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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1962-01-24, Page 11 IN t O N 1 1r�'I01.^r )ENCE 47 s RV10E • 1 NO THE MAIN DRAG Illy The Pedestrian I DOWN SOUT111— W, Idanna flew to Florida nuary 10th and .according to 1 received by the A -T, is en - the city, the toeing and the er, in that onder, Talking s, Hanna by telephone John he weather was lovely and over Fre Deliver -.0.0. ' FROM IU RI --- ng meetings we attended in peg and Regina on Friday iturday we had several West - ask us about •various fa- in Wingham, either relatives. ods, Wingham must have uted largely to the popula- f the West. 0 - 0 - 0 AL MEETING— dents ILL LING—dents of both town and dis- re reminded that the annual g of the Wingham Hospital ation will be .held on Friday g of next week, February 2. g at 8 p,m., the gathering held in the recreation room nurses' residence on Cath - treat. Members of the pub- invited to attend. In order 'e a vote a membership in sociation is required, procur. t the hospital office or from •actors for one dollar. {.log . $1.1 29 ..2 lbs. 49 oz. .. , . 5,ac ..i3 ''lad. 45 z. jars $1.9 l8 -oz. ... 29 2/55c 43 ). cello 49 ......,.49c ce), lb} ..29 1, ll,. ....59 39 TEAMS ACTIVE INOR LOOPS e there are no plans here y big effort during Minor Week, all the minor teams community are active, and ,day will see the Juveniles off against Exeter at the ink. This game will be pre - by the flour Pee Wee teams on starting at 6.15. Juveniles are tied with Exe- • third place with Goderich spot and Clinton in sedond Crowds for the juvenile have been considered good. Bantams will be in action :dnesday night in Palmers -Playing g 'th4 •!tical 'rink sday night. The team has o games and lost one, to Lis - They defeated Ripley and w. The second Bantam s playing exhibition games 11 be in Belgrave on Thurs- Midgets have been, going uns as well and arc making showing. • IESSIV.E EUCHRE e IOOF Hall, Maple St., on day evenings, January 24th bruary 7th, at. 8,30. Everyone e. Lunch served. F24' !s s ?9,50 7.00 14.50 s c yd. ,1!(l let=s. al'lnce rn )9 pr� ary 2001!. Price FREE .1, ham LOL 794 will hold a. In the Council Chambers Ja Y 26th, at 8.3U slairn ne welcome, F24b MIEN'S MIMING lar monthly meeting 'will be tnuary 30th, at 8 o'clock. F24b NG REGISTRATION unior Bowlers at I3owiing Saturday, Jan. 27. Childr e r urs register at 9 a.m.; 12-14 i30; Th -19 years, 11.30. Regi s - fee 30e, Weekly fee wilr be rear -old bowlers; ;5e 9 years.. F24b EIJOIIRE !.',Mi'l'l' acrid Heart Parish 1 tall, , January 30th, at 8.45 p.m: rites, Lunch served, Adm. Frrb 'NI fret. With which is a.mlal am.ated the GUrr.:ie Vidette and Wroxeter News. Wi1NGlfAM, UNTAILIQ; WMPINUSDA.Y, J1•ANUABY Z4, 1902 THE WESTERN FOUNDRY TROPHY is shown as the plant's general manager, R. E. LeVan, sec- ond left, presented the silverware to Skip Jack Bowman last Wednesday. Other members of the rink are Sam Sweeney, lead, Tom-MacDon•. ald, second and Harold. Thomas, vice. ;t RINK BRUSSELS WINS Executive !Committee W. FOUNDRY TROPHY The Western Foundry honspiel was held at the Wingham rink on Wednesday with sixteen entries, light in each draw. • Jack Bowman, Harold Thomas, Tom McDonald and Sam Sweeney of Brussels won the nine o'clock draw with three wins plus nine. The eleven o'clock dravi was won by Norm Rintoul's rink of Wing - ham with three wins plus six. The rink was composed of Dr. M. Mc- Lennan, Bill Currie, Elwell Web- ster and the skip, Mr. Rintoul, In the nine o'clock draw second prize went to Doug Miles' rink of Minton with two wins plus ten and third to Cliff Parker, RCAF Clin- ton, two .wins pins .nine, The con- solation prize was taken by Hee- tor Irvine of Grand Valley. Second 'prize fa'r the" be er. o'clock draw was 'won by Jim Adams' rink of Brussels, two wins plus fifteen; third, A. D. MacWil- liam, Harvey Fisher and Alan Mac- Kay of Wingham ' with Harley Crawford as skip, two wins plus 1.0, and the consolation to Lloyd Casemore's rink, of Wingham. Bowman and his rink won the trophy. Na1.es Committees . The executive committee of the Ladies' Auxiliary to the Royal Canadian Legion discussed a num- ber of items when it met recently at the Legion Horne. Plans were made for a birthday party the end of February and in addition to Auxiliaries of the zone, invited guests will be Comrades Richardson and Pegg of 'Toronto and Comrade Duffield of Elora, to represent the Provincial Command; former zone commanders Dorothy Hoyle of Stratford and Luella Hall of Blyth; Mrs. Wm. McCann of Gorrie, zone commander, and Miss Agnes Lisemer of Westminster Hospital staff. The folowing committees . were nomad: Sick, Mrs. Alvin Seli, Mrs. Harold Ross, Mrs. Willis Hall and Mrs. John Strong; house, Mrs. George Day, Mrs. Bob Casemore, Mrs. Bab' Irvine; sports, Mrs. Cy Robinson and Mrs. V. Ducharme, Mam.ber8hip.a.71t7;4.� �lon.<::,Sinrra�: mon, Mrs. Lillian Kreger; relief, Mrs. George Johnston; social, Mrs. Robert Hickey, Mrs, Emily Elston, Mrs. Wm. Renwick and Mrs. Alvin Seli. Auditors, Mrs. Howard Irwin and Mrs. Gwendolyn Adams; banquet conveners, Mrs, V. Dueharme, Mrs. Stewart Forsyth, Mrs. Ted English and Mrs, Dave Crothers, Press re- porter, Mrs. Crothers. JANUARY COMMUNION 20 NEW MEMBERS. TO wINOHAM UNITED Twenty new members joined Wingham United Church at a communion service on Sunday.. By profession of faith Douglas James Thompson and Mrs. William Rin- toul became members. The following transferred from other congregations; Mr. and Mrs. James Marks front Lebannon United Church, north of Palmer- ston; Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Russell and Peter Russell from Trinity United Church, Shelburne; Mr, and Mrs. Jack Gerriee from Kincardine United; James Morton from Knox United, Durham; Graham Krug from Chesley United; Mrs. Charles Lathers from Wroxeter United; Mr. and Mrs. Bert Johnson from Walton United; Mrs. Angus Brow fro U rs: D:' :T' Brusseis >`Intted, .lVf Thompson from Walton United; Mrs. Charles Rintoul from Hamp- den United, Hanover; William Rin- toul from St. Andrew's, Wingham; C. D. Lloyd from Asbury West United, Toronto; Miss Mae Fergu- son, Sydenham United, Brantford. The theme of the communion service was "The Glory of the Lord." Mr. Husser took his text Survey ''_ill Be Made leter' ine ousing Nee housing for senior citizens of limited income was discussed at a meeting sponsored by the local Kinsmen Chub here last Wednes- day, which was attended by Kin members, as well as several other interested people. The meeting heard Art Haas, of London, representative for Twin Pine Apartments Limited, ,describe th manner in which apartment buildings for senior citizens are financed, how rental figures work out, and the requirements which must be met by tenants. Re went .on to say that the type of apartment building which is be - In built in a number of other centres comprises. 11 units, font• of which are for couples. In the lot- • ter case a couple could mean two sisters or two brothers, as well as a 'Married couple. The single un- l its are open to either men or wo- men. The •four units for couples would have a bedroom, besides the accommodation available in the single units. Each unit would be Provided with an electric stove and refrigerator and rents would cov- er heating. Washing facilities would be provided in the basement. The apartments are being built in •many centres and are for older people of limited means. Minimum income of a tenant has to be $80,00 per month. and a maximum of not more than $220.00. All tenants METRAS, athletic director at the Uri of Western Ontario, is pictured at the he demonstrated >footballplays to the m Mustangs ata banquet for the team c . In the high school last week> Right, Principal, E. E. Madill, Coach Robert Campbell and Team' Captain Roy Vivian. The banquet was spoti- Captain b the school board —A -T photo must be 60 years of age or over, Rentals in the case of Wingham, it is understood, would be approxi- mately $42,00 per month for a single unit and $52.00 for a double unit. SIIV(II,F. (O1'IBS •-- ;10 emits oach Stresses. Education o ° .S. Football Champions John Metras, athletie director of the University of Western Ontario, was the guest speaker at a ban- quet for the W.D.H.S. Mustangs, sponsored by the school hoard on Tuesday evening of last week, The occasion honored the Wing- ham team, which has captured the WOSSA championship for the past two years and the North Huron group for the past five years, Thlr- tY-six team members and four of the •six girls who made up the cheer -leaders' section were on hand as well as most of the members of the board and a number of guests. Roy Vivian is team captain, and is assisted by Barry Fuller. Staff members Robert Campbell and P:.. A, Anderson are the coaches. School principal F. E. Madill congratulated the team members on their efforts and Frank Thomp- son, board chairman, said it was a pleasure to welcome the team to the dinner, and expressed the hope that the boys will be able to do as well in the future. Coach Robert Campbell introduced Mr. Metras to the assembly. Stressed Education. The speaker outlined some of his views on football and said that goad passing was • all-important. He later demonstrated some of his plays on the blackboard, He went on to impress the boys with the necessity for education and point- ed out that In college footoall it is only the students with good s•ca- demie standing who are allowed on the team. He said that if the high school players would put the same energy into their studies as they do into the game they would Will Organize Junior League For Young Bowlers A meeting was callad last Friel - day evening by the Wingham Re- creation, Council of all persons in -1 On Friday afternoon the basket- ngterested in promoting junior how!-' hall season began with Goderich iin Wingham. Bob Sones of meeting Wingham at Wingham. the Canadian Junior Bowling Wayne Farrier was the high scor- Council was at the meeting to out- ing senior with 24 pts. His dazzling line the formation of a Junior display of marksmanship amazed Bowling League. the Godolich seniors, so much that The work of the Canadian Jun- they could n:ot get going. for Bowling Council, an non-profit Another player who helped stun organization, is to support local the Goderich boys was Lyman Jar- efforts to encourage junior bowling din who collected 19 points for and establish and promote fair Wingham. tournaments and howling stand- Treitz was high scorer for God- ards. Junior bowlers do not corm- erich knotting 5 points. He and his Pete for money or merchandise as companions made a game try but prizes but can Win attractive crests were unable to crush the Wingham ' and trophies. They howl in a defence. wholesome environment and good The game ended 58 to 17 for supervision is given by adults who volunteer their services. It was decided at the meeting to forn•i a Junior Bowling League to be affiliated with the Canadian but ended tasting a, 17 to 12 de- Junior Bowling Council and off!- feat. The high scorer for Wingham cers were named as follows: Pres., was Lynn Finnigan with 4 points; Mrs. John' Langridge; sec„ Ray- His sparkling appeararice was not mond Walker; treas., Mrs. Walter enough tb stimulate the .rest of the Brown; league supervisor, B -ill team but he made a frantic effort Johnston; bowling manager, Wal- to do so, ter Brown; honorary member from itarcativn .Corartail„, Jaclr.- az ,aitilors was Fenger'. with' 11."points. Children interested in bowling, Combned with his height and a YE, SENIORS WIN BASKETBALL TEAMS OPEN WITH OODERICH The Kinsmen Club has been con- sidering the. plan as a project, and if it wont through, would make a sizeable contribution to the build- ing. The buildings arc financed to the extent of 90 per cent under Central Mortgage and Housing, and 'twin Pines would pick up 5 per cent with another five from the provincial government. In the case of Wingham the 5 percent or- dinarily provided by Twin Pines could be a grant bola Kinsmen, which would rer.Inee the rental fac- tor. 30.il)ay Contruct During the meeting the groin found that tenants would be re- quired to sign only a 30 -day con tract and the loss of revenue front vacant:1es would be absorbed by Twin PInes, which is a subsidiary of the United Co-operatives of On- tario. A list of people in Wingham over 6.0' years of age was conalderecl, and the group felt that it Wottld warrant a survey which is required !before anything can de done. In order to facilitate o survey it was felt that other organizations shoo:.! be ap.u,toached on the 'subject, par. tluclarly the ministerial associa- tion. The stirVey Is required to deter.. mine the need for such housing. People approached on the survey would be asked mostly about their p,e;sent living conditions, and would not,be obligated ill any way as to whether or not they would be Willing to live in the proposed apartment. It is expected that a further meeting will be held shortly to set up a. survey committee which will i those who maypossibly interviewY be interested in 'the plan. The proposed site for the build- ing is to the west of the nisin street park, where the old tennis courts are located on dward St. Wingham. ,Juniors Defeated The Wingham Juniors also tried their best to beat their opponents, Three Accidents During the Week Three accidents attributed to bad driving conditions occurred during the past week in Wingham. The worst resulted in $700.00 to- tal damage to two cars which col- lided at the corner of Victoria St. and Diagonal Road on Wednesday morning. Harold R. Congram of Wingham was the driver of ono vehicle and George N. Atridge of Toronto was driving the other. The Atridge vehicle suffered $450.00 damage and the Congram car $250. T nR The accident was investigated by LIONS A O SPONSOR Constable Ted Whitby. No in- juries were reported, Another minor accident on Wed- nesday afternoon resulted in about OPER. PRFSEN 1 ATION $75 damage when cars driven by William. King and Mrs. Alvin Ban- nerman collided in front of the curling rink, have no trouble at school. He sub. gusted that each one should strive to go to university as life is be- coming more difficult each passing year, Speaking of high school sports in general, Mr. Metras said there should he. an academie �ttandard set before a student could enter any school athletics, and suggested that every student should have at least a 50 per cent average before he he allowed to play on any team, This, he said, would be an Incen- tive in itself for better grades. He admonishedd the team to remem. ber that athletics is a secondary matter and that sports are basic- ally for personal enjoyment. Following his chalk -talk on foot. hall the university coach showed the boys a movie of a game be !ween the University of Toronto football team and the University of r3 Western Ontario, and outlined the various plays and highlights of the game which were shown in slow motion. The WOSSA crests were pre- sented to the players by Mr. Met- ras with Mr. Thompson handing out the school -crests. On Monday morning of this week about $100 damage was done when cars driven by Rennie Goy and Robert J. Laidlaw, both of Wing - ham, collided at the intersection of Victoria and. Josephine Sts, Q� L M EO S J. W. fu butt The high scorer for.the Goderich Ft TE ac - between W between the ages of 8 and 11 (ban - 1 I curate'shooting he helped in a big tams) are asked to register at the way towards victory. Wingham Bowling Lanes this Sat- The game was slow moving and urday, Jan. 27th at 9 a.m. The at the end of quarter time both age group 12 to 14 years (juniors) I teams were tied 3 to 3. In the should register at 10.30 a.m. and I fourth quarter Goderich pulled junior men. and ladies, 15 to 19 : away after getting 8 points to s years, at 11 .,0 a.m. The resisted-; gingham's .one. tion fee is 50 cents, which en- titles the child to become an af- --- filiated member of the Canadian Junior Bowling Council and to KINFTTFc Tri MARCH wear the official crest. Bowling fees in future weeks will be 40 cents per week for Bantams ON and Juniors and 55 cents for Jun- ior Men and Ladies. from St. John's Gospel 1:14, "We beheld his glory as of the only Begotten of the Father, full of graco and truth." The choir sang the anthem "Oh Saviour of the World,” by Goss. It was the largest January communion for some time, with almost 300 receiving com- munion. MONDAY NiHHT Because so many women have volunteered their services for the one-hour March of Dimes on Mon- day, January 29th, the Kinettes feel that this year's drive will be a tremendous success. If the rest of the communl.ty shows a similar gen- ercus response through their.dona- tions the 1962 campaign of the March of Dimes will surely achieve (Please turn to page Ten) John Wilbert (Wib) MacLeod, 51, editor of The Kincardine News and veteran Bruce County newspaper man, died Friday in his office as the result of a heart attack, He had been employed by the Kincardine paper, which is now owned by G. W. "Goldie" Bucking- ham, ever since he left high school. He was appointed editor in 1954. Always interested in the life of his community he was also active in the Knox Presbyterian Church and was an elder for many years. He was a past president of the Kin- cardine Kinsmen Club and had served as district deputy governor of that organization. He Is survived by his wife, the former Mary Anderson. An unusually gifted writer, he had contributed articles of dis- trict and historical interest to the daily press, as well as his weekly comments in the Kincardine week- ly. At the regular meeting of the Lions Club at the Queens Hotel on Friday evening it was decided that the club would again sponsor the presentation of opera in Wing - ham. The dates have not yet been finalized. Committee in charge is Dr. Shaunessy, F. E. Madill, T. S. Beattie, Norman Welwood and W. W. Currie. Lion President Bill Currie pre- sided for the meeting. Piano ac- companiment for the singing was provided by Lion, Hap Swatridge and Lion Bill iConro'n led the vocal' efforts, while Lion Percy Clark gathered in the fines. Two guests were present, Lion Don Lloyd and Lion Jack Cook, the latter from the Arkona Club. Lion Bill Conron addressed the club on the condition of the arena front, and suggested that the club might offer some assistance in any program of renovation. , . Lion Bob Hetherington, who is also mayor of the town, said that all possible help would be apprec- iated, for the program would be a big one and would require the full cooperation of the community. It was announced that gross sales in the pre -Christmas peanut ririve were $779.03. Guest for the evening was Larry Kent, who described the beauties of the islands of Bermuda and film tak- m t interesting showed a os rn g f en on a trip to the British colony last year. He was introduced bi Lion Vaughan Douglas and appre ciation was extended by Lion Ros Hamilton, • THE WINGHAM JUVENILE HOCKEY TEAM has been drawing good d crowds at ' its gameses here has been p uttin g up a top- flight opfit it brand of hockey. At the moment they are tied for third place in the league with Exeter and will meet the boys from the south here tonight (Wednesday) in a garrie that will highlight Minor hockey week. The team includes: front row; from the left, Jim English, Glenn Skinn, Bill Taylor, stick boy, Wayne Riehl, Lynn Finnigan; centre, Don Lee, Alex Strong, Paul Jardin, Don Whitfield,Jack Caneron Doug Campbell, Paul Strong;r back row, Jack Gorbutt, manager, Wayne Henry, Joe Steffler, Garry lo Willis,. Murray Kerr, Garry Templeman and Al Taylor, r, coach. Advance -Times photo.