HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1953-12-02, Page 15.A.IVIBI-CASTROUS—Red Houghton.
who up until the past couple of days
has been sporting a cast on each arm,
didn't let it interfere too much with
his activities, With both arms in a
cast, Red was observed doing his
darnedest at the bowling alley the
other night, and he did manage to get
Vile odd strike. With his left arm in
a cast and sling, and his right arm
hanging loose in a cast, his delivery
was something to see.
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TYCOON—Since it was announced
that Canada's soldiers are the highest
paid in the world; Sgt, Bill Grover
has been observed to have increased
his chest measurement, by several
inches.• We thought it was caused by
the glory, but Bill assures us it is due
to extra thicknesses in the wallet.
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PEAK LOAD ? Watching Jack
Fyne and Mel Keating string colored
lig(Yeee on the town Christmas trees, 4e. we couldn't help wondering why there
was only one bulb in four sockets.
Jack informed us' that the increased
o assessment has resulted in more econ-
omies being effe"cted around town,
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MANY THANKS—One of the bright
spots at the nomination was the little
speech of Dr, Walton McKibbon. A
member of both the high school board
and the hospital board, Dr. 1VIcKibbon
thanked the council on behalf of the
school board for their contribution
towards the new high school, On be-
balf of the hospital board, he thanked
the council f of their contribution to-
wards the new hospital wing. On his
own behalf he thanked them for a
higher assessment.
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PEOPLE—Johnny Crewson has
come back to town to live, after an
absence of several months . , . Jack
Lloyd and Bill King were in Toronto
sayerrOe week-end for the Grey Cup
game . . Little Brenda MacLennan
had a trip to the hospital last week
to have her appendix removed , . .
Merrill Cantelon finds difficulty writ-
ing news stories with his left wrist in
a cast , , Mrs. Money; superintend-
ent, is resting at the ho'spital, after
undergoing an operation there,
MIDGETS BESTED BY
KINCARDINE 6.3
Wingham Midgets were not. up to
their old form of last year on &tw-
o day, when Kincardine came into town.
and took the home team to the tune
of 6-3 in the first exhibition game of
the season. An early lead by Wingham
In the first period was squelched in
the second, with Kincardine putting
in a couple,of cappers in the third.
Wingham got under way quickly in
the first period, with, a marker by
minute ;of play. Fry from Lancaster
added another at the five minute
mark, while Kincardine tallied one in
the drying minutes of the first frame.
In the second stanza Fry and Lan-
eareteelid it again, but towards the
end of the frame, Kineardine drilled
home three, to take the lead.
In the final period Kincardine not-
ched two snore, making a total of five
goals without an answer' from Wing-
ham.
Starring for the winners was Baker,
with three, and Humphrey, with one
and two assists. Fry' was•best for the
losers, with two tallies and Lancaster,
with one goal and two assists.
WINGHAM--Goal, Storey, Vint;,
defence, Lancaster, Murray; centre,
.Campbell; wings, Bain, Hodgkinson;
illternates, Cameron, FoSter, GibbonS,
Ross, Stuckey, Fry, Grey, Muffit.,
KINCARDINE—Goal, McKay;Nle-
fence' Walsh, Hartwick; centre, Gotts-
chalk; wings, Irwin, Sutherland; alt-
ernates, Lautenslager, GoOdwin, Pur-
vis, Hunter, Humphrey, Baker; sub-
goal, Teskey.
First Period
I.,-.Winghatn, Lancaster' 0.31
2.--:-Wingham, Fry .(Lancaster) 5.87
;3.--:-Kincardine, Baker (Hunter) 13.50
Penalties, Hartwick
Second Period
t--Wingham, Fry (Lancaster) 4.37
5.---KAeardine, Baker, (Humphrey)
, 0.—Xhieardine, Palter (Humphrey)
14.20 , •
7.,-4tincardine, Humphey 14.39
Penalties, Campbell
. Third Period
8.=-Kincardine, Gottschalk 14.00
9.—Kineardine, Irwin, (Gottschalk
Headley) 14.24.
Penalties, Headley
Due to the fact that all members of council were elected by ac-
clamation there will be no election in Wingham this year, At the close of
nominations at 9 o'clock last night only enough councillors had qualified to
make up the council, while withdrawals from the contest for mayor, reeve
and deputy reeve left only one candidate for each office.
The new council for 1954 will be as follows: Mayor, DeWitt Miller;
reeve, R. E. McKinney; deputy reeve, Joe Kerr; councillors; Athol Purdon,
Norman Keating, William Burgman, Elmer Winkinson, Howard Machan and
Earl Hamilton, Hydro commissioner will be R. H, Lloyd,
About 200 people were present at the nomination meeting in the
town hall on Monday night, and al-
though nominations were heavy, the
meeting was a quiet one and there
were few signs of the old-time elec-
tioneering spirit,
Two nominations were made for the
office of mayor, but with the with-
drawal of Reeve McKinney, DeWitt
Miller, the present mayor, was return-
ed by acclamation for a second term.
R. E. McKinney and Roy Adair were
nominated for reeve, but Mr. Adair
Santa arrived at the CNR station withdrew his name and the acclana-
at 2 o'clock to be met by a crowd of ation went to Mr. McKinney. Four
enthusiastic youngsters and their par- nominations were made for deputy
MANY CHILDREN HERE
FOR SANTA'S ARRIVAL
Nearly 2,00cr enuaren were on hand
for the arrival of Sant Claus in Wing-
ham on Saturday afternoon, and busi-
nessmen as well as children agreed
that it was well worth the effort.
With which is amalgamated the Gamic Viclette and Wroxeter News
TerliticriptIons OM per year, 6c Per copy
WIWI!" 'ONTARIO, WED nsp.kr, ogvgliragS 2nd, 1953
Many Were Called but Few Were Chosen!
Mayor, Reeves and Six Councillors
Accorded Acclamation in Wingham The Wingham Ladies Curling Club
held their first bonspiel on Friday,
Nov. 27th, 1953. Rinks from Midland,
Owen Sound, Brampton, Galt, Guelph,
Georgetown, Kitchener,. London, Sar-
nia and Wingharn participated.
A buffet supper was served in the
club room, A day of good curling and
fellowship was enjoyed by both guest
rinks and the host club. Following are
the results of the day's play.
' 9 o'clock draw
1st prize to a Sarnia rink 3 wins—
Mrs. F. Power, Mrs. F. Paterson, Mrs.
W., Cole, Mrs, R. C. McCandless, skip,
2nd. prize Guelph rink, 2 wins x--
Mrs. H. Walford, Mrs. A. Mieener,
Mrs. B. Walker, Mrs. P. DoWsett,
skip.
Consolation prize, Owen Sound rink
—Mrs. B, McLeod, Mrs. A. Marrow,
Mrs. R. Gardhouse, Mrs. N, E. Hip-
well, skip.
11 o'clock draw
1st prize—Kitchener rink,. 3 wins
plus 21—Mrs. H. Kuntz, Mrs. J. Del-
orme, Mrs. W. Clark,. Mrs. C. B.
Schmidt, skip.
2nd, prize—Mrs. T. A, Currie, Mrs.
C. E. Armitage, Mrs. G. Godkin, Mrs.
R. S. Hetherington, skip.
Consolation, Wingham rink—Mrs.
N. Smith, Mrs. R. R. Hobclen, Mrs.
Wm. Bain, Mrs. A. W. Irwin, skip.
Legion Auxiliary
Elects Officers
At the regular meeting of the
Ladies' Auxiliary to the Legion, Mrs.
E, Lewis was elected president by
acclamation for her second term. As-
sisting her will be Mrs, Stewart For-
syth as vice-president; Mrs. E.,Shera,
as secretary; Mrs. Lloyd Hingston, as
treasurer and Mrs. Vance Sanderson,
as pianist.
Mrs. Frank Edgar will be relief
officer, Mrs. George Hall will be so-
cial convener and Mrs. Harry Browne
Junior, will be convener of the sick
committee, Mrs. Harry Browne Sr.
was again nominated color bearer.
A gift of $25.00 was donated to the
Christmas Tree Fund, A small gift
was made to the Wingham General
Hospital, and a substantial cheque to
the Legion, to assist in-decorating the
home. It was decided to hold a Christ-
mas meeting the regular night and
each comrade is expected to bring a
bingo prize.
DON ADAMS PRESIDENT
AGAIN AT •LEGION
At the regular meeting of Branch
180, Canadian Legion on Tuesday last,
the election of officers was held and
the following were named to the ex-
ecutive for the coming year.
President, Don Adams; 1st. vice-
president, Bob Scott; 2nd, vice-presi-
dent, Clarence Ohm; Secretary, Frank
Piekoll; treasurer, John Pattisori; fin-
ance secretary, Lloyd Hingston; as-
sistant financial secretary, Lloyd
Carter; sergeant-at-arms, Willis Call;
adjusting officer, George Williams;
trustee,' Jack Sturdy.
Committees were elected. as follows:
Executive committee, John Cruick-
shank, Stewart Scott, "John Currie;
house committee, R. Burbridge; E.
Gauley; Jack Orvis; poppy committee,
R. Burbridge, DeWitt Miller.
A cheque from the ladies auxiliary
was received for use in decorating the
Legion Home, and it was decided that
work would be started after the New
Year, Various donations were made
to charitable institutions.
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CHRISTMAS TEA
The Ladies' Aid of St. Andrew's
Presbyterian Church are holding their
annual Christmas Tea and sale of
home baking and miscellaneous ar-
ticles suitable for Christmas gifts on
Saturday, December 5th, at 3 p.m. in
the basement of the church. Every-
one welcome. F25:2b
MEETING OF LADIES'
AUXILIARY TO HOSPITAL •
The, December meeting of the
Ladies' '‘Auxiliary to Wingham Gen-
eral Hospital will be held in the
Council Chamber on Friday after-
noOn, Dec. 4, at three o'clock. F2b
HIGH SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT
All 'who are interested in the Wing-
ham. District High School are remind-
ed of the annual Commencement Ex-
ercises to be held in the Whighatn
Town Hall, Friday evening, Decem-
ber the fourth, at .8.15. Mr. C, W.
Booth, Assistant Superintendent of
Secondary Education, Ontario De-
partment of Education, will be the
special speaker, F2b
Foresters Donate
To Cancer Fund
The Canadian Order of Foresters to
commemorate its 75th anniversary last
week announced a $25,000 gift to the
Canadian Cancer Society for research
work,
W, M, Couper, Q.C„ of Montreal,
high chief ranger of the Canadian
Order of Foresters in Brantford, to
attend a board meeting made the an-
nouncement and stated that 40,000
Canadians In the 900 Courts of the
order across Canada would have a
part in the contribation. Foresters in
every province and every major Can-
adian city, Mr. Couper said, had been
advised of the 75th anniversary gift
to fight cancer in Canada and 'already
many Courts have sent in donations.
On November 25, the entire $25,000
was ready to turn over to the Cancer
Society, Mr. Couper said.
High court officers have outlined to
members the plans that have been
made to raise the $25,000 in what they
have called an "unselfish" move to
suitably mark 75 years of progress in
the Order, Every donation that is
made will be turned over to the cancer
society without deductions for expen-
ses of any kind.
Every C.O.F. court in the country
is planning some project to aid its
donation.
LIONS' PEANUT DRIVE
SUCCESSFUL VENTURE
Between '$250 and $300 was realized
by the Lions Club in their peanut
drive on Friday and Saturday. Final
returns are not yet in, but it is ex-
pected that the amount will not be
far below the latter figure.
Members of the club said that the
response to the drive was gratifying,
and that the club was happy with
what it termed a successful promot-
ion.
Funds raised during the peanut
drive will be used for the club's com-
munity service work.
Second Mile Club
The Second Mile Club met on the
25th of November in the Council
Chambers and played progressive
euchre, The prizes were won by the
following; Mrs, 0. Haselgrove, Mrs.
13ell Sr., and Mrs. Frank Seli.
MORE CONTRraurrogsi- e
Additional contributors to recrea-
tion council were:
• Lloyd Hutton, Mrs. J. J. Brown,
Ted English.
Four reeves in surrounding munici-
palities have received acclamation and
five councils have been returned by
acclamation, a, survey of the surround-
ing district shows. In, East Wawanosh
Howick, Culross and Kinloss reeves
were returned by acclamation. The
townhips of Kinloss, Howick, East
Wawanosn, Turnberry and Culross all
elected their entire council by accla-
mation.
Culross
REEVE — Michael Fischer (accl.).
'COUNCIL — Archie McKinnon,
John Colvin, Earl Dickison, Medford
Campbell (accl.).
Howlett
REEVE—Harry Gowdy (acel.).
DEPUTY REEVE—Arthur Gibson
(accl.)
COUNCIL (three to be elected) —
Elmer Koffman, Ivan Haskins, Har-
vey McMichael (accl.).
Kinloss
REEVE — David H. Carruthers
(accl.).
COUNCIL—pan T. McKinnon, Par-
rish Moffat, Harold Percy, P.' A.
Murray (accl.).
Morris •
REEVE — Charles Coultes, Sam
'Alcock, Bailey Parrott.
COUNCIL (four to be elected) —
Stewart Procter, Bruce Smith, Wil-
liam Elston, Walter Shortreed, Ross
Duncan.
rrurnborry
REEVE — John Fischer, Isaac
Wright,
COUNCIL — A. D. Smith, W. H.
Mulvey, W. Jack Willets ,Herb Fox-
ton (accl,).
Wawanosh East
REEVE — Orville Taylor (accl,).
COUNCIL — Orville McGowan,
John Buchanan, Clarence Hanna, Al-
din Purdon (acel.),
Wawanosh West
REEVE—Harold Gaunt, John Dur'
nits.
COUNCIL (four to be elected) —
Harvey Culbert, Gordon Struthers,
Lorne Durnin, Orval McPhee, Eldon
Miller.
HOPES BRIGHTER FOR
NEW HOSPITAL WING
/lopes that something might be
started soon on the new' wing ,of the
Wingham General Hospital were
brightened this week by a phone call
put through to the Department of
Health in Toronto by Mayor DeWitt
Miller. Mayor Miller called Dr, M. E. J.
Stalker, chief medical inspector of
hospitals, in Toronto in an attempt to
ascertain Why the hospital board here
had heard nothing further on its re-
quest that the department give the
green light to the new wing,
Dr. Stalker explained that the de-
partment was waiting for concrete
evidence that the $180,000 represent-
ing 85% of community's cost, pledged
to the hospital building by the muni-
cipalities involved, would be fOrth-
coming. The hospital board had pre-
iriously notified the department that
the money was already pledged, but
had not sent copies of the actual by-
laws, as required by the department.
Mayor Miller explained that copies
of the by-laws were in possession of
the board, and would be forwarded
as soon as possible and Dr. Stalker
expressed the opinion that when they
were received the matter could get
under way in short order.
Several weeks have elapsed since
the board first sent in the request for
approval of the new wing, and since
that time hospital officials have been
wondering why no approval was for-
thcoming. Before the money was rais-
ed, members of the board had been
assured that approval would be auto-
matic as soon as the necessary money
was realized, The board is still won-
dering why they weren't notified that
the by-laWs should be sent to Toronto,
as soon as the department had re-
ceived the original request for approv-
al.
Dr. Stalker has now assured the
Mayor that the matter will be taken
up and approval given as soon as
possible.
On Parade!
The R., H, Q. and 99th Battery of
the 21 ArIk. Regt. held their regular
Monday night training on Monday,
November 30th, and the attendance
'was not as good as usual, due to the
Ipperwash shoot, and the mud and all.
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The range at Ipperwash was as bad
as 'tarsity Stadium for mud,. and it
was chilly and damp. It brought• back
many overseas memories, the usual
you know—plenty of mud, snow, water
and no heat,
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After the day's exercise some of the
boys "took off" to Port Huron and
had a real time. Sgt, Lloyd Dawson
stated that it has taken years to pro-
mote friendly relations with the U.S.
A. and Sgt. "Buck" Sinnamon and a
few others promoted it all by them-
selves in a few hours.
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Monday night was spent on foot
drill and small arms training for the
new members of the battery, under
the direction of yours truly' "Sgt.
Grover, W. 0. (worn out). And it
turned out rather successfully, after
the men got their feet untangled. Be-
lieve it or not most people- have not
got two 'left feet.
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WO2 Wilf Seddon was busy train-
ing the gun crews on Gun Laying
Test. Incidentally they were rather
quiet-otit in the gun shed. Maybe they
were i'laying down," eh?
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The officers spent the evening in
lectures on the conversion course
which will run until Christmas, and
will keep them busy and out of harm's
way, we hope.
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If you have noticed W02 Jim Cain-,
eron walking around town with his
right hand bandaged, it Is not because
his dogs bit him because he did not
feed them, as Bdr. Jack Pym has
stated. Jim was burned when a vehicle
backfired' and his hand was covered
in gasoline and it set fire, I know as I
was there when he was bitten, I mean
burned.
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This is all the breeze for this Week,'
but bear in mind all you Battery
members that the%Christmas banquet
will be held on Monday, December
14th, It is also pay parade so be sure
to be there, and get some of that loot
the paymaster is passing around.
BRIDGE CLUB
There were 7 tables present for
Master Point night at the Wingham
,Bridge club last Thursday. The re-
sults were as follows:
North and South-18t. Geo. Wil-
liams and J. H, Crawford; 2nd., Mrs,
A. R. DuVal and J. A. Wilson; 3rd.,
Miss M. Johnston and H. Sherbondy,
East and West-1st, G. MacKay and
E O'Brighf; and„ 0, HaselgreVe and
W. H. French; 8rd., Mrs. F. A. Par-
ker and Miss M. McCallum,
Former Wingham Man
Walkerton Manager
John Preeton, son of Mr, and Mrs.
Frank Preston, of Minnie Street, has
been appointed manager of the Dom-
inion Store in Walkerton, filling the
position left vacant there by Murray
Taylor, who has moved back to Wing-
ham and taken a position with the
Canadian National Express.
Mr. Preston was formerly manager
of the Dominion Store in Goderich,
and previous to that was employed by
the same company in• Stratford. He
started with the company in their
Wingham store before the war, and
has been with it ever since, except for
his period of service' with the air force
during the war. Following the war he
went back to work for Dominion in
their Stratford branch.
Mr. Preston is married with two
small children. He will move his fam-
ily and household effects to Walker-
ton as soon as accommodation is
available.
WINGHAM DRIVER WINS
SECOND PRIZE IN
TRUCK RODEO
Peter MacKinnon, of Wingham, 26,
a driver for Walden Bros. Transport
here, was winner of the second prize
for the Ontario Championship in the
7th annual Canadian truck rodeo, held
in the Exhibition grounds, Toronto,
on November 23rd. Peter was present-
ed with a trophy by Hon. George
Doucett, minister of highways, for his
achievement, as well as a certificate
for safe driving and an award for be-
ing accident free for seven years.
The award was made in the tractor
tandem trailer division of the rodeo,
in which 28 drivers, from all over
Ontario competeci,girst prize was won
by a driver for Labatt's in London.
Drivers had to show efficiency in St.
John's Ambulance work and fire
fighting, as well as an extensive driv-
ing test during which the large trucks
had to be driven through extremely
small spaces. It was Peter's first try
at a truck rodeo although he has been
driving for seven years. The trophy
was accompanied by a cash prize.
Peter is the son of Mr. and Mrs.
Kenneth MacKinnon, formerly of
Wingham and now of Kincardine,
LARGE ATTENDANCE
AT ST. PAUL'S BAZAAR
The annual bazaar of St. Paul's An-
glican Church was held in the church
basement last Wednesday with a re-
cord attendance. With the customary
decorations of evergreens, cones and
Christmas bells, the room looked very
lovely. • '
The home baking table was soon de-
pleted of its contents, as was the
miscellaneous table articles. The love-
ly aprons, smocked dresses, felt bags
and felt bonnet and purse sets were
ideal gifts for the many shoppers.
The Evening Guild sold Christmas
cards and wrapping paper and many
enjoyed a cup of tea.
The guests were received at the
door by Mrs. (Rev) H. L. Parker and
Mrs. (Dr.) W. M. Connell.
PRESBYTERIAN YOUNG
PEOPLE NAME OFFICERS
The Presbyterian Young People's
Society held their regular meeting on
Monday evening, November 30th, with
a good attendance. A sing song was
led by Donelda MacDonald.
The meeting was opened with a
Call to Worship by the president, fol-
lowed by hymn 419, "My Faith Looks
up to Thee." The business was con-
ducted, followed by some discussion,
after which the programme was in
charge of Don Fortune. Hymn 454
was sung and the meeting was closed
with the benediction. Games and re-
freshments followed,
The following slate of officers were
installed at the- Sunday evening ser-
vice: president, Peter McKague; vice-
president, Mary Scott; recording see.,
Jean Campbell; corresponding sec.,
Andy McKague; treas., Stewart Nina-
rrio; convener of programme, Audrey
Glimmer; missions, Don Fortune; Fel-
lowship, Donelda MacDonald; faith
and evengelism, Ken McKague; wor-
ship, Barbara Merrick.
Mary Scott read the Scripture end
Peter McKague led in prayer. Rev,
Nimmo gave a most inspiring sermon
to the young people.
ents, many of whom followed him the
length of main street to form an im-
promptu procession. Santa left the
station in a sleigh, the motive power
of which was a tractor (as there was
no snow) driven by Charlie Lee.
Headed by the town band and flank-
ed by a couple of clowns, the little
procession wheeled down the main
street to the south end of town, turned
around, and came back to the bank
corner.
Alighting from his sleigh, Santa set
up shop on the bank corner, .and for
half an hour distributed hundreds of
bags of candies to the children of
town and district. After receiving
their treats, the children retired to
the Lyceum theatre, where a free
show was waiting for them to round'
out the afternoon,
The visit of Santa Claus to Wing-
ham was arranged by the Wingham
Business Association, and the crowds
of children were kept in order by
volunteers from the Lions and Kins-
men clubs.
DRAMA WORKSHOP
TO BE HELD HERE
The Lake Huron Zone of the Recre-
ational Councils is sponsoring a short
course in drama to be held this week
in Wingham. The course will be con-
ducted by Mr. Michael Micklejohn,
Drama Consultant to the National De-
partment of Health and Welfare. At-
tending this course will be represen-
tatives from the towns and villages
of the southern and central parts of
this Recreational Zone,
Mr. Micklejohn spoke to a meeting
of district drama representatives
from Heiman, Kincardine and Wing-
ham last Sunday night. He gave an
outline of the course to be given on
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
evening and Saturday afternoon and
evening of this week. He said that all
participants are to think of it, not as
a course of lectures, but rather as a
workshop, at which all attendants will
work together and take part in the
demonstrations.
The subjects to be covered are
choice of play, choice of director and
his approach to the play, the direc-
tor's preparation of prompt book set-
tings, costume, stage lighting, casting,
principles of stage movement and
grouptng. There will also be practical
demonstrations of make-up improvis-
ation, how and why of rehearsals, and
finally an evaluation period.
Anyone in Wingham or surrounding
district, who is interested in the sub-
ject is invited to attend. There is no
age limit, of course, young or old are
welcome. Participants are welcome to
come to whatever sessions they find
it possible to attend. Although attend-
ance at every meeting 'is urged. It is
hoped that as a result of these meet-,
ings interest will be aroused in a (Me-
act festival to be held later in the
winter.
The course is given free of charge,
and will be held at the Council Cham-
bers in the Wingham Town Hall with
the exception of Friday night, when
It will be held in the 'United Church
basement, Registration will begin at
7.45 Wednesday evening, and a gen-
eral time-table for the course will be
available.
reeve, Joe Kerr, the present incum-
bent, Roy Adair, Hugh Carmichael and
Athol Purdon, but the latter three
withdrew, leaving the office to Joe
Kerr. Frank Edgar and R. H. Lloyd
were nominated for hydfo commis-
sioner, with Mr. Lloyd winning by
acclamation when Mr. Edgar did not
qualify.
Herb Fuller Chairman
There were nineteen nominations
for council, only about a third of
whom let their name stand fo-r office.
Those nominated were: Charles Cros-,
sett, Frank Howson, William Burg-
man, Athol Purdon, Hugh Carmichael,
Len Crawford, Elmer Wilkinson,
Robert Mowbray, Robert Powell, Earl
Hamilton, Howard Machan, Gordon
Davidson, Miles Overend, Yvonne Mc-
Pherson, Norman Keating, Barry
Wenger, William 'Harris,. John Bum-
stead, Charles Hopper and Dr. Walton
iVfcKibbon,
Elected by acclamation to the Pub-
lic School Board were: Mr. Murray
MacLennan, Harold Wild, Roy Ben-
nett and Herb Fuller. Dr. MacLennan
and Roy Bennett will be new members
of the board, replacing Charles Lloyd
and George Scott, both of whom have
resigned after many years service on
the board.
At the close of nominations town
clerk W. A. Galbraith asked that a
chairman be appointed for the meet-
ing and Herb Fuller was asked to
take the chair. He called upon the
candidates to speak.
"Splendid Co-operation"
Mayor DeWitt Miller said that it
had been a great honor to serve as
Mayor of the town for the past year,
and he had kind words to say for the
council which had given him splendid
co-operation in what proved to be a
difficult term of office. Citing the
highlights of the past year, he traced
the events leading up to the reassess-
ment of the' town under the Huron
county manual, and pointed out why
such a move had been necessary. He
said that some inequalities were
bound to exist in such a reassessment,
and that the court of revision had
done its 'best to iron out as many of
these inequalities as possible.
Turning to the question of the hos-
pital, Mayor Miller described the con-
ditions there that have made a new
wing necessary, and he outlined the
actions of the hospital committee
which had been formed to raise the
necessary money. He said that a total
of 90% of the money or $180,000 had
been raised so far through the efforts
of this committee.
Tells of County Council
Reeve R. E. McKinney prefaced his
remarks by saying that he would not
be a candidate for mayor this year.
He complimented Mayor Miller on the
way in which he had handled the dut-
ies of mayor during a busy year, and
said that the council had worked to-
gether harmoniously in spite of the
pressure of business.
Describing the meetings of the coun-
ty council, Mr. McKinney said that
at all times Deputy Reeve Joe Kerr
and himself had tried to work for the
best interests of Wingham. He point-
ed to a isosiptal grant from the county
and an increased rebate on the road
subsidy as practical examples of how
he and the deputy reeve had been able
to effect savings for the town in the
county council.
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