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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1956-11-28, Page 7• • Y • P U Meeting The meeting of the Young People's Union of Wingham United Church was held on Monday even- , ing under the, leadership of Muriel Gowdy. Business was conducted by Bob Campbell, The'secretary's re- port was read by Ferne Nanstone. Gwen,Howe was in charge of the worship service which opened with the singing of a hymn, followed by the Scripture reading by Bob Campbell. Gwen Howe led in prayer; after which thb offering, was taken' and a hymn was sung. Gwen Howe had charge of the topic, "Youth Partners United with Christ". Dorothy ' Chamney took the Bible study, followed by the recreation• period in charge of ).Marjorie Moffat.. The meeting closed with Taps. STRESSES VALUE OF $UPPORTING,',PRESS Men billet. learn to ;' trost, respect and ep-operate with the press 'as an initial setp in de- ,' veloping good community role- tions, Ire, G. Needles, 'president of Goodrich; Canada, :Limited, 'told the annual 'meeting . of the Stratford, Chamber of., CoMmerce •last 'Week. . He said , that newspapers, radio • and TV are the nerve centregyef community thought and are entit= led to the support of business and 'community leaders. "The prees is ' determined to present both sides Of any .situation With complete' • 'objectivity in th6 neevs..eolitheri but ler too often spokesmen. retreat behind, that, deplorable reply of "no comment," It seems that :niftily arc reluctant to recognize that the reporter is seeking • the truth, • wants to tell the ctOry to the• pub- lic, and mutt 'depend upon us to hell). :him," Me, Needles urged btiSinettinon to give every ,possible aid te• ' Otter* and to take the press into eterifidende, Re 'cautioned against , confusing, advettiting with news. "The sales ttery.belnilgairi the ad. itertieing colUim..but any news story Is treated on the basis of its . het**, 'Value' The iniportande . of newspaper deadliness, and the 'speed , which ,is riseessiary- in 'replying to. a re port- nes. llitestion. Were Other Met of preei relations outlined: by . the eiteaker. • LIONS TO SPONSOR • MIDGET HOCKtY The regolar meeting of; the Lions Club was held Friday at the Hotel BtunsWick With Lion Pre'si- dent Whitney:''Grose in , the chair. Tailtwister, was Lion Bob Hether- ingttin and. LicirlH.. V. Pym presid- ed at thapiertli. A set of •glaggee 'was raffled and won by Lion George Howtion. A collection Wag laken among the members or the club for the Hun- garian Relief 'Fund which.. will be forwarded tlireegh*,Lions Inter- national, amounting to, around $50,:b0. A lengthy cliecussion took place regarding Lione sponsorship of the Midget hockey team. It was de- cided 'to spensor the Midgets to the extent of ;150.00 plus trans- portation. Following the meeting the mem- bers of the club prepared the en- veloPes for the annual Christmas Seal fund for the, Tuberculosis As- sociation. • The meeting closed with the Lions song and roar. SCHEDULE SET FOR JUNIOR HOCKEY The teatoi0 •• hockey schedule' has just beep announced and is as follows: MilVerton at • Wingham, NOV. 29th; .Wingham at Miiverton, Dee, 4th; - Elora : at ,Wingham, Dec. 7th; Blois, at Wingham, Dec: 10th; Mt., Forest at Wingham, Dec. 13th 4 Winglitini, at Listowel, Dec, 14th; TavlstOck at Wingham, Dee. 17th; Witiglittin at Phillips- bu rg, Dee. 1.9t6;. TaVistoek at Wingham, Dee,' 21st; Phlllipsbutg at Wingifanf, Dees 27th; Winghtuti at Elora, Jan. 2fid; Mt, FOrest at Wingham,, Jan,' .4; Listowel at Wingham, 110,m-.7th; Wingham at Palmerston, ;slate,. 9th; Pairinereton at Wirigharit, Jan, 11th; Wingliam at Mt. Porcat, Jan', 14th; Wingham at jari, 18th; Ifilver. ton at ArinehaM 21st; towel at Wingham, Jan, 23rd; Winghain. it „taViiitock, dart. 28th; Wingbaiii, at Jan, 28th; PhilliPtimilr at '4Winghain,. Jan. 30th; Wine** at *ft. Forest, Feb. 1st; kahaietiteli at Wingham, Feb, 4thl Y,Vi,latfhitin at' Milvertofl, Feb, 6th; Witigharit at IiistoWel, Feb. 8th;. Wititiltath tivistook Feb, 11th; 'Whilthath at LOTS OF HELP. FOR SANTA. CLAUS' • In spite of tt heavy snowstorm, more than ,100 ehildren waited at Winbharn Stetion nit Saturday to give a, welcome to Santa, who aerriv. ed just after 2 p.m, Santa took time err to say he was happy to be here but he told the children• that he would have to hurry, since he VMS headed. for the' town hall, where he would arise/et Mete Mteetions And see that they all got a gift. He is pictured 'here just as he got off the train with a' group of happy children who' were waiting for Mtn, CURLING BRIEFS by Willie Broom AT RURAL MEETINGS :A•celeMatiens seethed to Ise 1:49. rule 91 the day as „rkir,l !Munici- palities In this area held oomin- ation meetings On Friday.' In .Turnberry Township Reeve John V, Fischer wag returned by acclemation, as were "tile members of the 1000 eellncil, A, D. Smith, W. H. Herb Foxton and trustees. Were ,returned in the same way; Bert Holmes, T. Ed. ward Powell 'and Eldon iCirton, A, 11, Smith Was' nominated for the reeveship 'but 'Withdrew in` fa- was also nominated , as a school vox. of 'Mr, Fischer. W. J. Willits trustee but qualified for the coun- cil instead. Reeve Harry. Gowdy, was re- turned by acclamation in Howick Township and acclamations were accorded the deputy reeve, Arthur Gibson :and the members 'of the council, Mel. Allen, Ivan Haskins and Harvey McMichael. Acelarna- tio'ns alsh filled the school boards. In East Howicit the board will be composed of Clerence Harris, Gor- dons, Angst and. Stewart Douglas, and in West Howick; 'Clark Ren- wick, Fred 'boubledee and Morley. McMichael. Election In Morris Morris Township: will not only see 'an election; but a second nom- ination. Meeting will be necessary since Bailie Farrott, ,this year's reeve, will be opposed by William Efetozi, who has 'been ia member of the council for the past five years. Elected to.' council,' by acclamation` were':Waltet• §hOtreed, Ross Dun- can and Stewart Prrieter. A sec- ond emnination Will be, required to fill' the remaining .council seat, East Waveeriosit Township turn- ed in a complete aeclamation, 're- turning Reeva Orval Taylor and Councillors john Buchanan, Or- ville McGowan, Clarence Hanna and Aldon Pardon. School trus- tees will bp Itoy'Pattison, Clarence Chamney and Jaines 'R. Coultes. All posts in ,Ciilross Township were filled by acclamation as fol- lows: reeve, Michael 'Fischer; council, John Colvin, Archie Mc- Kinnon, Earl Dickigon, Milford Campbell; - • IV/NOIIA,N, ONTARIO, VVED MetWAY, 10,410,0110E1; „ . Two •Itten, Grant Wall, of II-R. I101yrtred and W, Eckenswiller al., go of Holyreod, Were admitted to the WI/Wheel General Hospital on Wednesday of last week, Offering from Injuries received When the truck le wind; they were riding left the road en the 8th concession of Culrese, Grant, who is 27,SO- fered skull Injuries and fractured Tina, which collapsed •his left lung. His condition was. described es fair yesterday. Ecicenswiller was X-rayed on Tuesday' and allowed to go home, He suffered neck in- juriee and, fractured bones in the left hand.. Lawrence Wingharn, fell last Tuesday and fractured his right ankle as well as suffering paieful injuries to his foot. After treatment at the hospital he was allowed hemp, , • , Robt. MeDorild, R.R. 2, Bluevale, received injurieg when a portion of the snowploughleg equipment fell on his left foot. He is employed by the Huron County roads depart- , ment. He was taken to the hos- pital where it was found that toes bad been fractured. He is still in hospital and his condition is des- cribed as satisfactory. George Galloway R.R, .1, Wing- ham, while employed by the Town- ship'of Turnberry laying drain tiles near Bluevale, received Severe fa- cial lacerations and head injuries when the crane lifting the tiles slipped and struck :him on the head. ,Mr. Galloway was •rushed to the. Wingham General Hospital for treatment, where his condi- tion is now satisfactory: The ac- cident occurred on. Tuesday of last week, James P, McGlynn of R.R. 2, Wingham, wag injured when he fell at a dance last Wedneeday evening. He was treated for a fractured left ankle grid disloca- tion of the left foot. He is in bos- Pital. and his condition is said to be satisfactory. Heather McDowell, the four- year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Murray McDowell, Belgrave, fell on FridaY and suffered pain- ful injuries to• her left arm. The, child was x-rayed at the Wingham General •Hospital, a ,sling was ap- 7:;plierli and she was allowed to ge home. This condition, it is said, is not serious, and two or three well- placed floods, will' iron, out the wrinkles. 0 - 0 0 The highlight of the Wingham Social Season took place on Friday afternoon, 'Thirty-four ladies at- tended the luneheon, including eight from Walkerton, and at least 16 prospective new members, De- spite the ravages • of Brownie's food, a number of the ladies were able to take, part in the curling and the new members received capable instruction fiont Louise and Ella, It is rumoured that after Lou gets another lesson and plays one or two games, she and Pierre will be practically unbeat- able in the mixed Bonspiels. Sev- eral of the other new ladies show- ed rare form. • 0 - 0 - 0 Bill Bain and Gord MacKayihave the ice-making equipment running 'like a Sewing machine, The town has, made overtures for their ser- vices at the arena, but it was pointed out they were needed full time at the Club, 0 - 0 - 0 Saturday night ended this week with a bang—thirty two taking part in the mixed bonspiel, includ- ing ten welcome guests from Tees. water, it Was like old home week again, curling with Brussels mem- bers and others who had not been seen during the summer months. After the curling, sandwiches and coffee Were served and prizes were handed out to the winning rinks, „skipped by Harley, Frank and Wilf ,Coming Events Friday, November 30th, at 2 p.m. Ladies' Curling; 'Saturday, Decem- ber 1st, 8 p.m., „Mixed curling; Wednesday; December 5th, Ladies' Boriepiel; Wednesday, December. 12th, Western Foundry Bonspiel. E.—Confidential' note to ladies. For Christmas give' your husband sI membership card in the Wings hem Curling Club. You at least will know where he is three nights a, week," 4tut4frit.tItt( iranotary Contributions: Wingham Tennis Club ' Figtiee P.ifating .•04:) Wingharn Kinsmen Club Wingbam Liona Club .................... • ... ...... Wingham Kinetto Club IIIK1EXPTS, Belerlee. ..,/an. 1, /050; Batik, $732.7.3; petty cash, PLOT •• ..... ;;1; '73409' Grants from. Municipality (Province). „ .. .. 41-;4M1.4 1,22.12 riecelpts from Activities Hockey 1,132,05 Ball a 18143 '.Overage on Summer Pregr • 1;273,15 , NVINGiA114 RECREATION COUNCIL; otisrvAmt I, tom to NovoutEitt gt, Iwo 104,47' ,810,40 228.88 248.89 20.00 1,420,67 $4,765,24 "Summer Program, M, MacKenzie ....... .... .. .. 100.00 Assistante, 51.0 Beeebell — ... .. 90,Q0. Hockey •- • •20,00 Figure !Skating 64018 Lifeguard 'OpeLraitaibniglitg; IlVra4suthrteenricaenc41 Office 5.00 ' 72.00 . Interest on Overdraft Salaries Playgroundswings — 0 250..0000 127,00 Buildings & Playground fence 465.44 480,44 2,666.52 $4,211.14 Balance:: Bank $ 552,53 Petty. cash 4. .f • ... • 1,57 55430 , $4;765,24 began with a call to Worithip and the C,GJ.T, hymn, The study of the Women of the Bible was con.' tinued Gild the stories 'of Elizabeth, Esther and lehobod Weed told 'by Mrs, W, Tiffin and discussed by the.groups,-Joan Colvie, lyn Chamney and Rita Hrooit read tile statics in the Bible from Luke TREATED-AT pont Here it something new for fin- ishing unpainted fulteitrire, Instead of giving ft e 'send coat of paint, Just brush paint on lightly 'then tub it off immediately with a soft; lint-IMO cloth. Do about One sqtiarefoot at a tiene. This leaves• a hint of the eoler yet 'enhances the grain Of the Wood, 8ffective results , are achieved when black paint is used in this manner, Curling commenced on Monday, No‘romliec 19th, and during the entire week the club was a hive of activity. The pre-Christmas Reund Robin schedule is in full swing. On Monday and Wednesday rinks skipped by Frank McCormick and HarleY Crawford attended the Kit- chener.Bonspiel. Frank picked, off the consolation prim. 0 - 0 - 0 Now that the stove has gone,' a move is. under way to provide the club-room with 'cuspidors, but this was spiked when T.A.C. said the Foundry would be glad to supply, free, of charge, three over-sized ash-trays. • 0' 0 - 0 The Berry Door Company is being severely criticized for grab- bing the services of our ice-maker, Casey. The club is feeling this un- fair competition, hut there does not seem to be any answer, since it is rumored that the larger Com- pany Offered a slight remuneration for Casey's work, which of course is beyond the capacity of our club. Casey's loss is felt all the more be- cause his capable assistant, Fras- er, has been hospitalized: Fraser Is receiving a lot of get-well cards from the Curlers, and our .presi- dent, Doe is trying to use his great skill to see that Fraser is soon back at the job. 0 - 0 - 0 All. summer •and ,fall, mainten- ance chairman Bob Hetherington, and hie chain gang, worked- like beavers to put No. 4 sheet in re- pair. After one week's curling, it now appears that this sheet is in perfect condition, but the -reinein ing ices ere higher and the rocks eel s. the MAIL Showers Held at Community Hall WROXETER—Sangsters orches- tra provided music for two show- ers in Wroxeter Community Hall during the week, On Wednesday night Mr. and Mrs. 13111 Struthers (Rose Mary Adams) of Bethune Were the guests ' of honor. Alma McMichael read a witty address In verse, Shirley McMichael and Wilma Johnston presented the couple With A gift of money On Friday evening Mn and Mrs. Jim Wylie (revile Cooke) were, presented. With a gift of money, Ben Johnston of Getrie read the Address and Ron McMichael, made the presentation, Jim, on behalf of himself and his bride, expressed appreciation, The ladies served te- freshrtients. JIM and Mrs, Wylie have biked up residence on Highway 8'7, near the yillageof dorrie, • WROXETER Miss Ruth Proctob a'nd' Miss Marilyn Johnston, student teachers of Stratford Teachers' College, spent last week at. No, 2 Turn- berry; with Mrs. Wilson Thornton. This is their first week of rural teaching.. Mrs. Arthur. Thompson is still a patient in VictOria Hospital, f.:in- don, having undergone surgery there. Mrs. Thompson's many friends hope she will soon 'im- prove. Mr. Arthur Gibson, deputy reeve of •Howick Township, had the hort- our of presenting a lounging chair to Warden John•Pischer of Blue- vale at the warden's dinner last week in, Goderich, Two hundred and fifty were in attendance from the county. Mrs. W. E, Weir accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Allister Green *and family to Termite. for the week- end; where they visited Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Weir. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. McGillivray of Paisley and Mrs. W. q. Gibson spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. George Gibson, Wroxeter South, Mr. and Mrs. J. H; Wylie and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Wylie spent the week-end in Toronto and' on, Sun- day attended the baptismal service for Mary Anne, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Bradley, which took 'place,' in Cosbourne' United Church, Toronto. ,A reception was held at the home, 597 O'Connor Drive, following the service. Guests included Mr. and Mrs, Bradley of Kincardine, grandparents; Miss. Mary Bradley and a great great aunt of the baby, Mrs. Marie Saph of Buffalo, N.Y. Mrs, Bradley was the former Frances Wylie of. Wroxeter. Miss Donna McLean of London spent the wek-end with her pa- rents, Mr. and Mrs. Ira McLean. Mr. Roy Gowdy, who has been at patient in Wingham General Hospital has imprOved some dur- ing the past few days. His many friends hope he may continue to improve. • Mrs. R. D. Hendry of Galt and Mrs. E. V. Thompson of Guelph, who. were guests of Mrs. D. S. MacNaughton following the Huron County Rally on' Monday last, were guests of Miss Margaret Brophy on CKNX-TV on Tuesday after- noon. Miss Marguerite Ford of Stouf- fville was home for the week-end. The December meeting of the Wroxeter WI, will be held in the community hall, on the afternoon Of December 5th at 2.30, The sing- ing of Christmas carols will "be a feature of the meeting, Mrs. Frank Russell of Gorrie will be the guest speaker and her subject "The Spir- it of Christmas". A contest will be held on homemade Christmas deco- rations and there will be an ex- change of gifts, value fifty cents. Roll call, a Christmas thought in, verse and a donation to cheer boxes. Hostesses will be Mrs. H. Adams, Miss K. Hazelwood and Mrs. Wm, Taylor, 150 Guests Attend Masonic Banquet w4oxerEin — rarest Lodge ' A.F. & 4.M, held Its annual turkey dinner and ladies' night on Thurs- day •evening with 100 attending, Head table ,guests were introduced by the Master of the lodge, John. MecLean, Attending from 141S- twice were Mr. and Mrs. Jim, Mill. man •and Mr, and Mrs. Thopme Variance of London, Mr, and Mrs, W. VanWyek of Wingham,. Introduced by Thomas Burke, Mr, Millman entertained with humorous stories and piano eelee- dons, He also accompanied eom+ munity singing led by Gilbert Howes. Mr. VanWyelt replied to a toast to grand Lodge, Gordon. Gibson proposed a toast to •the ladies and Mrs, D. S. Maellaughtem respend. ed. Les Douglas moved a vote of thahkg to members of the Wo- man's Association of th'e United Church, who catered. Mrs. Stanley Gallaher replied. EXPENDITURES 912.18 20,00 Program; • Hockey 1,722.38 Ball - 451.24 Figure Skating - ice time 173,25 .Sumree'r Program A . 20,15 Zone Membership ,. 10.00 Broom Ball 13.50 O.R.A, Convention — o ' 25,00 Making light work of some 2,000 bags of candy are these willing workers 'who spent Friday evening filling bags for the Christmas candy treat the following day. Nearest camera from left to right C.G.I.t Members Make Tray Cards The WhIghain C.G.I. , began their meeting ori. l‘l'evernber 20, With sing-song, using the new spig-books donated by'the "Will" Workers." The worship service 4 In charge of "operation candy" oh Friday evening was Ed Edigheffeet who has organized the filling of candy. bap for the Childreres treat for the, past three years, He is seen here :really getting doWn to the job. The event was sponsored by the Wingharn .BughieSs AssociatiOn president, Harry MerkleAwasi in there bagging too, are: Lois" Baker, Barbara Merrick, Mary, Helen sMetinald, Harold Remington, Beth Darling and Mrs. M. Nesbitt. Yert.t's trey eards for the 'pationt 'at - the lioSpttal; • • • • Good, Ventiletitel will. help:i avert fatigue. During •the the . bedree.iti Windo'W thottid• 114.`„ open, r•siti, that there is a good titti ettlation •-al.f, with*. rie !hitiPtiet: to health, •ssieepi • • •• and Exodue, The devotienal eerviee closed with a hymn and prayer.. The thanks of the Salvation Army was extended to the girls for serving at 'the banquet last Fri. day. „ Voilowing the business session Mime Theinseri ls• and Mrs, Tiffin't groom made Christmas and New '1 '6,,y lir No "