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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1960-02-03, Page 10WINGHAM 111141011111 NEWS Lloyds.. It & W League Hi-Fi's 2605; Boo Boos 2349; Fly- ing Dutchmen 234G; Blowers 2326; Slivers 2128. Men's high single, Tom Cruick- shank, 281; men's high triple, Tom Cruickshank, 609; ladies' high single, Mary Forsyth, 215; ladies' high triple, Mary Forsyth, 509. 0 - 0 - 0 Ladies Intertown Bowling Goderich B. at Wingham Satur- day afternoon. Wingham won all three games a total of 7 points, at the local alleys. Hight triple, M. Bannister 666, D. Templeman 648, High single, H. Brown 243, M. Bannister 237. Standing to date, Wingham, 87 points; Exeter, 69 points; Goderich A, 31 points; Goderich B, 23 points. 0 - 0 - 0 Commercial Bowlers All week I have been getting heck Because last week I did not write So to keep in everyone's good books I will try to pen a few words to- night. Each. Tuesday night when we bowlers meet Wingham Rink Wins John Manna Trophy . The Wingham Ladies' Curling Club held the annual mixed bon- spiel here on Saturday. There were 16 rinks competing from Chesley, Guelph, Kincardine, Harriston, Exeter, Teeswater, Walkerton, To- ronto and Wingham. J, H. Crawford presented' the John Hanna Trophy to Bill Tiffin of Wingham whose rink scored 3 wins and a plus of 17. Other mem, bers of the rink were Mr. and Mrs. Bill Bain and Mrs. W. H. Edwands. Runners-up in the 9 o'clock draw were C. Burton's rink from Guelph with 2 wins plus 12, Third prize went to H. Newman of Hat.- riston with 2 wins plus 9. Murray Rae of Wingham won the 11 o'clock •draw with ,3 wins plus 3. Other members 'of Mr. Rae's rink, were. Mr. and 'Mrs. T. A. Currie and Mrs, M, Rafe. Runner-up in the second draw was J. H. Crawford with' 2 wins plus 9. Third prize went to J. S. McDonald of Teeswater with 2 wins plus 7. Lists Available Prize lists are being' distributed for the 22nd annual Middlesex Seed Fair, Food Show and Farm Equip- ment Display being staged at the Western Fair Grounds, London, on March 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. Classes have 'been extended for county, district, ladies, 4-H and Junior competition. Special 'programs are being ar- ranged in keeping with the for- ward-looking slogan, "To-morrow's Agriculture—Today". There will be 'many new highlights and fine entertainment. • e lek1.0 TOP Yinghant A Wednesday, eh, 3rd, 1,901 LLAN SCOUT And CUB. MOTHERS will 1)014 a ' meetipg at the LEGION 1-10IVIE on THURSDAY, FEBRUARY,, II, at 830 p.01. An Seoul; and Cub Mothers are welcome and urged to attend. WINTER 'OVERSHOES AND SNOW BOOTS AT REDUCED PRICES, YOUR FAMILY SHOE STORE PHONE 12 „.... TROPHY WINNERS —Shown above are the winners • of the John. Hanna. Trophy in the mixed bonspiel staged at the local curling rink last Saturday. Left to right are Mrs. Torn Currie, president of the club as she congratulates the rink skipped by William Tiffin. Mrs. W. H, Edwards was vice, Mrs. William Bain„ second and William Bain, lead. The rink had 3 wins and plus of 17.—Photo by Connel. Two pair of jeans come out of the puddles ana fun of wet weather—go into the careful heat of an automatic electric dryers And before you can say "terrific" they're ready to be worn again. This gentle speed and efficient service are just two •of the dozens of benefits yOu get when you , put electricity to work in your home. More and more people every day discover the HYDRO v-; LiVE BETTF.171 cirrz dALLikt Is yours .4.. :LI:me-14m sue National Electiical Week Feb. 7th th Youngsters. Enjoy Toboggan Party Mrs. Gordon Davidson, organist and choir leader at St, Paul's Anglican Chnrch, entertained the junior choir last Thursday evening when she took them on a togoggan party. Miss Nancy Fowler and Bill Crawford helped Mrs. David- son to look after the youngsters and they returned to the church without mishap, but cold and hungry. Hot dogs, hot chocolate and cookies were served by'' Mrs. Her- bert Fuller and Mrs. Barry Wenger. Jackie Saint thanked Mrs. David- son for the party and Wendy Fuller thanked the ladies who had come to prepare the lunch. The children sang "For They Are Jolly Good Fellows" for Mrs. Davidson, Nancy Fowler and Bill Crawford. Kinettes Plan for Future Events. The Wingham Kinettes. met at. the home of Mrs. James Currie on Monday evening of last week. The president, Mrs. John Currie, was absent and the meeting was chair- ed by the vice-president, Mrs, Cal Burke., The business included a discus- sion on plans for the box social and arrangements .for entertain- ment for that event. The invita- tion bridge party, to be held soon, was also discussed, The members played euchre af- ter the business was completed and Mrs. Harvey Fisher won the high prize. Mrs. Ivan Gardner was the low prize winner and Mrs. Jack Walker won the raffle. Christian Youth Week On Sunday morning many or- ganizations for young people wilt attend church services in this and other districts, in observance of Christian Youth Week. In Wingham the Boy Scout Troop, Wingham Cub' Packs, Girl Guides and Brownies will meet in the 'gymnasium of the United Church at 10.30 and will attend the service in that church in a body. All the girls and boys concerned are'reminded to be on time and in full dress. 0 - 0 - 0 First Wingham; Troop The regular meeting of the First Wingham Boy Scout Troop was officially opened on Wednesday night with the flag breaking cere- mony and' the collection:of dues. None of the four patrols 'had a full' attendance. The boys played a relay game Plan Entertainment For Annual Meeting The .directors of the Morris Fed- eration of, Agriculture met at the home of Earl Anderson on the wening of Jan. 21st. Ross Smith, president, was in the chair, The annutes of the last meeting were read. A committee of R. H. Coultes, Ted Fear and Stan Hopper was ap- pointed to investigate the possi- bility of a E.ark in the township. Moved 'by R. H. Coultes and sec- onded by Ted Fear that the 196Q executive appoint the directors for 1960. It was agreed to have a banquet and panel discussion or ciuestion and answer panel for the annual meeting with speakers for the panel from the Farmers' Union, Federation of Agriculture, Hog Producers, Co-op and the Free Enterprise Assoc, Doug Miles will chair the panel, The Morris Federation will . pay each 4-H Club member from Mor- ris $2.09 for having completed one or more projects in 1959. GORRIE TEAMS PLAY SEVERAL GAMES . involving the tying of reef and bowline knots, As the meeting progressed' the Cougar Patrol gain- ed the most points for the evening and won the cup. If they are suc- cessful next week they will keep the cup until another patrol can beat them. on points, and at that time the patrol leader will present it to the victors. The Scouts were reminded of the church service next Sunday morn ing and the meeting closed in the usual manner. 0 - 0 - 0 Wingham Cubs, Pack B • 44 Assistant Leaders Barbara Pick- ford, Bob Rintoul and Byron Ad- ams.were in charge of the regular meeting of Pack B last Thursday night at the United Church. There were 28 boys in attendance, and the meeting opened with the'Grand Howl. The Cubs were reminded of the yearly registration fee of 50 cents, which is now due, and were asked to bring the money to the next meeting. Passing- the hopping tea were ' Ross Caslick, Jim McCarter, Ricky Gardner, Gregg Carter, Richard Wharton, Paul Gardner, Doug Catheron, Garry Brenzil and Bob Major., Paul Gardner has successfully passed his test for somersault and Jim McCarter and Larry Brooks passed their test on the national anthem., Ross Caslick, Jim McCarter, Macy Gardner, Gregg Carter, Richard Wharton, Doug Cameron and Bob Major tried and passed the balancing test and Edward 'Ross, Donald Collar and Gregg Carter passed the test for keeping their rooms tidy. The meeting closed with the Grand Howl and Cub prayer. 0 - 0 - 0 Win Trophy at. Mildmay 'Spiel GOBRIE—IA rink from here won. the Club Selects trophy at the annual Mildmay Club bonspiel. on Wednesday. Bill Taylor's rink with Jack Inglis, Everett Dustow and Earl Haskins won the 11 a.m. draw and the trophy. Tom Ritchie's rink finished third. His rink was composed of Lionel, Johnston, Hugh Hutchison. and Wes Gallaway. Beat Kurtzville By Large Margin FORD,WICH F.ordwich Inter- mediates -met Alma in a game 1.0t Tuesday ' night at Drayton arena,. The score was 5-4 in favour of Alma. ' On Thursday night the local team met .Kurtzville in their arena and the score was Fordwich 13, Kurtzville 1, • National Electrical Week 7thtl3th FEB. 7-1.3, 1960 The place is filled with laughter And everyone'is his fellow's friend Though each the top score is after. Once in a while despairing remarks Conte from one who blows the last frame In fact a young lady was heard to say Oh shucks I hate this game. We are all out there for relaxation And the good fellowship that goes with it So why should we worry, stew or fret If always the counter we fail to hit. Competition was extra keen last week and as few as 2 points were the winning margin for teams and individuals alike: ,Dorothy Temple- man Was the high lady with 249 and 641. Ernie Walker was high gent with 273 and 625. Team standing: Zorros Strikers 68, Head Pins 561/,., Alley Cats 561,,.1, Blockbusters 54, Dodgers 45, 0 - 0 - 0 Ladies' Wednesday League Arlene's Lilies bowled against Irene's Gardenias and took three points from them and the Gar- denias received one. Velma's Petunias bowled Marie's Asters and they also took three points to their opponents' one. Sharon's Tulips bowled Doris's Roses and here again the scoring pattern was repeated—three points for the Roses and one for the Tu- lips. Standings— Asters 39, Gardenias 38, Lilies 35, Petunias 30, Roses 29, Tulips 21. High single, Eurith Nasmith 228; high triple 529, Eurith Nasmith. The service around here ie terriPio! value of electricity's low-cost versatility. In the past few decades it has helped us take charge of our chores . . reduced housework to something that's almost enjoyable and helped raise our living standards to' a new high. hi. the 60's it will do even more to help fill our working days with pleasure and turn spare hours to leisure. s. GORRIE—The Intermediates play- cd•the Harriston team in the Har- riston arena last Monday night and came home victorious, with a 'score of 4-2. They played on the same ice Friday evening against Teviot- dale, but this time were beaten by a goal. ..The score was 4-3 for Teviotclale. The PeeWees took a real batt- ing on Tuesday night when they played against the Kurtzville squad The score was 9-2 for Kurtzville. They met the Belmore team on home ice on Friday night and trounced the visitors by .a large 'Lunch was served by Mrs. G. A. margin. The score in this game Williams. was Gerrie 12, Belmore 1. Wingham Cubs, 'Pack A There Were 16 Cubs at the Pack A Meeting on Monday night, when Assistant Cub Leader Penny Ger- rie was in charge. Following the Grand Howl the boys pliyed game of basketball. Miss Gerrie had a busy time, refereeing the game while giving tests on the Side. Doug Elliott and Wayne Gor- don passed their • Second Stai knots, walking the plank and skipping and Wayne also passed hiS Second Star compass. Grant Currie successfully corn- \ pleted his Second Star. Bicycle test while Brian Forsyth passed First Star reading, to complete his First Star requirements,. He also passed his Second Star compass. Harold 4/train' passed walking the plank, skipping and compass in his Second Star series. The meeting closed with the Grand Howl. o•0 WO first Itelgrave Troef the First l3elgrave troop Scouts met in the-United Church base- anent on .Tuesday evening for th6ir tcgular session. Scoutmaster Lorne' Campbell was in, charge Of the el- 'evert Members attending. After enjoying a game the Scents guess- ed the length, of different objeetit in the room,- The Meeting WO Omit, ord With thegtotit Vrothiq.,' HOUSEWORK'S AS EASY AS WHEN YOU'RE LIVING BETTER ELECTRICAL Your electric dryer, your vacuum cleaner and your electric range provide speedy and efficient service. These are just some of the many benefits yoti enjoy when you put electricity to work in your home. More and more people every day discover the value of electricity's low-Cost versatility. In the past few decades it has helped us take, charge of our chores . . . reduced housework to something that's almost enjoyable and helped raise our living standards to a new high. In the 60's electricity will do even more to help fill our working days with pleasure and help turn spare hours to leisure. WINGHAM PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION