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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1961-02-22, Page 1With which is amalgamated the Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News. ,ONTARIO, WIDPNESDAY., FJERRUARY 22, 19611. SINGLE COPIES: — 10 eentat at al e- 1, at, 'Y- R. on 1 ALONG THE MAIN DRAG By The Pedestrian rnia and Wingham Rinks in WOSSA Curling Titles [PARK BOARD SEEKS RANT FOR PROJECT CO RETIRES 'MESS DINNER HELD TO HONOR COLONEL Members of the Riveraide Park Board are pushing ahead with 'plans for further .development of the area along the Maitland during the ceming spring and summer. ..An official of the Ontiario De- partment of Planning and Develop- ment has looked over the entire project and made recommendations which the board is seekiag to ful- fil in order to qualify for a 50% grant to aid in the development of the park. Final plans will call for the swimming, picnic and parking areas , which have already been started, as well as a camping area. As a result of these discussions Harry -McArthur and Alan Wil- liams recently spent a day in Tor- onto, where the department offic- Awards Presented For Attendance Members of the junior choir were guests' of the,Evening Guila of St, Paul's Church 'for the pan- cake supper last Tuesday and were served at 5.30. 'as he tty Ir. 411 on During the aupper Mrs, Gorelini nth et- ise LG- of le- E. j. STUDENT TEACHERS Lieut.-Col. M. R. Oliver, of Lis- towel, was honored on Saturday evening when.the Warrant Officers and NCOs of the 21st Field Reif- anent RCA (M) held a banquet and presented him With a cellarette, to mark his retirement from com- mand• of the regiment. Licut-Col, L, G. Vickara, of Listowel, is the new commanding officer, Alex Corrigan, regimental sergeant major, was master of ceremonies for the event which was held in the Wingham Armouries and, attended by over .50 non-commissioned of- ficers and warrant officers from the Wingham, Listowel and Walk- erten batteries. A' number of of- ficers were guests for the occasion, including the new colonel, and Major J. P. Stevens, Major J. W. Reid, Major J. D. Harvey, Capt. Ken Muir and Capt. Thompson. The toast to the Queen was pro- posed by Bdr, E, Henry, of Lie. towel, with WO2 Lloyd Dawson, of Wingham, proposing the toast to the regiment. WO2 A. Mitchell toasted the retiring commanding officer. Following the dinner Lieut.-Col. REEVE STEWART PROCTER is seen as he pre- sented the' Royal Canadian Humane Association testimonial scroll to Diane Casemore last Friday' evening. Centre is Ronald Campbell, the child wheal Diane risked her life to save from the waters of Lamont Creek last May.—Photo by Quitelon. Davidson, organist and choir lead.- er, presented attendance awards. Marilyn Higgins and David Weng- er each received $5.00 for highest attendance for girls and boys in 1959, Brenda Hall was presented with a white Bible a,nd,gold cross.and chain for attendance for the girls in 1960, and Jo-Anne Pickford, who all but tied with Brenda, re- ceived e. birthstone ring, David Wenger had attehded ,the ' most Sundays and choir practices for boys in 1960 and was pres.ented ials directed them to the offices with a travel alarm clock.' Of the Metropolitan Toronto Parks Commission, here they received valuable advice and assistance, and the Metro planners have under- taken te complete the formal draw- ings of the complete Wingharn project from the sicetcher which have been made here. In order to qualify for the grants mentioned above, the final aims and Objects of the local board must be set out, and plans must be suf- ficiently extensive to accommodate those who seek such recreation from a fairly wide area around the town. JUNIOR 'HOCKEY Another group of student teach- ers from Stratford Teachers' Col- lege is at the public school this week. On Monday they observed as the ,rogular teachers 'carried on with their classes, and , for the re- mainder of the week the students have charge of instruction, . . LOTS OF SKATERS— There was a larger crowd than usual at the annual skating party for members of the United Church Sunday School and their guests, Hot dogs and hot chocolate were served to the members. With the exception of one unfortunate ac- cident, a good time was reported. 0 - 0 - 0 OVERWORKED KTNETTES— If any of the Kinettes sappened to be absent from. the last meeting they would be shocked to read in last week's Advance-Times that in future, meetings would be held every Monday night. It should have read "every other" Monday evening. Our apologies, too, to # the babysitters who may have . been making arrangements to do double duty. 0 - q - 0 CROWS ARE CALLING— Maybe it will, it just might— yeP, spring might come early this year. On Monday morning there was a fine collection of big, black, noisy crows over in the flats be- hind Joe Kerr's building, Of course some of these hardy birds do hang around all winter — •thit, •We can hope for the best in any case, 0 - 0 - 0 DONE TO A TURN-- Last week one of our most faith- ful readers came in to telt us how much she had enjoyed a recent editorial dealing with the fact that Canadians can 'n'eVer' really call a themselves by their true name, but have to refer back to the country of their ancestors' origin. It seems that the editorial was being dis- cussed at her home and some agreement had been expressed when an elderly neighbor who was prerent said she .thought all this business about our being Canadian war Tattier foolish, To clinch the argument she said, . "If ,your cat crawled into the oven and had kittens, would you call them bis- cuits ?" Oliver was presented with the gift, lane case ore three tarried batteries that made up his in by representatives of the command. , He expressed his appreciation nle d as . creme enjoyed his militia work and re- for the gift and said that he had marked it was not an easy decision to give it up. He paid special tri- bute to the non-comissioned of- ENTERTAIN-HUSBANDS ON VALENTINE'S DAY SATURDAY fiAME PUT tAKES1DERS *ONE UP (ices,: ,conciaded, by.. pointing out that the strength of the regi- ment is the fact that the three batteries are different and yet still work together and co-operate. Major J. D. Harvey, second in ,command of the regiment, spoke briefly, as did Capt. Thompson of the 99th Battery, Ken Muir of the 97th, and Major Reid of the 100th. Port Elgin took a one game lead in the past week of action, in the W.0,A.A. Junior "D" series, to leave the Wingham team with their backs against the wall, stand- ing two games to one in a best of five series. Last Wednesday night Wingham tied the series at one gaMe each, with a 8-2 victory on home ice. On Saturday night Port Elgin went up one game in a fast display of hockey from both teams, the score reading at the end of 60 minutes 4-3 for the Lakeshore boys. These two teams met last night, Feb. 21st in a do or die game for the local lads, The Western Ontario Secondary Schools Association bonapiel wa3 held in Wingharn last week-end as a two-daY event with 20 boys' rinks and seven girls' rinks eorripeting. The event was highly successful and gave the young curlers plenty of fun and good curling. The play- ers were billeted a'. private hornes, with the Wingham District Elgh School acting as host for a dance on Friday evening and for dinner on Saturday at noon. The Owen Sound Collegiate and Vocational School Trophies were captured by Paul Kochler's Sarnia Central Collegiate rink with a final 7-3 win over Simeoe, In the girls' division, Sue Nesmith, of the Wingham District High School won out in a close conteat over Tillsonburg by a 6-5 score. Jane Hetherington, Carol Crawford and Sandra MacLennan filled out the Wingham rink. The championship games got under way Friday afternoon, the finals being run off Saturday af- ternoon and prizes handed out early Saturday evening, The staff of the Wingham school looked after the event, A St. Thomas rink skipped by John Ferguson won the consolation prize for the boys when they beat. London Central 9-4. Simeoe girls, who were last year's champions, edged Sr.ratford 5-4 to take this year's consolation award. Awards for second and third place winners were donated by the Wingham District High School, Scoring Boys---First round; Wingharn 5, London 4; Sarnia Central 6, St. Thomas 7; Seaforth 14, Stratford 1; Ingersoll 7, Aylmer 3; Tillsonburg 9, . London Central 0; Simcoe 7, Sarnia Northern 6; Listowel, a bye, Second round, maia event: Sar- nia, Ceatrala ,8, Wingharn Sea- forth -10, Ingersoll 6; Sinicoe '8; Listowel 7; Tillsonburg, a bye, Third round: Sarnia. Central 3, Seaforth 7; Simcoe 8, Tillsonbiirg 7, Finals: Sarnia, Central 8, Simeoe 3, with Simcoe winning second prize in the championship round. Girls—First round: Wingharn 8, Stratford 2; Aylmer 13, Ingerst 11 4; Tillsonburg 7, Simcoe 3; St, Thomas, a bye. Second round, main event: Wing- ham 7, Aylmer 5; Tillsonburg 15, St. Thomas 4. Finals: Wingham 6, Tillsonburg 5, the latter rink winning the sec- ond prize. Pancake'J`u'pper at` St. Paul's Church The ladies of St. Paul's Evening Guild were assisted by male mem- bers of the congregation last Tues- day evening when they sponsored the annual Pancake supper in the parish room. 'On hand to make the pancakes and help with the cleaning up operations were Alvin Higgins, Norm Crolikwright, John Parkinson, Rube Harrison, Bob Ritter, Herb Fuller, Terry Nethery, Robert Vivian and Walter Pick- ford. The ladies are grateful to Bra- bara Hall, Lynne Parkinson, Lynda Templeman, Dianne Deyell and Faye Yeo, who helped to wait on table. The attendance was excel- lent. Douglas Logan of Brusaels arid Shirley Knox, Biyth, are with Mrs. Hoy in Grade 5;' FranceS Myers,' Brussels and Lois aaarelean, Kire, 'aartline, MrS' McKentie Grade 2; Joan Allen of Wiarten and Elaine Conn, Lticknow, in Mrs. Shera's Grade 3 room; Marlene Caskanette,' Kineardine and Cathy MacDonald of Wroxeter with Mrs. Walsh in a mixed class, Grades 7 and 8; and Edith McIntosh of St. Marys and Ruth Turner, Varna, are teaching Mrs. Wilson's Grade 8. Mrs. J. Ostrom Speaks At World Prayer Day FORTY REGISTER FOR FIRST AID COURSE The Ladies' Auxiliary to the Le- gion entertained the husbands at a pot luck supper in the Legion Home last Tuesday. During the supper Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Sin- namon were presented with a boutonniere and a corsage for be- ing the longest married couple. Euchre was played with the prizes going to Mrs. Bill Renwick and Ray Meyer for high scores and Mrs. George Henderson and Harold Ross for low tallies, Mrs. V. Ducharme and Mrs, John Strong acted as M.C.'s for a pro- gram, when several ladies demon- strated a number of dances of earlier days. Mrs. Bill Hogg pro- vided the music and the dancers were Mrs. Cy Robinson, Mrs. Bob Hickey, Mrs. Harold Ross, Mrs. Jack Bateson, Mrs. Alvin Sell, Mrs. John Strong, Mrs, Don Ad- ams, Mrs, Bob Irvine, Mrs. V. Du- charme, Mrs. Dave Burgess and Mrs. Percy Gibson. Mrs. Willis Hall sang a couple of solos, accompanied by Mrs. Hogg. Dancing was enjoyed for the remainder of the evening. INTERESTING SPEAKER— Sportsmen and farmers through- out this district are in for an In- teresting evening oh March 1st, When the Wingham Sportsmen's Association will bring King Whyte to town as guest speaker for a farmer-public relations night. Many lovers of the outdoors follow ing's program. on Saturday eve- nings and will no doubt enjoy hear- ing him. in person. 0-0-0 OLD IMPENDS— Yours truly had a. most enjoyable visit with old friends in Ottawa last week. We had lunch with Bob Carbeat, former farm editor at CKNX and now head of the public relations department for the Canadian Federation of Agricul- ture, and also spent a few hours with Mr. and Mrs. Bob Clark, Bob is on the public relations staff of the Department of Trade and Commerce. Their families are well in both cases and seem to be enjoying life in the capital City. Nary Hastings Euchre Party There were 20 tables In play at the council chamber on Friday evening for the Mary Hastings euchre party. Mrs. Minnie Hingston a,nd Ross King had the high scores and Mrs, Geo. Tervit Sr., was the bigh lady playing as a man. Mrs. Ken, Sinnamon and Alex Sproul won the prizes for low lady and gentleman, and Mrs. Dave Crothers woe. the draw. Major Margaret Wheeler, Mrs. Stanley Newman, Mrs. Don Rosen- hagen, Mrs. Wilford Caslick, Mrs. Miller Davis, Mrs, Len Phillips, Mrs. Stewart Forsyth, Mrs. Ross Vogan and Mrs. Clayton Shackle- ton. Misses Karen Cantelon and Ed- na Mae Armstrong, members of C.G.I.T,, were the ushers, Mrs. Herbert Fuller was the keywoman. She has been the co- ordinator of these services for the past five years and will be suc- ceeded next year by Mrs, Walter Pocock, Friday tight at the *Stone Scheel inaMorrisarDownship about 601W- ple were on hand to witness the presentation of a Royal Canadian Humane Association honorary tes- timonial scroll to 11-year-old Di- ane Casemore, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, James Casemore, of Morris Township, Reeve Stewart Procter made the presentation on behalf of the Association. Diane waded up to her waist in Lamont Creek on May 14th of last year to rescue two-year-old Ronald Campbell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Campbell, of the same con- cession, in Morris Township. Reeve Procter read the, following address LO those present: "We are gathered here tonight to honour one of the junior mem- bers of our community who has proven herself a real 'heroine,' and we are all proud of her courageous deed, "So often we only hear of these acts of bravery on "battlefields or at a scene of great calamity or catastrophe, It has been written, 'Greater love has no man than he who gives his life for his brother.' "In Diane's case it was not necessary, and we are all thankful for it. However, she did show the same spirit, one of bravery and love, She took no thought of what the consequences might he to her- self, but only of the one in danger. "So tonight we are pleased to know that her wonderful act is being rewarded in a small Way. On behalf of this community and the Royal Canadian Humane Associ- ation I am pleased to present this medal of recognition to you, Diane, for your valiant deed. Congratu- lations and may God bless you." Wingham Firemen Entertain Ladies The Wingham Fire Department entertained the ladies at a social evening in the fire hall club room on Wednesday evening. Six tables of euchre were in play. Mrs. Alvin Sell had the high score for ladies and Lorne •Gard- her was high for the mem Mrs. Gordon Welwood and Norman Cronkwright held the low counts. The draw was won by Jim Carr. Fori Pass Examination , ,t Three pupils of Alan D. Bennett it ried the Grade II Theory exam- ination for the Royal Conservatory of Music on January 21, Mr. Ben- nett ' has received word that they were all successful. George Conn had 99, Pamela Barba 97 and Janice .Henderson 76. About 40 persons, including sev- eral women, registered on Monday evening for the first aid course sponsored by the St. John Am- bulance Corps. They included em- ployees of various industries in town, farmers, housewives, etc. The course will consist of ses- sions every Monday night for seven weeks at the council chamber in the town hall. At the conclusion of the course tests' will be giVen by the local doctors. --Miss Mary 'Skinn, nurse - in - training at St. Joseph's. Hospital, Guelph, was a visitor at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Skinn, at the week-end, The World Day of Prayer service was held on Friday in the Sal- vation Army Citadel, at three o'clock and eight in the evening. Mrs. Stanley Newman opened the afternoon session with a call to worship. The theme for the day was "For- ward through the Ages in Un- broken Line". Mrs. Bruce Maa- Lean was the leader of a period of joyful remembrance of God's leading over the years. Miss Cora Gilkinson offered petitions of con- fession and penitence. Mrs. Henry Jensen directed the congregation in thoughts of assurance and dedi- cation. Mrs. W. 3. Roulston con- dticted a season of intercession, in which prayers were offered by Mrs. C. F. Johnson. Mrs. John Pollack, Mrs. J. Clark, Mrs. D. Sinclair and Mrs. R. Chamney, Mrs. J. E. Ostrom was the speak- er and her message was in 'har- mony with the theme and the purpose of the World Day of Pray- ed. She stressed the need of medi- tation and prayer in the lives of Christian women, meditation on God's Word, the bread of life, and prayer, the breath of life. Three things which are hindrances to answered prayer are unconfessed and therefore unforgiven sin; lack of faith; lack of persistence. In closing, the speaker urged that twentieth century Christians should strive to become more earnest in prayer, She spoke of the great tesourees of power at their dis- pore', queting Tennyson's lives "More things are wrought by pray- er than this world dreams of". Mrs, Merrill Cantelon sang ing in the Shadow of the Rock", accompanied by Mrs. Gordon Dav- idson, who Was the pianist for the afternoon session. Mrs. S, New- man conducted the committment Of the offering, and closed the meeting with the benedietiOh, 'The ushers for the afternoon were: Mrs. N. T. McLaughlin, Mrs. T. English, Mrs, Petee MeLeod, and Mrs, Geo. C, Tervit. The leader§ arid those who offer- ed Prayer at the evening service Were Members of the Evening Atutilleries of the local churches, U U U In London Hospital George Richardson fell at the arena an Friday evening while attending the United Chinch Sun, day School skating party and fractured a hip. Mr. Richardson was taken im- mediately to the Wingham Hos- pital and later that evening was removed to Victoria Hospital, Lora don, where the hip Was pinned on Saturday morning, He is pro- gressing favorably.. be night The money reeelved in the will donated to the 'Retarded Children's Asseciation asSist in Operating the Golden Clrcle school Wingham, Injuiled at Game Miss Patricia Deyell of Toronto was injured at the arena on Satur- day tevening while attending a hockey game, She was struck over the eye by a puck which was shot over the boards and into the crowd. Miss Deyell redeived a nasty gash and thirteen stitches Were required to Close the wound, She was 'unable to return to Tor- onto on Sunday and is at the home of her parents milli the stitches can be removed. BEGIAIENTAL SERGEANT MAJOR. Alex Corrigan The hallqltet WAS singed by the Warrant officers and shakes hands With Lt.-Col, R. Oliver following non-commissioned officers of the regiment which banquet in the Wingham Armouries. honoring the intintles batteries at Wingharn, Walkerton end Lis- retiring tountutmilitg Ofliter of the 2Ist Field itegi- towel, Meld, The new C.O., Lt-Cot L. G. Vickers, looks on. I CAMPAIGN STARTS-4\14er 114 E. Atelliiiiney is pictured above, left, as he purchased the first "Bag 0' Bulbs" trout George Ilenderson, chairman ot the Legion committee whit* is sponsoring a blitt sale Of light bulbs betWee;o. 6.00 and 7.00 p.m. this lrrlitity •