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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1960-06-01, Page 1CLOSING NOTICE Ruth Lott's Beauty Parlor will be closed from June 4.to June 18. Fib --1 DISTRICT MASONS ATTEND SERVICE, BARE SALE SATURDAY The ladies of the Calvin-Brick W.M.S. are holding a bake sale in Wingham council chambers on Sat- urday, June 4th at 2.30. Flb FLOWER SERVICE Sunday School anniversary and Plower Sunday at Wingham 'United Church, Sunday, June Dth, Identi- cal services at 11 a.m. and 7 p,m, Theme "Mirrors' of God". Guest speaker, Rev. Jack 'Thompson. Triple trio from London, guest Musicians. Mors to open at 10 am. Fib CLOSING NOTICE alie barber shop of Mr, 1, J. Siosser will he, closed all clay Saturday, June 4th for the cone vocation at the University of West- ern Ontario. b CLOSING NOTICE 'Lewis Flowers will he closed Wednesday afternoon. Sundays and holidays during the month of June and to October inclusive. AUXILIARY MEETING The regular meeting of the La- dies' Auxiliary to the Wingham General Hospital will be held in the Council Chamber on Friday after- noon, Juno 10th, at 3, pan, b'ib ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Mervyn Pipe, R. 'R. 4, Brussels, wish to announce the engagement of their only daughter, Elizabeth Ann, to Mr. John Albert Coultes, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Coultes, of Whitechureb, The Marriage will take place on Saturday, Juno 25th, at 2.80 pin., in Melville Presbyterian Church, Brussels, ' V1*, One hundred and seventeen Masons attended the annual Ma- sonic Divirte Service for the North Huron District A,F,&A.M., held in the Wingham United Church, .Sun- day morning, Lodges were repre- sented from Kincardine, NArroxeter. Lucknow, -Lastowel, TeeswatOr, Brussels, Wingham, Blyth, Pahneve sten, Fordwieb, Tiverton and Lon- desbero.' Rt. Wor. Bro, K. R. Saxton, district deputy read the Seriptnre. The• choir, under the direction of A, D. Bennett, director, sang the anthem "Lead Me Lord". Rev, T. Garnett Huesca district chaplain, delivered the sermon. Mr. Musser stated the fact that Masonry is a way of life, veiled in allegory and illustrated by signs and symbols but the foundation of Masonry is to be found in the word ' of God and the Order arose but of the Christian Church, Christianity itself is' a. way or life also sometimes veiled in alle- gory and alastrated •by the sign of tile, cross and by sym- bols--the bread and wine of the eacrement Many groups Mitside of the church 'fail to understand what Christianity is There are also many grotias within the church who fail to realize its significance. It is not just a set of beliefs nor is just a way of behaviour, Christianity is life it- self--"Jesus said "I am the way, the truth and the life". We find this only as we make direct con-' tact .with the •Stivieilla Practising the presence of God brings us into daily contact with him. With which is 4malgamate4 the G(irrie Vidette and Wroxeter News WINGIIAMi ()MARI% WEI/NESPAY, JUNE rat, laaa• SINGI, CORT7 ettralt • 1 ALONG THE MAIN DRAG rade Fair •••••••-p-E••••• Evening ange For illy The Pedestrian • AWARDS PRESENTED Remember ShutAns TO MILITIA MEMBERS • • t. A. ges ttendance WAY UP HIGH—, Getting ready for a trade fair requires some unusual skills. A group of Kinsmen had .to .mount to the roof of the arena on a recent evening to place flags, etc., on the sky line. The 'results were well worth while. 0 - - 0 STILL AT IT— "Ialetriet farmere, who were able to get In. a few short doles at their seeding on Saturday and Monday were again unerrallayaa beaTuesaay tae•after , downpour on Monday even- ing. They're none too happy about the situation. 0 - 0 - 0 CRACK SHOTS— The third annual Trade Fair to be sponsored by the local Kinsmen Club will get off with a bang on Thursday evening of this week and will run its usual three nights. and one afternoon. Attendance lust year hit the 4,000 mark and fair directors are hoping to. see over 5,000 admissions this week-end. -To arovide extra space for ex- tribitore rind to have the whole fair under cover the, club has leased two huge tents that will he joined together to provide more than 6,000- square feet of floor space under canvass. The tent itself will 'be one of the major"attractione at the fair, as at will be one of the larg- est ever put up in this- part of On- tario. The canvas will go up on Wednesday and, promises to be a .big project, especially for the side- walk superintendents. g This coming Sunday, Jute Ufa has been set aside as ahntarad Sunday, the occasion on which people In many lands make an extra effort to remember those who are forced by circumstances to remain within their homes or la hospitals. Age, disability and Illness have confined many of our fellow cal- 'tens for long periods of time, Various groups throughout the world have found that the occasion of an annual ghat-has Day is an excellent opportunity to bring these unfortunate people hack to mind' • and to re-assure them that they are still a valued part of the communities in which they live. Wherever possible you are asked to visit those you know who are confined to their "homes. If that is not possible, be sure to remem- ber them with a card, flowers, or in whatever way you know they will be encouraged and afforded sure knowledge of your interest. Officers and men of the three Batteries Wei) make tip the 21st. Field Regiment RCA (M) were In Walkerton on Sunday so that • a drumhead service could be held in connection with the Inspection and a family picnic in the town Park completed the day's program. Lieut, Col. M. R. Oliver, coma handing officer of the unit was in .charge. , The inspection of the regiment Was held first. Taking the salute was Bruce County Judge P. S. MacKenzie, a former battery come Mender in the regiment,' With him. on the stand were Ross. Wither, M.P,P, and Erie Winkler, M.P. Following the inspection there was a presentation of 'awards and honors to various 'members of the regiment. Those from the 99th Battery in Wingham included Bdr. Don Montgomery, who was award- ed the Canadian Forces Decoration, for 12 years' continuous service with the .. militia; 2nd Lieut. Ed Anderson, who received the Queen's Commission. '''Those passing Part Senior NCO's coucee were Bdr. Peter Meurs, Bdr. John Merkley, Bdr, Don Murray, Bdr. Don Mont- gomery; Junior NCO certificates, Gars. Ken Chettleburgh, R. D. Jones G. E. Jones. Bob Shackle- ton and Jim Wild. The drumhead service was con- ducted by Capt.. the Rev, Bruce Miles. of DistoWel, padre of the regiment. DINETTES DONATE TO CANCER SOIL ' Now thet the Spartemen have got their trap shooting apparatus in operation, the. .good .shots are having a 'Veld clay. So far the sport dare been exceedingly popular, and the sound of shotgun blasts. can be heard in town when the breeze is in the right direction. BIG OPERATION-- Better not miss " the. pre-show. fun on Diagonal Road today as the 'big top arrives for the Kin Trade Fair, Putting' op 'the 'double tent will be a sight worth seeing, 0,0-0 `WRONG lialPRESSIONaa The report of a church meeting which appeared' in the A-T last i week had reference to a letter read to the group requesting support for the Sing' Time. and Story ' Time programs carried on ClaNX, The report„ cild, not make It clear. that the request was from the .commit- tee of the church, rather than from the television and radio stations. 0 - 0 - 0 BALL SEASON STARTED— Watch — • next week's paper tor the Intermediate ball schedule. The local boys provided a aeason.of .very interesting ball last year, and spectators can he sure of the same thing this summer: • • • • • • RETURNS AFTER TOURING EUROPE Exhibits will be pore varied than in the past, with a large number of newcomers signed up for both ar- ena and tent. Over 00 booths lime been sold, an increase of 4,0 ove' last year. The youngsters will be able to enjoy themselves on the Joyce Bros. midway, which will be erected on the west side of the 'arena. The Kinsmen have been working almost every night this past week at the arena and have it very at- tractively decorated. A stage has been built on a level that will per- mit viewing "frets every part kke the arena. The entertainment committee, with some last-ininute changes, has put together a program 'that pro- mises to be one of the beet so far. Each night will see a different group of entertainers in action, with shows going on at 8.30 and 10.30 each evening in the arena and a special showing in the tent at 9.30, • On Thursday evening the Wal- ton Family, a troup of exceptionally good acrobats, will he presented at 8.30 in the arena and again at 10.30 with a different act, At 9.20 the tent will see Les Barker, a top- flight cartoonist, in action. Friday evening the 8.30 and 10Z0 stage show will provide a corne.dy act which is rated at a near-slot, presented by the Williams Broth- ers. The ten show at 9.30 will fea- ture Norma, a daring slack wire artist. The Saturday night show is led by Hal Bee, art equilibrist, for one' act in the arena and one in the tent, The 10.30 entertainment will be presented by Penny Nickles in an acrobatic act. Miss Nickles won' the title of Miss Calgary in 1957. As .far as the exhibits are con- ''-corned theta 'aria be More' actiatt than in the past. Among. other things there will be live cows on hand for demonstrations of milking machines, the RCAF robot man, "Sgt. Electro" will be on deck to amaze the crowd' 'with his versa- tility of action and speech. There will be displays of household ap- pliances, new and modern furni- ture, garage doors, farm imple- ments, all the latest in new cars, a demonstration of 'broom manufac- ture, modern designs in doors and folding closet doors and a host of other interesting features. CKNX will be broadcasting ev- ents from the station's mobile un- it. The Department of Lands and Forests and the local Sportsmen's Association will have interesting exhibits, as will Ontario Hydro and the local Public Utilities Commis- sion. The Kinette Club has taken on the job 'of looking after the re- freshments and will have three booths at the fair to look after the hungry crowds. Taken as a whole the fair should be the best to date and will repre- sent weeks of preparation on the part of the Kiiismen. Proceeds raised at the fair will be used by the club for its community wel- fare program so that every nickel of public money will be returned in service to the community. -CELEBRATES': BIIITHDAY--Mrs, Peter Gowan, of Minnie Street cele- brated her 89th birthday last Thurs- day when she was at home to her many friends, Born just outside 'of Wingham, Mrs. Gowan lived for a few years a t other 'Ontario centres, but has resided in Wiughem for the past 40 years. Mrs. Andy Scott was hostess to the Wingham Kinette Club last Wednesday (evening, when reports were heard from the delegates to the recent convention. Mrs. Jim Currie gave an account of all .the, business transactions and Mrs. Freddie Templeman reported on the social functions that -took place, It was decided to make a $25 do- nation to the Canadian Cancer So- ciety., Plans were made for the anniversary party on June 17 when the Dinettes will be joined by their husbands for dinner .at the Hartley 'House in Walkerton and malt -Enjoy dancing later in the ewe- ring. Three conveners, 'Mrs. Jack Walker, Mrs. Merv. Templeman and Mrs. Cy Robinson, Were ap- pointed to he in charge of the booths at the Trade Faiir and the other members of the club were scheduled for their working hours, Mrs. Walker won the raffle of the evening and Mrs, Scott served lunch. Wife of Kincardine Publisher Lived Here Friends in this 'community were. saddened to learn of the passing at the ever k-end of Mrs. R. G. (Goldie) Buckingham, publisher of the Kin- cardine News, and a, former em- ployee of, CICNX. Mrs. Bucking- ham had been ill for several months. • Norman Weiwood returned last week after a most interesting tour of NATO air bases in France, Germany. and Great Britain. .Trav- elling with Ed Blake, of London„ and formerly of Wingham, they crossed -the Atlantie in ti. Comet: aircraft, The actual ocean crossing was Made in five hours, to the landfall in Ireland, but the flight continued on to an air base in France. The two men spent some time at the big NATO base at Metz, where the Canadian headquarters is lo- cated, Their trip also took them to establishments in Germany and other points in France, as well as a side trip to Switzerland, At the air force base at Baden- Baden they encountered LAC Jim Lockridge, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Loekridge of Wingharn, who has been in Europe with the RCAF for some time. On their way back the two men spent several days in England where they re-visited air force bases or areas in which they had been stationed during the Second World War. Their flight back was made in a North Star aircraft by way of the Azores and Gander, Newfoundland. -- NOTICE All owners or harbourers of dogs in the Town of Wingham are reminded that same must be tied up 'or confined until September 1, 1960, in accordance with municipal by-law. Fines for contravention of the by-law can be $50.00 and costs, —Gordon Deyell, Chief of Police. . • .......... • • head, turn his head, wink an eye and carry on a conversation. Designed as a display unit -to demon- strate mechano-electro fanctions by remote control the robot has travelled widely, and has performed at exhibitions all across Canada. He-promises to be one of the highlights of the fair. COMING- TO THE FAIR—Sgt. Eiectro, the RCAF robot shown above will be one of the teetered attrac- tions at Vhe Rinsmen Trade Fair which opens 'here on Thursday evening, The robot is being brought up from the RCAF Station, Clinton for the. fair,. Sgt. Electro is quite a character, be can walk for- ward and latekward, turn in both. 'directions nod his To Register for Kindergarten Class Parents who have children to en- ter kinderdarteri in September are invited to register them at the kindergarten,,ip,the ,pablic school. Registration will take place dur- ing the afternton of Tuesday, June 7,. from .3,30 .to• 5.0a o'clock, . Only children who are five years of age before the first of January, 1961, are eligible. to- register. If not convenient to come on the above 'date, please contact the kin- dergarten teacher,' Mr's. 'William Elliott, er the' principal, Mr. T. S, Beattie. DANCE IN WROXETER Sponsored 'by 'the ^Hall Board in Community Hail, June 3rod to the music of 'Revonah Orchestra. Fib insmen to Sponsor coots, Building Fund • • • Drivers Needed For Cubs, Sco«ts— Parade on Sunday The Saugeen District Scout and Cub annual church parade will be held in Prieeville on Sunday and if the weather permits the service will he held outdoors. The members of the Wingham Cub Packs and Scout Troop are to meet at the town park et 1.15 pat. sharp, where they will be assigned to the cars in which they will tra- vel. Warren Callan is again in charge of transportation and all fathers of Cubs and Scouts who could take a few extra boys are asked to con- tact Mr. Callan by Thursday night of this week, The former Anne Chittick, she was a daughter of 'Mrs. S. H. Chit- tick' of Neustait and the late Mr, Chittick. She resided in IA/Ingham until her marriage to Mr, Bucking- ham. Surviving besides her husband are a son, Paul, at home; three brothers, Charles of Wingham; Robert, Brantford; and James, To- ronto; and one sister, Mrs. Lloyd (Donna) Thornton, of Teeswater. The funeral service was held in Kincardine on Tuesday afternoon. sponTsmuisr,s MEETING Wingham Sportsmen's Associ- ation meeting, Monday, -June 6th, Films will be shown, Guest speaker. Buffet lunch. Everyone is wel- come: • • • • Fib ()LOSING NOTICE Dr. W, A. Mciaibboras office will be closed from June 5th to 18th inclusive and from June 26 to July 12 inclusive, • P25-lb WINNERS ON TV The Westfield School 18 present- ing their winner's from the' 33e1- grave School Pair Music Festival on "atI'Lady", CKNX, Jane 1st. Mu- sic supervisor, Mrs. Elaine Me- Dowell; teacher, Mrs. Margaret Robertson. At the regular bi-monthly meet- ing of the local Kinsmen Club held at the Queens ,Hotel last Friday evening', the service group heard Kin Are Bateson report on his com- mittee meeting with the .Group Committee of the local Boy Scouts, The discussion 'had been held to acquaint the Kinsmen with the requirements of renovating the old CPR station 'in order to make it usable as a Scout .House. Following the reports' the club decided to get behind the plan and placed $1.700 at the disposal of the Scout committee for this purpose. Warren Callan, as a member of the Group Committee for the Boy Scouts, thanked the Kinsmen for their generosity, At the same time the Kinsmen agreed to take an the job of spon- soring' the Scouts, which will mean an annual expenditure of some $300 to $350, odietair, Dr. B. N, Ctorrin who made the trophy preseittatio , tslrtt t•linirman of the board. Laurie Stuckey, team eaPtain, 1,311tt Stiadrey and :Rey. klots, Baker, directOr of the Tri-County 3/410.0.—kbotti, by •Connell. WIN Yi"C 3.11.()PHY--The team showit ItheVer Won the Dr; Ps, Corrin Trophy in a :Bible quizz at the Tri-t,omity teoutn tor Cririst handset 'en Saturday evening. 'The group represented students from the Wingbain Distrief High., School, that ar&. 'members -of the movement. .Tons lett to right, they are Titeinla, tOLS, The Scouts have been meeting for several years in the United Chorea recreation room, but were given the old station 'building by the 'Pawn of Wingham. Originally lac, property of the Canadian Pe- en- Railway, the buildings and land weir turned over to the town 'after the new station was built north of the Maitland River, Thr result' will mean permanent 'quarters for the Scouts, Cobs and the (3ntrles and Brownies if requited, by the latter. During the meeting several re- ports on the Trade Fair were made with the ehairman of the fair earn- tattoo. Max MeCairter, stating net most of the, booths had been sold nivl the whole 'effort shaping up quite Well. President-sleet. Fred Templeman 'reported en the district etevention. held at Witaiser, which he anal President Jim °Male had attended.. TRAP SHOOTING SCHEDULE Wrap shooting every Wednesday evening at 7 and Saturday after- noon at 2 at Wingham Sportsmen's Assoc, grounds. Non-members wel- come. For information call "Slim Boucher, Bob Walsh Or Brian Met- calf, . Fib RECEPTION AND DANCIll Reception and dance for Mr. and Mrs. Donald MelVtureay (Mary Oster) en Fraley, June ard, In Belgrave Phrestere' Ladies please being sarldWichas, Tiffin's Orchestra. Fib GARDEN' PARTY The W.A. of KnoxLitated Church, Beigrave, are sponsoring a garden party, Thursday, June a, at the &larch, Supper served- from a30 to 8.00 p.m, laelloWing the supper teltelet Women's Institute present their Minstrel Show in the Forester& Hall. Admission, adult8 $1,00 public school children 500. F215-lb