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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1960-12-14, Page 1With which is amalgamated the Gerrie Vidette and Wroxeter News. WINGHAM, 010411X91 AvXDNZsPAY, Dgc,PLIERA l4, 1990 4' C P01141 VEt;PER SERVICE—The local members of the (),Cat. took 'part in a national Christmas .vesper service 'at the United •Church on Sunday evening, The group 'includes the readers and eandlelighters, left. to right, Lynne IitiElaserle' Linda .Templeman, Mrs. Robert Ahara, • Who gave the meditation and >i ashy Hodgins. Front row, Susan Spry, Marilyn. Riley, and Judy can*: - e ggested for ALONG THE -MAIN DRAG By The Pedestrian ()HILLY WEATHER-4.- Temper;attires Monday and day Morning were just about the zero mark, and .With humidity standing at nearly DO per cent, the cold was really piercing, It seem, ed extra chilly after being con- ditioned to the warm weather we have had all fail, 0 - 0 - 0 STOCK UP— • Better note the proclamation in this week's paper in regard to the• two day closing of stores after Christmas. Both Monday and Tuesday will be holidays M. town, so perhaps it would be as well to buy a few extra loaves of bread. 0-0 0 PARENTS ON DECK,— Tuesday evening of this week was parents' night for the Junior Cop- aervation Club. Members and their ma's and pa's gathered at the club building in Lower Wing- ham and announcement of awards was made following the recent come nervation tests for the Juniors. - 0 CAPS ON WEDNESDAY— Apparently the A-T gave a bum steer re capping ceremony -.for the junior class of C.N.A,'s at"the hos- pital. Correct date is Wednesday, (today) at three o'clock. 0 - 0 - 0 NO LOSS— While •we're at it, we'd better draw your attention to a slip-.Lit on the sports page of this issue; ir which a story heading indicates that the .Tuventles dropped a .garnt j to Arthur. That was ust plain head-writer's blues, for the game in question has not yet been play- ed. It was scheduled for Tues- day evening of this week,, but won . on Tuesday afternoon indicate. • that the fixture has been cancel-. ed. I) A loud bang last Friday after- noon had nearly everyone in town inspecting furnaces. for exploalon roofs for cave-ins and sonic even out to see if their chimneys had toppled. Cause pf all the commo- tion was a jet aircraft breaking the sound barrier. It doesn't happen very often in this, neck of the woods and is always a big. sur- prise. Fortunately no windows' were broken, and according to re-, ports, the only plane in the area that day was, of U.S. origin. 0 -.0 - 0. • , . B fil• JOB— Did you ever think what would happen if the people in the post office were -like the most of us who wait until the last. minute to post our Christmas. Mail. If 'such were the case we would be gettink, , last year's cards about now. You have to hand it to the postal Work. ers, they do a big job in one heck of a ,hurry at this -Rine of year. 0 0 GOOD SELECTION--+- If you haven't already gone ou' and swiped a tree from some far- mer for. Christmas, it' would• be a• geed idea to slip around to the Le gion home, where the boys ar selling trees, and we note that the have a good selection this year The trip will save you a lot o running around, cud perhaps a couple of weeks in the jug and at the same ,time will assist the Le- gion, --- CHRISTMAS CONCERT A Chrlst.mas concert will be held at S.S. No. 9, B. Wawanosh, Wed nesday,'Dee. 21 at 8,36 p.m. sharp' Ladies please bring lunch. -F14,b i LL Tummy :fitm.40 Corte to the bingo in the Legion Home Wednesday evening, Dee. 14. For free taxi service call 766. STORES IN WIIONETER, Will be open evenings December ' 10 to 24. Santa, Claus will be 'here Thursday afternoon, December 22 Stores :will be closed Monday, December 26th and Monday, Janu- ary 2nd. F14-21b LEGION CITILOREN'S PARTY Legion children's Christmas par- ty, Thursday evening, December 15. All Legion children vvelcorne, V14b CAROL SER,vxot II1V BLUEVALE The junior and Senior choirs of Knox Presbyterian Church, Blue- vale, will preSent a 'Vesper Carol Service Sunday, December 18th, at 4 p,m, P7-14b FAMILY HOME FOR 3IRTHDAY DINNER William R. Ferric/ of White- church marked his 90th birthday on Satudday, when his family of four sons and two daughters,, hared :the `Lucknow Unite;). ,:hutch for &inner,: catered to by be W.A. of the chnych, Tim clin- ger aao „Marked •Mr~. sand. Mrs, Farrier's 55th wedding anniversary, which will be on, Christmas Day. Their family consists_ of Garnet and Russel of Whitechurch, Clif- ford ,cif KiDehener and. Carman. of Toronto, Winnifred of Toronto and Vim Jack (Olive) Gillespie of Sat- ... • Ilia, There are, 12 grandchildren. Mr. Farrier is the son of the late 'Mr, and Mrs. Wesley Farrier, ,and was born ip West Wawanosh. At the time of his •ma.rriage move to the 12th concession 'of the same township, where the, couple lived until they retired to Whitechureh L7 years ago, A member of the session of the United Ohtirch for many yea,r's, Mr. Farrier is still an honorary ,mem- ber of that board. He attributes his long life to the fact that he has •never 'taken an alcoholic bev- erage in his life, and to a belief in moderation in all things, great and small. ' Mr. Farrier is of the opinion that people live too fast today, but says it is impossible to compare his early days with today, asAma,chin- ery has' made so ninth difference, He thinks that plc are not as dependable 'as they ware years ago. He said, "When I was young, a personae Word wad as good as hia 'note, and often today neither 'are Worth anything," Mr. Harrier is in reasonably good health, although his legs bother him to Some degree. ISAI3EL'S BEAUTY 'SHOP Is now re-opened for -business. I wish everyone a Merry Christmas ate a Happy New Year. -- Isabel F14b The recreation room at the nurs- es' residence, , Wingham General Hospital, was filled with friends and relatives on Friday afternoon for the graduation exercises of the Certified Nursing Assistants' class. Mrs. I. Matey, admi_nistratrix of the hospital, opened the ceremony by introducing the platform guests, Mrs. D. S. Maelsiaughton, president of the Wingham Unit of the Canad- ian Cancer Society, NUS, N. D, Ca- 92 Years Old Robert MeClenaghan of Itothsay celebrated his 92rid birthday with his brother, Harry McCleriaghan in • Wingharia, on Thursday of last Week. Another brother, Ben Me- Cleitaghati„ and Mrs. 1VicOleriagliat Of Whitechurch, Were also present,. Robert lives with his son, Clar- ence, at Ralisay. He came up on the train Thursday morning and. Went back the same way on Friday. He is the eldest of ten children, and Ben is the youngest. They also have two alatera The Wingham Boy Scout GrOup Committee .and. Cub and Stout leaders met at the Scout Hallifor a short meeting on Werine0aY evening. One , of the mein, tdi s was the date for the official One/l- ing of the hall. It was decided that it would be better to wait till after the festive season and the third Wednesday in January was chosen. It is expected that the district commissioner, Archie Gowanlock, of Walkerton, will attend the "open house'?. Definite plans for- the occasion have not been com- pleted but will. be announced later. Cub leaders Bill Rintoul and Bill Crawford felt • that 'they had no 'particular problems at this time, and now that the hall has been completed they will again hold regular meetings; Scoutmaster Alton Adams asked that the committee try and obtain two leaders to help with the super- vision of Scouts. Wingham has a full troop of boys and the general feeling in Scouting 'circles is that there should be four adult leaders fOr that number of Scouts. Monty Snider has volunteered to assist and the committee urgently needs two more leaders, between the Mrs, Shackleton, clinical super- visor, addressed the class, taking as her . theme the school's motto, "Service above Self", The presen- tation of diplomas was made by Mrs. Kerney, Eleanor Saha& gave the valedictory address for the graduating class, in which she expressed their appreciation of the excellent training they hat) receiv- ed. Guest speaker was Mrs. Mac- Naughton who gave a particularly thoughtful talk to the girls. "Yours IS a noble calling," she said, "because yeti .,deal with a special kind of people—those who At the December meeting of the Public School Board, Principal T. S. Beattie reported the findingS of a survey of, pre-school age children had been completed. The results otthe survey,, which included child- ren born, in the years 1955 through 1959, indicated that enrolment at the school would probably remain fairly static over the next five years. He said that in previous surveys it had been found the num- ber enrolled each year averaged about six more than had been in- dicate4 in the survey. Attendance at the school during November, the 'principal reported, was 97.12 per cent. The ,board decided to purchase extra fire extinguishers for' the halls in the • new building. Word was also received that educational Alevisiona programs will be car- ried on the CBC network com- mencing on January 4th and will carry on for the next three months. The half-hour programs will be broadcast by the local station., ages of 20 and 35. it is not neces- sary that the person who volun- teers has previously been a Cub or Scout himself. their very lives, upon your know- ledge and your skill". The speaker said the life of a nurse is not an Please turn to Page Seven Norman Carnegie, of Stratford, was elected president of the Strat- ford Musicians' Protective Associ- ation, Local 418, at the annual meeting, succeeding Paul Cross, of Stratford. Other officers are: Roy Coult- hard, St. Marys, vice-president; Murray Gorman, Stratford, finan-' vial secretary-treasurer; Robert Schwalm, Stratford, recording Sec- retary; Kenneth Bassett, Seaforth, marshal; John Byriek, Stratford, sergeant-at-arms. Executive; Leander Boucher, Ross Mariii, Wingham; delegates to Stratford and District Labor Conn- ell, George Staddon, Kenneth Bar- tley, Murray CorMan, all of Strat- A. D. MacWilliam presided ever the December meeting of the Wing- ham District High School Board, in the absence of chairman Leslie Fortune, who was ill, on Thursday evening of last week. The minutes and accounts were approved by the board. A contract with the Honeywell Co. was read to the board by the secretary. A letter from the Walkerton Dis- trict High Scheel Board stated Sunday ecening 57 of the Wing- ham C.G.I.Te took part in the Na- tional Christmas Vesper Service in the United church. The girls, dressed in the white middles of the C.G.I.T, uniform, entered the choir loft and gallery in processional. Jane Hetherington was the lead- er of the service and, the readers were Linda Templernan and Kathy Hodgiris, The O.G,I.T."sang thice 'choir numbers; "All My Heart This' Night Rejoices", "Hark; the Her- ald Angels Sing" and "In the, Bleak Midwinter". The girls sang beautifully under the dliection of Alan D. Bennett. A Christmas story, "The Mir- acle", was told expressively by Mrs, Robert Mara. The climax of the Service was the act of dedication, in which four candles were lit and dedicated by Lynne Parkinson, Judy Callan Marilyn Riley and 'Su- san Spry, During the processional hymn each of the girls carried tapers lighted from the 'central candles and formed two oircles as . the church lights were dimmed, Rev. T. G, Htisser closed the service with the benediction, Following the service the C,G:I.T. members and their mothers gath- ered in the Sunday School room. Carols Were sung, several games testing the senses were played, a Christmas story, "The Gift", was read, and lunch served before Taps closed the evening. The leaders and girls are 'plan- ning a potluck supper• for this week when Christmas favours for 'the hcispital patients will lie made. Next weekr en Dec, 21st, they plan to sing carols at the hospital and 'so close the year's activities in, ser- vice, projects. The C.G.I.T. superintendent is Mrs. G. WI Tiffin and leaders are Miss Meetly Moffat, Mrs, Ken Wood, Mrs, Robert Ahara, Mrs, Jack Walker and Mrs. Stewart Leedham. RECREATION COMM. ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of the Wingham Recreation Committee was held in the council chamber on Tuesday evening of last week. The committee will spOnsor the Juvenile team this winter, with Bill Lee as manager and Don Gra: vett as coach. Eight Pee-Wee teams sponsored by the committee will require sweaters. The Wing- ham Legion branch will supply one set, and approval was given to pur- chase four other sets. The Figure Skating Club's car- nival will be held the first 'Sat- urday in March and tests will be tried the last Saturday in that month. The committee felt that accident insurance should he compulsory for all partiMpants in activities spon- sored by the Recreation Commit- tee. The 81.50 fee for insurance covers all activities for one year, including hockey, figure skating, swimming, ball, etc, A request front the Wingham and Disttict Film Council for financial assistance was approved and help will be given toward projector re- pairs slid' replAernent in 1961. A howling league for junior girls was also discussed,. Bill Conroe reported on the Lake Huron conference in Walker- ton last OctOber. jack. Gorbott will remain chairman for the corn., (Please tarn to Page Seven) that tuition fees would be paid for a student from the Walkerton Dis- trict attending the Wingham school, Another letter was read from the family of 'the late C, Agnew, expressing thanks f o r flowers. Principal Frank Madill reported, that average daily attendance had been 648.6 students or 96.97 percent in November. •He also said that a letter from the prinicpal of the Lions Meet in Queens Hotel A Christmas touch was added to the regular meeting of the Wing- ham Lions Club on Friday even- ing at the Queens Hotel, when a delicious turkey dinner was served, Many Christmas carols were sung during the evening. Lions Bill Conron led in the singing and Lion Hap Swatridge :supplied the piano acoompaniinent Lion DeWitt Miller presented Mrs. Andy Scott with a gift on behalf of the club and expressed their gratitude .for the fine Service they had received dur- ing the year. Mrs, Scott thanked the Lions for their thoughtfulness. The report on the recent peanut sale was given and the members were pleased to learn that the proceeds from the sale, were the best yet. To conclude the program a film was shown on the life and habits of the Egicfmos. Family Celebrates Petther'iPirthday A surprise gathering was held at the home of Mr, and Mrs. George Hall on Sunday in honor of Mr, Hell's '71st birthday. A delicious buffet supper was enjoyed. Attending were his children and grandchildren, Mr. and Mrs. Willis Hall ,and family, Mr. and Mrs. Alex (Betty) McDonald and.family, Mr. and Mrs. Russell (Helen) Scott of Medford and Mr. and Mts.. Archie (Lorraine) Steurnol and fainily of Wroxetcr. There are 22 greed-children ALEX, CREAN WILL HEAD MASONIC LODGE Meeting on Tuesday evening of last week, members of the Wing- ham Lodge No. 286, A.F. elected Alex Corrigan worshipful master for the year 1961. Other officers elected were Jo- seph McGill, Senior Warden; Alex Robertson, Junior Warden; Gordon Leggett, Chaplain; A. M. Peebles, Treasurer; H. L. Sherbondy, Sec- retary; George Guest. Senior Dea- con; Ronald Lee, Junior Deacon; Fred McGee, Inner Guard; R. A, Coutts, Tyler, The installation and investiture of the worshipful master and of- ficers of the lodge will take place on Tuesday evening, Jan. 3rd. rm H.S. Kingsville High School .h ad been received thanking the Winghtint school for the hospitality shown to the Kingsville football team whoa th final WO,SSA_. game Was played here in November, The priacipal also said that the school inspecter had- visited the school for ,several, days and that teachers from Lucke now had visited to observe teach- ing methods. Teachers from Kit- chener, Preston and Goderich 'had paid a visit to inspect the new shop, He also. requested perrnispion to attend a meeting of secondary school principals in Detroit next fall, R. B, Cousins explained that the trouble with the boiler, which re-, msuelotetcl. f a couple or Ititheeekfre si agdoe,pahartds been caused when a control 'failed and water was not fed to the boil- er, which then became red hot. The basic cause had been found to. be vibration from the fire which wore Insulation on the wiring for 'ethe control, which short circuited the unit. Mr. Cousins went on to say that the boiler itself was salvaged, but the tubes would have to be re- placed, All is covered 'by insurance, except for a small amount of wir- ing. The board went on to discuss the possibility of installing a better fire alarm system and the pro- perty committee was instructed to obtain information and to find out if 'bells could be .put In a- better location. The committee was also instructed to look into a suggested .'plan of staggering the caretaking staff hours, and to report back at the next d.tuu.sed vitiai for creating a parking lot at the back of the sehoel and to e0M- plete the driveway around the building. An attempt had 'been made to obtain fill for the athletic field but this matter will be left until spring. DOUBLE HOLIDAY BUSINESSMEN ASK FOR TUESDAY TOO There has been a certain amount of confusion here over the holi- days which will follow ChriStliAs Day, About two weeks ago * the mayor announced, after consulta- tion with some of the businessmen and councillors, that Monday, 'De- cember 26th Would be observed as a holiday and that places of busi- ness would re-open on Tuesday, 'Since that time, however, Many of the local 'businessmen have not- ed that other nearby towns ate closing both Monday and Tues- day. A petition was circulated and it was found that a large ma- jority of the retail men favored closing both days. As a result of this expression of 'preference the mayor, with the approval of Cetin- cil, has proclaimed Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 26th and 27th, pub- lic holidays. The stores will re- main open all day Wednesday, Dec. 28th. Leaders Needed! • An important :factor in the lives of many of our boys dat- ing the past live ,or six years has been 'Scouting. • We have been fortunate in having ,cap- able and hi:Wasted leaders, who have given a lot of thheir free time to supervision and Scout- ing. ac iYA•le$. We'llitte lilitf for some time a full troop of keen and active Thu -proper riiuniber of adult leaders for . troop is fem., However, for the past couple of years. Scoutmaster Alton Adainse with the hen of some 'of the older Scouts, has handled, the situation aloha The Grotto Cenunittee is ur- gently seeking assistance for Mr. Adams. One volunteer has offered. to heiti, but two mote are still needed. Anyone' be- tween the ages- 'of 20 and -', who is interested in -Wye,' work , • and r svlio could devote an eve- , -ning a 'week to this cause, is asked to get in touch with Warren -Callan, It is not ne- cessary that the person volun- teering•bas previously been a Cub Or Scout the prime re- quirements are an interest in 'boys and being willing to give a few hours 'of free time each week to active Leadership. SCOUT HALL READY I PRE-SCHOOL SURVEY OPEN DOUSE DATE MADE FOR ENROLMENT SET FOR • JANUARY Fifteen Graduates Given Diplomas at CNA Exercise tneron, member of the hoard of directors a of the hospital; R, D. Cousins bf ,Brussels, vice-chair- man of the board; Les Reynolds, Mrs. F. Fuller, house mother at the nurses' residence, and Mrs. Ker- /mum, MUSICIANS ney, acting director of nursing for the hospital. Mrs. E. Fielding, director of the ION UNION SLATE C.N.A. school, introduced the ineM- hers of the graduating class as they entered the room. ate ill. They 'depend on you for ford. MIT HOLDS ANNUAL VESPER SERVICE Proclamation AT THE REQUEST OF THE WINGHAM BUSINESS ASSOCIATION I HEREBY PROCLAIM Monday, Dec. 26th , 1960 and Tuesday, Dec. 27th, 1960 PUBLIC HOLIDAYS IN THE TOWN OF WINGHAM AND HEREBY CALL UPON ALL CITIZENS TO OBSERVE THE SAME. R. H. McKINNEY, Mayor "Goa Save the Queen"