell Service Meets the Challenge of the Tornado THE BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY OF CANADA