HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1960-03-02, Page 1Sportsmen Create Sanctuary
Springy Wig! See -Large
Scale Action at Pond
The Wingham Sportsmen's Aele.
sedation was happy to have 4.
very .targe attendance at the regte.'
lar meeting an Monday night.
new pistol club is being formed (by:
the group and John Krug was epee
pointed chairman.
The chairman of the member",
ship committee, Jaelt Henderson,
reported that there are 75 paid up
members, a considerable gain since
last mouth's meeting. He also
formed the members that the club-
has a beautiful spinning rod oute
fit, which will ho raffled in erme
for the trout season.
Joe Clark, secretary, said that. the
club haS purchased 1,509 assorted,
trees to beautify the Lower ToWni
pond and property for .the preetiee
ed picnic area and bird eanetuary,,
The. Junior Coeservation. Gleb
plant the trees and word. has beep
received that a man from the De-
partment of Lands anti Forestle
will be sent here for one (WY, 'Lai
help the boys with the. planting.
Albert Nethery' announced -014,
he. will donate a boat to be eised, wl
the pond when the .picnic area le:
ready Tor use,
Borden Jenkins reported for the
pond committee. He has received
a letter front, the Department of
Lands and Foreeth with informa-
tion on- trapping turtles and • place
es where they can be. marketed.
The club- intends to trap turtles in
a move to cut down on the more
talley rate among small game fish.
Instrtations for making the traps
were also received from the De;
part= en t.
A report 'was given by Percy
Willie, . chairman of the streams.
Please turn to page eight.
DAY OF PRAYER
AT ST. ANDREWS
The women of Wingham arc in-
vited to join the millions of Chris-
tians, who .on Friday will be pray=
jug together around the world,
The 'prayer services, here will be
held in the Presbyterian Church .4 ,
three o'clock in the afternoon and
at eight in the evening, The
speaker' at both - gervitres will be
Mrs, De S. 111aeNaughtoil, with the
theme, "Lahorere Together with r
God".
The theme embraces 411 nations, I
eolors and creeds, creating a bond
of fellowship which encircles the
globe. In Canada the service will
not only be conducted, in :Engtiiih
and French, several Eure-
teem languages used by new Ca-
Mullane, and Indians 'and Egkimos
will partake in the service in their
own tongues.
Mrs, W. Cutrie .will be the or-
ganist on' .Friday afternoon and
Mrd, Betty Feagan he in
charge; of speCial medic, The
senior 'missionary eceieties of the
churches in Wingham will take
part in the Service.
In the • evening, Mrs-, ' Gordon
Davidson will preeirde et,:the organ
and a choir of C.G,I.T. members
will sing. The evening auxiliaries
of town will take, part in this ser-
vice. ' - - •
The offering at the World Day
of Prayer services is used to dis-
tribute . Christian literature around
the world, to aid refugees and to
welcome students from other lands.
ics and Merriment'
dig t to c ool Audience
TOTAL 'RECEIPTS ......;...$4;e001.63
Skating .Expense ... •• 57.65
Exiiendltuees .
Hockey Expense 3.50
-Telephone . •.:4;:.'......t &••:•7: • •5-0,0
258:09
Fuel 474.50
Labour 1,113,75
P.U.C., Hydro 1,479,19
Mise. Expense , 471.41.
Income Tax deductions oh'
hand (credit) . .25,44
Total Expenditures 3,888.00
Bank Balance as of Dec
31st, 1959 - , 063.13
Accounts receivable • 50.00
Cash on hand....... „, 6.50
$490743
SET DATE FOR ilICEE
Dr. Ivan Smith Of tWe tisn‘der Foundation, London, will Siideilt at-
a public meeting in the,, Council
chamber on Friday, March 25,i
Everyone in the community is In-
vited to hear Dr. 'Smith's address
and the special program, which is
being arranged by the local society:
It*
WINGIIA111 LO.L. No. '704
Will hold a euchre at the Wing-
ham Council Chambers, Friday,
March 11th at 8.30 p.m. Admission
50c. Lunch. Everyone welcome.
F2-91,
EUCHRE IN WROXkTER
Sponsored by the W.I, in Wrox-
eter Community Hall at 8.30 p.m.
Thursday, March 3rd. Ladies please
bring lunch. Admission 25e, F2h-
WINGHAM DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO PRESENTED "MEDICS' AND MERRIMENT"
IMAP YEAR RARY--Born Monday, rebruary 29th, Pan-Jelin Clark,
shewn above), with her mother, iiTrs. Clark of Wing-limn, will
have a., birthday every fourth Wear. The newcomer weighed in: at
9 pounds, 14,oes.—Advance-Times pihoto,
INK i ATER
LON E
With which is amalgamated the Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter NeW4
WINGHAM, ONTARIO* liMNESDAY, 1 tL 204, 1980
SINOT,AF, COPTV$ T cente,
ALONG THE MAIN DRAG
By The Pedestrlan
SUNDAY OUTING.—
Metoriste in the McKenzie Bridge
area were somewhat surprised last
Sunday aftereope, 1o, „see .4 Juli e
geOwn cock pheasant strutting
around on the road. The bird
stayed for a time and then leisure-
ly made his way across a field and
out of eight.
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ROUGH WEATHER-
- Some oof the Winter's worst drlei-
ing conditions in this part of the
country were experienced In the
storms which etruelt on Thursday,
Friday and Saturday. High winds
aed strong ground drift Made driv-
ing extremely hazardous,
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FRESH START--
A meeting has been called 'for
Friday evening to continue with
diseussions about the proposed
swimming pool, The Christmas,
season interrupted proceedings and
a plan to seek information from
the general public about their wish-
es in the matter, particularly about
the type. of pool which should he
undertaken.
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JUVENILE VERSION— .
Three new babies arrived, at the
home of ,Rev, and Mrs. Geiger in
Luc:know recently. One young. lad
returning from school reported to
his parents that the "griplets" had
arrived, One of his pals, equally
well informed on another subject,
was heard to state that his • cou-
had the chicken lox,
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POPULAR EVENT—
Chief Gordon Deyell has received
a letter from Arnold Grant, of
Dobbinton "Received your letter
concerning the Grey-Bruce Police
Association Bantam hockey' tour-
nament to be 'held in Wingham
and would like 'to enter our club,
registered with the WOAA as the
Ebenezer Bantams. We have al-
ways had a good time at this tour-
• nament in the past and are looking
forward to it again- this year."
A nice, -token of appreciation for
ethe great job the police aseocla-
'Con is doing for the young hockey
players.
BRANTFORD MAN
PROVIDES NAMES
Readers of this paper will re-
call that in our last issue of De-
cember an old photograph was re-
produced showing the members of
one of the early football teams.
There was no record of the names
of 'the players who were pictured.
Seeing the picture, Peter Mc-
Ewen of Brantford located the or-:
iginal picture in his attic and has
since presented it to the *Wing-
ham. District High School. 'He has
also . provided us with the names
of the men In the pictiire as fol-
lows:
H. Green, J, G, Workman, B.A.,
J, C Smith,B.A., J. G. Currie, J. A.
Taylor, B.A. Second row, J. Wier,
W. Linklater, G. Duncan, C. Pugh,
P. McEwen, R. Lloyd, W. 'McLean,
R. McKerzie, R. 'Stackhouse, A.
IVIeKerzie and C. Proctor.
Mr. McDwen was been on the
second concession of Turn,berry
and attended high school here from
1908 to 1912. Later he attended the
University of Toronto in the fac-
ulty of forestry and then spent 33
sk years with the Department of
mir Lands and Forests following ser-
vice overseas with ' the , British
Army. 'He is now retired and liv-
ing in Brantford. His brother,
John L. 1N/ft:Ewen, lives oh the fam-
ily lane in Turnberry,
DANCE IN BLUEVAIX,
A dance will be held in Bluevale
Hall on Friday, March 4th. Music
will be supplied by Garnet Far-
rier'e Orchestra, Sponsored by the
.Bluevale Women's Institute. Lunch
eountor. Admission at popular
prices. F24-2b
AT DOME TO MENDS
Mr. and Mrs, Frank Wright, R,
it wroxotor, will be at home to
their ritighbers- and friends on
Wednesday, March 9th, from 2 to
4 in the afternoon and 8 to 10 p.m.,
on the occasion of their 50th Wed-
ding 'anniversary. F2b
EUCHRE AND DINGO
Wingham Spertsmen's Msoci-
atibn euchre and bingo in the IIILegion Hall on Fridey, March 4th
at '8.30 sharp, Good, prites for
both games, Everyone welcome.,
Admission 50e. 21:i
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AUXILIARN MEETING
The Ladies' Auxiliary to Wing-
ham General Hteepital. will hold
their Meeting in the Council
Chateber on Friday afternoon,
March 4th, at two o'clock. Please
note change of time. F2b
Mrs. R. McMichael
Has 94th Birthday'
WRONETER,--Mrs, Robert Mc.
Michael marked her 04th birthday
on Wednesday, Feb. 25th and was
honored at a dinner at the home
of her son, Harvey, on Sunday, to
which 20 sat down. Due to in.
element weather her son, Lloyd,
and, family of Toronto and a
granddaughter, Marie McMichael,
of Stratford, • were' unable to ate
tend.
Mrs. McMichael received flow,
ers, boxes of chocolates and many
lovely cards. We with this graced
old lady continued health' and hap-
piness. •
Those attending were Mr. and
Mrs. Lloyd Lamont of Teeswater,
Mr. and. Mrs. Glenn McMichael and
Marjorie Ann, Miss Joyce Ford
Mr. and Mrs. Ron McMichael, Mr,
and Mrs. Ken ;McMichael and Su-
san, Mr. and Mrs. Robert -13rem-
ner and daughters of Molesworth,
Mr. and Mrs. Morley 'McMichael,
Miss Alma and Mr, Andy lVfaMich,
eel and Mrs. Thomas McMichael of
Wingham.
Audiences in tee . High School
auditorium -on Thursday and•Mone
day evenings, were .delighted With
the students' preseatation of 'the
operetta "Medics. and Merriment"..
This is 'the first year that the
annual .high school concert has talc--
en such a .form, a replacement for
the usual variety concert.
The operetta was originally dat-
ed for Thursday and Friday eve-
nings, but stormy weather and im-
passable roads 'caused postpone-
ment of the Friday evening produc-
tion until Monday. There was a
fairly, good attendance on Thurs-.
day evening and on Monday night
about 600 turned out.
The operetta was introduced' by
David Kennedy, prCsident of the
Students' Council of the school,
Setting for operetta was, a rest
lodge, owned by Dr. Drinitwater,
who is expecting a visit from his
granddaughter, Glory, whom he has
never seen. Glory is an actress,
and knowing her grandfather's dis-
like for members of her profession,
she sends her friend, Honor, to take
her place. The resulting situation
anti the complications entailed pro,
vide the basis for the comedy in-
terpreted ill music. -
Several members of the cast were
outstanding in their.• performances
TONIGHT'S GAME IS
FINAL IN SERIES
The final game between the
Wingham and. Durham Juveniles
Will he held tonight -(Wednesday)
in the local arena.
These two teams have already
'Pla.yeri one series, which ended
last Wednesday night in a tie, On
Monday night of this week they
played the first, game in the
present home and home series with
the result that Durham won 5-3.
Tonight's game will tell the tale,
with goals to count.
The winner of this second series
will meet up with Wiarton to play
off for the Juvenile C champion-
ahip. Come out to the arena to-
night to cheer the boys. on 'to
victory, The game starts at 8,30.
SEEK MIER RANTS
FOR HURON LIBRARIES
WROXie fER—Higher grants for
county libraries are being sought
by the Huron County Library Co-
operative, Last Tuesday a dele-
gation placed claims before On-
tario Education Minister John Ro-
berts, He promised to consider
the matter. There has been no
change in the provincial contri-
bution since 1047.
The delegation 'consisted of War-
den John Durrell, Clerk-Treasurer.
John Berry, Librarian Mrs. Jean
Eckmier and Clarence Hanna,
James Bisset, Karl }laborer and
Arthur Gibson, rnerhbers of the
Library Committee. Charles Mac-
Naughton, M.P.P. for Huron and
John W. Hanna, M.P.P, for Huron-
Bruce accompanied the delegation.
Haskins, Thelma Gowing, Ruth
Anne Hueston, Marlene'. Walsh,
Elaine Conn, Margaret Wightman,
Jean Thompson, Elizabeth Burrell,
Kay VanCamp, Lloye Stobo, Marie
Becking, Nancy Slosser,
Dancers - Sue Nesmith, Ruth
Hodgins, Pamella Husser, Patricia
Bryans, Anne Fitzpatrick, Sharon
Anne Grubbe, Lynne Stuckey,
Eleanor Goy, Joanne Roane, Mar-
ilyn Chamney, Gloria MacDonald,
Mary Hamilton, Sally Jeffrey,
Greer Dunlop, Patricia Hall, Aud-
rey Wheeler, Alberta Haugh, Keith
Fihnigan, John Strong, Raymond
Walker.
Weary Pilgrim Scene—Pilgrim,
(Evelyn Stephens); Goddess (Carol
Crawford); Nymph (Deanna Grif-
fith).
Choral Readers—Muriel Moore,
Karen Elliott, Jane Reid, Carol
Louttit, Dawn Luc Clark, Mary
King, Ethel Byer, Georgina Kief-
fer, Doris Troupe, Angela Mitchell.
During the intermission Leslie
Fortune, chairman of the board,
presented a complete Encyclopaedia
Brittanica to the school in the
name of W. A. Galbraith. The
books were donated by Encyclo-
paedia Britanoica. of Canada. The
principal, F. E, Madill spoke briefly
at this time.
RED CROSS DRIVE
STARTS ON MONDAY
Corn. Jack Orvis, president, was
in the-chair for the regular meet::
ing of .Wingliam Branch, No. 180,
Canadian Legion last Week at the
Legion Home, The membership
draw- was made by Corn, Percy:
Harris. William Harris' name was
drawn and since he was not
present the' next draw will be
worth $35.00.
The reports were 'given by the
chairmen of the various commit-
tee's, It was announced -that the
Red Cross Drive Will be held in
Wingham from March 7 to March
12. Members of the Legion will
canvass the town during that Week
for donations for Red Grose work.
The Red Cress Blood Donor Clinic
will be held at the Legion Home
on April '26th,
The branch will also sponsor and
pay the expenses involved in taking
the squirt hockey team to Mount
Forest, The meeting closed with
the national anthem.
and all Maintained. a very high
level of characterieatiori.
.Mrs. Carl Doubles was in charge
of the training- or music; E. Rus-
sell Smith: wee reeponsible for
the dramatic end. of the production
and. .Anne Douglas 'was pianist.:
They were introduced by Christine
Runstedtler at the cohclusion of
the performance,- -
The cast included Dr. Drinkwa-
ter (Ian Howes); Rainbow (Robin
Reid); Mrs. Weakly (Marjorie
Kieffer); Mrs. eroesly (Ma e
Doubledee); Dr.• Slaughter . (Alan
McTavish); Dr, Cuttem (Mervyn
McKinney); EireCeffin (Lawrence
Stuckey); Bessie (Karen Ander-
son); Marie (Margaret' Beetle);
Honor (Christine Runstedtler);
Glory (Mary Fisher); Philip (Les-
ter Maelian);- Bob (Walton McKib-
ben); Cynthia (Claire bhamney);
Mike (Eldon Bycr) i Mr. Strange
(David Kennedy).
Girls' Chorus—Helen O'Malley,
,Sandra Chamney, Anne Cardiff,
Gwelda HaekinS, Mauna Lynne
Tenney, June Wright, Barbara
Krug, Yvonne Conley, Susan Mc-
Arthur, Kathleen Hodgins, Brenda
Conron, Helen Rteietedtler, Julie
Thornton, Gail Henderson, Nancy
Elliott, Karen Beattie, Janet Bee-
Croft, Mary E. Shackleton, Joan
Tiffin, Patricia Heywood, Margaret
lVforrey, Judith Renwick, Dianne
Kirkby, jean Gurney, Sandra.
Rowe, Janet Hortbn, Wilma Ten-
pas, Julie Cruikshank, Sandra Mac-
Lennan, Gwendolyn Martin, Hilda,
Tiffin, Anne 'Wightman, Beth Mer-
rick, Karen Deitner, Jane Reid,
Betty Anne Lapp, 'Donna Renwick,
Marlene Rodgers, Helen Hotchkiss,
Lois Jarvis, Gwendolyn Ilyndman e
Nadine Cook, Sharon Thompson,
Soldiers' Chorus—Wayne Caslick,
William Jeffrey, Douglas Hamil-
ton, Larry Simpson, Hugh eVluri-
dell, George Conn, Robert Rintoul,
Edward Wormworth, Elbert van
Don' kersgoed, Richard Scott, Mel-
ville Greig, Wayne Farrier, Geie
aid. Thomas, William. McBurney,
Raymond Walker, Glenn Plant,
John Merkley, John Campbell, Pe-
'ter Mulvey, 'William McIntyre,
Philip Adams., Alex Hamilton, Ger-
ald Thomas, Alan Campbell, John
Campbell, Donald Stobo, Brian
Schaefer,
Nurses—Ruth Henderson, Mary
Fitzpatrick, Sharon Hemingway,
Karen Groskerth, Elizabeth Mc-
Kinney, Sandra Edgar, Nancy
Fowler, Shirley Scott, Corinne
Rhame, Carol Greig, Margaret
Mach an
Patients—Norma Harper, Muriel
NO BURDEN ON TOWN TREASURY
MEMBERS INSTALLED
AT LEGION AUXILIARY
The regular meeting of the
Ladies' Auxiliary to the Canadian.
Legion 180 was held in the Legion
Home last Wednesday evening
with about 60 members present.
Zone Cinch.. Mrs. McCann of Ford-
wieh, and three visitors present.
,After the opening exercises Corn.
Mts, Ed. Gauley welcomed into the
Auxiliary Com, Mrs. Eric Walden,
on transfer from Ripley. She also
installed Mrs. Vaughan Douglas,
Mrs. Ed, Rich and Mrs. Wm. Ren-
wick as Auxiliary members.
After the general business Crndr.
McCann gave a very interesting
talk on Auxiliary work. She stat-
ed that the zone rally will be
held in Gorrie this year and the
provincial convention in Windsor,
Cendr. McCann also told the mem-
bers that Honourable Provincial
President Greenaway had passed
away.
On behalf of the Auxiliary Corn.
Mrs, Wm. Elston presented the
guest speaker with a small gift, in
appreciation. The meeting ended
with everyone enjoying a delicious
buffet lunch.
renaL Gard Ends
ear With Surplus
One of the more cheerful as.
pests of community financing is
the healthy state pf ecancenies is
the arena, Operated as ..a. public
'ervice by an appointed :commit-
tee, the arena has, in yeara ;mat,
depended upon the town coffers
to meet its annual costh. Howe
ever the town has net been called
upon 'for help dering the pea two
Years, and the arena commission
ended the 1959 fiscal year with a
balance of $9e3,13,
Dwindling attendance at games
and for skating since the first of
the year have shaved the cash ;bal-
ance to $315.00, but it is expected
that the current season will •did
without a deficit.
During 1955 there were 8,426 paid
admissions, to W.O.A.A.:. hockey
games and 7,235 paid admissions
for skating, exclusive of season
ticket holders,
Below is the financial statement
of the arena commission foe the
Year 1959; •
Receipts
Bank balance, Dec. '31, 19$8 $ 264.56
Skating 1,598,17
Hockey (Intermediate)- 1,338.80 s
Booth •Rental ... . /00,00
Figure Skating Club 400.00
Recreation Commission 500.00
Rentals:
Kinsmen.. 150,00
Lions . ..... • . . 190.00
Wrestling ...... ... - i5.00
Grey-Bruce Police ASQC .... 75.00
Miss. rentals, skating par
ties, hockey practice, etc, 306.10