HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1953-11-11, Page 1perty. He said that this assessment
had been raised in 1948 to $10,000, and
upon additions being made to the
plant in 1951 an additional assessment
of $2,000 had been added. Under the
latest equalized assessment the firm
was now assessed $23,500, although
the actual purchase price in 1927 had
been $10,000.
Disadvantages in Wingharri
Mr, Copeland pointed out that there
were certain disadvantages to any
manufacturing company in being loc-
ated in Wingham and he compared
conditions here with those of firms
closer to Toronto. He stated that the
furniture business was particularly
subject to economic conditions, and
that a falling-off in sales had been
noticed throughout the industry in
the past few months. If this economic
trend continued the company 'night
find difficulty in making ends meet,
if their assessment were raised, he
pointed out. He said that the firm
had provided steady employment for
a number of men over a long period
of time and that the annual payroll,
which was spent in Winghani, had
amounted to $100,000 per year.
W. H. French and R. H. Lloyd, ap-
pearing for the firm of C, Lloyd &
Son, had much the same story to tell.
Mr. French pointed out that the as-
sessment of the Lloyd factory had
jumped from $18,700 to $42,050 under
the new equalized assessment, He
charged that some of the measure-
ments had been inaccurate and that
factory space in the buildings had
been charged as office space, at a
higher rate.
Buildings Obsoiel:e
Quoting from the assessment act,
Mr. French went over the points to
be considered in estimating the value
of a property. He spoke of the present
use of the property,as a means of de-
termining value, and said that it was
true that the plant was at present ful-
filling its use value. However he
pointed out that the buildings were
obsolete, that the location was a bad
one from an industrial standpoint,
having no railway siding or any pos-
sibility of securing same. As for cost
of replacement, he said that the plant
would not be replaced in its present
position because of the poor location.
Regarding sale value of the property,
he stated that the plant could only be
sold with the greatest of difficulty and
that compared to the sale value of the
company'sapropeitytan' -:Toronto: the
Winghain plant's value would be neg-
ligible.
Mr. French said it was difficult to
determine the true value of the pro-
perty, but suggested that the book
value of the plant might be some in-
dication of its worth, although ine his
estimation the book value was high-.
He said that the book value of the
plant was placed at $38,000, and that
this according to his way of thinking,
was the maximum value that could
be placed on the property. Pointing
out that assessment values were us-
ually about 35% of the real value of
any property, he suggested this means
of arriving at the proper assessment
of the factory. An asessment figure
arrived at by this means would be
somewhat lower than the last assess-
ment on the factory before the equal-
ized asessment was brought in,
Following the hearing of the Lloyd
appeal, the court adjourned at about
midnight.
Kinette Club
Met Monday
The regular meeting of the Wing-
ham Kinette Club was held at the
home of Louise Pickell on Monday
evening,
President Velma opened the meet-ing with the Kinette song and min-
utes, of the last meeting.
A full report of the Tea was given
by treasurer Jane Burke'. Due to the
bad weather attendance was down
somewhat. The Kinettes thank all
Who did attend and purchased from
the different tables, Mrs. Roy Ben-
nett was the winner of the tricycle
on which the Kinettes have been
selling tickets.
The meeting then adjourned to the
bowling alley where the members,
enjoyed two hours of bowling. Jane
Burke having the highest score.
The hostess, Louise Pickell then
served a delicious lunch at her home.
The raffle of the evening was won
by Leone Cameron. The next meet-
ing Will be held on November 23rd,
at the home of Joyce Gardner.
—Mr, and Mrs. Geo. Towle and son,
of Owen Sound, visited over the week-
end with his parents, Mr, and MM.,
Harry Town.
ST, PAUL'S LAMES' GOLD
ANNUAL SALE OF AT'ItONS
The Ladies' Guild of St. Paul's
Church will hold their annual sale of
aprons and many other articles on
Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 25th, In
the parish room Of the thurch.
There will also be hoMe-mitde bak-
ing Mid candy for sale, A country
stint and a "Touch and Take Tables.
Afternoon Tea wilt be served,
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By The Pedestrian
HUNTING TROUBLE—Some of the
local deer .hunters who went farther
afield last week for the open season,
didn't seem to fare'as well as some of
those who stayed around home, And
they definitely showed more signs of
wear, too, Somebody remarked that
the returning hunters looked as if the
dogs had been after them, instead of
them being after the dogs.
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STARTING YOUNG—Reports, from
the bowling alley indicate that there
is no minimum age for bowlers, Sev-
eral of the smaller fry have been try-
ing their hand at the game, some of
them with more success than ;their
elders. One little boy'of five, who had
to dribble the ball with both hands,
was seen to roll up a score of 57.
Trouble was second time he threw
the ball he went flat on his back.
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SOUTH FOR DEER—In the Ford-
wich news this week is a personal
about a gentleman from Barrie, who
was enjoying some deer hunting while
visiting in the Forciwich district.
When they come south for deer, that's
news,
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WINTER'S HERE—First snow of
the season fell in the Wingham dis-
trict on Wednesday last. It didn't
amount to much, however, although
for a While it looked as if it might
turn into the Great Blizzard of 1947.
Everybody's expecting Indian Summer
now, except those who are wondering
what it was we had all, fall,
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REVISED ASSESSMENT—One of
the citizens who was appealing his
assessment at the court of revision
the other night must have got his fig- PERCENTAGE DEAL
urea wrong. One of the snatches of
,conversation heard around the will ARENA MANAfiER con-
ference table was "It's only up 20%—
you should have stayed home,"
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BROTHER, IT'S COW—The girls
in one of the stores on Josephine
Street don't rate when it comes to
looking after a furnace. When the
manager made a trip to Toronto last
week, clerks and customers almost
froze when the furnace went out.
Seems the boss left no firing instruc-
tions before leaving.
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ALONG THE MAIN DRAG
Canvassers on the recreational council's drive for funds after the drive are, left to right, Cec 1Vierkley, Stewart
on Friday night collected over $800 from the towns- Beattie, Bill Conron, president of the council, Jack
'people in a "blitz" drive for funds for minor sport in Gorbutt and Jim Hamilton. Seated are Hugh Car-
town. Counting, the money at the Public Utilities officernichael and Alan Bennett, council treasurer. —Staff
Photo,
Counting the Money
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Court of Revision Kept Busy with
More than Forty Assessment Appeals
REMEMBRANCE DAY
OBSERVED SUNDAY
Members of Branch 180, Canadian
Legion paraded to the United Church
on Sunday to participate in civic Re-
membrance Day services there and at
the Cenotaph. The parade was headed
by the regimental band of the 21st.
Anti-Tank Regiment, under the dir-
ection of Bdr, Bill Henderson.
Rev. D. J. MacRae conducted the
service at the church, assisted by
Mayor (DeWitt Miller and Legion pre-
sident, Don Adanth. Mayor Miller
spoke at the Cenotaph, and Rev. H.
L. Parker and Rev. Alex Nimmo con-
ducted the service, Twenty-two
wreaths were laid at the Cenotaph
by various organizations in town.
After the services in Wingham,
about a dozen of the Legion members
went to Mildmay, where they paraded
to the Cenotaph, in a rededication
ceremony there.
der the act.
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SUCCESSFUL PARTY AT
LEGION HOME
The Women's Institute ladies held
a bridge and euchre at the ,Legion
Home on Friday afternoon of last
Week. Winners for bridge were Mrs.
R. Burrell first, and Mrs. Mervyn
Templeman, second. FM. euchre, Mrs.
Anstett.
BAZAAR AND TEA
The Women's Guild St. James Angli-
can Church Wroxeter, 'will hold a
bazaar arid tea in the church base-
ment, on Saturday afternoon, Nov-
ember 14th, at 3 p.m. , Farm Pro-
duce, Mane Baking, Fancy articles,
Aprons and a Fish Pond. Come and
bring your friends. Fits
CHRISTMAS TEA
AND SAM
The Women's Association of the
Winghana,United Church is holding a
Christmas Tea and sale of aprons,
novelties and home baking in the
School Room on Wednesday, NOV. 18.
Aprons Will be modelled at three
o'clock by some of the young women,
Comes and enjoy a cup of tea while
you watch. There Will be a. jUnibr
party In the gym, for young Visitors,
$825 FOR RECREATION
RAISED IN CANVASS
About 80 canvassers Were on hand
at the Public Utilities office on Friday
evening for the canvass. Grouped into
teams of about ten men each the can-
vassers found that reception was gen-
erally good, and the whole canvass
was over about 8 o'clock, Members of
the Lions and Kinsmen club and other
volunteers undertook to do the can-
vassing.
Beet results were reported from the
Rillerest area, with other districts in
town showihg only slightly smaller
ratline. The donation list will be left
open until the end of the month for
any of those Who might have been
missed in the canvass and wish to
contribute, Donations may be made to
Alan Bennett, at the Public Utilities
office.
The money raised during, the drive
will be used for a winter sports pro-
gram, anti will help provide ice time
her the minor hockey teams, for boys
up to 15 years of Age, Other winter
projects will be discussed at a meet-.
ing of the reereation council So be
held in the near futnre.
Figure Skaters
Start Season
The Figure Skating classes began
on Saturday, November 7th, at 9.00 a.
m. with thirty-seven members on the
ice, although Mr. Smith will not be
in attendance until dancing class this
Friday at 10 p.m., and regular class on
Saturday 9 to 12 ans.
The Club tharilts those who co-oper-
ated in regard to the decision of 1 "no
spectators" 'at classes and plans to
have one or more Associate members
present to help the younger members
over their difficulties, each Saturday.
By enrolling soon, you will get a f ull
season's lessons.
M, Burrell, Sec'y.
Wingham Preacher at -
Mount Forest Opening
Rev. John L. Coyle of Wingham
Baptist Church. will be the guest
preacher this week at the opening
services of the new church edifice of
the Faith Baptist Church in Mount
Forest.
Mr, Coyle was guest speaker at the
morning and evening services on Sun-
day, and will speak at evening services
in the new church throughout the
week,
,The 50th anniversary of the Blue-
vale branch of the Women's Institute
was well celebrated in the Community
Hall on Friday evening. Members and
friends in the neighbourhood had as
guests former members now living in
other communities.
The stage was decorated in the In-
stitute colors, blue and yellow, show-
ing in bright lettering the motto, "For
Home and Country." A table decorat-
ed with yellow candles held the three
teirod birthday cake; presented by
Mrs. John Wicicstead, Two large bas-
kets of yellow chrysanthemums were
a gift from Bluevale business men.
Rev. M. Bailie was chairman.
Varied Program
The following program was given:
A piano solo by Scott McTaggart, a
son of a former president, Mrs,- W.
McTaggart, of Goderich; duet, "Long,
Long Ago," sung in old time costumes
by Mrs. Alex McCrackin and Mrs. C.
H. Roffman; accordion Solos, Mrs.
Donald Robertson'; double duets, Mrs.
Chas. Bosman, Mrs. W, J. Peacock,
Mrs. Glenn Sellers, Mrs". C. H. Roff-
man; choruses by the girls' club mem-
bers; Mrs M. Bailie, Irish readings in
costume, Mrs. Carl Johnston was the
accompanist.
Greetings in a welcoming speech
were brought by the president, Miss
Emma Johnston, Mrs. D. S. MacNau-
ghton, provincial board member,
brought greetings from that body and
gave readings.
Mrs. Gee. MacDonald, of lVfolds-
worth, president of East littron Dis-
trict, gave congratulations and good
wishes,
Mrs. 1?, b, King, of Wingham, pte-
sident in 1918 acid 1923, spoke on the
early days of the Institute,
Traces Inatitnie history
Mrs, M. L, Aitken read a brief his-
tory of the accomplishments of the
PLAN RADIO AUCTION
AT KINSMEN MEET
The regular dinner meeting of the
Kinsmen Club was held on Friday
night at the Queen's Hotel with the
president, Al. Williams acting as the
chairman. 1 Kin Andy Scott inherited from Kin
Bob Ferguson, the unenviable task of
bearing the brunt of a lively fine ses-
sion. Kin. Jaa It Lloyd reported that
plans 'were go ng ahead smoothly for
the third ann al radio auction to be
held on Mond y, Dec. 7th. The pro-
ject gives every promise of repeating
the success which attended previous
auctions, After much discussion and
careful consideration it was decided
tonaiocee1 4ith a car raffle to' be
held in conjunction with the annual
Kin ',Carnival.
"Lightning" Templeman was the
winner of the club raffle.
PROGRESSIVE EUCHRE
PARTY AT WROXETER
Howick Lions Club will hold a pro-
gressive euchre in Masonic Club-
rooms, Friday, November 13th, at
8,30 p.m, Admission 25c. Ladies
please bring lunch. Come and bring
your friends. F11*
Bluevale branch during fifty years,
among them, war work, work for
schools, care of the cemetery, health
measures, assistance to the Commun-
ity Hall Board, donations to many
charitable projects, various home-
making courses for women and girls,
and important programs for monthly
meetings,
Mrs. Wm. McKinney read a list of
the names of presidents and secretar-
ies who served awing the half cen-
tury. There were 25 presidents and 8
secretaries, of whom twleve have
passed away. In memory of these for-
mer officers she announced that the
Bluevale Branch is donating $25 to
the Women's Auxiliary of the Wing-
ham General Hospital. The name of
the late Miss Olive Scott was espec-
ially mentioned as serving for 16
years as secretary.
Former Members Write
Mrs, McKinney read two of the
many letters received by the secretary,
Miss Margaret Cutits, from former
Members, one from Mrs. ChaS. Gar-
Hiss, of Scaforth, president in 1920,
and one from Mrs, Arthur Ctiornbs, of
Sinicoc, a member over 20 years ago.
All the presidents and secretaries,
and Mrs, MacNaughton and Mrs. Mac-
Donald, were Called to the stage to
receive corsages of yellow and Minn
baby mums. Mrs. L. H. Bosnian, of
Wingham, president in 1921, 1ONV 96,
was the guest especially honoured and
she eta the birthday cake,
Refreshments were served inducting
the birthday cake, by the Club 'Girls,
(trained by Institute leaders in lionie
Economics) Wearing yellow caps and
blue and yellOW aprons, the young
Men of the community assisting. The
refreshment committee was: Mrs.
Roy Turves, Mrs. Raymond Elliott,
Mrs. Walter Shine, Miss R, rhtff.
It was keeping up with the Joneses
in reverse at the council chambers on
lVfonday night, when over forty citi-
zens of the town gathered in the coun-
cil chambers to appeal their assess-
ments under the new equalized county
assessment brought in last month.
With the large number of people pro-
testing that their property was not
as valuable as the assessor thought,
the court of revision was able to hear
only about half of these appealing, and
was forced to put over until Tuesday
night the balance of the appeals. Ap-
peals from wards 1, 2 and 3 were
heard on Monday night and the re-
mainder on Tuesday. Members of the
court of revision were Mayor DeWitt
Miller, Reeve R. E. McKinney, Coun-
cillor Frank Howson, R. S. Hethering-
ton and J, Ws-Bus/Weld. County As-
sessor Alex Alexander and town as-
sessor William Haney were also pre-
sent.
Wide Range of Appeals
salMeals before the court of revision
ranged from the small householder,
We will remember y6 i.1 at break of
dawn,
As night's dark hour give way to
brightening skies,
For shall they not remind us,
though you've gone,
That once you smiled with love
light in your eyes.
We will remember, seeing lambs
at play,
That once you ran and danced in
youthful glee,
All unaware that there would come
a day
When childhood passed, and you
would go from me,
We will remember, when the noon
day sun,
In all it's glory, sends it's rays afar,
To eliase all shadows ere the day
is done,
As if to keep from us the shades
of war.
n Parade!
The RHQ and 99th Battery of the
21st Regiment held regular Monday
night training on November 9th, in
the Armouries, Apparently this
column is producing very good re-
sults as recruiting is steadily increas-
ing. Let's hope it continues,
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Sgt. "Lloyd" Dawson received some
very good news today (or rather his
wife did), a cheque for $695.00 won
on a quiz program from London. Of
course Lloyd believes his wife will
"Share the Wealth". All creditors
stand in line, I was here first.
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The gunners on gun drill were kept
busy through the evening doing drill
under WO2 Seddon and Sgt. Black-
well. They were pretty good loading
the dummy rounds, but wait till the
unit goes to Meaford firing live am-
munition. Those things go off with, a
bang, so be on your toes, boys, or
you will be on your backs.
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Most of the officers are still battling
through the conversion course under
the supervision of Lt. Currie and WO2
C. Fuller. The course continues on till
Christmas so the question marks will
be revolving around their heads from
now till then. Grin and bear it, men.
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The QM staff was still kept busy
with the ordnance inspection and Sgt.
"Casey" Caeemore and Bdr. "Jack"
Pynn were not counting boots this
time but used ammunition. Think
they lost count after 6,200,211 rounds
and Jack and Casey tossed a coin to
see who would start over again.
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Sgt. "Buck" Sinnamon had his
boys busy on the 19 wireless sets, and
believe it or not, they are still in a
rut, "Jigg, Charlie, Flex", If these two
guys don't find that fox soon, Sgt.
Sinhamen Will go crazy.
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The band practiced tinder Bdr
"Bill" Henderson and was in very
good atteridanee. They did a find job
on Sunday for the Remembrance Day
parade,
If any person who is able to play
a musical instrument is interested in
joining our unit band, drop in to the
Armouries and find out all the par.
dollars. As for myself, Its useless, as
I can't even play a piece of paper
over a Comb.
who thought his assessment was too
high becauee it had been raised over
35%, to the large` industry which
claimed that economic factors would
hardly allow it to operate under the
increased tax burden, The court list-
ened to all appeals carefully, asking
questions and consulting the assess-
ors from time to time, in an endeavour
to give as fair a hearing as possible.
No decisions were made at the hear-
ing, each case being filed for further
consideration and deliberation. It is
expected that the court's decision on
appeals will be announced in about
two week's time.
One of the largest appeals before
the court was that of Fry & Black-
hall Ltd., who were appealing a busi-
ness assessment, of $23,500. Appearing
for the firm were E. S. Copeland and
H. Mundy. Mr. Copeland said that
when the present buildings were pur-
chased in 1927 there had been a gen-
tleman's agreement between the firrn
and the town stipulating that an as-
sessment of $5,000 be set on the pro-
3at member"
And we'll remember when the
storm clouds gather;
For shall they not remind us of
the day
When you marched forth, and said
it would not matter,
As long as those dark clouds came
not our way.
We will remember when the light-
ning flashes,
And thunder rolls above yon rugged
crest,
That they are but the sounds of
earthly clashes
Unable to disturb your peaceful
rest.
Yes, we'll remember, now the storm
is over;
The rainbow arching o'er the Eas-
tern sky,
Touches with it's bright tips your
earthen cover
And forms a halo beneath which
you lie.
Mrs. M. A. Cronin,
194 Jamieson Ave.,
Toronto, Ont.
STILL ROOM FOR MORE
IN NIGHT CLASSES
Night classes in shopwork and
home economics have not yet been
filled to capacity, it was announced at
the High School yesterday. Registra-
tion for night classes was held last
Thursday, but will again be open this
week for those who wish to enroll.
Courses are offered in Shop-wood-
working, plastics and metal work;
Home Economics, which includes sew-
ing and Commercial Work, typing and
bookkeeping, There is also a' course
available in basic English for new
Canadians, at no charge. Fee for other
courses is $5.00.
Applicants who wish to enroll and
start classes this week are asked to
notify W. S. Hall, principal, or to tele-
phone the Wingham District High
School (Wingham 128) between 9 a.m.
and 4.3)0 p.m, previous to date of en-
rolment if at all possible. Classes will
be on Thursday evening between 8
and 10 o'clock,
Marion Robina Hinde
Died on Monday
There passed away in Wingham
General Hospital on Monday, Novem-
ber 9th, Marlon Robina Hinde, only
daughter of Elizabeth and the late
Charles Hinde.
Born in Earriston, she moved with
her parents to Waseca, Saskatchewan.
where she received her education.
She was a graduate of Winnipeg Gen-
eral Hospital in 1037 and soon after
weht to New "V"ork where she was on
the staff of the Sara Lawrence Hos-
pital at Brienxville, Westchester
County, N.Y.
Following a post graduate course
in the Manhattan Eye, Ear, Nose and
Throat Hespittil, she returned to Care-
acla and was on the staff of the 'Free.
Port Sanatorium at Kitchener, After
receiving her Certificate hi shpervision
and teaching from the University of
Western Ontario, she was again et
Freeport until illness caused her res-
ignation this summer.
The funeral will take place from
the home of Mrs. W. S. Greer, Centre
Street, on Wednesday afternoon, No-
vember 11th, at 2.30 eacloelt with Rev.
H. is, Parker, of St. Paul's Anglican
Church, officiating, Interment will be
in Wingham cemetery,
!New Assessment Challenged
Many Deer Bagged
About 350 deer were shot in the
Huron district during the four day
season last week, according to Con-
servation Officer, Ross Wormworth,
of Wingham, Mr. Wormworth said
that it is difficult to estimate the
number bagged, because deer hunters
are not required by law to report
their kills. About 1,000 licenses were
issued in the area.
Mr. Wormworth reported that there
had been no hunting accidents during
the season, in spite of the fact that
so many hunters were shooting in the
district. Several game law violators were Wingham people donated $825 to
checked, and charges will be laid un- the funds of the recreation council in
a ''blitz" drive for funds conducted by
the council on. Friday night. The total
was made up Of donations from 374
contributors around town and includ-
ed donatiohs ranging from 50c to
$25.00.
No agreement has been drawn up
between the town council and the
arena manager, Alf Lockridge, regard-
ing a 15% slice of the gross on Junior
B• hockey games, it was announced
this week by Mayor DeWitt Miller.
Previously a proposal had been placed
before the council by Rod Macintosh,
of the arena ,commission, that the
arena manager should be paid 15%
of the gross gate on all Junior B
hockey games, and at that time two
councillors had been asked, meet
with Mr. Lockridge to come to some
agreement with him on a percentage
basis. No contract for a percentage
has been drawn up, and Mr. Lockridge
will continue his duties as arena man-
ager at the stated salary of $500 per
year,
In regard to the management of the
new Junior 3a hockey team, the fol-
lowing statement has been issued by
the arena commission:
"There have been several rumors
about town with regard to the oper-
ation of the Wingham hockey club
known as Hann's Town Hailers.
"The arena commission would like
to have it known to all concerned
that this club will be sponsored by
the Wingham arena commission with
a 60-40% split, that is 60 per cent for
the hockey club and 40 per cent for
the Community Arena. The ones who
are responsible for this club will re-
ceive no '1-enumeration whatsoever."
The Arena Commission certainly
will appreciate the support of all
hockey fans 'in helping the gentlemen
operating this club to provide the
hockey fans of Wingham and com-
munity with a good brand of hockey
which will in turn help the Com-
munity Arena to be the centre of re-
creation during the winter months.
Bluevale Women's Institute
Marks 50th Anniversary