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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1953-09-02, Page 1myth Pair Win Hanna TroPhy LEGION PLANS FOR COMING SEASON • Plans for a concert party in Nov- ember were discussed at the regular meeting of Branch 180, Canadian Legion, last Tuesday. It was decided to engage the vocal, instrumental and comedy troup. the "Happy Cousins", of Elmira, to fill the engagement. The entertainment .will be put on at the town hall. Other activities for the coming ;lea- son will include a Christmas tree for veterans' children, to be held at the Legion Home. Herb Fursier will bent' charge of the arrangements. Social evenings and dances for the coming season will be handled by the social committee, consisting 'of Art Furness, Lloyd Carter, Frank Pickell, Dick Burbridge and Herb Fursier. Six=yearnold Injured Little Jimmy Armstrong, six-year- old son of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Arm- strong of the sixth concession of How- ick had the misfortune to get his leg caught in the tractor wheel resulting in a compound fracture. He was re- moved to Lis towel Memorial Hospital where he will be confined three to four weeks. OINK ACTION NABS 111T, RUN SUSPECT quick action on the pare of a Wing- ham citizen resulted in the apprehend.. ing of an alleged hit-and-run driver on Friday night, after a hectic chase. through town during which several near accidents occurred. According to Constable Ted Whitby, who investigated the accident, a car driven by Harold Murray, who gave his address as 430 Westmoreland Ave., Toronto, was proceeding north on Jos- ephine street, when it came in collis- ion with a car driven by Earl Sellers, Bigevale, which was travelling in the opposite direction. Police allege that the Murray ear failed to estopafter the accident, and Jick Alexander who was coming into town from the north at the time of the collision, turned his truck around and followed the car up the road. Af- ter a 60-mile-per-hour chase through town and up No. 4 highway, during which both cars risked accidents In the Friday night traffic, Jack over- took the visitor about two miles north of town, where he had doused his lights and taken to the ditch. After a brief "discussion" by the side of the road Jack persuaded the gentleman to accompany him back to town in the back seat of a passing motorist's car, and upon arrival he was delivered into• the care of Constable Ted Whitby: `Charges have been laid and Mr. Murray will appear in Goderich court on Thursday to answer them, ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Leonard R. Ruttan, Gorrie, announce the engagement of their daughter Margaret Gwendoline to Mr. Glenn Alexander. Fraser, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Gs Fraser, R.R. " 2, Bluevale. The marriage will take stace Sept. 19 at 2.30 o'clock in Gorrie ',kited Church. F2* ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Ewart D. McPherson wish to announce the engagement of their daughter, Jean Isabel to Mr. Thomas Harold Wade, son of Mr. and Mrs, .Clarence Wade, Belgrave. The Wedding to take place Saturday, September twelfth, at two o'clock, in Wingham Presbyterian Church. F2b ENGAGEMENT Mi. and Mrs. John .e. Gaunt, White- church, wish to announce the engage- ment of their only daughter, Jean Elizabeth, to Donald James Ross, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ross, Kinloss. The wedding to take place in White- church Presbyterian Church, Satur- day, Sept. 12, at 2 o'clock, P2* 0 -0-0 NOTICE Owing to necessity of having to vacate my down town office, in the meantime I am conducting the Burg- man Travel Agency and Insurance Business• from my residence on Fran- cis Street. Por information as to ticlietse reservations etc., phone 164. 102b ,00Ltw nitut SUPPER ee A cold meat supper will be held In ` 11Felgrate United Chutch olt Tuesday, Sept. 8. Supper will be served Prime 6 to 8. A varied prograni Will fellow in the Auditorium. The mission band members Will eofiduct a fish pond during supper. hour. Admission Adulte $1.00, Public School Children 50e; P2b ANNIVERSAlitY StavIcirs Salem. ttnitm....ohurch Anniversary, 24 Mile§ north of Wroketer, will be held on Sunday, Sept, 12.SerViees Will be held 'at' 11 teen. and 7.30 p.m. The guest speak& Will be Rev, C., D. Coin of tielgreVe. Special rintSie by the thole, et Vetetehe Weletnine, FM:9e, LOCAL MEN BUY HARRISTON THEATRE arry Merkley, proprietor of the ed Front Grocery, and Bill Young, formerly of Wingham, have purchased the Crown Theatre in Harriston, from the former owner, J. Wader, of that town. They take possession of the property on September 14th. Mr. Young, who is well known in town and veho formerly worked -for Mr. Merkley, will manage the theatre under its new oWners The Crown is considered to be one of the best theatres in the area, hav- ing been constructed only 4% years ago, Miss Hilda Pletch New Health Nurse Miss Hilda Pleteh, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herb. Pletch, Belgrave ,,has taken up her duties as public health nurse for the Huron County Health Unit, of Clinton, Miss Pletch will be in charge of the Exeter area of the Health Unit. She was educated at Winghain Distriei High Scheele nd trained ad" a nurse in Stratford. Wroxeter Welcomes Tom Newton. btana. With which is 4ina1gatnatd the Oarrie Vidette and Wroxeter IVevv a • eleeTheriptione e2,59 per year, .60 nee copy wThrci:,E1* 9NTinto, WEDNESDAY, $EPTEMBEp 2nd, 1963 Mr. D. Kyles, of Hamilton, has been engaged as the architect for the new Wingham District High School, and will start to work immediately on the plans for the new building. Mr. Kyles designed the Orangeville High School and also two public schools in the same townee A meeting of the school board has been called for this week, at which it is expected Mr. Kyles will-be present. Preliminary ideas on the construction of the new school will be discussed, and it is hoped that a suitable site for the building will be chosen. tary; Reg DuVal, president; Harley Crawford, vice- president; Harley Crawford, vice-president; Harold Vodden and Gordon Elliott, winners, and John Hanna, M.L.A., donor of the trophy, A gentleman who was born In Wingham, educated in our public schools and who has woe.continental recognition, was calling on friends of his boyhood and young manhood days en Friday, 21st, in the persott of M. A. C. (Bert) Chapman, son of'Mr, 'Chapman, for many yeare glove manufacturer in the building on Victoria Street, how owned by Mr. Joseph Clark. Today Bert holds the office of gov- ernor of the Barber Shop Quartette Association of America. For many years he was leadet of a II-Meese ore ganisation known as "Ye Old. Village Choir," which Will be remembered by a legion of lovers Of vocal Musk. He personally is gifted with an unitsuaily good teller Voice, a pleasing personal, ity and ability as a leader. The old bleeds Wheat he contacted were pleas- ed to renew his acquaintance. DISTINGUISHEDSON BACK IN WINN Harold Vod den and Gordon Elliott, of Blyth, were winners of the John Hanna Trophy, at the bowling club one Friday, The tournament had a full entry of 38 for the event and some ten rinks had to be turned away. Left to right, are Howard Sherbondy, mere- Hamilton Man Is Engaged as Architect for New School BEATIN THE HEAT'---J o h Strong, CKNX news editor, has found : a novel way of beating the heat these. days, For a holiday rest and general cooler-clown, John has taken a trip tp the Toronto Exhibition. Round about now they should be frying eggs on the Midway pavement down there. ,1111 0 0 JUST A RUMOR—Within the last couple of days there has been a rumor with fairly wide circulation around town that one of the children of Mr. George Brooks, on Carling Terrace, Was suffering from polio. Mrs. Brooks is happy to say that the' report is greatly exaggerated. One of the child- ren has been suffering from a mild form of what is called spastic paraly- sis, but is recovering nicely, and is not even confined to bed. 0 - 0 - 0 MUST BE A RECORD—Art Fur- ness, who is known around town as the type of fisherman who gets results When others come back with alibis, a reported back to town with four nice trout on Saturday afternoon, the two elnargest being about twelve inches. Art defies the rules and gets away with it, having made the catch in the middle of a heat wave. With a catch of over seventy trout to his credit during the season, Art must be welt in the run- ning for the local fish derby. 0 - 0 - 0 BRING YOUR 'SATCHEL—The Lions' Frolic, which is echeduled for September 11th and 12th, promises to be a gala affair. Prizes this year will come in the form of silver dollars, negotiate of course, if you Wish to negotiate. Booths and everything will be at the Wingham Arena, '0 - 0 - 0 LEAVE THE PIECES—Jim Angus is having his troubles these days with vandals in the park. These characters are reported to have been tearing out the plumbing in the bandshell, stuff- ing sweaters down the toilet and gen: erally making a nuisance of them- selves. As they used to,say in the old days, shootin's too good. 0 - 0 - 0 BIG HOLE—Work on the big hole up at the hospital is progressing fav- ourably these' ,.days, in spite of the at. Some of the citizens are figuring Ire too bad they couldn't also be dig- been bought by W.. T. Cruicks ging the hole for the new wing, while and son, effective' Seihember le ft they're at it. In its short existence since" just alter-the war, the store has become well known in the Wingham district for its distinctive style and. its beau- iful appointments, and many visitors to Wingham remarked on its smart- ness. /The store was originally a blacksinith shop, which was renovat- ed by Mr. Mcleibbon after his return from serveee With the Air Force dur- ing the last aver." The new owners, who have also bought the building now occupied by , Campbell and Gorbutt, plan to en- large the premises at a future date, tearing down the old building next door to make room for future ex- pansion. They will carry on the present business of Mr. McKibben's, and in addition plan tb retail tele- vision sets and specialize in custom and high fidelity radio. A further announcement of plans will be made later. The store will remain closed during F2b the balance of this week, but will re- open the day after Labour Day. e 0, S. Tom Newton, Who Was :One of eleven chosen from his unit to attetel the Coronation, arrived home .On Tuesday of last Weeki, Since leaving England in July, Tom has visited in BerIntida, West Indies, Paimaine Sem. Francisco and Victoria, B. C. He will have 42 days' leave, On arriving at tendon, Tern berried to the bed- side Of hie father, Reg NeWten, who has been A. patient le Westminster Hospital, It was a surprise visit. His Mother and other Members arrived later for a happy reenloft. Tent's many Mende ,weleerne hint back and hope his leave will be a happy one. 'BEGINNER'S LUCK AT MILDMAY BI IGD At the bingo game at Mildmay last Wednesday evening, a man and wife passing through were attracted by the crowd, so stopped off to see what was going on. They found a bingo game in progress and decided to try their luck, The woman sat down by a Wingham man and said to him, "I never pleyed bingo in my life, what constitutes' a bingo?" She was duly instructed in the rules of the game. In the play for the $1000 pot she called out bingo, and shared the prize with two other lucky players. Begin- ners' luck. Local (Fishermen Revisit Old Haunts Eighteen local fishermen found the fishing good among th4 Thirty Thou- sand Islands of Georgian Bay last week when they returned to the scene of their former conquests and came back home with a catch of 27 pike and 30 bass to show for one day's fishing. The party left Sunday morning, catching two boats at Midland, and proceeding some thirty miles up the east coast of Georgian Bay, to the fishing grounds. Five smaller boats took them out for the actual fishing, Largest catch of the day was made by Joe Clark, who latched onto a nine-pound pike, with Charlie Hod- gins coming a close second with a slightly smaller fish. Lloyd Smith' missed a 12-pounder, when somebody slipped with the gaff while' the fish was being landed. Members of the party seemed very happy with their catch, and enjoyed the scenic boat ride through the islands, Honor Miss Adams At Legion Hall At Legion Hall 'recently Mrs. A. W. Macfie and Mrs. Arthur Biernam Lon- Approximately 250 different children don, were hostesses at a tea given In have attended the playground at some time or other, Visitors have come and honor of Miss Manic Adams, bride-- elect children have left on holidays. The of early September, Pink and white flowers and white tapers in average daily attendance is estimated silver candelabra decorated the tea at sixty boys and girls. table and standards of gladioli added Most events were held at the Wing- ham District High School, activities such as sports and active games, quiet periods and games, music and singing games and arts and crafts. Broken down into a few specific activities there was tumbling, Volley ball, exer- cises on the parallel bars, relays, soft- ball, listening to records, films, stories, sing songs, square dancing, making puppets, weaving and soap carving, Golf instructions by Wingham golf- ers attracted about fifteen beginners each Wednesday afternoon. Many of the town's future golfers are off to a good start. Swimming at Teeswater Children were transported to Tees- water by Mr. Smith's- school bus for swimming. These bus trips were spon- sored by the Wingham Lions Club. At the Teesveater pool each Monday morning approximately forty ehild- ren -received inStruetiens from David Donahue and George King. Oct Thurs- days an average of a hundred child- ten received a bus trip to the pool for swimming, At first bush swimm- ing Instructions were centlimed for the older children while the younger ones attended the town wading pool, Supervision d the wading' Pool Was by Lois Walker and Lois Crawford under appointment of the Kinettes. New Sidewalk Ordered for Section of Josephine Street /The question of Sidewalks on Josephine Street again, came up for discussion at the town council meeting On Monday night, after a continuing: review of the subject for the past few weeks, and it was unanimously agreed that tenders should be called immediately for a new sidewalk on the west side of the street, work to be started as soon as possible/ The decision to build concrete sidewalks came after a previous decision td install black tap' sidewalks was reversed at a special meeting of the ce mice on Saturday night. NEW WING NEARER AS LUCKNOW SIGNS /Chances for a new wing for Wing- ham General Hospital looked good this week, with the announcement of the Lucknow council that they had reversed • their previous stand, and agreed to bear their share of the cost of the new wing/As matters now stand, the publicity committee, which has been in charge of raising money for the new wing, reports that 771/e% of the total has now been pledged. A total of 85% is required before work can be started on the new building. Municipalities who have not yet signified their willingness to pay their share of the cost of the new wing are Ashfleld, Blyth, Carrick, that a more permanent job would be Colborne, West Wawanosh,Grey, accomplished by the use of cement, Greenock, Huron 'and Kinloss. Many The present plan of the council is of these are on the "fringe" area of to re-construct completely the side- the hospital district, whose percen- tage under the pro-rata scheme is a walk on the west side of Josephine small one, in some cases less than 1%. Street, from John Street to Victoria Amongst the municipalities with Street, except for that part in front larger shares, are Ashfield, 4%; West of Pattison's new store, which had. Wawanosh, 4%% and Kinloss, 6%, been newly built this summer. Tenders will be called immediately foe the work, and it is hoped that it may be completed by this fall. Estimated cost is expected to be in the hood of $3,500 and the council seems neighbor- outstanding portion of the $200,000 to be collected locally. to feel that this cost can be met out The decision of Lucknow to sup of current funds, using the present - port the scheme after having turned it street appropriation as part of the down at a previous meeting came after cost, consultations between members of Council anticipated that the job of the Lucknow council, Dr. Johnson replacing existing sidewalks might and the hospital board had ironed prove more complicated than prey- oat some of the difficulties between iously expected when it specified in the Lucknow council and the hospital, the tender that the walks must be Lucknow had previously gone on graded. In many places the present sidewalk has sunk to a depth of a record as being opposed to any ad- dition' to the hospital which would be foot over the course of the years, used for chronic patients. and an unknown quantity of gravel fill will be necessary to bring up the grade to normal.. I It is expected that the work of re- moving the old sidewalk will be done by machine, and there is a possibility !that the contractor who undertakes. 'the work may use some of the men from the town street department for part of the work. The town, which has i a supply of cement on hand, will fur- nish part of the materials, , Other Business Other business of a routine nature was passed by council at Monday's meeting. A letter from the R.C.A.F, asking permission to drop leaflets over the town and to run a sound truck through the streets to advertise Air Force Day, was read and permis- sion granted. A cheque for $911.01, being a rebate from the Public Utilities Commission was received with appreciation. A letter from the British Empire As- I surance Co., regarding the claim of Mrs. Willie against the town for damages in an accident last year was ; read, The insurance company claimed that the town was not liable for Mrs. Willie's accident, and refused to pay I any part of the damages asked. The , i eouncil discussed the matter and it was decided that Mayor DeWitt Miller should call personally to see the com- pany in an attempt to get a reversal of their decision. Building permits to the value of $11,650 were approved. In Orangeville Hospital An employee of the Kerr Construc- tion Co., of Wingham, operating a bulldozer at Orangeville, Bill Foster, 16-year-old Son of Mr. and Mrs. Har- old Foster, was the victim of an acci- dent in which he received a broken leg and pelvis and severe bruises. He Was taken to the Orangeville Hospital. Latest reports say he is doing as well as can be expected, W. WAWANOS11 TO VOTE ON' HOSPITAL SHARE The West Wawanosh council has de- cided to have a vote of ratepayers oh the question of paying 'a pro-rata share of the cost of the new wing for the Wingharn General Hospital. A copy of the by-law authorizing the borrowing of $0,000 for this purpose is being published in the press in pre- paration for the. vote, It is expected that the vote will be held about the middle of October, and if carried debentures will be issued for the amount of the grant, commend- ing in the year 1954, While the fact is not mentioned lei the by-law itself, It is understood that the results of the vote will -decide the course to be taken by the council If and when other hospitals in the area approach the council for funds. unofficially it has been intimated that another nearby hospital, having heard of Witighanes 'attempt to raise Money on a pro-rata basis, is now eonsideriftee trying to rake money for their hospital building program in to &miler way, ALONG THE MAIN DRAG By The Pedestrian 'Warren House, well known furnish- ings business on Diagonal Road, changed hands this week, when it was announced by the owner, Charles McKibben, that the business had nk WELL KNOWN BUSINESS CHANGES HANDS HOSPITAL A,UXILIARY The Ladies' Auxiliary to Wingham General Hospital will hold their Sept- ember meeting in the council chamber on Friday afternoon, September, 4th, at three o'clock. This is the first meet- ing after the summer vacation and plans will be made for the fall and winter activities. It is hoped that a good attendance of members and any- one interested in the hospital work will be present. Wiener Roast A group of 35 staff members, wives and friends were present at Vin Dit- tmer's cottage at Point Clark last Wednesday, for a corn and wiener roast on the beach. • Swimming, sing-songs and games were-enjoyed, as well as the corn and wieners. The Wingharn playground has op- erated from July 6 to Aug. 27 this summer under the supervision of Barney McIntyre and Joan Irwin. Open hours were from 10.00 to 11.45 for children under nine years of age and from 1.30 to 4.00 for children over eight years from Monday to Friday. Ritter-Voelzing e Gladioli in rainbow shades adorned St. James' Lutheran Church in St. Jacobs, for the wedding of Audrey Dara, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eldon E. Voelzing and Robert Peter, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon P. Ritter, all of St. Jacobs. Rev, A. F. Conrad, of Ot- tawa, brother-in-law of the bride- groom, officiated and the wedding music was played by Mrs. Grand Mc- Pherson. The bride was given in marriage by her father and wore a bridal gown of white chiffon velvet ending in a train. A bolero of Chantilly lace covered the strapless bodice. A crown headdress trimmed with seed pearls held her finger-.tip veil of nylon net. She car- ried red roses and gardenias. Mrs. William McCabe, of Kitchener, was matron of honor and wore a gold chiffon velevt gown with feather head- dress and carried gold roses. The bridesmaid, Mrs. A. F. Conrad, of Ottawa, was in rust chiffon velvet and carried gold roses. Little Janice Con- rad, as flower girl, wore a pale green chiffon velvet frock and carried pale pink roses. Mr. Thomas Hicks, of London, was best man and the ushers were, Mr. Malcolm Voelzing, of Kitchener, bro- ther of the bride and Mr. Glen Gabel, of St. Jacobs. After a dinner and reception held at Muirhead's in Kitchener, Mr. and Mrs. Ritter left on a motor trip to Montreal and Quebec city, The bride wore a grey wool suit with pink feather hat and snakeskin accessories. Her cor- sage was of gardenias. Mr, and Mrs. Ritter will reside in Wingham, where Mr. Ritter is on the taff of the Wingham District High School. Extensive Damage in Wallace Collision Extensive damage was Caused to two ears Saturday afternoon, when a 1951 Ford driven by William SotherneFord- wich, and 1941 bodge driven by Jack StoWart, of Lastowee were involved in color to the tea room. a collision. The accident occurred on Pouring tea Were Mrs, H. Campbell, the eighth concession of Wallace. Mri, E. A. VanStone, Mrs. H. C, Mac- Provincial police from Mount For- Lean and Mrs. N, L. Fry. Others as- est investigated, sisting were Mrs. George Mclean Hamilton; Mrs. Howard. Sherbohdy, Mrs. George Ross, Mrs. StewaekScott, Mrs, George Tervit Sr., MrsT John Currie, Mrs. Charles Dauphin, Mrs. John Deans, Mrs, Donald Adams, Mrs, H. Walsh, Kincardine and Mrs. James MacGregor, London. Best wishes for happiness extended to Miss Adams, by her many friends will follow her to her future home in Calgary. Near Accident At Patrick, Shuter 'On Sunday afternoon last at the intersection of Patrick and Shuter streets the occupants of tWo Cars had a hair-raising experiende, Only the good brakes of the Patrick street auto saved a eatastrophe, and how they squeaked, The driver of the ear on SWAor street evidently overlooked the fact that Pettlek Street is regarded as 11 through thoroughfare. It was a, liar- row escape front a heavy crash, Discuss Respective Merits The vote on concrete sidewalks WAS the outcome of a long discussion -on the respective merits of black and white sidewalks, the pros and cons of each having been threshed out over a period of several council meetings. During their review of the subject the council visited' several towns with black top sidewalks to explore their poTsehie itbilltblesu. minous sidewalks were found to Wave the merit of being cheap and easily replaced, and were in that respect, perhaps, more suited to the town's budget for sidewalks for the present year. However, it was found that wherever bituininous sidewalks bad been installed, the towns in ques- tion had taken the' measure as purely a stop-gap, and had not contemplated the bituminous surface as a permanent measure. The sidewalks themselves in many cases showed signs of wear after a short period, and the council felt Members of the publicity committee are now hoping to meet with the balance of the councils at their next meeting in an attempt to clear up the Hanna Trophy Bowling Winners Winners at the John Hanna Trophy tournament at the bowling club on Friday were; 1st. Elliott and Vodden, Blyth; 2nd„ Robinson and McManus, Goderich; 3rd., Draper and Hawkins, Clinton; 4th, Lundy and Sperling, Goderich; 5th, Scarborough and Scar- borough, Hanover; 6th, Chappelle and Blair, Teeswater; 7th, Jackson and Finlayson, Lucknow. Special prize was won by Kuntsenhauser and Johnson, Chesley. A full entry of 38 pairs was present for the event, with ten pairs turned away for lack of accommodation. Many Children Benefitted From Recreation Program Some water safety knowledege was taught at the High School. At the Teeswater pool on August 21, the children were tested in their swimming ability and water safety knowledge by an instructor appoint- ed by the Red Cross. The progress made by the children in aequatics may be illustrated in the following results: Beginners' Test: Betty Purdon, Elizabeth Burrow, Vurley Metcalf, Dorothy Ross, Frances Caskinette, Marlyne Chareney, John McDonald, Donna Gillespie, Dale Thompson, Sue Nesmith, Bill Crawford. Junior Test: Dorothy Chamney, Sharon Thompson, Faye Lavigne, Irene Saint, Mary Lee Hollenback, Merlyn Reihl, George Murray, Bill Henderson, Walt McKibben, Sharon Henderson (Detroit), Donna Lancas- ter. Intermediate 'rest: Penny Gerrie, Bill Hotchkiss, Jim Bain, Dennis Smith, George Doueneek (Porto Rica), Barrie Gibson, Bob McIntyre, Jack Hotchkiss, Nancy Hutchinson, Brian Rider, Arnold McIntyre. Special events of the summer Pro- grain were a hike, treasure hunt, "On Wheels Day",' penny earnivan, bubble blowing contest, Meklean tanata and a hat show, Open night was held the evening of August 27th from 7.30 to 0.30, this special eveht concluding the summer playground for V. The summer playground is one branch of the Recreation Council's Work, The directors hope a summer program, as in surrounding communi- ties, will become an annual affair in Wingham. The playground supervisors wish to thank the children, their 'parents, the members of the Recreation Council and many others who have co-operat- ed with there.