HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1960-10-26, Page 1With which is amalgamated the Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News
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The fall rummage sale, conducted
by the. Ladies' Auxiliary to the
General Hospital, drew its usual
,out-size crowd. Not only was the
armouries filled to 'the bursting
point,- but parking space Was non-
eXistene for blocks around,
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CHANGING SCENE--,
With the completion of two new
service stations on the main drag
there is a definite improvement in.
general appearances. The BA sta-
tion at Josephine and Alfred is
•- eompletd now, including a blacktop.
area at front and side. A second
"Island" for gas pumps is being
placed at the new Texaco etatjqn,
corner of Josephine and Victoria.
Next moves will .be new buildings
for 'the Toronto-Dominion Bank
and the LOBO' liquot 'store,' • '
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WINTER SPORT,- . . • • . •
Winter is surely on the way. To-
night is scheduled to hold its
'annual hockey meeting here, in
, preparation .for the grouping of
'e teams throughout the district ,for
the winter's schedules.
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TALK .CONSERVATION—Attending the meeting of municipal repre-
sentatives on Friday evening to discuss a. proposed plan for the form-,
ing of a.Maitlatl River Conservation Authority Were: back row, left
to right, Tom Leiper, reeve of Hullet Township, A. D. Smith of Blue-
vale, Andrew Dixon,. public relations officer for the Ausable Author-
ity and Hal Hook, fieldro,itt for both the Ausable and Middle
Maitland Authorities. Seated . are 'Harold Cosecs of Wallace Town- •
ship, chairman. of the Middle Maitland Authority and Irwin Lob-
singer, Walkerton, chairman' of the Saugeen River Authority.—Ad,-
vance-Tinies photo,
Officials Listen to
Proposed Plans for
Maitla.nd .Authprity
TOTAL RECEIPTS ARE $7,146.10
Rummage Sale Revenue
Tops Previous Efforts
LAST OF THE SEASON—
On our way to work on Monday
We noted several planes where
beautiful red roses bravely.ignored
the snow which lay on the bushes,
the red and white making a
pleasing contrast. ' Thanks to the
thoughtfulness of Mrs, Ross Worin-
worth last Thursday, we enjoyed
roses and delphiniums 'hi the hthise
over the week-end. It has certain-
ly been an excellent fall for flower
lovers and even with Monday morn-
ing's 'white-clad surpriee we can
be thankful for a perfect autumn,
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WANT TO PLAY;
DON'T ,
Speaking. of hockey eappaeentlY
there\has•-been no move so fee: tide'
fall• to organize an .iatermediate.
team,, Thoee eylio aro intereeeed i
the game y dither as ;Mayers Or
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that only a, few days remain for
caries. If anything is to be done
this year it will have to be done
right away.
The members of the Turnberry
Group Ladies' Aid, Knox Presby-
terian Church, Bluevale, are holding
a tea and sale of home baking,
work, etc., on Saturday, Oct. 29th,
2 to 6 p.m., in the Council Cham-
bers, Wingham. F26b
EUCHRE IN 13ELGRAVE
Euchre will be held in Belgrave .
Community Centre on Wednesday,
Novreber 2, and every Wednesday
until December 14, at 8.30 p.m. Good
prizeS will be given. Everybody
welcome. F26*
BILL'S BEAUTY SALON '
Watch this :mace for the opening
date of Bill's Beauty Salon, located
on corner of Victoria and Leopold
Streets, Winghane, F26-2-9°
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RECEPTION IN BELGRAVE
A reception will be held in Bel-
grave Foresters' Hall, Friday, Oct.
28th for Mr, and Mrs. Jimmie
Carter (Dorothy Cook). Tiffin's
Orchestra. Ladies please bring
lunch. Everyone welcome, F26b
HARVEST TEA AND
OAHU', SALE
Catholic Women's League of Sac-
red Heart are bedding their annual
harvest tea and bake sale in the
Legion Home, Wednesday, Oct.
26th from 3 to 5, Everyone wele
come, Draw prizes, V5b
INSTALLATION
Installation of office s of West-
ern Star Lodge 140, I0010,
Brussels, on Thursday, October 27,
8.30 Arri, A welcome to visiting
brethren, P26°
KINETTE PAIL TEA
kinette fall tea and ,Bake sale
'will be held in the Council Cham-
bers on November 2r1d. Fashion
show of hats at 8;15 and 4:15.
MAW for a painting, F26b
in the council chatriber next Mon-
day evening, October 31st. A full
attendance is requested, since sev-
eral important matters of business
must be dealt with. F26b
W.D.H.S. COMMENCEMENT
The annual Commencement Ex-
ercises.' of the Wingham District
High ..School will be held on 'Friday,
October 28th, in the school audi-
torium.at; 8 p.m.
The address to the graduates will
be given by Mr. J. B. Wylie, B.A.,
,principal of Bloor Collegiate In-
stitute, Toronto, Miss Christine
Runstedtler will be the class val-
edictorian. Certificates, diplomas
and awards will be presented along
with numbers from the Glee Club.
Parents and those interested in
the school are invited to attend
the Commencement Exercises. Fol-
lowing the program a dance will
be held for the graduates, .7!26b
BAZAAR IN %VROXIiTER
The WA, of Wroxeter United
Church are holding their fall ba-
tear Saturday, Nov, 5th at 2.30
p.m, in the church. Sale of bak-
ing, aprons, miscellaneous articles,
farm produce, etc. Touch and
Take table, Afternoon tea served.
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FIGURE SKATING
Still time to enrol in figure sleet-
ing club. Contact Mrs, H. Wild or
Mrs. H. Burrell, F26b
WI, EUCHRE IN WROXETER
Will be held at 8.30 p.m. in the
Community Hall. Everyone. \vele
come. Ladies please bring lunch,
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SPORTSMEN TO MEET
Members of the Wingham
Sportsmen's Association are re-
minded of thti regular meeting to
be held at the club house on Men-
day evening, October 31st, at eight
Celock. A full attendance is re-
quested since this is the nomina-
tion meeting. Date will be set and
plans Made for the annual banquet,
Pletese• return your $50,00 draw
tickets; TO26b
WAeeles neseeetteemer 80„/Itelee.elepple
in two hours Of an afternoon dis-
pose of new and used articles to
the value of more than $1,100.00,
it is something of an achievement.
This is what happened in the
Wingham. Armouries on Saturday
afternoon; when the Ladies' Auxi,
liary to Wingham General gospftal
held their fall rummage sale.
Responding to the appeals which
had been sent out, articles came
in from the whole area. All day
Friday, niernibers of the Auxiliary
Were busy sorting and marking the
contents of boxes and parcels, while
a truck gathered the larger pieces.
Women at the different counters
displayed- their wares to the best
advantage, and in the clothing de-
partment, hundreds of dresses and
coats were put on hangers.
Long before the opening hour,
crowsd were waiting at the doors,
and tables which were piled high,
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Officers of Grand
Lodge Pay Respects
Three Grand Lodge officers were
the guests of honor at Wingham
Preceptory, Royal Black Knighte,
When the regular meeting was held
in the Orange Hell, Edward Street,
on Monday night, They were Rt.
Woe. Sir Knight Harold Watson,
London, Grand Master, Ontario
West; Rh. Wor. Sir Nnlght Oliver
Jacques, lIensall, Grand Elector
and Rt. Wor' -Sir knight Walter
Scott of Belgrave, Grand Cam-
neitteeman.
Interesting addresses related to
Various aspects of the work Were
heard from each of the, visitors,
who were introduced to Worship-
ful Preceptor lUilliaitis Ileettleteert
by Sir Knight Earl Hentitton,
A social time followed the meet.
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Total . .. ..$1.,146.10
Tickets were sold on an electric
grill and a hamper of apples, the
winners being Mrs, Jack Bateson
and Mrs, Alan MacKay,
These sales are held twice a year
under the general convership of the
president, Mrs. N. Cameron, and all
proceeds go to the purchase of
supplies and equipment for Wing-
ham General Hospital. To this end,
everyone is asked to start right
now making up a box for the next
rummage sale which comes along
in the spring,
thanks to all who aseastca in mak-
ing this stile such a success.
NO HARPOONS
"MOBY DICK" PROVES
TO BE SODDEN COW
There was great excitement in
Whitechurch one Morning last
Week when the word got around
in Herbert Laidiaev's outside cis-
that g whale was swimming about
tern.
Further investigation disclosed
that a cow had Wandered Onto the
board covering of the tank and had
broken through. With the aid of
Thomas Morrison's Wrecker the
animal wee hauled to safety and
ANNOUNCE DATES FOR
UNICEF COLLECTION
The members of the Wingham
CGIT will be making their usual
Hallowe'en call at your home on
Monday afternoon. Instead of
"Trick or Treat" their cry is "Pen-
nies for UNICEF".
More and more children across
Canada are taking up the Hallow-
e'en for UNICEF idea and many
organizations are sponsoring the
annual event throughout the na-
tion, In Wingham and the sur-
rounding territory it is the CGIT
that collects for the' cause. The
contributions they receive will be
pooled with those collected by the
various groups in most centres of
Canada and will be turned over to
the United Nations Children's
Fund as a Hallowe'en gift from
Canadian children.
In Belgrave, the CGIT with Mrs.
Harold Anderson as convener, will
collect on Hallowe'en night and in
Whitechurch, the Mission 'Band
will call at the homes on Saturday
afternoon of this week. Mrs. Millan
Moore will 'be the convener of
that group.
SERVICE STATION
CHANGES HANDS
Mr. and Mrs. Wesley White, who
have operated the Supertest ser-
vice station at the corner of
Josephine and Victoria Streets for
more than two years, have decided
to relinquish the business and plan
to move to London at the first of
the month,
The new proprietor will be Fred
Ohm, who takes over from the
Whites at November 1st.
Hugh P. Carmichael
With Bell 22 Years
Hugh P. Carmichael was pre-
sented a week ago with a Member
Of Telephone Pioneers of America
Certificate and a blue and gold
Membership pin. He received the
parchment and pin from Dick
Sanderson of Stratford, a repre-
sentative of the association.
Mr, Carmichael served 'with the •
Bell Telephone Company for six-
teen years before going into busi-
ness for himself in 1042, when he
operated the North End Grocery
and later his- present -dry goods
store, In 1954 he became district
representative here, His six years
in the commercial department,
bridged with his previous service.
Make a total of e2 years with the
'company, which entitles him to'
this new honor,
As a member of the Telephone
Pioneers of America he may attend
all social functions of the pioneers'
thib and the yearly convention,
when all the "old-timers" of the
.company get together. The morn-
berehip is made UP- Of long service
Minor Injuries in
Bridge Accident
A car-truck accident on' the Mc-
Kenzie bridge Saturday resulted ini
minor injuries to Mr. and Mrs. T.
0. Stokes, of R. R. 2, Wingham,
when their car was in collision
with a truck owned 'by William
Lockridge and driven by Jahn
Fryfegle,
The mishap occurred as the truck
was crossing the bridge travelling
north and the brakes on the Stokes
ear failed as it was travelling
south on the down-hill approach
to the bridge, The two Vehicles
met head-on on the bridge,
• Ml's: Stokes was hospitalized over
night suffering from shock and
minor cuts and bruises. Her hus-
band suffered a cut to the left
wrist.
. The vehicles were damaged to the
extent of about $500.00, The acci-
dent was investigated by Police
Chief Gordon Deyell.
REV. SIDNEY DAVISON
FORMER MINISTER
The 97th anniversary services 'of
Wingham United Church were held
on Sunday and were conducted by
the minister, Rev. T. G. Husser,
who welcomed the congregations
and introduced the guest speaker,
Rev. 'Sidney Davison, of Leaming-
ton, Mr. Davison was a former
'minister of the church, having been
here 1927-1932.
In the morning, the theme was
"The Lamps of God", based on I
Samuel 3:3. "The lamp of God was
not yet gone out". The lamp of God
burned in the temple and was sug-
gestive of worship to all who enter-
ed. In the text, it had to do with
the call of God to the child, Sam-
uel. The lamp might burn low, but
not go out, so in the hearts of men,
the light of faith burns in spite of
bitterness and selfishness, Though
the picture sometimes be dark, the
lamp has not gone out, the Chris-
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1 Receives Trophy
Mrs. Gordon. Ranson was the
winner of a trophy at the Sauble
Golf Course for having the ladies'
low net score on opening day.
The presentation was to have
been made at a banquet at the club
on Thanksgiving day, but Mrs.
Rapson was unable to attend .be-
cause of illness. Mr. 'Rapson was
-able to pick up- the trophy for her
and it is now in her possession.
WAS MANAGER HERE
GEORGE NORTHWOOD
RETIRES FROM BANK
After nearly 50 years of service
with the Canadian Bank of Com-
merce, George Northwood, a form-
er manager of the .bank's Wingham
branch, was honored earlier this
month on his retirement in the
town of Dunnville. Mr. Northwood
has been manager of the branch in
Dunnville ever since he left Wing-
ham in February, 1944.
In a letter from the general man-
ager of the bank, congratulations
were extended to Mr. Northwood
after 48 years of-service, 40 of
which were spent as manager of
various branches—a record in the
history of the Canadian Bank of
Commerce. His son, George Jr., is
personnel officer at the head of-
fice of the bank in Toronto.
During his time in Dunnville Mr.
Northwood has been a member of
the Canadian Legion, receiving his
25 year pin lagt year; a member of
the Lions Club and a member of
the Board of Governors of the
Haldimand War Memorial Hospital,
A veteran of World War I, he
served with the Second Brigade
CGA and was awarded the Military
Medal at the -battle of Cameral,
Executive heads of local indus-
tries in Dunnville entertained Mr,
Northwood on the occasion of his
retirement and presented him with
a pair of gold cufflinks, suitably
inscribed. The staff also entertain-
ed Mr. and Mrs. Northwood, when
the former was presented with a
set of matched luggage,
Twenty-five executive officers
from the head office of the Ca-
nadian Bank of Commerce In Tor-
onto, including his son, as well as
some 20 former employees of the
Dunnville branch, who had worked
A meeting of representatives of
some 13 municipalities was held in
the Wingham town hall last. Fri-
day evening to evaluate a pro-
posal to create a conservation
authority for the whole of the
Maitland River watershed. The
group, which saw 35 interested
councillors, reeves and mayors in
attendance, was given baste infor-
mation on the objectives, policies
and financing of conservation au-
thorities.
At the present -time the Middle,
Maitland River is served by an
authority, which includes pertions
of 13 municipalities out of the 27
which make up the complete Mait-
land River watershed. Xunieipali-
ties not in the Middle Maitland_
Authority include the townships of
Arthur, Hullett, West Wananosh,
Kinloss, Howick, Minto and• Turn-
berry, the village of Blyth, and the
towns -of Clinton, Seaforth, 'God-
erich, Harriston, Palmerston and
Wingleam. Those in the :Middle
Maitland Authority are the town-
ships of Elma, Maryborough, Meirn-
ington, Grey, Meleillop, Morris,
Wallace, Ellice, Logan and East
Wawanosh as well as the villages
of Milverton and Brussels and the
town of Listowel.
The meeting was-under the chair-
manship of Robert Wenger; who
had made preliminary inVestiga-
lion into the subject with a mina,
'her of the muniiepalities Involved.
He explained to •the meeting It Was
apparent that a good many of the
municipalities wanted to, know
more about the operation• of con-
servatoin authorities and as a ie-
gult the- meeting' -had• been -eallea"te
hear experts on the subject.
Conservation Tmperative
Andrew Dixon, of Exeter;publie
relations officer for the Ausable.
Authority, was guest speaker and
in a brief address he suggested to
the gathering that the- time had
come when conservation of natural
resources Is imperative, or they will
be lost to coining generatione, He
went on to explain that authority
work requires long-term• planning
and a master plan of actien 'i'as-
sential to make •the veeirk lof
authority successful, Mr, Dixon
suggested it is high time the people
of the Maitland watershed tealiee
the need to get the work underway.
He pointed out that the popideetion
is growing, and one-half Of all'im-
migrants coming to Canada aee
settling in Ontario. This means that
space in the open is more and more
at a premium, and if conservation
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Child Breaks Anil
Reaching for Sleigh
Suzanne Kennedy, 4, daughter. of
Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Kennedy, Tees-
water, was brought to the Wing-
ham General Hospital on Friday,
after she had suffered a fall
through a trap door. It is believed
the youngster was attempting to
reach for a hand sleigh when she
lost her balance. It was found that
she had suffered a fractured arm,
which was set under anaesthetic
and a east applied,
under Mr. Northwood, paid a sur-
prise visit to Dunnville and enter-
tained him at a dinner, where he
was presented with a set of briar
pipes.
ALONG THE. MAIN DRAG
By The Pedestrian
EUCHRE PARTY
The Women's Inatitelte is hind ,ing a euchre party in the Council
2 Chambers on Nov, 3rd at 8.15 pen.
Good prizes, Lunch. Everyone
welcome. Adm, 50e. r26b
ENGAGEMENT
Mr. and Mrs, Neil Porter, Port
Dover, Ontario, wish to announce
the engagement of their daughter,
Margaret Ann, Reg.N., to John
Douglas Mitchell, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Harold Mitchell, Hamilton,
Ont. Wedding to take place -quiet-
ly in November in Port Dover.
F26le BUSINESSMEN MEET
NEXT MONDAY
TEA, HOME COOKING SALE. A meeting of the Wingham Busi-
ness Association will be held at 7.30
SUPPORT THE scours
The Boy ,Scouts and Cub
Packs will be holding the an-
nual Apple Day on Saturday
and once again appeal to the
citizens of Wingham to be, sure
to ,buy Bey Scout apple. This
.is •-• :their one meneY-Inaking
;VOiltUre. :the, year, and the
.funds ave._used.:to,„turkher their
taleggeeeffiiii4eiiP4iieYetf4V4"
particularly anxious to show a
Profit so that they can help
financially with improvements
at their newly-acquired Scout
/louse.
The boys are grateful for
support they have received in
the past and ask you to remem-
ber Saturday, October 29, when
they will Kati' at the home; and
places of business, and offer
their wares on the main street.
Vice-President of
Literary Society
Daniel C. Stuckey, son of E. t..
Stuckey, Wingham, is a member
of the Inter-Society Council of Bob
Tones University at Greenville,
S.C., a junior majoring in Bible in
the Bob Jones University School of
Religion, is vice-president of the
Sidney Lanier Literary Society.
Bob Jones University, a Christian,
liberal arts institution, provides
a well-rounded program of spir-
itual, academic, and cultural train-
ing for its students, Each of the
approximately 3,000 young men and
women who attend the University
joins one of 32 literary societies.
Through his society, the student
participates in numerous intra-
mural activities, such as debating
and sports. The presidents and
vice-presidents Comprise the Inter-
Society Council, a student-govern-
ment group. The Auxiliary extends sincere
Off ered_ enlanY• bkegalineaC-** nn
may have the reputation of being
bargain seekers, but many men
were on hand to get a share. Every-
thing was there, even from a yard
of lamp wick to an electric stove.
The large crowd made it difficult
for some to find what they wanted
and counters were lined deep with
buyers. Before five o'clock, the
Armouries was practically empty of
people; the crowds had gone laden
with parcels and satisfied with
their day's purchases. Some heavy
clothing which Was left was pack-
ed and sent to mission schools.
Any articles which can 'be used at
the hospital, such as pillows, gowns,
draperies, toys, etc., are. valued and
sent up there.
When the money was counted,
the total amounted' to $1,146.10,
which was $140.00 more than a year
ago, The receipts by departments
were:
Adult clothing ..................:.....$ 309.09
Children's clothing 95.28
Miscellaneous 186.86
Hats 43.19
Shoea. 92.80
Novelties 79.17
Groceries 66.00
Furniture 92.57
Donations 100.64
Value of goads sent to Hos- •
pital .... . 80.50
Meandered hack to its Owner,1 employees Of the Bell Telephone
Gordon Rintaul, apparently none Company in both Canada and the
the worse 'far the due-king. United States,
LAST ROUNDUP
AT $3.00 RATE
On Tuesday of next' week,
November 1st, the subscription
price of the Advance-Times
will be. increased to $4.00 per
year. Newstand and dealer
prices will be 10c per copy.
'This announcement was first
published two weeks ago, and
since that time many subscrib-
ers have come into the office
to pay for their subscriptions.
-some of them two, three and
even five years in advance.
Though it was not the publish-
ers' intention to -collect sub-
scriptions so far ahead, there
is no objection to these ad-
vance payments. However,
whether you wish to pay for
only one year, or for more than
one, there, are only a few days
remaining in which to act. For
your emitterdence the Advance-
Times office Will be open on
'Saturday afternoon, Oct. 29th.
IS GUEST. SPEAKER
PROCLAMATION
Daylight Saving Time Ends
m the Town of Wingham at
12:01 a. m. Sunday, Oct 30,
1960
R. E. MeKINNEY, Ma or
Town of Wingham