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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1953-08-12, Page 1Latest figures on the vote in Huron were as follows: Elston Andrew Cardiff McLean Ashfield 470 312 Elyth 272 110 Brussels 306 Clinton 777 Colborne 263 Exeter 783 Goderich ... . 1,442 Goderich Twp; 498 Grey Twp, 536 Hay 468 Hensel' 212 Ibbert 304 Mullett 464 McKillop 337 Morris 564 Seaforth 403 Stanley 614 Stephen 693 Tuckersmith 416 Tesborne 472 B, Wawanosh. 318 W. Wawanosh 358 178 573 216 499 1,316 248 419 748 187 502 423 474 290 755 351 735 660 285 207 240 WINfillAM FIDDLER WINS CHAMPIONSHIP AT,A SHELBURNE Ward Alien, 29-year-old Winghani fiddler, and member of Mel Lavigne's Bluewater Boys was named All- Canadian Champion at the Old Time Fiddler's contest held at Shelburne on Saturdayn/Ward won the title in competition With more than 90 entries from Canada and United States. Over 4,000 people watched the competition at the Community Centre in Shel- burne. Presentation of the trophy was made by Mel Lavigne, also of Wing- ham, who has won the championship for the past two years. Mel, who retired this year from active compe- tition, was one of the judges in this year's contest, The competition was sponsored by Shelburne Rotary Club with pro- ceeds going to the Ontario Crippled Children's Society, the local commun- ity centre and the district hospital. • Included in the other open class winners were, Lorne Donaldson, Orton; Graham Townsend, Toron- to; Alvin Dermott, Shelburne; Roy Renwick, Brampton; George Mitchell, Holland Landing; novelty, Ward Alien, Wingham; Clifford Ambeault, Orillia. Oldest fiddler present was Charles Dyer, of Fergus; 84. Only two women took part. They were Mrs. Ada Moore, of Alliston, and Mrs. Mary Bunting, Orono. The colorful show was televised and also broad- cast over the CEO. Appearing also on the program were such outstanding artists as Peggy Brooks, the Com- modores, and between classes Ernie Bruce. Mrs. Emma McKay Wins Last $20.00 For Words of Wisdom Mrs. Emma McKay, of R.R. 2, Blue- vale, was the winner in the final week of the Advance-Times' Words of Wis- dom contest, She receives the last prize of $20.00 in merchandise certifi- cates for her entry in the twenty-fifth and twenty-sixth weeks of the contest. The first slogan, " Be thankful you live in Canada" was found in the fol- lowing ads: Paitison'e Radio and Elec- tric, Walker's Home Furnishings, Burke Electric, Crawford Motors, Warren House and Mundy's. The sec- ond slogan, "Life is measured by the yardstick of good deeds" was found in McKibben's, Wingham Taxi, Be Fal- coner-, Adams' Hairdressing, Callan ShoeS, Wingham Auto Wreckers, Smith Brea, Rapp's Bakery, Mitchell's Meat. Market, Templeman Cleaners and McGill Radio. Mrs. McKay's winning title was "Go ahead and sneeze, Betty, Lots of people are diiihg the same thing just now." During the twenty-six weeks of its run, the Words of Wisdom contest proved to be a popular feature with the readers of the Advance-Times, many of whom sent in 'various mit- tries to the weekly contests. NOTICE Miss Label McCall, Beauty ()per, Oar in the Rush Ladies' Wear has taken Over the Beauty Shop located &telt of the Queen's hotel formerly operated by Mrs. tioughlean, Watch fOr further notice es too opening, A new high school for the Wing- ham district appeared to be a certain- ty last week when two more municip- al councils, Culross and Howick, ex- pressed official approval of the pro- ject. A meeting of the high school board has been scheduled for Thurs- day of this week, at which time fur- ther procedure in the venture will be studied. It is expected that an archi- tect will be hired to draw up plans for the new school at this week's meeting, • With the approval of the townships of Howick and Culross more, than 80 per cent of the municipalities-A.:Volved ,have now placed their OK on the new building. Turnberry, East Wawanosh, Kinloss and Wingham have already signified their intention of backing the scheme, Other municipalities in the district, Morris, Grey, Brussels and Teeswater have yet to give their ap- proval, but it is expected that these councils may fall in line at their next meeting, The approval of 50% of the total assessment is needed before work on the new school can start. According to plans drawn up last February, the new school will have nine classrooms, a library, art room, music room, commercial room, chem- istry and physic laboratories, agricul- ture and shop rooms red home econ- omics room. -A 3,150 square foot gym- nasium and a 1,500 square foot cafe- teria are also planned. ehe new school will be complete with dressing rooms, wash rooms with showers, edministra- live offices, maintenance quarters and a school nurse's office. Under the agreement with the pro- vincial government, which is paying 75% of the cost of the new building, Wingham and district was the last municipality to obtain grants on 'the "frills," namely the gymnasium and home economics room. WOMAN DM-CATCHER ?ANSWER FOR WINGHAM? The problem of dogs at large around Wingham might yet be solved, if the town council would only take a leaf from the town of Leamington's book. According to a news report an "Ag- gressive" woman who drives a pick- up truck, Mrs. Irene Ives, 32, has ap- plied and was given the job of dog- catcher there. Mayor Grace McFar- land moved Mrs. Ives' application be received. Mrs. Ives, mother of two children, has a. dog of her own and keeps it tied all the time, She told the council it would be 'no spare time job with her, but a real business. Mrs. Ives will receive $2,50 for every dog she catches, and expects to make $30 or $40 in e good week. Dogs caught Will have to be ransomed by their' owners or face destruction within 72 hours. Halliday Re-union Monday Not Sunday According to a report in last week's issue of The Advance-Times Members of the Halliday femily held a re-union in the town park on Sunday. This report was erroneous. The Hol- iday re-union was held on Monday of Monday of last week, and not on Sun- day, as reported. The Advarice,Times wisheS th apol- ogize to members of the Halliday fain- ily for any ihOonVOnience or enthar. raSsrrient the publication of this. report May have caused ALONG THE MAIN DRAG Y The Pedestrian TOO MUCH, TOO SOON—Merrill Ca-ntelen, Free Press reporter got a ribbing last week for his story on the. Slospital. According to the report as it appeared in the columns of our coriteniporary, 90% of the municipali- ties had approved the new hospital wing. Unfortunately, it was only 50%; *Merrill can rest easily, however, since it wasn't his fault, Seems the figure got boosted on the wire, somewhere between Wingham and London. - 0 0 POLITICAL INTENT ?—Seen in the Wingham Advance-Times--of last week—"Wingham Boy Chosen to shoot at Ottawa". During an elec- tion, too, 0 - 0 0 LOST IS FOUND—Mike McPhail, erstwhile presidenterof the Lions Club, :who had been complaining about having lost valuable pictures of him- self and the Prime Minister, tete a, tete, is happy again, He found the pictures, and guess where? In a -.rawer of his desk at home. There is now a certain amount of speculation around town as to what kind of a desk he has at home, and what sort of shape it's in. 0 - 0 - 0 BACK HOME—Jack McKibben, who has been a patient in Victoria Hospital for the last week or so, is back home again and operating at the same old stand. Jack has been missed on Josephine Street for the last couple of weeks, and his many friends will be glad to see him back. During his absence, Charlie McKib- ben, of Warren House, was a capable filler-inner. 0 - 0 0 UP SHE RISES-Pedestrians on the main drag have been watching with considerable interest the pro- gress of the patch of pavement out- side of Athol Purdon's store. The sidewalk in this particular spot has heaved a bit, and you can watch it bounce as the traffic passes over it. According to Athol, who should be eol, authority on the subject, it eises in the morning and sets at night, due to expansion arid contraction, or • something. 0 - 0 COUNCIL TOO FAST—Apparently the town council moves too fast for this newspaper. This week there is an editorial about the swings and teeters, or lack of them, in the town park. Before it even sees the light of publication, the council has the swings and teeters installed, Wingham Man Collides with Deer A young doe deer met death recently when it jumped into the path of a car driven by Ivan Legg of Wingham, as he was travelling along highway and 4 towards Kincardine. The mis- hap occurred seven miles west of Wal- kerton near the Greenock swamp where the deer are reported quite numerous this year. About $125 dam- age was done to the car by the im- pact. Second Mile Club *let Wednesday The regular meeting of the "Second Mile Club" was held last Wednesday evening, Several tables of euchre was enjoyed and a very pleasant time en- enjoyed by all present. The club meets each Wednesday. eight in the Council Chamber. Come out and enjoy a social evening. ENGAGEMENT Mr, and Mrs. Wrri. Jardirie, Gorries Ontario, Wish to announce the eegage- Meet of their younger daughter, Joyce Isabel, Reg. N., to Mr. Jack 8, Hod- gins, B. se., son of Mr. and Mrs, Geo. Hodgina, London, Ont. The marriage to take place in the Gorrie United Church, September 5th, at 3 p.m, P12* ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs, Kinley Ma.eNatighton, 2nd line of Turnberry, wish to an- nounce the engagetnent of their eldest daughter, Mary Janet, to George Stan- ley Brown youngest eon of Mr. and Mrs. George Brown, Grey Township. Elie marriage to take place the latter part of August. F12*, ENGAGEMENT AlsIXOTINCED Mir. and Mrs. William Brydges, of Belgrave, wish to announce the en- gagement of their daughter, Muriel Mine to Eldon, Patti Rousselle of Capreoi, ton of Mr. and Mrs, Albert Rousaelle, of Renfrew, Ontario, The wedding to take place in August, likebseeriptiens PAO per year, Sc per copy Winners Frorrz ,bondon With which is anialtgamatecl the Cowie Vidette 4nd Wroxeter News WINGHAM, ONTA1410,7.VVEDNESDAY, AtIGIIST 12, 1953 ELSTON G4 D1FF ston Cardiff,' GO-Yer-old Morris ed the riding of Enron North In the wnship farmer, who /red repreeent- owe Leads Darroch by 88 Votes last parliament, was elected member for the new riding •of Huron in Mon- ' Oral candidate, Andrew Y, McLean Murray Taylor Moved day's election, He 'defeated the Lib- by a margin of 1;104 Votes. 4. Mr. McLean was Also a -member of the last house, having' represented the riding of Heron-Perth after the elec- tion of 1949, Total ,unofficial figures for the two candidates were: Cardiff, 10,937, McLean, 9,764, with two polls yet to be heard from LECTE0 IVIURON Recount in Wellington-Huron Likely as Winners of the C, Lloyd Ltd. trophy at the Bowling Club' tournament last Tuesday were, left to right, F. C7Wilson and R. E, Dunn, 'of London. W. H. French, of the Lloyd Company, presented the trophy. Thirty-three pairs from all over Western Ontario were present at the tournament. Two More Councils Approve-- New High School Certainty Peter S. Fisher Died on Friday Peter S. Fisher, whose articles have delighted many readers of this paper, died early Friday morning at his home in Culross Township, near Tees- water. Mr, Fisher was born in 1882, in Wingham where he spent his boyhood and where he acquired those associa- tions which later became the basis of his interest in the history and devel- opment of this town. Under the head- ing 'Old Times' he included humorous sketches against a background of his- torical events. Mr, Fisher's -father, born in Kallin, Perthshire, Scotland, was one of the first pioneers in this district, He came to Wingham in 1860 where he and his brother, Archie, built the Wingham dam and established woollen mills in the town. After fire destroyed the mills he became first postmaster in town, He died in 1914. Peter Fisher married Lillian Irene Graham in 1903, She predeceased him in 1929. They lived in Ottawa, Mont- real and Toronto, where he was con- nected with the book firm of Selmer Hess, publishers. He later -moved to Buffalo, Boston and the Eastern States. Returning to Canada he took up residence in Toronto, where for many years he was associated with the automobile business. He retired to Eagle's Nest, his home near Teeswater, with his wife, the for- mer Addalena Shaw, also a native of Wingham, where he devoted his char- acteristic energy to country life and writing. He particularly enjoyed the beauties of nature and was noted for the verses which lie wrote both on natural subjects and human relation- ships. A remarkable sense of humor derived from his Scottish ancestry de- lighted friends and acquaintances alike. Left to mourn his loss are his wid- ow, his son, Peter F. Fisher and his sister, Mrs. G. C. (Caroline) Hanna, of Wingham. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. R. D. A, Currie of White- church from Curries Funeral Home, on Monday, at 2 p.m. The pallbearers were: Messrs. R, Lloyd, M. Johnson, C. Lloyd, T. Mundy, W. Hamilton and F. Howson. Interment took place in the family plot in Wingham cemetery. He was a member of the Baptist church for many years.- Town's Main Street Quiet As Election Results Counted Election night was quiet in Wingham, and there was little to show on the surface that the country's government for the next four years was being decided, Josephine Street was perhaps even more deserted than usual, with most of the citizens at home listening to the results as they came through on the radio. R.O. At Curling Club At the office of the Returning Officer at the curling club returns were coming in from the various polls in the riding of Wellegton-Huron. The air was blue with smoke and a small crowd clustered around the table jotting figures on scraps of paper. Returning Officer Art Wilson chewed his cigar and barked into the 'phone as the deputy returning of- ficers sent in their results, arid the clerk entered the figures in the long Wingham Players Lucky at Binge Bingo players in Witighani went over to the bingo game at Teeswater last Wednesday evening in droves, Mrs. Corner Haselgrove and Mrs. 3, A receiving incoming calls in the switch- McIntyre each ditMO home Ocher by board and relaying their to the ap- $100.00 as door prizes. Mts. L, Smith propriate offices, where the figures won $50.00 and Mrs, a Town won $25. (Continued on Page Ten) A recount in the railing of Welling- ton-Huron appeared to be in the cards on Tuesday, as unofficial re- sults of Monday's election showed that Marvin Howe, Progressive Con- servative candidate, had led his op- ponent, Arnold Darroch, Liberal, by a matter of only $8 votes. Mr. Howe, in his victory speech over CICNX on Monday night, admitt- ed the possibility that his opponent might contest the count, when he said that he was addressing the electors still in his capacity as a candidate, rather than an elected representative. A total of 14,318 votes were cast in the riding, according to unofficial fig- ures. Speaking to The Advance-Times, Returning Officer Art Wilson, said the official figure on the vote in this riding will not he available before Monday next. By that tme the sol- diers' vote will also be tabulated, and there is a possibility that between the two, there may be some change in the standing of the two candidates. No appeal for a recount will be filed until the complete official returns are in, Unofficial figures in the riding are given as follows: Darroch Howe Howick . ..... 767 535 Turnberry 339 29/. Arthur Village 218 394 Nickel . . .. 321 329 Clifford ......... 254 44 Drayton . 158 126 Arthur Twp, 466 381 W. Luther 185 374 Wingham 553 717 Harriston 433 362 W. Garafraxa . 268 434 Maryborough 480 391 Peel 488 382 Minto .. 633 314 Mt. Forest 542 602 Palmerston .... 334 547 Fergus ... 676 977 7,115 7.203 Several Accident Victims at Hospital • Suffering from head and chest in- injuries, sustained In a car accident on the Durham road, Mathew Girvan, aged 35, of RR 2, Holyrood, was ad- Mated to Wingham General Hospital on Sunday, Mrs. Delima Poitras, of Lakeshore, Sarnia, Who was involved in the sabre accident, was treated for facial lacerations. She was allowed to go home after treatment, George Boss, of ER 2, tluevale, was admitted the same day, suffering )a. fractured collar bone, when his ear to hospital Tuesday for treatment of a finger which was crushed while un- loading wood from a truck. It was found necessary to amputate the end of the injured finger. Also treated at the hospital on Tuesday was Freddie Brewer, son of Mr. and Mts. John Brewer, tat 4, Wingham, who suffered abrasions Of the left arm as a result of a dog bite. LONDON MEN WIN BOWLING TROPHY Thirty-three pairs were present to compete for the C. Lloyd & Son Ltd. trophy, at the 'Wingham Bowling Club on Wednesday last. Bowlers from Lon- don, Exeter, Goderich,: Blyth, Mount Forest, laidgetown, Owen Sound, Teeswater, Walkerton, Listowel, Lucltnow, Seaforth, rand Bend and Wingham took park Winners of the Liree0 Trophy and Kenwood blankets; vveee Rs E. Dunn and F. C. Wilson of London. Second prize was taken by Mel Southcott and Ken Hockey, of Exeter. Other prizes awarded were: 3rd, Bert Morrison, Bill Flynn, Mount Forest; 4th, Howard McNee, Roy Sperling, Goderich; 5th, R. Snell, W. Ryckman, Exeter; 6th, Reg Duval, Alex Crawford, Wingham. Special one game winner with high score was T. Campbell, of Ridgetown, Honor Miss Adams At Nurses' Residence A number of intimate friends of Miss M. E. Adams, Reg. N., were hos- tesses at a party held in the recrea- tion room at the nurses' residence on Thursday evening. About 130 guests were present and pleasantly enter- tained for the early part of the even- ing with a game of bingo. Mrs. Pollock, in a few well-chosen words, expressed the good wishes of all to Miss, Adams in view of her ap- proaching marriage and departure from Wingham. Mrs. H. C. McLean and Mrs. N. L. Fry then presented the guest of honor with a number of gifts which includ- ed a cabinet of silver end an eight- place setting of Wedgewood dinner- ware. Miss Adams, in her usual cheerful manner, thanked her friends and in- vited them to visit her in her future home in Calgary. A delicious lunch was served by the hostesses and a happy social time en- joyed together. Phyllis McLeod Entertained Mrs Grose, of Hotel Brunswick-en- tertained about 20 friends ot Miss Phyllis MeLeed, of Wingham, last Wednesday evening. Phyllis who is going in training the first of Septem- ber, was presented with personal gifts. A delicious lunch was served by the hostess. Stone School Eliminates Belgrave Before the largest crowd of the sea- eon in. Wingham Town Park, ort Sat- urday night, Stone School came from behind to best Belgrave 1448, The highlight of the game was home tun by J. Higgins with the bases loaded for Stone, Irwin and Anderson also hit home runs for Belgrave, Stone School will now meet Monk- ton in a four out of seven series for the group winner, Batteries: Stone School, Sawyer, Ed- gar and Higgins; Belgrave, Weiwood, Anderson and Irwin. The umpires were Tiffin and Weiss, To Walkerton ,Murray Taylor, who has been man- ager of the Dominion Store in Wing- ham for the past seven years, has been appointed manager of the Walk- erten branch of the same company. Mr. Taylor is at present on holidays, and will assume his new duties next week/ For the past few weeks he has been relieving as manager at other Domin- ion Stores around the country while (their own men have been on holidays, Murray is the son of Mr ,and Mrs. Chester Taylor, of East Wawanosh, His many friends in Wingham will wish him the best of success in his new position. Received Word of Mother's Death Mr. Percy Harris, of Wingham, re- ceived a cable on Sunday from his wife, who is visiting in Norwich, Eng- land, that his mother had passed away that morning, Sunday, August 9th, She was in her 91st. year. George S. Cameron Buried on Monday The death occurred on Friday, at his home on Victoria Street, of George Sutherland Cameron, after a short ill- ness. Born in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, 69 years ago, Mr. Cameron was edu- cated there, and lived for some time in Montreal. In his early life he was a bookkeeper, and in his later years an accountant. He came to Wingham in 1948, and was a member of the Pres- byterian Church. He is survived• by his wife, the for- mer Gertrude McNiff; two daughters, Lillian and Dorothy, of Montreal; three sons, Norman, George and Don- ald, of Wingham; one sister, Miss Kate Cameron, of Montreal and elev- en grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Mon- day, from Currie's funeral home, with Rev. R, D. A. Currie, Whitechurch, of- ficiating, Interment was in Wingham Cemetery. Pallbearers were James Carr, Mi- chael IVIePhail, Harry Merkley, George Hotchkiss, J. Pegnam and Clifford Summers. Flower bearers were Max Cameron, David Cameron, Harry Langdon, William Kidd and Lorne Lamont. NOTICE Harry Brown's shoe repair shop will he closed from Monday, August 17th to Saturday, August 22nd., inclusive. F12b church has been busy the .past few official-looking sheet as the results weeks, helping her son bring in the were called off. hay, In different corners of the room She celebrated her 90th birthday on members of the press were furiously December 27th last year. scribbling results on little pieces of paper. Merrill Cantelon, Free Press representative, Ken Wilson, of the Ladies Bowl Guelph Mercury, and Norm Pry, rep- resenting station CNNX were there, in Clinton Every few minutes one Of the run- ners, boys around town who were On Wednesday last, several rinks hired for the. occasion, would take off from Wingham bowled in Clinton, for the radio station or the telegraph Sturdy and Mrs. Jeari Lunn Won the office With a sheet of results, and Mrs. Joe Kerr's rink of Mrs. Elsie from time to time DROs would come Irwin Ladies' Wear• Trophy with 3 in with their ballot boxes and sheaf's wins, 3 full plusses and an aggregate of official papers. And all the time of 51, This is the first time this the 'phone was ringing with mote trophy has been presented, results from the riding. Helps With Hay Aged Ninety Mrs. James Cornelius of White- Services Saturday For Geo. T. Robertson Funeral services were held on Satur- day for the late George T. Robertson, who died at his home in Wingham on Thursday, after an illness of a few. months. Mr. Robertson was in his 85th year. Born, in East Wawanosh, Mr. Rob- ertson married the late Isabella Dal- garno, who predeceased him in 1942. He farmed in the township until 1914, and in later years he nuilt and oper- ated the first garage on the main street of Wingham, in the building now owned by Stedman Stores. He has been retired since 3934, Mr, Rob- ertson was a member of the official board of the Wingham United Church. Surviving are eight daughters, Bir- die (Mrs. B, S. Copeland), Wingham; Edna (Mrs. T. A. Foxton), Wingham; Christine (Mrs. T. A. Currie), Wing- ham; Margaret (Mrs. S. A. Johnston), Toronto; Mary (Mrs. V. A. Wilson), of Toronto; Viola (Mrs. E. R, Hopper), Exeter; Gertrude (Mrs. W. W. Currie), Wingham and Gladys (Mrs. Dr. E. C. Apps), Kenora, A son died in infancy. Also surviving are two sisters, Marg- aret (Mrs. C. Olney), Seattle, Wash., and Bell (Mrs. John Menzies), of Sea- forth; and two brothers, Adam, Wing- ham and James, of Seattle, Washing- ton. Thirteen grandchildren and one great-grandchild survive. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Sidney Davison, of Parkhill, Oat-, ark), from Currie's funeral home, as- sisted by E. R. Hopper. Interment was in Wingham Cemetery. Pallbearers were E. S. Copeland, T. A, Foxton, T. A, Currie, S. A. Johnston, V, A. Wil- son and W. W. Currie, CKNX Busy rolled over in the ditch, Down at CkNX all hands were at Douglas Carr, son of Mr. and Mrs work tabulating the results from six Jetties Carts Wingham, was admitted of the ridings in the district, Six adding machines had been mustered from around tomtit, and in six offices girls were sitting in front of large score cards, listing the figures for each poll in each riding, Scott Reid was