HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1960-09-28, Page 1Grose Family Gets
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WINNAM STUDENT
RECEIVES AWARD
Worthy Matron Mrs. Farish
Moffat, Assoc. Matron, Mrs. Don.
Donaldson, Past Matron Mrs, Jack
Reavie and PDDGM Mrs. Sid
Thompson attended the 45th annual
session of Ontario Grand Chapter,
OES, at the Royal York -Hotel from
Tuesday to Friday of last week,
-Sixty-eight of seventy Estarl
Awards were personally presented
9); --Wednesday evening. These
scholarships, worth $300 each, are
presented by Grand Cha,pter to On-
tario theological students through
the Ester' Fund, to which contri-
butions are made by each Chap-
ter,, •
This year Huron Chapter No. 89
sponsored John Cceigram, son of
Mr. and Mrs, W. D. Congram, of
Wingham, John is in second year
theology at Knox College in Tor-
onto,
Mr. and Mrs. Congram and Miss
Elizabeth McKinney, of Toronto,
attended the presentation of the
awards,
Choir Presents
Patricia Deyell
Following the Sunday morning
service, members of the choir of St.
Paul's Anglican Church gathered
to present a compact to Miss Pa-
tricia Deyell, one of their number
who recently started her studies at
the Toronto Teachers' College.
Barry Wenger expressed the good
wishes of Patricia's friends and
their appreciation of her faithful
service as a choir member.
W.O.A.A. CHAMPIONS—The IBelgrave Pee Wees, champions,
ate pictured above. The teitni won the championship by defeating
Whitechurch 16-11 in the third game in a two out of three series.
Belgrave played the first game in Whlteehureh and won 8.4 lit a tlose
encounter. In the second fixture Whiteeturch scored 6 runs, in the
seventh 'inning to win 8.5 This set the Stage for the NW game in
Belgrave, Hugh MelhiriteY Was the batting star 'tor Belgrave with
two home runs. The -series gave the Belgrave lads the WOAA'
championship. Team members are: back row, left to right, John
Orr, Don Graham, (emelt), Leonard lRohhiSen, Itugh McMullan
Wayne Elston, Ralph Logan, Grant Ctirrit, Rob Taylor, Alan Rosman,
ihrinee en-MU; front row, Ricky Orr, Ross uVightmain, Ron, kurdon,
Murray Elston, Grant Coultes, Bryan Coultea,
TO NEW BRUNSWICK
PREMIER SELECTS
WINfillAM CHAIRS
E. S. Copeland of. Fry & Black-
hall Limited, has received an order
from their Fredericton, NB. deal-
er, for' two Eighteenth Century
Period chairs.
The chairs are destined for the
home of the newly-elected premier
of New Brunswick, Hon. L. J. Ro-
bichaud. The selection of these
Fry & Blackhall chairs for such a
distinguished customer is another
indication of the 'fine quality pro-
duct turned out by Wingham work-
men.
J.detik
JOHN CONGRAM
son of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Con-
-gram, received a $300 OES• Estarl
Award last Wednesday (Welting -at
the Royal York Hotel in Toronto.
RECEPTION IN BLUEVALE
A. reception will 'be held for Mr.
and Mrs. Bruce Robertson .Friday,
September 30th, in Bluevale Com-
mUnity Hall, Ladies please bring
lunch. F28b
PLOWING MATCH
The Bruce County match of the
Ontario Plowmen's Association will
be held on Friday, October 7th, on
the farm of Donald Ireland. Good
prizes. See bills for prizes and
classes. Special prizes for Culross
residents. F28b
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ATTENTION MEN BOWLERS
Men interested in bowling in
men's league Monday nights from
7 to 9 p.m, meet at Wingham Bowl-
ing lanes Monday, September 26th
at 7 p.m. F28b
NOTICE
The Ladies' Auxiliary to the Ca-
nadian Legion have changed their
meeting date from September 28th
to October 5th. F28b
RUMMAGE SALE
The Wingham Hospital rummage
sale is coming up again, and will
be held in the Wingham Armouries
on Saturday afternoon, October 15,
at two o'clock, under the auspices
of the Hospital Auxiliary. They are
seeking donations: -clothing, furni-
ture, hats, shoes, novelties, "Any-
thing you cannot use, we can sell"
—so, when doing your fall cleaning
remember the rummage sale and
make up a box, If yeti wish your
parcel called for, phone Mrs. J.
H. McKay, 118, or Miss M. Johns,
208, 9128-613
TURKEY SUPPER
Belgrave Community Arena an.
rival turkey supper Wednesday,
Oetober 12th, 7 p.rri., Dm Tickets,
adults $1,50, Children 5Uc One Sit-
ting, Program. F28-5-12b
MARATHON BRIDGE
Bridge games, in aid Of the Wo-
mett's Auxiliary to the HoSPital f are
now being organized, Anyone inter-
ested, Who has not been contact-
ed, is invited to call 1087W before
October '5th, F28b
NOTICE
Commencing Oct, 5th, Wroxetci'
stoves will remain closed Wednes-
day nights until further notice.
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KINETTE'S TO COVER
SCOUT HALL FLOOR
The Kinette meeting was .held
'Monday evening at the horne of
Mrs. Jerry Timm with Mrs. Calvin
Burke -presiding. She welcomed
a new member who has, moved
from Kincardine, Mrs. Jack Carrie.
Reports were given by the con-
veners of last year's 'committees.
A motion was made to take -on the
March of Dimes campaign in 'Janu-
ary. The fall tea date was set for
early November and each person is
to make a poster for advertising.
Another motion was made to pay
the phone bills for the 'Golden
Circle School again this year.
The Kinettes Will pay for floor
covering for the Scout house and
a committee was set up to see
about holding the Kinette meetings
in the Scout hall. Another com-
mittee was appointed to investi-
gate the purchase of equipment for
the children's ward in the hospital.
The next meeting will be Wednes-
day, October 12th at the home of
Mrs. Andy Scott,
POT `LUCK SUPPER
AT COUPLES' CLUB
Thirteen couples enjoyed a pot
luck supper at the United Church
on Monday evening when the
Couple's Club met for its regular
meeting, Following a sing-song,
Mr. and Mrs. John Wray conducted
a very inspiring worship service,
Mrs. G. W. Tiffin gave an excel-
lent introduction to the film which
was shown, "That They May Live",
an educatiOn film on Month to
mouth respiration.
Dr. and Mrs. Sam Smith were
welcomed as new vrieinbers to the
club and Mr. and Mrs. Robert
Vivian were guests. It was decided
to hold the next meeting on Oc-
tober 26, when it is hoped that the
Presbyterian Couples' Club will
be guests. Vaughan Douglas Will
be the speaker and will show pic-
tures of his recent trip to Russia
and European countries.
Russell Znrbrigg, Lovell McGuire
and Rev, T. G. HUSSer were ap-
Pointed as a committee 'to look into
the possibility of organizing a
shuffleboard and -badminton club.
Mr. Russetn closed the meeting With,
prayer.
In charge of this morith'S Meet,
ing were Mr. and Mrs. G, W,.
Mr. and Mrs. John Wray, Mr. and
Mrs, rt, Zurbrigg, Mr. arid Mrs. L.
McGuire, Mr. and Mrs. R. Ahara.
Mr. and Mrs..,Wm. Renwick and
Mr, and VrOs. Jack Reavie.
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CAR DEMOLISHED, DRIVER OK—Constable Jim Miller, found this
scene when he was called to investigate an accident •at, the Mc-
Kenzie Bridge about 1.30 last Wednesday morning. On investigation,
he found the driver, Doug Whitfield, of Listowel, still in the car, and
as it turned out, not seriously injured. According to the driver, who
was north-bound on Josephine street, he was blinded by the lights of
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GETS AROUND—
John. Hanna, MPP, received an
invitation to attend the oPening
ceremonies for the new Seaway
Bridge connecting Prescott, On-
tario, 'and Ogdensburg,' N,Y.,'Which
took place on Tuesday, The honored
guests included Premier Leslie
Frost, of Ontario, ' and, GoVernbt
Nelson Rockefeller, of New York
State. Mr. Hanna, has also been at
most of the fairs in this area, in-
cluding Belgrave, Mildmay, Blyth
and Ripley. He says that attend-
ance at the fairs has been good and
interest keen.
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TO BUILD BRIDGE—
Owen King Construction has
been awarded the $8,775 contract
for the erection of a bridge over
the Nine Mile River on Wheeler
Street in Lucknow. The span ,will
be some 30 feet in length.
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WE CUT HIM SHORT—
Our story last week about the
retirement of Postmaster A, M.
Peebles, come the end of October,
credited Archie with only 15 years
as the local PO. Actually he has
been on the job- for 20 years.
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THEATRE MATINEES—,
Saturday afternoon matinees will
be started again at the Lyceum
Theatre this week. Owner Alton
Adams says that present plans call
for the matinees during the next
Vir few weeks—or longer if they are
adequately supported. Special films
,will be substituted when the week's
run Is an adult entertainment
feature.
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POOL EMPTY—
The equipment has 'been removed
from the swimming area at the
river and stored for the winter
after a most successful first season,
It is expected that in the spring
a drag line will be employed to
deepen the west end of the pool,
where concrete platforms are al-
ready in place to take a diving
platform.
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BUSY BOYS—
Boy Scouts, their leaders and
committee members have been busy
at the new Scout House (old CPR
station) and have pretty well com-
pleted the redecoration of the
building. Tonight the members of
the Scout and Cub Mothers are go-
ing to look things over and it's
even possible they will find a few
jobs for themselves.
Hurricane Donna, which swept up
the east coast of the United States !
two. weeks ago, with such devas-
tating consequences, provided some
hair-raising experience for Mr.
and Mrs. Whitney Grose and Deb-
bie, Who left Wingham only a few
days before. Mrs. Grose writes:
You have by now, heard of Hur-
ricane Donna hitting here in Day-
tona Beach. It was no picnic. We
ENGAGEMENT
The engagement is announced of
Elizabeth Joyce Darling, youngest
daughter of Mrs. Adam Darling, of
Carrick Township, and the late Mr.
Darling, to Mr. Thomas Arthur
Carter, of London, son Of the ,late
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Carter.
The marriage will take place early
in 'October. F28*
ENGAGEMENT
The engagement is announced of
Mary Helen, daughter of Mrs. Roy
MacDonald -and the late Mr. Mac-
Donald to Mr. Lyle Walter Reidt,
son of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Reidt,
of Wroxeter. The wedding will
take place on Friday October 14th
at 7 p.m. F28*
ENGAGEMENT
The engagement is announced of
Janet Loreen, youngest daughter
of Mr. Gordon Wray of Wingham
and the late Mrs, Wray to Mr.
Frank Allan Alton, younger son of
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Alton, R.R, 7,
Lucknow. Wedding will L ake place
at 3 o'clock on Saturday, October
22, 1960, in the Wingham United
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arrived about 5.30 Saturday after-
noon and the wind had already
reached a terrific velocity.
We didn't drive blindly into the
storm, but had stopped at the
Florida state line, where we were
assured by the authorities that the
storm would go up the west coast
and blow itself out, When we
reached Jacksonville, about 90 miles
north of Daytona, weather reports
SUNOCOS CAPTURE
FIRST OASA GAME
The Wingham Sttnocos in their
bid for hopes of entering -into the
OASA finals, defeated Mount Hope
-by the score of 2-0 here last Wed-
nesday, The two teams put on an
excellent brand of ball throughout
the game.
Barry Fryfogle of the local squad
started things rolling in the bot-
tom of the fourth inning with a
double to deep centre. Ken. Coultes,
next in line, came through with a
hit into left field bringing in Fry-
fogle from second base to score the
winning run. In an attempt to cut
this clincher run down, the left
fielder allowed the ball to go past
him and Coultes also rounded the
bases to make it 2-0.
For the rest of the game Wing-
ham played defensive ball, but
were nearly trapped several times
and had coach Ivan Gardner warm-
ing up his 'pitchers in the relief
pen. Bill Hotchkiss, on the mound,
worked himself out of danger and
got the victory.
The Mount Hope battery of Den-
nis and Oakes went all the way,
while Hotchkiss and Coultes per-
formed the duties for Wingham.
Mount Hope 000 000 000-0
Wingham .............: 000 200 000-2
Mount Hope—French lb; Ildgate
2b; Porter 3b; Guyitt ss; Long-
boat If; iHeimbeek cf; Jerome rf;
Dennis p; Oaks c,
'WhighatritatWeititirlitirterson 21).;
Gregg 3b; Bain ss; Lott If; Sax-
ton cf; Fryfogle rf; Hotchkiss p;
Coultes e.
began to come in on 'the rune,
every 10 or 15 minutes, warning,
that the path of the hurricane was
swinging inland. As it turned out
the storm crossed right over the
middle of the state, the eye of
the hurricane passing over tl is
area and out into the Atlantic.
We picked out a motel for the
night •that was relatively undmn-
aged, but the buildings 'on either
side were lacking roofs, TV an-
tennas, etc. At 11 pm. our ligi ilc, s
went out, High tension wires we e
broken off everywhere and when
you looked out the window the
sparks were flying in ail, directions
from the broken wires. ,,i
We put all our clothes back in
the car, had the dog on the lea h
and Debbie ready to carry out, e
didn't dare go to sleep, for fer ti
the roof might lift. The tre s
outside were like ,matoh sticks; e
beautiful signs which graced to
drives were smashed. 1
The storm raged until 5,30 am..,
at least—the time we fell asleep.
Apparently the height of the blow
was about 3,30 in the morning. At
that time we thought "this was
it": The winds have been reported
at anything up to 175 miles per
hour, but it is definite that veloc-
ities of 80-95 miles per hour were
common.
One comfort during that long,
night was the sight of cars petrel-
ing the 'streets to deal with
emergencies which might aritie.
Certainly the drivers were taking
their lives in their hands to be
out in such a storm. As far as
we have heard only one life was
lost in this area. Adequate Warn-
ing and preparation ahead of time
is believed to have saved many
lives,
On Sunday we went looking for
coffee, and found that only one
restaurant was open. This place
had stayed.: open,. all, night -to look
after those who needed food and
warmth. It certainly was a God-
send to us, for we had not stopped
on the road to get any supplies.
Hydro service is now fully re-
stored, but many telephones are
still out and it may be some Weeks
before there is full service, The
weather is back to normal, with:
the temperature at 86 degrees.
Mothers' Auxiliary
To Meet Tonight
The Cub and Scout Mothers'
Auxiliary will hold its first fall
meeting on Wednesday evening of
this week and the ladies are asked
to gather at the Scout Hall, the
former CPR station at 8.30,
The decorating is coming along
fairly well now and the group
look over the hall so that decisions
can be made about drapes and a
few other items for which the
Auxiliary will be responsible. The
regular meeting will take place at
the home of Mrs. Barry Wenger
after the inspection has been made.
Several Functions
For Miss Edwards
Over 50 friends of Miss Barbara
Edwards met at the home of Mrs.
H, P. Carmichael on Thursday
evening, when a shower was held
in honor of her forthcoming mar-
riage. The hostesses were Mrs.
Murray Gerrie, Mrs. Perry Holmes,
Mrs. Don Hawthorne and Miss
Joan Armitage.
Mrs. Gerrie pinned a corsage on
Miss Edwards and her mother,
Mrs, Harold Edwards, The table
was decorated with a--centrepiece
of roses and pink candles,• A
buffet, lunch was served.
'Mrs:Hawthorne read an address
in the form of a poem, which had
beep written by Mrs, M. Swanson.
The bride-elect was' presented with
kitchen articles, an ironing board
and a bridge set.
Mrs. Jack Wier assisted by Mrs.
James Barfoot, held a shower for
Miss Edwards last Friday evening
at the former's home in Wiarton,
when about 20 relatives and friends
attended.
In Toronto recently, Mrs. William
Reid was hostess at a dinner party
for Miss Edwards, when she enter-
tained friends in the teaching pro-
fession,
COUNTY COUNCIL SOLD
AIRPORT PROPERTY
At a special one-day session this
week the council of the County of
Huron sold the Sky Harbour airport
to Keith Hopkinson for $25,000.
The airport property 'was purch-
ased by the county before World
War II, but early in the war it was
taken over by the federal govern-
ment and for several years was op-
erated as a basic flying training
school. It was at Sky Harbour that
hundreds of young Canadian pilots
first took to the air. Control of
the airport was returned to the
county only last year.
Mr. Hopkinson, who submitted
the only tender, has operated a
flying instruction school at the
port for several years. A condition
of 'the sale IS that the new owner
must maintain the property as an
airport for at least 25 years, so
that the area will not be deprived
of the air service and landing fa-
cilities. Some of the buildings had
previously been sold for industrial
purposes,
MOUNT HOPE FORCES
SUNOCOS TO THIRD
Mount Hope came front behind a
two run lead on Saturday night to
defeat the Wingham nine and tie
that OASA Int. "0" semi-final best
of three series at one game each,
before a large crowd in Mount
Hope, forcing the series into the
full three games.
Dennis on the mound for Miura
Hope held the Wingham batters for
only two hits for two runs, while
they had four trips across the plate.
B. Lott came through with a home
run for the locals.
The third game will be played in
Stratford nit Saturday afternoon at
4 p.m„ with the winner to advance
into the finals against Capreol, of
theNorthern district.
Wingham ,002 000 000-2
Mount Hope -60 001 00
'Wingham—J. Coultes p; Coul-
tes- c; Woods 1b; CerSon 2b; 'Gar-
dner 3b; Bain ss; Lott If; Sax-
ton cf; Fryfogle rf.
ASK FOR REPS,
FILM WORKSHOP
FOR CHURCH HORS
The Wingham and District Film
Council met last week with Earl
Hamilton, the new president, in
the chair. Members were remind-
ed that regular meetings were set
for the third Monday of September
November, April and June at 9 p m.,
in the council chamber, and that
new membership forms shouldhave
been mailed out in August. Mrs.
Burreil exPtessed.,4regtet that due,
'Co health, she had been unable
to do so and asked that every
effort bemade to appoint a new
secretary-treasurer. In the mean-
time she offered to mail the forms
and accept fees.
If all interested groups, would
appoint two representatives and
two projectionists (either trained
or not) and take out a yearly mem-
bership, it would lighten the work
of the librarian, Mrs. W. Harcourt,
and the treasurer,,
Mr. Taylor of HanoVer, offered
the use of a projector, in case of
necessity. Please book as early
as possible. He also announced
plans for a workshop 'for women's
church groups, to be held in the
Lutheran Church, Hanover, on
Saturday, 'October 29th from -9.30
a.m. to 4.30 or 5.00 p.m. to discuss
program enrichment through use of
films. Leadership is being given
by Karl Krug, Mrs. Sinclair, wife
of the Presbyterian Church min-
ister, Dundalk, on the church co-
operation angle and. United Church
film consultant, demonstrating the
use of films. There will be a panel
discussion. The fee is 50 cents
per person and dinner will be
served in the church for $1.25. All
church-es are asked to participate.
I{INETTE FALL TEA
The Kinette Fall, Tea will be held
Wednesday, November 2nd, in the
Council Chamber. 1y28b
EVENING CLASSES AT WDHS
The Wingham District High
School Board is offering a variety
of subjects in evening classes at
the school. If enrolment is suffi-
cient, the following courses will be
offered: Basic English for New Ca-
nadians; Woodworking (wood turn-
ing, ,beginners' woodworking, up-
holstering and wood finishing);
Welding; General Metal Work;
Sewing; Typing; Ceramics, If there
Is a sufficient demand, other class-
es for which there are fa,eilitieS
could be arranged. The fee for all
Classes except Basic English, for
'which there is no charge, will be
$3.00. A.S. classes are limited, early
registration is desirable. Any ins
cmiries may be made by telephon-
ing the Wingham District High
School (Wingham 128) during
school hours. Yeti will find spend-
ing each Wednesday evening during
the winter Months at the High
School both pleasant and interest-
ing. Registtatien and the first class
Will be on October 12th, at 1.36.
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Special Services
At Baptist Church
A special laymen's service will be
held in Wingham Baptist Church.
on Sunday evening at 7 o7clock
when guests froin Mt. Forest, Dur-
ham, Goderich, Turnberry and
Wingham will take part. The
speaker will be the Hon. John, Root.
The service will consist of Scrip-
ture reading, special music, testi-
monies and a song service.
On Sunday morning the church
was filled for the Sunday School
promotion service. The junior choir
sang a special number and Douglas
Procter read Scripture. Several
girls and boys from the junior de-
partment recited the 24th Psalm committee chairman, Warren Cal-
in unison and Ruth Hotchkiss read lan, has invited the 'Augiliary to
a poem, "Mary Had a Little Boy".
Rev. D. Sinclair, the pastor, gave
an object sermon on the water-
melon. The promotions were con-
ducted by the Sunday School super-
intendent, Prank Collar, assisted
by Miss Mary Stapleton:
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an approaching ear and struck the bridge girder.. The car' climbed
the metal beam about 10 feet before toppling over on its reed and
sliding half-way across the bridge. Result: a total wreek--driver
removed ,to hospital for a check, released next day suffering from
cut over one eye,
1110ME IN TURNBERRY
DAMAGED HY FIRE
The local fire brigade was called
out about 1.30 Sunday afternoon
to quell a blaze which had broken
out in an upstairs bedroom- at the
home of Mrs. John McKenzie on
the sixth concession of Turnberry
Township, across the read from the
home of Ed Powell.
Dense smoke hampered the fire-
men, who had to work in Masks
to reach the flames, 'which had
centred around a box of, clothing.
.A. hole ,was bnimed and.
wall and the damage -from-arrictke,
and water was extensive, estimated
at about $500.00.
Mr. McKenzie, who is a Great
Lakes sailor, was not at 'home at
the time,
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