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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1953-07-29, Page 9from. 8.30 to 6 in front of his store, with only an hour off for lunch, Most spectaeular of all is probably conver- sational double parking, usually, but not always, a device used by truck drivers, . The two vehicles remain side by side, pointing in opposite dir- ections, while there drivers engage in an animated conversation. ¤ * There's a story going the rounds these days about a well known local fisherman who went fishing with a couple of out-of-town friends up around Stayner, Seems the three of them went their own ways when they got to the designated spot, prom- ising to meet at the car by four o'clock, , . . The appointed time arriv- ed and the two were back at the car as per schedule but our local friend was nowhere to be seen . . Apparent- ly after following the river for some time he had forgotten which way the water was flowing, and attempting to retrace his steps, had succeeded only in getting further away. , After sundry adventures including an at- tempt to get directions from a Dutch family, who spoke no English, he managed to find his way back to the car.. , Saddest part of the whole story is the fact that with all that trouble he didn't catch any fish. 0 - 0 - 0 A visitor to Wingham was amused by the proximity of two signs on the approaches of the town... One of the signs says "Wingham Welcomes You," The other says "Speed Trap in Opera- tion." . . . Perhaps they should com- bine the two into something like this: "Wingham Welcomes You - -If You're Travelling Not More than 30 m, p. h. Another visitor to town had uncom- plimentary things to say about our town park. . She said quite frankly she had been in lots of towns of this size but seldom had she seen as poor a park as Wingham's. . - The wash- room in the bandshell is a disgrace.. . There is not even a bench in the park to sit on. The swings have no swings. And the teeter-totters no teeters. . . . Generally is a mess. She did have a good word to say about the wading pool, however. Thinks it's very good and the supervision excellent. . We asked her to write a letter to the edi- tor about it. . But, they seldom do. 0 - 0 1 0 Herb Fursier, of the Canadian Leg- ion, reports that already he has one contestant signed up for the Legion amateur contest scheduled for Sept- eniber. , . He's in the market for lots more . . So if you have aspirations for the stage, now's your chance. . . And for prizes, too, EVEN DRINKING WATER CAN BE DANGEROUS Those who flee from aity cares may run into rural dangers if they are not forewarned advises the Health League of Canada. One of the ever-present risks of leaving civilization involves drinking water. "It is important to he on guard against drinking untested water and even against swimming ,in water which has the remotest chance of be- ing contaminated by sewage, draihage, or similar material," points out the current issue of the League's maga- zine HEALTH. Provincial health laboratories stand ready to test samples of well water for the public and some of them even provide compact, pocket-size water purifying kits. "Consult the local medical officer of health or a neighbourhood doctor be- fore running the unnecessary risk of drinking from an unknown water sup- ply," advises the Health League. Produced by Imperial Tobacco Company of Canada, Limited as a public service Cee. Walpole SASH PITTSBURG STAIRS FRAMES PAINTS SCREENS CUPBOARDS GLASS HARDWARE Custom Woodwork - Carpentry - Building Telephone 798-w-12 Wingham YOUR FUTURE depends on them Don't be hindered in your work by the "nerves", headaches and gastric disturbaneen resulting from defective vision. • The only safe plan is to have your eyes examined at least once a year. It's the smallest invest- ment you can make—and the soundest. Do it now. W. R. HAMILTON, OPTOMETRIST "A Complete Visual Analysis" • ..1AiRitfE91:RRI The word luxury comes to life in Oldsmobile's seating appointments. 53-12 82 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE CANADIAN PEOPLE OMINION BANK UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE BENEFIT PAYMENTS CONTINUED DURING ILLNESS EFFECTIVE AUGUST 3rd, 1953 Benefit will be paid for days of illness, injury or quarantine, if claim has been filed and waiting and non-compensable days served. (f you are on claim and are unable to report because of illness. injury or quarantine. write immediately for full particulars to the nearest NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT OFFICE UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE COMMISSION Published by authority of HON. MILTON F. GREGG, Minister of Labour My staff and I are at your service! Families, individuals, and business firms not just in this community, but all across Canada, know our record for convenient, dependable and friendly banking service. We can help you with your financial problems. Won't you come in and discuss them with us? N. L, Smith Branch Manager THE THAT MAY BE, HARRY, BUT THESE BIRDS ARE LOST IN THIS PEN. ON THE RANGE THEIR FEED AND WATER WERE ON THE GROUND, AND WITH NEWLY HOUSED PULLETS YOU HAVE TO MATCH TFIE RANGE HABITS, W G HAT A' SHOULD I DO THEN, DOC, - flirt rkf PUT EXTRA WATER PANS ON' THE FLOOR, HARRY, AND LOW FEED HOPPERS AROUND PEN AND SCATTER OYSTER SHELL AND GRIT ON THE MASH TOO. UNTIL. THEY ARE PEN. ACCU5TOMEDIO ) I H A Walk Through Town Boys of the Luc-Tee-Win conserva- tion club were'nt very happy to hear last week about the misdemeanour of one of their members, who was found by the conservation officer with undersize black bass, . . Two or three of the members were talking about it on the main street the other day and the opinion seemed to be un- animous that the offending member should ,be cashiered, blackballed, or whatever they do under such circum- stances. . . . But first, they have to find out who the culprit was. 0 - 0 - 0 Funny how rumours start.. . Amelia Willert, John Pattison's capable assist- ant started one unbeknownst to her- self the other day, when her father was visiting in town from Dashwood. Some interested neighbour started in- quiring around as to whether the gentleman who had been seen in her company was her boy friend! illastrated—Oldsmobile Classic "98" 4 Door Sedan, • There's a bold, sweeping "eager-to-go" look about every Oldsmobile Super "88" and Classic "98". interiors, too, are styled for beauty and luxury, with completely new instrument panels, squared-off seat hacks, ultra-fashionable new fabrics and patterns. Each single detail sets Oldsmobile apart from every other car on the road. „famous "Rocket” figure- And, of course, all this beauty is matched by the sparkling power of the 165 horsepower head ... symbol of Rocket high-compression "Rocket" engine. Remember, too, that Oldsmobile offers you a host Oldsmobile's swooping power. of wonderful "Power" features as options at extra cost—features like Hydra-Matic Super Drive, new Power Steering anti Pedal-Ease Power Brakes. Find out for yourself the sheer joy of possessing an Oldsmobile. See your Oldsmobile dealer! OLDSM001 A GENERA MO ORS VA UE Wingham Motors I Mayor WeWitt Miller reports that he hap been approached by a second parking meter salesman on prospects of selling the town the infernal mach- ines. , , News must travel fast In the parking meter world. . . Only hot council meeting the town fathers were given a pep talk on how to solve their parking problems by another com- pany. 0 - 0 -•0 Speaking of the parking problem, we are surprised that the parking meter people haven't invented a few more phrases to describe some of the parking problems encountered these days. . , . We all know about angle parking and double parking. . . But how about some of the complicated types? There's triple parking, which is sometimes /found in these parts... and perpendicular parking, where the motorist drives boldly in head first, with his grill halfway across the side- walk and his tail light out in the middle of the street - a hazard at both ends. . . . Then' there's semi-double parking, where the motorist parks in the middle of the street directly oppos- ite an empty space at the curb. . And anti-shopping where the busi- nessman, in a valiant effort to keep customers away from his door, parks The Wingharn Advance-Times, W. T, Picnic Ideal weather prevailed on Satur- day afternoon for the community pic- nic at Kincardine, under the auspices of the Women's Institute, In spite of the busy season over sixty were in attendance. Mrs. Ernest Gaunt and Mrs. Ross Gammie were in charge of an interesting program of sports, after which a bountiful picnic supper was enjoyed. During one of the races, Barry Mc- Quillin had the misfortune to step hare-footed on a piece af glass necess- itating a quick trip to the hospital, where five stitches were required to close the cut. '.— ]Personals Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Pickwood and sons, of New York, have been guests of Mr. and Mrs, John Cameron, Miss Lois Webb was alpine from Tor- onto for the week-end, Mr. Angus McDonald of Bindloss, Alberta, and his step granddaughter, Miss Marguerite Smith, of Turner Val- ley, Alberta, are visitors with his rela- tives here. TO Piton= caors PROM HUNGRY DUCKS Canadian farmers will be allowed to protect their crops from grain-hungry ducks and other migratory birds, it was announcad last week by the RP- sources and Development Department at Ottawa, New regulations, approved by order- in-council will make it possible for farmers to obtain permits to kill mar- auding birds damaging their crops, Provincial game officers of membera of the R.C.M.P, will be authorized to- issue the permits on areas up to two square miles, under the new regula- tions. Provincial game officers wilt also have the right to authorize all residents in specified areas to use firearms to scare or kill birds. The department said that many Western Ontario farmers in recent years have suffered serious losses when the harvest season coincided with the arrival of millions of migrating ducks. Permits to kill the marauding ducks were issued by Federal migra- tory bird officers to farmers and to persons named by them as assistants. However, the damage was so wide- spread, in many cases that individual permits could not be issued fast enough and a general permit covering a wide area had to be issued front Ottawa. "The new regulations make It pos- sible to deal with this problem much more promptly and effectively," the department said. Shooting birds to protect crops, the department said must be confined to crop areas. "It is forbidden to shoot ducks on. stubble from which the crop has been harvested or in marshes on the pre- text of protecting crops. • Ale 'OP „...° • • • ..,•• • •• Modern simplicity and dignity set the motif for gleaming chrome trim appointments, Telephone 139 By W. A. Miller St. Helens Reporter Wednesday, July 1953 Page Sim TO, ALI.OW VARIVDRS, Oldsmobile's new instrument panel is ultra-modern in its symmetry and beauty. • • Gracious design is everywhere you look even to the convenient, seat-back ash tray. Th(g Can of frha L©t Filwk By Roe Farms Service Dept. HARRY, YOU GUESSED WHAT DO YOU RIGHT, FIRST TIME. MEAN, DOC ? THEY ARE STARVED, LOOK,THERE'S BECAUSE THEY DON'T VITA-LAY IN THE KNOW WHERE TO FIND HOPPERS-THERE'S THE F ED AND WATER. WATER IN THE AUTOMATIC FOUNTAIN / ,out ExTRA WiiTil? PANS ON FLOOR4EYEL - , LawavEE0k1Ppela p FEDOR LEverl ,coiti-F/AVF.ew Weal AVON? iseibtiverS 714 *441,,Azock C44,11-4/.53 4 4e.002.9e or4-14YEG6ismsH ro SUPPLY 4opEn Or4- 6,845:r 8E416c/7-5 Ote GREEN 4:44,66. YOUR BIRDS 60 FOR 110E 1414-49 EGG MASH ! 11 .N. R III Ilk r 'NE FARMS MIFFING C. .1,10 . 0 • OW is la Ilk 41i\. % IN MASH OR PELLET FORM [-WHAT'S THE MATTER WITH MY BIRDS, DOC- THEY'RE ALL TH I N - AND STARVED' LOOKING.. WHEN PULLETS ARE PUT INTO LAYING PENS, HARRY, REMEMBER TO :- .41 Howson & Howson, Wingham Belgrave Coop, Belgrave Ross Anderson, Belgrave Bluevale Milling Co., Bluevale 1-"Aser.