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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1953-07-01, Page 1Prime Minister Discusses Farm Topics in Wingham John Hanna Back From Coronation Mr. John Hanna, local M. L. A., who has been abroad for the Coronation and an extended trip to the Continent, arrived home on Sunday evening, He returned on the "Queen Mary" and was accompanied on the trip home by Hon. Ray Lawson, former Lieutenant Gov- ernor of Ontario. Mr. Hanna spent three days at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York, and while there attended sessions of the United Nations and other diplomatic functions, INSTALL OFFICERS AT LIONS CLUB Lion Bill Tiffin officiated at the installation of the officers of the Lions Club, at their meeting last Wednes- day. Officers installed at the meeting were T. Stewart Beattie, president; R. S. Hetherington, 1st. vice-president; H. P, Carmichael, second vice-presi- dent, N. J. W. Grose, third vice-presi- dent; W. B, Conron, secretary; H, L. Sherbondy, treasurer; 0. Haselgrove, tail twister; T. A. Currie, deputy tail- twister; J. E. Reavie, Lion tamer; H. V. Pym, pianist; M. McPhail, Barry Wenger, C. B. Armitag'e, directors (1 year) ; Athol Purdon,e W. T. Cruick- shank, directors (2 year)) DR. R. B. PALMER MOVES TO WINGHAM Wingham will have another doctor 4n town this week, when Dr. R. B. Palmer, of Wroxeter, moves into Wingham tq become associated with Drs. Connell and Corrin, on Josephine Street. Dr. Palmer was born in Norwich, Ontario, and was educated at the University of Western Ontario, from which he graduated in 1941. After his internship he served with the Royal Canadian Air Force for 3 34 years, and took a practice in Wroxeter after his release from the service seven years ago; He married the former Jean Lane, of Turnberry Township. They have three children, Nancy, Bobby and Billy. Dr. Palmer and his family will live in the house formerly occupied by the late Mrs. Irwin, on Shuter Street. ALL. PAVEMENT FROM WINGHAM TO TORONTO Paving work on Highway No. 87, be- tween Wingham and Harriston is al- most completed, John Hanna, M. L. A., for Huron-Perth, informed The Ad- vance-Times. The paving of this stretch of high- way will be of great benefit to the people of this section, particularly to those in Wingham and district, since it will provide a through paved high- way from Wingham to Toronto. Paving will also be completed in the near future on highway No: 9 between Mildmay and Harriston, which will complete the pavement between Walk- erton and Toronto. Mr. Hanna informs us that the pave- ment has been laid but in the new wide style design to handle any future traffic requirements. Mrs. Charles' E. Smith Died on Sunday The death occurred on Sunday, at the family residence on Victoria Street, Wingham, of Mabel Ensign, wife of Charles E. Smith, in her 75th year. Mrs. Smith was born in Ashfield Township, and was married there in 1905. After her marriage she went to live in Ripley, where she remained until moving to Wingham in 1928. She was a member of the Women's Mis- sionary Society of the United Church, and was secretary of the W. M. S. at Olivet United Church, Ripley, for 17 years. She was of a cheerful disposi- tion, and was known as a kind and loving mother and wife. Surviving, besides her husband, are a daughter, Mrs. Jack (Florence) Rea- vie, and a brother, Herbert Ensign, of Ashfield Township, and a grand- daughter, Lynda Marie Reavie. A daughter, Lillian, two sisters and a brother predeceased her. Funeral services were held on Tues- day from Ripley United Church, with ev. Watt and Rev. Bryden officiat- ing. Interment was in Ripley ceme- tery. Pallbearers were G. W. Tiffin, De- Witt Miller, Harold Wild, Robert Os- borne, Lovell McGuire and Robert Campbell. Flower bearers were Jim Murray, George Orvis, John Coiling and Alex McTavish. BUSY SCHEDULE AS PUPILS VISIT FALLS On Thursday, June 25th, the pupils of the Belmore school, seven pupils from S. S. No. 1, Culross, their teach- ers, Miss MacLennan and Miss Poll- ock and six of the mothers enjoyed a bus trip to Niagara Falls. The first stop was at Port Weller, where they were fortunate enough to see a large grain boat go through the locks. Next they visited Fort George, Brock's monument, the floral clock and a new power plant that is being built at Queenston, They also saw the aero ear In opera- tion over the rapids and visited the Shredded Wheat factory, then on to the falls, where some of the children had a ride on the "Maid of the Mist," which gives a better view. After supper they went over to the American side, where each child ob- tained a souvenir to bring home, Later they returned to the Canadian side to see the illumination of the falls and then hime in the wee small hours of the morning, tired, but happy. BOYS' AND GIRLS' CAMP *N. Howiek Lions Club again are sport, soring at Ketchigami for children of Howick Township. Register now With Ken Edgar, Wroxeter. Fee $5,00, Boys Aug. 8.15 Girls Aug. 15-23. F1,8 antezeolielne ingbain eft? • With which is amalgamated the Carrie Vidette and Wroxeter News .:Subscriptions $2.50 per yeat, 6c per copy On Sunday morning, June 28 at 11 o'clock, a very impressive ceremony took place in Sacred Heart Church, Wingham, when Rev. Remi Durand, pastor of the parishes of Sacred Heart, Wingham and St. Ambrose, Brussels, sang a solemn high mass of thanks- giving on the occasion of the 25th an- niversary of his ordination into the priesthood. Rev, A. J. Durand, PhD., brother of the jubilarian, served as deacon of the mass, while Rev. Bruce .Hartleib, a nephew, served as sub- deacon. Very Rev, D. J. Egan, Dean of Ntratford, was also present in the sanctuary. Rev, Bruce Hartleib preached the sermon on this occasion, speaking on "The Priesthood". Sacrifice dates from the very earliest times, and one of the most important acts of a priest, Father Hartleib stated, is the offering up, to God, daily, of the sacrifice of the mass, the greatest of all. The priest does not choose his vocation, rather God chooses the priest to act as His instru- ment in the re-enactment of the bloodless Sacrifice of Calvary. Members of the family including Father Durand's youngest sister, Sis- ter Mary Rachel, of Tilbury, many parishioners and friends were present. Mr. , Adrian Knechtel, of Hanover, sang, "Pants Angelicus", at the of- fertory and "0 Esca Viatorum" at communion. After the mass a turkey dinner was served at Hotel Brunswick. Rev. A. J. urand, PhD., acted as toastmaster. Among the distinguished guests pre- oent at the dinner were Mrs, Iris lVfor- trey, superintendent of the Wingham General Hospital; Rt, Rev, D. J. Egan, Xlean of Stratford and Mayor DeWitt and Mrs. Miller, Monseignor Egan and Mayor Miller both Spoke briefly, :In the afternoon from three to five ,ol cIock a reception was held in Sacred 'Heart Parish Hall for relatives and -friends. The tea table was centred with a bouquet of red roses, flanked .by lighted tapers in silver candelabra .and a four-tiered anniversary cake. Pouring tea were Mrs, L. Benninger, Mrs, C. Bah% Mrs, A„ Anstett and 0' ;dims Annie McKibbon, Members of the (Continued on Page Twelve) ALONG. THE MAIN DRAG By The Pedestrian CLUBHOUSE OPENING WINGHAM, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, JULY 1st, 1953 The Prime Minister in Wingham WROXETER BOY GRADUATES AT OXFORD Glenn Wylie, son of Mr. and Mrs. Greer Wylie, Wroxeter North, gradu- ated from Oxford University, England, on Thursday last, with a Doctor of Philosophy degree, and his parents ex- pect he will be returning to Canada soon. Glenn, now 25 years of age, began his education at Wylie's school on the 6th line of Turnberry. At the age of 11 he entered Wingham High School and in his year of graduatTon won the second Carter Scholarship, taking sec- ond, highest marks in Huron County. He attended Toronto University, spec- ialling in Entomology, Following grad- uation he worked for some months at the Dominion Department of Agricul- ture. '• At the request of 'the Canadian Government Glenn spent seventeen months in Switzerland and France doing research .work. Before return- ing home the Canadian Government suggested the course at Oxford Uni- versity from which he graduated last week, taking the complete course in twenty months. It looks like a bright future for Glenn in his chosen profession, and friends and relatives join in congra- tulations and best wishes for success in the coming years. induction Service Friday Evening 'The induction service for Rev, D. 3. MacRae, B. A., B. D., into the pastor- ate of Wingham United Church, will be held in the church at 8.15'''on Fri- day evening, July 3rd. The service will be followed by a social period during which the con- gregation will have an opportunity to meet the new minister. All members and friends of the congregation are invited. Reports Issued for Wingham Public School Promotions Don Caskanette, Wayne Caslick, Jane Ann Colvin, Brenda Conron, Beverley Cunningham, Judy Falconer, Douglas Fry, Martin Garniss, John Hopper, Mary Lou Jamieson, Esther Kerr, George Kerr, Mary Joan Lapp, Bobby Lunn, Brenda MacLennan, Mary Phil- lips, Douglas Purdon, George Rich, Donald Rintoul, Keith Scott, Mary, Jane Slosser, Karen Smith, Bill Ye- men. Grace Golley, Teacher Grade I to Grade II Tommy, Chettleburgh, Raymond Clark, Betty Carter, Sally Crawford, Lynda Sue Crompton, Sheila Gibbons, Lynn Hickey, Kathleen Hodgins, Cheryl Lem, Jimmy Lem, Terry Merk- ley, Joan Redman, Wayne Rutherford, Susan Roorda, Maaike Roorda, Betty Sangster, Mary Anne Southam, Patsy Stewart, Fraser Strong, Bob Selling, Gary Thompson, Mary.Helen Thomp-' son, Jill Thornson, Jean Waine, Dennis Wharton, Lynda Whitby, Sandra Cum- mings, Judith Stone (Recommended). Agnes Williamson, Teacher Grade II to Grade III Trudy Allen, Gregory Brent, Bar- bara Cameron, Brian Cameron, Joan Chittick, Nancy Clark, Charles Con- gram, Leona Crossett, .John Donaldson, Janette Henderson, Freda Lott, Jimmy Danny Adams, David Arthur, Edna MacDonald, Harold MacTavish, Ken- Mae Armstrenig, Jon Bateson, Susan neth MacTavish, Judith McKibbon, Bennett, Brian Bowle, Wray Brooks, Billy Mitchell, Donna Murray, Jimmy Sandra Cameron, Douglas Canipbell, (Continued on Page Twelve) Two incidents in Prime Minister Louis St. Laurent's visit to Wingham are recorded by the camera. Above, Mr. St. Laurent greets people in the street, on his arrival in town. Below, the Prime Minister chats with Mike McPhail, president, at the Lions Club dinner which he attended as a guest. On the right is Stewart Beattie, incoming president of the club.—Staff Photo. ADVANCE-TIMES STAFF HAILS ARRIVAL OF SHINY NEW PRESS The mechanical staff in the back shop of The Advance-Times are still gaizng in awe at the shiny new Heidel- berg press which arrived in the shop last Wednesday. Capable of speed up to 5,000 impressions per hour, the new machine represents the very lat- est in modern printing equipment and engineering ingenuity. With the addi- tion of this new press the job printing department will be fully equipped to handle any job in letter-press or offset li thography. A good deal of work was entailed on the part of the staff in installing the new press. Weighing close to two tons, the Heidelberg required about six men, tugging and straining, to get it off the truck and into the back shop, and fur- ther effort was required to get it into place. A lot of the original equipment had to be moved to make a place for the new arrival. A service man from the Toronto film who sold the press arrived a day later to supervise the installation and instruct the operator. By Friday the new press was rolling on experimental work, A reduced speed of about 3,000 DECORATION AND MEMORIAL SERVICE A decoration and memorial service will be held in Brandon Cemetery, Belgrave, on July 5th at 8 p.m. Fib PRESENTATION AND DANCE In Whitechurch Memorial Hall, Friday, July 3rd„ in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stephens, newlyweds. Ladies bring sandwiches, Music by Tif fin's Orchestra. F1b LAST WEEK AT WINGHAM GENERAL HOSPITAL Admitted to Hospital 35 Out Patients 17 Operations 21 X-Rays 47 Births 5 Deaths 1 High Census '77 Low Census '70 These facts are published Weekly to acquaint the conununity with the services of Our hospital: Electors in the Wingham district :of whether there was any market, at were urged by Prime Minister St. such prices, for what was produced?" the Prime Minister asked, "If so, how long do you really think that form of socialized agriculture would last, once we began to accumulate large unsale- able stocks of farm products?" Speaking of the recent outbreak of hog cholera, Mr. St. Laurent said that the government was very concerned about it, He said that officials of the ,Department of Agriculture have given. careful study of the problem of com- pensation for animals which have had to be destroyed to eradicate the dis- ease, and that the matter would be considered at the next meeting of the cabinet on July 6th. Mr. St. Laurent touched on the im- portance of external trade to the far- mers of Canada and spoke of the ef- forts of his government to establish and promote the country's overseas markets, "The home market is not yet large enough, despite our great indus- trial growth, to absorb our total pro- duction of most farm products," he said, "and we must have external mar- kets to provide any real security for our farmers." "With the world in the troubled state it is, and with the difficulty most countries have in earning enough dol- lars to pay for ,what they want and need to import, we simply cannot hope to avoid problems—and often very ly of his own part in the crowning ceremony. He said that anyone serious problems—in maintaining and watching the movie of the Coronation expanding external trade." would probably see much more of the In closing Mr. St. Laurent referred actual ceremony than he himself did to his government as a "government as a participant. which really believes in trade, which He told of waiting in "a cold had never stopped working for in- creased trade and under which our trade has reached the highest level in our history." On the platform with the Prime Minister were: Bola Hetherington, vice-president of the Huron-Welling- ton Liberal Association; Mayor De- Witt Miller; Jack McQueen, president of the Huron-Wellington association; Arnold Darroch, liberal candidate in. Huron-Wellington; Andrew Y. Mc- Lean, liberal candidate for Huron; Donald Blue, liberal candidate for Bruce; Hon. Walter E. Harris, mini- ster of citizenship and immigration_ and Hon. Jack Pickersgill. A crowd of about 500 people were on hand for the occasion. PM VISITS BELHAVE MAKES BRIEF SPEECH The village of Belgrave was honor- ed with a brief visit from the Prime Minister of Canada, Hon. Louis St. Laurent, on Wednesday afternoon, June 24. The members of the councils of East Wawanosh and Morris were on hand to receive him, and he was introduced to the assembled crowd, which included the pupils of several schools, by Reeve Harvey Johnston. In his impromptu address Mr. St. Laurent pointed out that in her con- stitutional monarchy, Canada had the finest system of government in the world. He referred briefly to his re- cent visit to Britain, and commented on the impressiveness of the corona- tion ceremony, and on what it means to us to share in all the tradition and prestige of the Commonwealth. Can- ada, he said, had a glorious future, before her, but to realize it to the full there must be peace. In conclusion he expressed sympathy to the farmers of this community who suffered loss of property in the recent wind storms, ARRIVE BACK FROM CARIBBEAN VISIT Mr. and Mrs, A. D. MacWilliam, who have been spending the past three weeks in San Juan, Puerto Rica, ar- rived back in Wingham last Wednes- day evening, They reported an enjoy- able trip, With fine flying weather all the way. Their daughter, Sally Lou, iS staying in PUerto Rica with her moth- er's .relatives for the rest of the sum- mer vacation. Mr, MacWilliam reported vast changes in the country since he was last there 21 years ago, A good many new, modern housing projects are be- ing built for the poorer sections of the population, and the island is being extensively promoted as a suit- mer and winter resort. Puerto Rica is an American colony, and is strongly influenced by American trends. One of the favorite sports there is deep sea fishing, and Mr. MacWil- liam reports having spent several days trying his luck in the Caribbean. Al- though he Wasn't able to make any "big" catches, he did land 18 pound bonitos on spinning tackle, which as any fisherman can tell you, is quite a chore. All in all, the MacWilllant'S had a most enjoyable trip, BRINGS G1100 TURNOUT Over 100 people turned out on Thursday afternoon to attend the opening of the new club house, A very nice buffet supper was served at 5.30, and a two ball foursome tournament was arranged and teed off at 7;15. Winners in this match were Mrs. Jim Hamilton and John Crawford with a low net of 32; second pair: Mrs. J, P, McKibbon and Jack Orvis with a low net of 33; third pair: Mrs. Harley Crawford and Dr. Geo, Howson with a low net of 37. Forty-four players entered the tournament. Mr. R, H. Lloyd welcomed the guests and members and thanked all those who had _helped in the work and don- ated materials to remodel the club house. Vice-president, Harley Craw- ford extended a cordial invitation to social members and prospective social members to feel free to enjoy the fac- ilities of the club at all times. On Wednesday, July 1st., tourna- ment play has been arranged as fol- lows: Morning 9 hole tournament for men; Afternoon ladies' and gentlemen's mixed tournament, two ball foursome. Kindergarten to Grade 1 Lynda Aitken, Stuart Allan, Robert Beatte, Peter Bonner, Joyce Bowie, Judith Callan, Rodney Cameron, Rob- ert Campbell, Karen Cantelon, Helen Carbert, Lloyd Carter, Wifred Cas- kanette, Lynda Chittick, Robert Crew- son, David Crothers, William Daup- hin, Ronald Deyell, Thomas Deyell, Nancy Donaldson, Larry Douglas, Sandra Dunbar, Thomas Ellacott, Almajane Elliott, Thomas Falconer, Richard Fortney, Darryl Gibson, Lynda Green, Coralie Hammerton, Cathleen Hanna, Linda Hayden, Janis Henderson, Rodney Hickey, Sylvia Holloway, Janice Lavigne, Mayling Lem, Glen Madill, Marianna MacDon- ald, William McKibbon, Mary Ellen McPhail, Donald Merrick, James Mitchell, Brian Murray, Dean Mur- ray, James Nesmith, Noreen Nicol, Norman Nixon, Pauline Red- man, Joan Rie'hl, Sonja Ross, Cheryl Rowland, Jacqueline 'Saint, Lyndia Sangster, Douglas Scott, Roeli Schip- per, Wayne Seddon, Susan Spry, Sandra Thompson, Joe Vanstone, Ron- ald Vogan, David Wenger, Joan Whit- by. The following pupils were promoted this year at Wingham Public School: Vera Elliott, Teacher7 Grade I to Grade II A moving description of his part in the Coronation ceremonies was given by Prime Minister Louis St. Laurent, at the Lions Club dinner at the Armories on Wednesday. Calling the ceremony a "religious act of deep significance", Mr. St. Laurent said that it is doubtful if such a gorgeous pageant could he re- produced anywhere in the world but in Britain. The whole thing, he said, was a "wonderful demonstration of the spirit of the British." The Prime Minister spoke modest- Laurent to consider carefully a Con- servative proposal to "appoint a Nat- ional Agricultural Board for the pur- pose of establishing fair food prices related to farm production costs," at the town park meeting last Wednes- day night. "I wonder what those words are supposed to mean, and no doubt you have been wondering too," Mr. St. Laurent said. "Do they mean that a Conservative government would appoint a board to set floor prices and then make the taxpayers pay those prices regardless CORONATION CEREMONY DESCRIBED BY PM Announce Winners Of Public School Proficiency Awards .,,Mary Lou Dunlop, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Dunlop, was named winner of the annual Lions General Proficiency Award for Grade 8 students at the Wingham Public 'School. The award is made by the staff ,members of the school to the proficiency in the entrance class, and student attaining highest all-round consists of a $25 scholarship. The Marion Inglis Medal, awarded annually to the student with the high- est marks in Grade 8, went to Jean Rintoul, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ab Rintoul. The John Cornyn Currie awards to the five Grade 8 students showing the greatest improvement in their work between Christmas and the Easter holidays, were made to Joyce Moffatt, Jim Bain, Gail Colvin, David impressions per hour is necessary dur- Scott and Jamie Rae., The awards ing the breaking-in period, after are of $5 each, which the machine may be run closer to its top rated speed. BLYTH FIRE AREA TO HAVE NEW TRUCK A new fire truck for the newly- formed Blyth fire area was ordered from Bickle-Seagrave, Woodstock, at a meeting of the Blyth District Fire Area, in Blyth Memorial Hall, on Thursday. The new Fargo truck will be fitted up at Woodstock and delivery is expected some time in July, Estim- ated cost of the new fire truck is $14,549.00. 'a A schedule of rates for the Municip- alities in the fire area were drawn up at the meeting, as follows: Hullett township, 34%; East Wawanosh, 22%; Morris Township, 19%; West Wawa- nosh, 5%; Colborne, 5%; McKillop, 5%; Auburn village, 5%; and Blyth 5%. Instructions were given to R. D. Munro and G. Sloan to draw up an agreement, a copy of which was to be sent to the clerk of each municipality. Present at the meeting were: George Brow; Hullett Township; Z. Durnin, West Wawariesh; J. Kernahan, Gel- borne; Earl Mills, Walton; R. D, Mun- ro, Auburn; Orville McGowan, East Wawanosh; Bailie Parrott, Morris Township,. and Cecil Wheeler, tllyth, drafty room" at Buckingham palace, along with the Prime Ministers of the other dominions, of the carriage ride to Westminster Abbey. He spoke of the 30,000 school children who lined the Embankment in the cold rain, and of the thousands of families who camped in the streets from Sunday until Tuesday to have a vantage point from which to view the procession. "It was a moving thing to have some part in that great ceremony", he said. Speaking of the constitutional mbn- archy, which "best suits the presdnt mood of proud Canadians", Mr. St. Laurent said that the world over were impressed by the intrinsic value of that form of government. Even the Russian Ambassador, whom he happened to be watching in the Abbey, seemed to be impressed by the ceremony, the Prime Minister added. Mr. St. Laurent was introduced by Lion Bob Hetherington, and thanked by Lion Don Nesmith, GAMEST FISH—The black bass, often referred to as the "gamest fish that swims" comes into his own this week, with the opening of the of- official bass season on July 1st. Somewhat neglected in these parts in MP:favour of the more popular speckled trout, the bass will nevertheless attract a. lot of people from outside points who don't enjoy the backyard fishing to which we in Wingham are accustomed. Best places to find the "bronze backs" are anywhere along the Maitland River. O - 0 - 0 FARTHER AFIELD—Ken Kerr and John Cruickshank and • their wives returned from a trip to Al- gonquin Park and vicinity last week reporting good catches' of trout in that neighbourhood. Ken caught himself a 10 14 lb. lake trout and John a fish of similar size. Ken, claims the country south of the Park has some of the nicesti trout water he has ever seen. 0 - 0 - C, HOCKEY GREATS—Young up- and-coming hockey players in town have had the thrill of meeting some great hockey personalities in the past few weeks. First it was Red Kelly, - and last week it was Jack Adams, manager of the Detroit Red Wings and Glen Skov. The boys have "Tory" Gregg to thank for enticing such notables to Wingham. Mr. Adams had to re-arrange his whole schedule to make the Wingham trip possible. O - 0 - 0 NO RED CARPET—Paint-up, clean- up week must have been in progress at the Brunswick Hotel last week, when Whitney Grose, proprietor, was ob- served putting a brand new coat of red paint on the steps of the hotel. The fact that the paint went on two 'days after the Prime Minister visited the Brunswick, has Mr. Grose wor- ried. He's wondering if some of his politically-minded friends will make something of it. * * * ON THE WAY—Bob Clark, erst- while writer for station CKNX, is still on his way to Newfoundland, according to last reports. Bob had a month to get from here to there, and is apparently taking his time. Cards received at the station indi- cate that a good time is being had en route. SOLEMN HIGH MASS AT SACRED HEART CELEBRATES JUBILEE