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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1953-12-16, Page 1Better Bus Service Asked For Rural 11. 5. Students Two delegations from different parts of the high school district were present at the regular meeting of the Wingham District nigh Schoot Board to air their grievances regarding the curtailment of bus service fee rural students. A seven-man delegation from Grey was Present, as was a two-man delegation from Culross, and both made representation to the beard for improved service in the more remote parts of their township evithin the school area. Reeve C. Rowland, speaking for the delegation (rein Grey town- ship, said that the taxpayers were requesting better bus service for the students attending Wingham District High School. He said that Ai petition had been circulated and signed by a member of the residents asking that bus service which had been cut off in an economy measure this fail be restored. "The ratepayers feel that they're not getting justice", the reeve stated. Many Children in Program At U. C. Christmas Concert of Mrs. Albert Rintoul and Mrs. Gor- don Robinson, • The boys taught by Lovell McGuire presented a number "His Star" mid Mildred Thornton's class sang, "Jolly Old St. Nicholas." The classes of Dor- een Machan, Lois Walker and 'Mrs. Hutton sang "Old Jack Frost" and "Merry Christmas." The play, "A Changed Christmas," by Mrs. Lunn's class of girls was much appreciated, as were also the songs, "Christmas. Resolutions," "Circus in the Barn" and "Santa Claus," frorie the 'Classes of Helen Machan, Mrs. Modgins and Jean Allen, "The Shepherds of Beth- lehem," in song and story was present- ed by the boys taught by Jack Currie. Two humorous numbers created much enjoymdnt, when the boys taught by Harold Wild, dressed as scarecrows, sang "The March of the i3carecrows" and Mr. Woolfrey's class presented the skit "Going Home for Christmas," Mrs, Burrell and Mrs. Gowdy had trained their classes of girls in a very pretty butterfly- drill. The girls, dress- ed in white, with butterfly wings, went through the drill with precision and grace. Recitations were given by Lynda Reavie,, Ruth Hodgins and Douglas -Spry.' The girls from Wes John's class concluded the program with the Manger Scene in pantomme, while in the background Mr. Mac- Rae's class of young ladies sang "Sil- ent Night." Then came the crowning feature of the evening, the arrival of Santa, who came bouncing in, laden with bags of candy for all the boys and girls. The program was presented against a background of heavy dark green drapes, which, when necessary, en- closed the, whole platform. These were the gift of the Sunday School and were accepted by Stewart Beattie on behalf of the official Board of the church. lDuring the evening, the former Ira/l- ister and his wife, Dr. and Mrs. W, A, 13eecroft, visited the concert by means of colored' pictures projected on the screen. These were taken in the Bee- croft's new home in Ottawa, by Lloyd Hutton when he visited that city re- cently and were much enjoyed by the wished all a Merry Christmas. audience. Gaily decorated Christmas trees and silver boughs made a festive setting' for the Sunday school Christmas con- cert which was attended by a capacity crowd in the school room of Wingharn United Church on Friday evening, The superintendent, Lloyd Hutton, presided and the opening devotions were taken by Rev. D, J. MacRae, who also told the story of the little fir tree to the children. Cheryl Rowland-Welcomed the aud- ience with her recitation, Everybody," There was 'also a wel- come song from fifty members of the beginner's class under the direction CHRISTMAS PROGRAM FOR LIONS CLUB Th. Lions Club held their regular meeting at the Brunswick Hotel on Friday night, opening with a sing song. A draw for Scotch Lite tape was won by Lion Mah MacWilliam. The minutes were read and adopted. Lion Bob Hobden, reporting for treasurer, Howard Sherbondy, said that all' receipts were not Yet in for the peanut drive, but that to date the club had cleared $149. . Lion Art Irwin presented Mrs. Grose with a Christmas gift on behalf of the club, and the members joined in singing "For She's a Jolly Good Fellow." Mrs, Grose made a very pretty speech thanking the Lions. Lion Whit Grose was thanked for the use of his hotel and for his efforts in the peanut sale. President Stewart Beattie and Lion Mike McPhail were fined for having their picture in the Canadian Lions Magazine. Lion Bob Hetherington re- marked that having their picture tak- en in such good company as Louis St, Laurent should be worth an Increased fine of half a dollar. Christmas carols were sung by the club under H. V. Pym and led by Jack Reavie. The meeting closed with the singing of "0 Canada" and the Lions closing song and roar. Lion Presided Stew ant b With which is amalgamated the. Carrie Vidette and Wroxeter News Subseriptions $2,1a1 per year, are per cOPY wiNGa&M, ONTARIO. WIMNESDAT, DEMNBER*18. JIM Mrs. Elmer Walker Resigns as NARROW OWE AS I ALONG THE MAIN DRAG sy Th. about dusk, an aeckien,t which might The rest/371400h of Mrs• Ebner have had far more.disastrous pease- Walker as secretary-treasurer of the geneee. Mr.and Mrs, Nicholas Cook, Wingham General /lospital board was returning from Cliffrieal in their car, accepted with regret by the board of ran into a Wag,* leaded with, wood directors at the regular meeting of and driven by Elmer POWney, on No. the board on Friday. Mrs, Walker, 87 HighWay, about two miles of whose resignation became effective Gerrie. on December 15th, has held the posi- tion since April 1947, Lois Gilkinson, formerly employed with the Wingham Public Utilities Commission, has been engaged as a stenographer at the hospital of flee, and Irima Harrison will take the position of treasurer, John Strong, of station CKNX has been appointed secretary of the Board of Directors, filling the position left vacant by Mrs. Walker, Members of the board approved a motion that a pay telephone be in- stalled in the Nurses' Residence to alleviate calls on -ttie•hospital switch- board. Domestics and personnel of the hospital will be asked to use this phone in future for their personal calls. The board discussed amendments to the hospital by-laws, and approv- Hospital Board Secretary Petleeitlrian I On Tuesday evening' of last week Mr. DoWileY's team ran away with the two front Wheels of the wagon, but was caught about a half a mile farther on, Mr. Downey was thrown from the wagon and leeelved a severe cut oar his head. 1(a. and Mrs. Cook suffered from shock. Considerable damage was done to the car's fender and windshield. Breaks Hip in Fall Mrs, Mary Scott, of Stutter Street, had the misfortune to fall at her home and fractured her right hip on Sunday afternoon. a She was removed to Wingham Gen- eral Hospital, where she is reported to be progressing favorably. GAR WAGON COLLIDE east 0 - 0 - 0 BOXEp IN—This reporter is in ac- cord with a move presently on foot to enlarge the penalty box at the Wingham Arena. The week before last a fight developed in the box, necessi- tating a quick evacuation by the non- combatants, and last week there were 310 less than four players in there at one time, making things a little cierded. They might as well put softer seats in there, while they're at it. • - 0 - 0 'SNOW GOOD?—kerchants who were complaining about the lack of seasonable weather last week, are be- ginning to wonder if seasonable wea- theer is all it's cracked up to be. Seems there were less people than ever in the stores on Monday, the day of the storm, mostly on account of everybody was snowed In.' - 0 - 0 WORM RETURNS—According to a report which came into the A-T office last week during the balmy weather the first (or was it the last?) worm of the season was seen crawling on the sidewalk on Josephine Street. That was Thursday. We wonder where he is today. 0 - 0 - 0 HUNT AND HIT—Miles Overend, Adgerace-Tinees , eaporter, is having trouble with his typewriter, since lie' -crushed a finger in a car door. Using only two fingers to begin with, he finds'it difficult getting any speed on the machine. - • O -0-0 PEOPLE—Lois Gilkinson has taken over the position formerly held by Mrs. Elmer Walker, at the hospital . . Mrs. Jack Henderson has taken the exrsition formerly held by Miss Gil- kinson at the P.U.C. . . . Mrs Ralph Seddon has taken the position former- ly held by Mrs. Henderson, at the INVITATION TO ODDF'ELLOWS THEIR WIVES AND FRIENDS The Rebekahs extend a Special in- vitation tet the Oddfellows and their • Wives and friends for their Christ- mas party on' Monday, Dec. the twenty-first, at nine o'clock. Every- body Welcome. PIO CHRISTMAS .SUNDAY In W.ingharn Baptist Church, Spec- ial -Music and messages. Beautiful Candlelight Carol Service with Pie- , tural in gorgeous colour entitled Joys", Everyone is wel- come. Pl6b, Christmas Candlelight Service St, Andretv's Presbyterion Church; Sunday, Dec. kOth, at the evening . Service 7 p.M. The choir and itinior Choir with aoloista, Mrs. Dotielas Pry, soprano: Mr. Bernard Rutledge, tenor, tinder the direction of Harold Victor Pyrri, Organist and Choir Directot, will present a, Choral Service of Ohristaaas music. P1(31) Breaks Hip, Waits Two Days for Help Mrs. James Taylor, Patrick Street, was admitted to the hospital last week suffering from a fractured hip and exposure, after lying for 48 hours in an upstairs room of her house, unable to obtain assistance. She was found by Dave Murray, her son-in-law, after neighbours had noticed she Was not up and around, and had notified her daughter. The fractitre had apparent- ly been caused by a fall• during the night. Hospital authorites reported al- though she was suffering somewhat from exposure when admitted to the hospital, she was now "recovering nicely." Belgrave Juniors Hear Mrs. Michie 'Mrs. George Michie was the guest speaker at the regular meeting of the Belgrave Junior Institute held in the Belgrave Community Centre on De- cember 10th, Introduced by the presi- dent, Evelyn beaver, she told an un- usual Christmas story which was very much enjoyed by the girls. A demon- stration of gift wrapping was given by two members, Helen Currie and Evelyn Leaver, who displayed many different ways to wrap presents, • Toys which were made by the mem- bers for the Children's Aid Society of Huron County, a: ere brought to they meeting. Following an exchange of ChristMas, gifts the girls sang some favourite carols, The meeting was adjourned and the girls were joined by the Junior Farm- ers for a joint meeting. Kinettes Hold Christmas Meeting The Wingham Kinettes held their Christmas meeting and exchange of gifts at the home of Mary Williams, oh Monday evening. A letter of appreciation from Isobel Dennis was read by secretary, Jean Ellacott. Mies pennis was the winner of the $100 scholarship this year, which is donated annually by the Kin- ettes. A motion to donate $25 to the Sal- vation Army again this year was pass- ed as was a motion to purchase Christmas seals. e President Velma Scott then led a discussion of ideas for fund raising for next year. After the opening of the Christmas gifts, Mr. Jack Day, showed pictures which had been taken in Wingham in 1947. These proVed very interesting land amusing as several of the girls appeared in the film. A delicious looking Christmas cake which had. been made by president Velma Scott, was raffled, end the lucky winner was Audrey Reid. The next meeting will be held on January 11, at the home of Velma Scott, New Dominion Store 'Manager Takes Over Orton Williams, of Simcoe, Ontario, arrived in town on Wednesday to take over the position of manager at the local Dominion Store, Mr. Williams succeeds Paul Hill, Manager nere for the past few months, who has left the employ of the company to take a position with the Lipton Tea Com- pany, in Toronto, Mr. Williams comes to Wingham from London, where he was employed by the company fOr the past six niontha Previous to that he worked at the company store iii Port Dover, He is single and has been with the convk parry five years, Starting With them in his home town of Simcoe. Asked how he liked Wingliam, Mr, Williams replied that so far he liked it very Well. Coming from semis? southern Ontario, however, he isn't quite used to all the snow in the "nor- thern"' part Of the proVincet ed certain changes that have been recommended by a committee on by- 'laws which has been studying the matter for some months. Among other things the new by-laws stipu- late that boird members will -be ap- pointed for one year instead of three, and that the representative of each municipality must attend the annual Meeting and must be a resident of the municipality represented. A motion was made by A, D. Mac- William that all unpaid accounts be sent out with a stamp effixed steal ing that 6% interest will be charged on all overdue accounts. The work or the hospital's collection agency was also discussed. Federation of Agriculture was held in the Forester's Hall, Belgrave, on the evening of December 8th, The president, Richard Procter, was in charge of the evening's program. The guest speaker, for the evening was Mrs. W. R. Walton, BA., M.A., graduate of the University of Sask- atchewan, and now of Oakville, On- tario, who is the immediate past presi- dent of the Canadian Association of Consumers. This organization was set up six years ago to check inflation in answer to a demand. for some re- straining influence in economic mat- ters when the wartime government controls were discontinued, The chief aims of the association as given by the speaker, were to edu- cate the buying public in intelligent selection of goads, to improve the quality and the labelling of food, clothing and other commodities, by appealing to governments and pro- ducers for remedial legislation , on these matters, and for a better deal for consumers. The speaker reported that a start has been made in attaining standard sizes for garments so that stores throughout the Dominion will conform to the same regulation as to size. Progress has also been made in se- curing regulations for the labelling of fabrics in garments so the purchaser will have a clue to safe methods in cleaning and pressing, The labels, "enriched" and "whole wheat" used at present on bread completely hilercpre- sent its hontents. The C.A.C. is now seeking legislation that will make it compulsory for bakers to put 60% of (Continued on page eight) TORY GREGG CHAIRMAN AT HEWITT DINNER M. L. "Tory" Gregg was chairman and master of ceremonies at a testi- monial dinner at the Royal York Hotel last week, in honor of W. A. Hewitt, who for 50 years has served as secretary of the Ontario Hockey Association. Wingharn was also rep- resented at the dinner by John -Hanna, M.L.A., who was a guest at the head table with Premier Leslie Frost, Mr. Hewitt, who is the father of Foster Hewitt, of radio fame, was el- ected secretary of the association in 1903 and since that time has received 49 acclamations to the office and has served with 25 presidents of the ORA, 'including the present president, Tory Gregg. During that time he was sports editor of the Toronto Daily' Star and later an official at the Maple Leaf Gardens, in Toronto. At the dinner he was presented with a gold leaf certifi- cate of membership in the American Hockey Association by Tom Lockart, president of. the A.H.A., and a silver cigarette case by Mayor Allan Lam- port, of Toronto. Guest speakers at the dinner were Tory Gregg, president of the O.H.A. Jack Adams, of the Detroit Hockey Club, Tupper Bigelow, Ontario Racing Commrealon, Clarence darniibeit, liresi- dent National Hockey League, Ham- ilton Cassels, Argonaut Football Club, Lionel Conacher, M.P., George, S. Dudley, treasurer O.H.A. and seere- fary-manager C.A.H,A.; Louis Blake Duff, past president O.H.A., W. B. GeGorge, president C.A.H.A., Foster Hewitt, Tom Lockart, president A.H.A. Allan Lampert, mayor of Toronto, Col. K, R. Marshall, Ontario Jockey Club, Frank Se/lee, Montreal Canadian Hockey Club, Vincent Sheridan, Hor- semen's Benevolent Association, Major Conn Smythe, Maple Leaf Gardens and J. Kingsbury, Toronto Daily Star. Surprise Party For Deputy President A surprise party was held at the home of Mrs. Iona Walker on Wed- nesday evening for Mrs. Margaret Bennett, district deputy president of the Rebekah Lodge. The party was organized by the members of her in- stalling staff, A very pleasant evening was spent playing court whist. Miss Caroline -Wellwood addressed the president and Miss Greta Harris presented her with a beautiful gift on behalf of the members of the staff, The president thanked the girls in a few well-chosen words. A delicious lunch was served and was very much enjoyed by everyone. FORMER MOHAVE WATERLOO COUNCILLOR Durward Preston, son of Mr, and Mrs. Frank Preston, of Wingham, led the polls for the position of court• cillor in the Waterloo election last week, Just competing his first year as a Waterloo councillor, Mr. Pres- ton polled 132 more votes than his nearest Opponent, to lead a total of fifteen candidates who were contest- ing 'eight seats on the city council. Last year re placed sixth in the race for council, Mr, Preston is employed as account- ant by the Globe Furniture Co, of Waterloo, a company well known hi Wingham as having supplied the Pres- byterian Clinrch, the Winghani Dis. trict High School, the Lyceum Thea- tre, and other buildings in town with their furniture. Besides his interest in municipal alfairs, Mr. Preston is president of Waterier) Branch MO, Canadian Leg- ion B,E.S.L.; and a nieraber of such organizations as the Germania Lodge 1134, IOOF, Waterloo Chamber' of Commerce, Waterloo Rod & Gun Club, K-W Civil Defence Association, Offi- cot Mess, 64th LA.A, Regiment and the Alexandra Horne and &hoot As- sociation. Mr. Preston has been away from Wingham since 1930, Walk Almost a Mile Other members of the delegation pointed out that some of the students had to walk almost a mile to catch the bus, Some of them objected to the distance students had to walk, others said the walk wasn't so bad as the waiting for the bus, and one dele- gate said that the fact that they had to carry school books worked a hard- ship on the students. One of the dela- gation said that it was harder for the students to take the bus than it would be for them to board in town all win- ter, and he said that his daughter had discontinued her education at the high school hecause of the long walk to catch the bus. Members of the dele- gation were of the opinion that the school bus should give "gate service," and one member said that the Lis- towel High School gave much better service to its students, He intimated that the part of the township from from which he came would be better off in the Listowel high school area. A. D. MacWilliam, a member of the transportation committee of the board, asked how far some of the public school children had to walk to school, and received the answer that some of them had to go 1.1e'i miles. He told the delegation that they were com- plaining about high 'school. students 'Walking about a mile, yet their young- er children were walking even farth- er. One of the delegates replied that' it was much harder on children to (Continued on Page Eight) CUT MILL RACE TREES AS SAFETY MEASURE Workmen from the Public Utilities Commission have been busy cutting down trees along the mill race in Lower Wingham during the past week. The huge willows which have been there for over fifty years, have grown top heavy, and the commission fears that a high wind might blow seine of them over, tearing away the bank of the race, in which their roots are entwined. Emerson Shera, P.U.C. manager, says that the willows will grow again quickly, in spite of being cut back, and that the roots will continue to hold in the banks of the mill race. He expects that the trees will be putting out foliage again next year, in spite of the cutting. Mr. Shera points out that a certain amount of power is still generated every day at the power plant in Lower Town, the plant operating eaily for two or three hours. Because of that and for the sake of the residences around there it is necessary to keep the mill race in good shape. With some of the trees leaning at a rather percarious angle from the mill race banks, the commission is afraid that a high wind might take out one Of the trees, roots and all, leaving a gaping hole in the bank and spilling the water in the mill race all over Lower Town. According to Mr, Shera, the trees on the north side of the road will not be Cut down as far as those on the south side. Kinsmen Meet The regular meeting was held at the Queen's Hotel, Wingham, on Pri- day evening, December 12th, As usual, the late corners found themselves with a generous fine to pay which was the aparking of a lively fine session dur- ing which very feW present were not affected, Xin Jack Lloyd gave a favottrable report on the Ordeal/le -of the Radio Auction held by the club on beau*. her 8th, The club wishes to thatik all those Who took part in any way In the Radio Auction, and especially to' thong Who were so kind as to donate to'our sortie% effort in helping to serve the cdnurthnity, BATHING BEAUTY—Last week's spring weather brought a flood of reports about dandelions growing, geese flying north and other warm weather happenings, and among the reports was one that Jack Pym, of to Utilities Commission had Been seen taking a dip in the mill race. Turns out Jack took a dip, alright, but not bitentionaly, He fell in acci- dentally while engaged in tree-cutting operations on the bank, *Mee of H, C, MacLean. . . Ron Ste Marie, of the AT staff is' sporting a natty plaid chapeau. BRIDGE CLUB • There were six tables present at the Wingham Bridge' Club last Thursday evening. The results are as follows: North and South:---1st. G. MacKay and J. A. Wilson; 2nd., Mrs. G. Mac- Kay and H. L. Sherbondy; 3rd., Mrs. H. Campbell and J. H. Crawford. East and West;-1st., Mrs. D. Na- smith and Mrs. G. Cameron; 2nd., Mrs. G. H. Ross and E. O'Bright; 3rd., Mrs. J. J. Brown and Mrs. D. B Por- te!. ENGAGEMENT The engagement is announced of Ruth Isabel, daughter of Mrs. Eliza- beth Mitchell and the late Jas. H. Mit- ' chell to Arthur William Stubbs, son of Mrs. G. W. Stubbs and the late Mr. Stubbs of Bermuda. The marriage tq take place quietly early in January. Me' ottsuiner President Speaks at Morris Federation :Banquet The -annual banquet of the Morris Wingham Boy Named Penitentiary Read Carman A. Coats, 41, a former Wiagham boy, has been appointed warden of Saskataliewan Penitentiary at Prince Albert, Sask. Mr. atutts was formerly supervisor of farms for the commissioner of peoitentaries, with headquarters in Ottawa. One of the youngest men ever ap:, pointed warden of a penitentiary, Mr, ;Coutts will leave Ottawa this Week for Prince Albert. He has been co the staff of the commissioner of penitentiaries since 047. Mr. C,outte is the son of Mr. and Mrs, Alex Cdutts, John Street, Wing- ham. Hospitalized By Fridge Fumes Fred Carter, of Frances Street, was admitted to Wingham General Hospi- tal on Friday night, suffering from the effects of fumes from his refrig- erator, which had escaped due to mechanical trouble. Mrs, Carter was also effected by the fumes, but did not require hospital treatment, Mrs Carter was released from the hospital after remaining overnight. PROCLAMATION at the request of a number of Citizens I hereby Proclaim Saturday, DECEMBER 26, 1953 Boxing Day AS- A PUBLIC CIVIC HOLIDAY for the Town of Wingham and I hereby call upon all good Citizens to observe the same. Cod Save the Queen Dewitt Miller, Mayor • it a