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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1953-08-19, Page 1Recreational Capers ANNOUNCEMENT Mr. and Mrs. James Ansley Henry, Wingham, wish to announce the en- gagement of their daughter Donna Marguerite to James Stanley Hall, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Stanley Hall, Wingham. The marriage will take place at Wingham United Church on Tuesday, Sept. 15th, at 3.80 p.m. F191) ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs, Roy McLeod, Wing- ham, wish to announce the engage- ;gent of their daughter Margaret ',sari to Mr. Roy William Kirk, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Kirk, Exeter. The wedding to take place on Satur- day, Sept. 12th at 3 o'clock in Carmel Presbyterian Church, Hensel, F19* The regular meeting of Wing- ham Lodge No, 286, A,F. & AM, will be held Tuesday evening, Sept, 1st, at 8 p.m. SPECIAL AGENDA. Visitors welcome. F19b NOTICE Howard Fuller's plumbing business will be closed from Aug. 24 to Aug. 29 inclusive. Fin* NOTICE TO LADIES We have been fortunate in Obtain- ing Miss Peggy Thomas, hair stylist and Miss Betty Cullitbn to take over the Beauty Parlour in the Rush Ladies' Wear. Shop will be cioeed for a short time for decorating and re- modelling. Don't forget to watch for our grand re-opening. FlOb NOTICE TO LIOisTS There will be a special meeting at the Golf Club on Friday evening) Aug. 21st at 7.30 p.m, 'for all members of the Lions club. Buffet lunch served. Pleb NOTICE Harry Brown's Sinn repair shop %rill be eldsed from Monday, August 1''th to Saturday, August 22nd, Plin- clusive. eb NOTICE Isabel's Beauty Shoppe opening August 24th. Special redtidtloil oil all permanents during first 2 weeks of opening. AppointMent phone 403, nights 275, 1Lucknow's "No" on Hospital Poses Question for Board The question of what to do about the village ,of Lucknow's refusal, to share in the expense of a new hospital wing was discussed at the regular meeting of the board of Wingham General Hospital on Friday night. A letter from the clerk of Lucknow vil- lage was read, stating that the village would not contribute to the project un- der the pro rata scheme, unless the hospital would "revert to an active hospital", or unless a petition of the ratepayers demanded otherwise, Midgets to Sarnia The Wingham midget ball club are travelling to Sarnia on Saturday to play against the Sarnia midgets. A re- turn game has been arranged for the team in Wingham, to be played on Saturday, August 29th. Recent Bride Honored at Showers In honor of Agnes Jane Wearring, whole marriage to David Livingstone took place recently, a number of par- ties were given. Mrs. G. A, Wearring, mother of the bride, entertained at a bridal tea, Miss Wilma Given entertained at a kitchen shower and party and Miss Carol Mc- Vey gave a party and going abroad shower. A preseetation was made by the staff of Lord Dufferin School, Tor- onto, and Mrs. Hockeridge, of Gorrie, gave a miscellaneous shower, LOCAL CADETS AT • CAMP BORDEN Cadet Jack Elliott, son of Mr, and Mrs. Harry Elliott, of Bluevale, was named the best shot in his company at the Cadet Training Camp at Camp Borden this ;summer, Jack passed his course in signal training while at the camp. Nicko Vanden 'Assern, of Wingham, qualified as a driver mechanic while attending the same camp. Labor Shortage In West Wawanosh Farmers in the Whiteehurch district are having quite a time to harvest their good crop, and With the scarcity of labor many of the women are drive beg tractors, On the Anderson farm in West WaWahoela owned by Mr. Sam Thompson, on Friday last, seven tree- tore were busy drawing in from one field. Three of these were driven• by boys, thirteen years And under, George Naylor, Bill Thoinpson and Cameron Robinson. A discussion of Lucknow's attitude followed the reading of the letter, dur- ing which the superintendent, Mrs; Morrey, explained some of the points brought up by the Lucknow communi- cation. She pointed out that Wing- ham Hospital is and always was an active hospital as far as the Depart- ment of Health is concerned. Mrs. Morrey explained that a certain amount of adverse publicity had been given to the hospital because of a number of chronic patients there, Ac- tually all these patients require medi- cal attenion, and there is no other place they could get that, she said. Nursing homes, which might take care of them, are already overcrowd- ed. The fact was divulged at the meet- ing that several of these chronic pa- tients were from Lucknow itself, de- spite the fact that it is the Lucknow council which is complaining about the hospital being crowded with chro- nic patients. Mayor DeWitt Miller and Rev. H. L. Parker, members of the hospital pub- licity committee were present to ex- plain progress being made in securing the backing of the municipal councils for the new wing. Mayor Miller an- nounced that 62 per cent of the mon- ey had been raised so far, and that the committee was confident of be- ing able to raise the balance of the money, or 85 per cent of the total, with or without the help of Lucknow. He said that Lucknow was so far the only municipality which had actually refused to contribute its share. With Lucknow out of the picture, tempor- arily a least, Mayor Miller said that the committee is now "working in fractions", with municipalities whose percentage is very small. Mrs. Morrey reported that shehad had an interview by telephone with department officials in Toronto te- garding the situation, particularly Dr, M. E. J, Stalker, chief medical inspec- tor of hospitals. Dr. Stalker advised the board to make another attempt to influence the Lucknow council. During the board's discussion of the matter the question of the time ele- ment was brought up, Mrs. Morrey declared that according to the Hon. Paul Martin, with whom she had an Interview in Ottawa some time ago, the hospital board had until the end of the year to let tenders for the new wing, if the Dominion government grant of $1,500 per bed is to be paid. If actual Work oh the new wing is not Started by that time, it is quite pro- bable that nb such grant will be forth- coining. MrS. Morrey pointed out that, since it reqUired about three months to prepare full working drawings for the building, the time left in which to raise the necessary money IS draw- ing short, The board decided that a letter should be written to Lueltnow asking the council to review its decision on the matter, and that a similar Open letter Should be sent to the publisher of the The Lucknow Sentinel. Results Published for Grade 13 Dept. Exams The following are the results of the Grade 13 departmental examinations at Wingham High School in June 1953: Carter, Betty—Eng, Comp. C; Eng. Lit. C; Botany C; Zoology 3rd, Craig, Bodie—Eng. Comp. 3rd Eng. Lit. C; Mod. Hist. 1st; Alg. and; Geom. 1st; Physics 1st; Chem 1st; French Authors, C; French Comp, C, Crawford, John—Eng Camp C; Eng Lit 3rd; Chem 2nd; Lat Auth 3rd; Latin Comp 2nd; Fr Auth-2nd; Fr Comp C. Dennis, Isobel—Eng Comp 1st; Eng Lit 1st; Alg 1st Geom 2nd; Botany 1st; Zoology 1st; Lat Auth 1st; Lat Comp 1st; Fr Auth 1st; Fr Comp 1st. Dickison, Donald—Eng Lit 2nd; Mod Hist 1st; Botony 2nd; Zoology 2nd; Lat Auth C; Lat Comp C; Fr Comp C; Fr. Authors C. Freudeman, John—Eng Comp C; Eng Lit C; Mod Hist 1st. Gaunt, James—Eng Comp 2nd; Eng Lit C; Mod Hist 3rd; Physics 3rd; Chemistry 2nd; Fr Authors C. Gibson, Donald—Eng Comp 2nd; Zoology C. Gorbutt, Beverley—Eng, Lit C; Bot- any C; Zoology C. Grewar, Itinloch—Eng Comp C; Eig Lit C; Mg 3rd; Geom and; Trig- onometry 1st; Physics C; Chem 3rd. Hall, George—Eng Comp 1st; Eng Lit 2nd; Alg C; Trig C; Phys 3rd Chem 3rd; Fr Comp C. Haden, Jean—Eng Comp 3rd; Eng Lit C; Alg C; Geom 2nd; Botany 2nd; Zoology 2nd; Fr Auth C; Fr Comp C, Lane, Gordon—Alg 2nd; Geom 1st Trig 1st; Physics 3rd; Chem 2nd. Nimmo, Stewart—Eng Ctenp 3rd; Trig 2nd Botany C; Chem C; Geom, 1st. Porter, George—Eng Cone C; Eng Lit 2nd Mod Hist 2nd; Alg and; Geom 3rd., Physics 2nd; Chem 2nd; Fr. .Authors C, Schumacher, Marlene—Eng Comp C; Eng Lit 2nd; Mod Hist 1st; Bot- any 1st; Zoology 1st; Lat Auth let; Lat Comp 1st Fr Auth 2nd; Ft Comp 3rd, Toner, Marion—Eng Comp 2nd; Eng Lit C; Botany C; Zoology C; Lat Comp 0; Fr Auth C; Fr Comp C. Walker, James—Geom C; Trig 2nd,, Webb,' Lois—Eng Comp 3rd; Eng Lit 2nd; Botany 2nd; Zoology Wylie, James—Eng Conip 3rd; Eng Lit 2nd; Geom C; Zoology C; Physics O. .. Grade XII taking XIII subject a Donahue, David—Mod Hist and. Grant, Nora—Mod Hist 1St. Meehan, Helen—Mod Hist 1st. Thompson, Lois—Mod Hist let. West, Roger—Trigonopaetty 2nd. Near Accident at Drinking Fountain On Monday afternoon a small girl was left sitting in a go-cart near a drinking fountain. The child decided she wanted a drink, so she got out of the cart, shoved it over to the foune tale, then climbed in again and stood up in it. The vehicle moved backward, throwing its occupant to the sidewalk. A teen-aged boy picked her tin un- harmed, save for the shock Of the fall, but this might easily have been an- other hospital case, The machinery for the building Of a new Wingham District High School wag set in motion at a special meeting 'of the High School Board on Thursday when members of the board approved a resolution that a letter be sent to Toronto asking for tentative approval of the department on plans for a new school. Approval of the Ontario Municipal Board will also be sought in connection with debentures to be issued for the new building, Members of the board got a few pointers in building schools when ,L H. Kinkead, Public school inspector for the area, told the board of his ex- perience with the building of new. schools in the past. The procedure, as outlined by Mr. Kinkead, placed the choosing of a site as the first objective, followed by the official approval of the site chosen, The site is then purchased. Tenta- tive approval of the school must be then obtained from the Department of Education. An architect is then hired who draws up, in co-operation ,withthe board, sketch plans of thennew build- ing. These are approved by the De- partment, whereupon the full plans are drawn, and tenders called for. Upon approval of the accepted tender by the Department, the actual work of construction can be started, In the question of choosing a site, and bicycle races rounded out the day. Mr. Kinkead emphasized that the, Winners in Friday's events were as proposed site must be large enough follows: Best costume, Brenda Mac_ to accommodate any possible additions Lennan, Paddy Wedd, Sylvia Alexan- whichover ' thheedyebaeresh, bHuielt on smalltold of Schools sites chools der; best vehicle, Karen Elliott; best combination, Dale Thomson, Bobbie and afterwards had to eat into their r Furness, Elizabeth Burrell, Lynne recreational space when additions Stuckey. Event winners—wagon races, were necessary. He also mentioned Jim Nesmith, Joe Clark; tricycle rae- that the locality of the site is impor- tant, as regard to the surrounding es, Freda Lott, Patsy Pardon;, doll buggy races, Brenda MacLennan; two- area, drainage, water supply, sewage wheeled bike races, Linda Clark, facilities and landscaping. Shirley Armstrong, Peter Nesmith; Mr. Kinkead also outlined the steering competition, Linda Clark, duties of the architect, and what the Raymond Walker, Murray Kerr, board could expect from him in the . A special event of the recreational way of co-operation during the actual building, He explained that there program next week will be a penny carnival, which will be held on Mon- is no such thing as a cheap architect, day at the high school, Swimming tests the rates for all being standard, for the season will be held on Friday He did, however, point out that there of this week, is a difference in the amount of rd could get from A special open house will be held at attention the boa the close of the summer program on he ee architect during the building, and urged the board to look fully into this aspect, before choosing the man crafts and work done during the sea- for the job. the night of August 27th, at which son will be displayed. Mr. Kinkead concluded that the best way of choosing an architect is to visit different schools and actually see the results of the architect's work. He said that by talking to the staff, the school board and the contractor of various new schools in the district, the board would receive the best idea of the type of job they could get. Members of the board decided they would visit several schools in the dis- trict during the next week, after which they would decide on the question of an architect. It was also agreed that the choice of a site would be left over until the architect had been chosen. Several sites in the neighborhood have already been look- ed over, and it is proposed that the aerf cshiitteeset should assist with the choice The meeting also decided to write letters to the municipalities of Brus- sels, Morris, Teeswater and Grey, asking that these municipalities en- dorse the building of a new school. Second Mile Club Twenty-six people were present, art the regular meeting of the Second Mile club last Wednesday evening. Six tables of progressive euchre were in play, with prizes at the end of the evening, There will be another meeting this evening, (Wednesday) at 8 p.m. in the council chambers, All are welcome. Injured by Planer Jim Campbell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stan Campbell, was admitted to the hospital last Wednesday for treat- ment, after crushing two fingers in a buzz planer, the end of one finger being amputated, Visitors last week with Mr. and Mrs, R. McClenaghan, Wingham, were Mrs. E. Elmer and son, Paul, of Toronto; Mr, and Mrs, W, Varey 'and Mrs. W. Clarke, of Scotland, Mre. C. King and son, David, of Stratford. They also visited with Mr. and Mrs, Clarence nicelenaghan, of Whitechurch. KIDDIES PARADE FOR "ON WHEELS" DAY Merchants on Josephine Street, who were wondering about the invasion of the Pied Piper (Charlie Lee) and his followers on Friday afternoon, will be interested to know that nothing was amiss that day. The procession was part of an "On Wheels" Day put on by the recreation council, under the guidance of Joan Irwin and Barney Maclntyre. The children in the recreation classes all attended on decorated Wheels and in costumes, the vehicles and costumes being judged by a group of interested parents after the procession. Tricycle YOUNG PILOT KILLED A 20-year-old student pilot from the R.C.A,F, Station at Centralia was in- stantly killed last Thursday, when his Harvard trainer crashed in a field en the farm of Edward McMillan, a mile and a quarter east of Blyth. The stud- ent was Flight Cadet Ronald Bryan Falls, son of Mr, and Mrs. M. S. Falls, of Ottawa. Witnesses on the scene reported that the plane circled twice before it crashed into the field and burst into flames. It ripped out a fence, bounced and finally came to rest 400 yards away. Glen Gibson and Scott Fairservice, both of Blyth, who reached the wreck- age first, found the pilot, still in his harness, several feet away from the main part of the plane. Wreckage was scattered over an area of 400 yards. Final Results Show Recount Unlikely in Wellington=Huron The possibility of a recount of votes in the riding of Wellington-Huron seemed unlikely this week, as official returns from Returning Officer Art Wilson show the Progressive Conser- vative candidate, Marvin Howe, to be leading Liberal candidate Arnold Dar- roch by a margin of 78 votes, The of- ficial check of the votes shows the standing of the two candidates to be Howe, 7,198; Dtirroch, 7,120, These figures include the soldier vote and the advance polls. In the soldier vote Darroch gained 11 votes over his opponent, but erron- eous returns from two polls offset this to some extent. Of the 14,000-odd ballots cast in the riding on election day, 101 were re- jected, Officials point out however, that even If these ballots were quest- ioned it is doubtful if the Liberal can- didate could muster enough votes to alter the present standing. Previous recounts have shown that the differ- ential on recounts is usually very slight. SUFFERED STROKE AT FAMILY GATHERING LAST WEEK AT WINGIIAM DENEDAL HOSPITAL AdMissiOna , . .te X-Ray ................. Deaths Operations 22 Out Patients Births 5 High Census 84 Low Census 16 These fads are published weekly to acquaint the etarimunity With the services of our hospital, Nurses Olive and Gladys Jefferson, who spent several months in England during the Coronation have been va- cationing for the past three weeks at a cottage at Port Elgin, and on Sun- day they held a family gathering there with their mother, Mrs. Jeffer- son, who is 88 years old. Eight sons and four daughters, with their famil- ies were present. When they wore leaving for home one son, Colin Cameron Jefferson, 5a years Of age, who has been gravely crippled with neuritis for the last 25 yeare, took a Severe stroke and passed away an hour later at the cottage. The funeral will be held on Wednes- day from Donnybrook United Church, to Greenhill cemetery. The many friends of the family extend sympathy to the bereaved ones. bigturto dime With which is amalgamated the Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News iiirobacriptions 82.50 per year, 6c per copy WIRSTOITAIII, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST le, 195$ ALONG THE MAIN DRAG By The Pedestrian Holidays Are Here— No Paper Next Week In order that the staff of The Ad- vance-Times may have a week's holi- day, there will be no issue of the paper next week. The next issue will be pub- lished on September 2nd. Correspondents are asked to save the most important items of this week's news and forward it with their usual promptness during the week of August 30th, together with correspon- dence for next week. Children Receive Music Certificates About twenty children and parents ere present at the home of Mrs. ames Craigen, on Friday, when Kar- en Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hartley Smith received her certificate for the completion of the Kelly-Kirby Kindergarten course for piano. The course is sponsored by the Toronto Conservatory of Music and is designed as a preliminary course in music for children of from 3, to 8 years of age. Jane Cruikshank, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, W. 13, Cruikshank, and Patsy Coulter, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. W. Alex Coulter, had previously complet- ed their course and received their cer- tificateV After a demonstration of the course to the parents, refreshments were ser- ved and a social time enjoye4, Damage $300 as Car Hits Pole About $300 damage was done to the car of Clarence McCutcheon, R. R. No. 4, Brussels, early Sunday morning, when the car collided with a sign post in front of the Falconer Garage on Josephine Street. According to the police McCutcheon was driving the ear south on Joseph- ine Street and was attempting to pass two cars ahead of him when the acci- dent occurred. The car immediately ahead of him pulled out just as he was about to pass, cutting him off and forcing him over to the opposite side of the street. A passenger in the car, Doris Doubledee, of Wroxeter, suffered slight injuries from the accident and was treated by the doctor for facial lacerations, Constable Gordon Deyell investigated. 86th Birthday for Mrs. David Hamilton Mrs, David Hamilton, Minnie Street, celebrated her 86th birthday on Thurs- day last, After spending several weeks in the General Hospital; Mrs. Hamil- ton le now enjoying excellent health. Many friends called on her with best wishes for her future welfare, and was the recipient of beautiful and useful presents from long distances and points nearer home. Bowling News— Wingham bowlers Went to Stratford on Wednesday last and captured an- other trophy, The Faille Trophy was won by the rink of Mrs. J, Kerr, Mrs, E. Sturdy and Mrs, A. Lunn Winning first prize, Second prize was Won by Mrs. OnVal, Miss Y. McPherson and Mrs, C. Libya. On the same day bowlers Went to Hanover, to bowl, The rink Of Mra, Murray, Mrs. O. MaCKey and Mrs. A. Wilson got first prize. A rink of Mrs, Campbell, Mrs. It trewne and Mrs, H. Edwards accOmpanied them, ANGLER GETS THE BIRD— "Casey" Casemore 'probably has the distinction of being the only angler in these parts who has ever caught a bird. And with artificial bait, too. It appears that "Casey" was doing a hit of casting up beside the CPR li_bridge, where the starlings are thick ed fly low over the water. Using a spoon bait, "Casey" made a long cast and transfixed a starling in mid-air. Friends are wondering what the fish and game regulations have to say about that. 0 - 0 - 0 AXLE GRIEF—Floyd Jenkins, lo- cal stock car driver, had a hard luck story with his car last Tuesday. Went all the way to Stratford to enter the races, only to break an axle there, before he had a chance to get started. However, the boys were able to get the car in shape for Port Elgin's do on Thursday, and came out of it with two firsts and a third. 0 - 0 0 STANDPIPE WITH A VIEW—One r the town's adventurous types last eek climbed the water standpipe on John Street, just for something to do. According to reports he wanted to see the view from the top. This was un- doubtedly fine, but there seemed to be some doubt whether the climber appreciated it at a dizzy height like that, 0 - 0 - SHEER COINCIDENCE — While the Lucknow council is deciding that they will not support the building of a new hospital wing in Wingham, we notice in last week's birth column that of the seven children born in Wingham General Hospital during the week, three Of them were from Lucknow. 0 - 0 - 0 NOT EN-LIGHTENED—Sunday's accident at the corner of Josephine and Victoria Streets, has got several people going around saying "I told you so", Seems they have been say- ing all along that there should be traffic lights there. 0 - 0 - 0 ROUND TABLE NEEDED—Re- ports from the Brunswick indicate tnet the morning patrons there are sting Whitney Grose to install a round table in the coffee shop, to handle all the discussions there. Some of the prize winners in the contest for the best costume in the recreation program "On Wheels" day are shown above, with their instructors. Left to right are ; Barney McIntyre, Sylvia Alexander, Dale Thorn- Glen Foxton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Milford Foxton last week received his discharge from the army and is now back in Wingham, after serving three years in the forces. Since his return from Korea last year, Glen has been stationed at Cur- rie's Barracks, Calgary, with his regi- ment the Princess Patrieia's Canadian Light Infantry, where he has been undergoing training as a paratrooper. Lie received his discharge papers in London, exactly thre years to the day after he joined up. Glen is planning to stay in Wing- ham for the winter at least, and hopes son, Elizabeth Burrell, Lynne Stuckey and Joan Irwin. to find a job here to keep him busy. In the foreground is "Popeye", Dale Thomson's dog, Last week he was the recipient of a who was part of the combination. It is not reported handsome engraved cigarette lighter ' whether "Popeye" received a prize or not. —Staff from the Town of Wingham, in ap- Photo. preciation for his services. Intersection Crash 'Causes Traffic Jam A collision at the intersection of Josephine and Victoria streets result- ed in a first class traffic jam on Sun- day night at 8.45, when traffic piled up for almost two blocks before fin- ally being straightened out by police direction. A car driven by John Edward Berg, proceeding south east on Victoria Street made a left turn on Josephine Street, colliding with a car driven by Harry G. West, Teeswater, who was driving south on Josephine. Slight damage was done to the two airs, and no one was injured. Police Chief Bert Platt investigated, GLEN FUTON BACK IN CIVVY STREET Board Starts to Work Action Will Be Started at Once on Building of New District High School