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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1956-01-25, Page 3CHICK STARTER STOP when School Bus • ST An amendment to the IlighWay Traffic Act which becomes effecthre t'ebraary 5 1, )956, makfes it an offence to pass a Stopped school bus. ON AND AFTER FEBRUARY 1st when a motorist overtakes a school bus which • is marked on the rear SCHOOL BUS DO NOT PASS WHEN BUS IS STOPPED and Red, Rear, Flashing . Lights are operating and • is stopped' upon a highway outside, a city, town, village, police village or built-Up area for the purpose of receiv- ing or discharging school children he shall STOP his vehicle and SHALL NOT PROCEED until • the school bus resumes motion' or • the driver of the school bus signals him to proceed or • the. .flashing ashing signals are no longer, actuated. Watch for the STOP message on sem BUSES OBEY THE LAW PROTECT OUR CHILDREN ONTARIO DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS ,Mtnistfit CURLING' BRIEFS fly Willie Rt0Om B WILING NEWS Thursday 'Afternoon League Mr's. D. Nasmith, 1567; Mrs. O. Cameron, 1466; Mrs. J. Kerr, 1392; Mrs. J, TVfacTrityre, 1389; Mrs. W. Henry, • 1351; Mrs. E. IVIeKinney, 1324. High single for the day, Mrs, D. Nasinith, 210. 0 - 0 - 0 Lloyd's R. add W. Club Shipping room, 2472; Boiler room, 2254; Machine shop, 2146; Veneer room, 2013; Office, 1723. High single, Ted English, 246; high triple, Ted English, 873, 0 - 0 - 0 Ladies' grown Leagne Queens, 57; Spades, 49; Hearts, 17; Clubs, 39; Aces, 33; Diamonds, 28, High single, Mrs, Carl Lott, 318, and high triple, Mrs. Carl Lott, 667. 0 - 0 - 0 Men's Town League Ares, 7; Taylor's, 0; Lees, 5! Creamery, 2; Kinsmen, 5; Barite's, 2. Standing to date,! Aces 66, Lees 55, Burke's 46, Taylor's 38, Cream- cry 25, Kinsmen 22. High singles, Bill Johnston, 257; Cord Perrott, 251; Matt Boyd, 250. High triples, Dave McBee, 687; Bill Johnston, 656; Matt Boyd, 624. 0-0»0 Commercial League The first game of the third •Pler., lea was played on Thursday night, Standing 'as follows: Orioles 7, Canaries 7, Rluejays ii, Wrens 21 Cardinals 0, Bluebirds 0. High Scores for the night: Ladies' high single, Mrs. 3. Mactrityre, 295; men's high single, V. Laugh., Jean 236; ladles' high triple, MA'S, ltfacItityre, 717; inn's high triple, V. Laughleat, 615. High team score, Canaries 2586. FOR FIREi LIFE & AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE Call Stewart A. Scott th000 zos• RCM, 10.01PAtetl SAL1VISM4V ilteprefieilthig g. LiStOWel Custom Woodwork Carpentry Building Telephone 260-w Wingharn 000$ SASH FRAMES CUPBOARDS Wo ipo SCR EE NS Iiiii6W-4RE • STAIRS Pittsburg PAINTS GLASS Use A.ditance-Tintes Classified Ads for Results If sAitic siren t to ed (if -i , one 'j moSration Wes it I Ill 11;ANVASS 32 Attend Meeting 111 Of J3odmmn F9rtina RED GROSS SOCIETY G. ALAN WILLIAMS Optotnetr4t Patrick. 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BATTERIES FOR ALL MAKES OF HEARING MD Acousticon Head'qu'arters 152 Victoria St. Sarnia •PgLGRAVE---The agricultural Meeting of the Belgrave Women's 'Institute was held in. the corm-mt. nity centre on Tuesday afternoon of last week, The president, Mrs. Walter Scott was in charge' and there were 25 members and three visitors present. A letter of acknowledgement was read from Mrs. Jack VanCamp, thanking the W.I. for the .Christ- mas card sent to ;Brenda. • An invitation was read from the home economist to Achieve- ment Day in the.Wingham District High School, Letters of acknow- ledgement were also read from the Unitarian Service Committee, the Canadian Mental Health Associa- tion and the Children's Aid So- ciety. Tlte president's annual letter to the branch members wits read and she urged them to enlarge the membership and asked that the groups spend some time studying the disease, muscular dystrophy. The group decided it would can- vass the community for the Red Cross Society and Mrs. C. R. Cool- Os offered to act: as treasurer. Annual fees and the subscription to the Home and Country were re- quested to be paid, A donation of $10.00 was given to the school fair hoard for prize.s. The approaching variety concert was discussed and doerkeeners ap- pointed, They are Lyle ,Hopper. Jesse Wheeler; Bert Vincent and Harry McGuire. Mrs. C, Wade, Mrs. difford Logan and 'Mrs. j. Coultas offered to do 801114' decor- ating. Convener of the program for this meeting was Mrs.fames H. Cool- tes, The roll call was anstyered by naming a product grown in a United ,Nations conntry. A splen- did Motto, "Food is a weapon of peace, not of war," was given by Mrs. Albert Coultes, Mrs.. C. Wade gave a vocal solo accompanleg by 'Mrs. ,J, 1VIT. Coulees. Mrs. George Mettle gave the 'address on the Food and Agriculture Organization and showed pictures of some IC the officers. She suggested some ways that the branch. could help with F.A.O. The meeting closed with the Na- tional Anthem and lunch was serv- ,ed by Mrs, J. Wightman and Mrs. J. Michie. (Too late for last week) • BI6LGRAVE- The meeting of the Bodmin Ewan Forum was held oil. Monday night at the home of Mr., and Mrs. Howard Wilkinson with an attendance of 82. After listen- ing to the broadcast, the groups discussed the topic, "The Farmer and the Government", In answer to the question of how 11w group thought farmers may be- come more efficient in solving their agricultural problems, it was felt that farmers should work to- gether and take notice of what is being dope in other places, Tt, was agreed that runners should take a more active part in farm organiza- tions and fully understand their purpose. The second Item to be discussed was whether the Forum felt that the ,pressure group technique to- wards the government. in dealing with agrioultural problems is as ef- fective as a planned approach to local ,members of parliament. It was felt that the approach through the varioths .farm organizations was the better method. At the close of Lhe discussion period euchre was played with the high score going' to Alba Yelli and Ted Fear, Low scores ware held by Faye Pear and Leslie Boll'. Luneh was served by the hostess, MORRIS %COMMITTEE REPORTS PRO1RESS ?ism; for the .forthemning Mor- ris Centennial celebrations are pro- gressing favorably, .according to a report from Richard Procter, chair-. man of the invitations and publi- city yam m Ltee, The committee has almost 3,500 invitations in the mail, Which are being sent to former residents of Morris Township, Theprogram eommittee has the program well under way for the 3-clay celebration.i Other commit- tees arc also wortring hard to make the Centennial ii, great success. The following' poem has .been submitted for the • occasion of the celebration, which will take plaice August 4, 5 and II. COMINO 1TOME We're having' a grand reunion; Township fathers'have named the date, 01(1•boys and girls of yesteryear, Come home to celebrate, • • We can only he successful, And l're. sure all will - agree, We can do. this thing together — I'll help you,- and you help roe._ ,James' TVItehie is our President, Now a Morris old boy scout; If you're seeking information, knoWs what it's an about, Richard Procter and pis committee, Has something you can do; Give them the names and addresses Of your friends and .kinfolks, too. The committee has the know-bow, Willing experts, every one; Planning and working tilde beavers, They will see the job well done. Sellouts are large and modernized, With grounds for recreation; Students today need room to play Ern, it sound education. Our churches have a, new look, too, You wilt find a difference. there; The family pew is still the same Where your, forbears breathed a prayer. Where Mtn Pill find it. ctauutrysItie, A...countryside just ike jt? . The pioneers who broke the sod, Were fortunate to strike it. The parade will be the highlight; Milo 'Casemore and his committer, When they get through, I'M telling you, You'll tidal( you're' in the. city. Will) kilted pipers keeping stop, Playing "The Road to the 'isles," Or "Will 'Ye No' Come :Raeld Agin" May bring yori tears 0$' smiles, Lights will horn far into the night, In the names yon used to 10101V, 'Happy to -meet, sorry to part, When it's time for you to go. Three days and nights to reminsee, Yes, and sometimes in between, We will all stand at attention, aing "God Save Our Queen". • Euchre WinnC,rs Ai Club 20 (Too late for last week) BELGRAVE Club 20 Mot at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Vin- nen( on 'Friday evening, January 13 when the evening was spent play- ing progressive euchre. Mrs. George Martin add R. Coultas, held the high scores for the night, while consolation prizes were won by Mrs,. George :rohnston and Albert :Montan, Lunch was served by the hostess. Weekly Euchre Held 11:91LORAVVI The regular pre, gressive maitre party was held ors We(11108(lny (Welling in the commie, dlty centre With seven tables in' play. High prizes Were won by Miss Nora •VanCatrip mid Robert, Consolation prizes went to Mi'a. Ray Crawford ault*Bill ?Black, Activity at the club is now at fever pitch, The section Winners are playing off this week for the Hamilton Trophy and two rinks are playing in the Tankard at High Park, Toronto, on Thursday' and The -matched rocks are en the Ff"a:sligdobany8,,ratsi"uiatrilyd 2‘6111 and itl4st hHopaeli5 they will be it) use at our men's bonspiel- on the 15th of February, All that remains is the small 'pater of paying for them ($2,200,- 00), There is no worry about this as one of our banks has under- taken to pay the invoice. It does, however, insist on a half dozen or so of our worthless members sign- ing a, note, just to show the club is acting' In good faith, 0 0 - 0 • • Oni, old rocks are now for sale arid they are all in good condition exeepting one, which was badly damaged by T. A, (Western Foun- dry) when his bead collided with it during the progress of the mixed bonspiel on Saturday p.m. ,The rock was badly shattered and Chp- ped. but T. A. suffered only minor injuries stitches in his• tough scalp). First aid was brilliantly apPlied by our mayor and Cord, until the arrival of Dr, Crawford. The contract for repairing the 'damaged rock has been let to Alex. TVI ono mild. 0 - 0 The fame of our chub is spread- ing far and wide, We are pleased to have as members four curlers from Ripley,.who have entered as a rink in our next draw, 0.0-0 The mixed honspiel was a great success with a full entry add sev- oral hair raising and spine tingling and breath taking shots being made by several of the competitors, The winner was Casey's rink, viced by Wilma, second, Tom Mc- Donald and lead, Florence Meld- tyte. Wilma pulled the second garhe out of the fire by drawing and burying her last rock on the extra end. Jim Coultes' rink was second. On this rink were Mayor McKinney lead, T. A. Currie second and Pres. Bernice, vice. The main' feature of this game Was the fiendish delight taken by Bernice in 'defeating the opposing rink Wdip- pod' by' a distant relative (someone was Mean enough to say it was husband who skipped the los-. ing rink). Third prize, was won by Harold Thomaswith his crack rink of 'Louise vice, Sam 'Sweeney second, :Joyce Thoinpson lead. The fourth prize was won by' Bob HetheringtOn's rink, lead Mary Williams, second Jack Lloyd and vice Amy Edwards, Jack Bow- man's rink won tile consolation. His vice was Marjorie McKinney, second Angus Falconer and lend Chris FClurric, - 0 - 0 Casey Casemore is in charge of (min-set:fog for the matched rocks and he expects to receive from each member $15.00 either all at once or in dribbles of $3.00 a year for five years. At the moment 21 people have paid $15.00 each and it is hoped the number will be increased to at least 60. Coining Events Feb. 8th--Ladies' Bonspiel Fob.•150---Men's Bonspiel - 22nd—Farmers' Bonspiel '.levli,.291:1)•-• Veterans' Bonspiel Bridge Club The winners in the weekly match last. Thursday were: North and South: 1, Mrs. G. S, Cameron and J. kl, Crawford; 2, Mrs. D. B, Porter and CI, Williams; 3, Miss C. Isbisler and Miss M, Johnston, East and West: 1, Mrs. R, S. Hetherington and Mrs, H. C. Mac- Lean; 2, Mrs, R. TO. 'McKinney and Mrs, G. 11. Ross; 3, Mist( M. Mad;- Lean and W, if, Proneh, BRUME (Too late for last week) Mr. and Mrs. ;fames Lamont and Pale visit* on Sunday with Mr, and Mrs, Stewart Cloakey and R.R. 4 Brussels. Mr. and Mrs, H, Crawford, Mrs. (lamer Nicholson and Mr. Fred (look visited With the letter's Wife, Mrs. Fred Cook, Who is a patient In Victoria Hospital, London, bay- ing undergone an operation On her eye there, last week. Mr, and Mrs, R. Beatty, of Wel- ton, visited on Sunday With Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Michle and family. Miss Hazel Voting, of Weattiort, is spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Anderson , and Karen. • Mrs, Cora McGill. visited on 811114 day with 'Mrs, ,James Nicholson, at 'Ooderieh. Mr, and Mrs. Harold Procter and Mrs, Gordon Higgins visited Sunday with the Thriller's datighter, Mrs, John Spivey, Me. Spivey and family, at Ingersoll, McTavish: "T. heat you are a great: believer in free speeoh.". Mol)onald; "Aye, that. ain," - "Then ye'il tide' Mind if T. yotiu intone," • ' Midgets Trim 23.8 Harriston — Wirighatn- Midgets flattened ..the Harriston team by a ,good: . of 23-8, in a .free-scoring game la Wing- ham Arena last week, In the first period the locals notched' seven goals to Harriston's four, and in the second frame they drilled . in no less than thirteen counters, With. 'liarriston getting two, In the final stanza the locals scored three goals and Harristan got four, - Top marksman for Wingham was Arnold, with five goals and one assist. Nesmith, Hetherington and Gardiner each got four and Couites got three, Singletons were Scored. by Peterson, Hotchkiss and Baker. For Harriston D.owler the scoring with three tallies and Dern- rnerling, Rabb, HoitOm, Murray and McKenzie getting one apiece. WINGHAM---Coal, J. Markley; defence, Ritchie, Hotchkiss; centre, Gardiner; wings, Arnold, Peterson; subs,. Nasmith,tHetherington, Cold. tes, Hotchkiss, Baker, Brown and Coultes, HARRIST-QN--.Qoal, Dale;, de- fence, Murray,'Derotnerling; centre, Dewier; wings, . Rabb, B, Blowier; subs, Anderson, MacKenzie, O. Dowler„ Fair, Holtom, St, Marie, Zimmer, Hopkins, Cochrane, KINSMEN DISCUSS N.Y. TRIP RAFFLE President Jack Gorbutt presided at the regular meeting of the Kinsmen Club at the Queens Hotel out Thursday, January 190. The business session was con- fined .mainly to discussion of the raffle of a trip to New York •for two people over the Easter week- end, Harvey Fisher, Who is' In charge of this; reported that the tickets-would soon be in the meni- • ber's hands. All arrangements for the trip have been. completed. In reply to questions he said that the winners could have a choice of a cash award or the trip. Also discussed was a proposed spring dance to be held in the high school auditorium on -March 27th. President Jack Corbutt called for volunteers to transport the Kins- men Bantam hockey team to their out-of-town games, Several mem- bers offered their cars and the hockey transportation seems to be well in hand. About five Kinsmen were absent and, three of .those Were away to Walkerton With the Bantanis that night. Some discussion on the most suitable night to meet resulted in a decision to continue with Thurs- day night meetings. Wing.Ntro A04'14444411 WeiOlgOlPfo- Jan ( 0 10110 1 ii Ton PourRicher Seagram Men who think of tomorrot practice moderation today M-t Iminemmimi GET THEM OFF , TO A FLYING START With a SHUR-GAIN Start They "Neer Look Back" Every normal baby chick is born with a built-in urge to live and eat and grow. SHLT1?-GAIN Chick Starter contains exactly the right nutrients to sustain and stimulate this tremendous growth urge. A high-efficiency feed, SI'IUR-GAIN contains high amounts of protein, vitamins, minerals and food energy to produce 25 per tent more growth faster feathering and earlier maturity. • When chicks grow faster ,and mature sooner, they're fitted to produce eggs sooner - lo start Making you money S'Oonet. Get YOUR chicks 00 to a flying start. with .PRESI-1 SHUR-GAIN Chick Starter. CANADA PACKERS LTD WINGHAM 0004 Attenaonce Al Bible Study (Too late for last week) BELGRAVH—A large crowd Was in attendance on Sunday evening at Knox United Church when Rev, K. Krug. conducted 'the first in 4 Series of Bible study periods, to he Continued each Sunday evening until Lent. It is hoped that even more people will attend future meetings and join In these interesting and in- formative Bible classes. • "SNAPPY" CUFFS From Australia comes the plea of having trouser cuffs fastened to the trouser leg by a snap fastener, The snaps can he readily opened to clear out the fltiff that always seems to accumulate. , Walsh, Mrs. E. • didn't want to marry her for her money, but T. didn't know mine else to get it."