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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1963-01-17, Page 4Page 4 -- Wingham Advance -Times, Thursday, Jan, 17, 1963 THE WINGHAM ADVANCE TIMES Published at Wingham, Ontario, by Wenger Bros, Limited W. Barry Wenger, President Robert O. Wenger, Secretary -Treasurer Member Audit Bureau of Circulation; Member Canadian Weekly Newspapers Associ- ation; Member Canadian Community Newspapers Representatives Authorized by the Post Office Department as Second Class Mail and for payment of postage in cash Subscription Rate: One Year, $4.00; Six Months, $2.25, in advance U.S.A., $5.00 per year; Foreign rate, $5.00 per year Advertising Rates on application Higher And Drier The town council and its streets de- partment is to be commended for clearing the sidewalk of snow on one side of Di- agonal Road. The task was not an easy one, but it has been done—and if it is kept open for the rest of the season, pedestrians who have to use the street will be grateful. One might ask, for course, why Di- agonal Road was singled out for attention when the sidewalks in most other sec- tions of the town are left unplowed. This particular street presented a nuis- ance and a hazard which does not exist elsewhere, chiefly due to the fact that it is a provincial highway, and as such, carries more than a normal amount of traffic. In addition it is one of the main entrances to the town and cars come in at a higher rate of speed than local driv- ers usually attain in town. The street, too, is a narrow one and its topography is such that in mild weather it is often awash with dirty brown slush to the grief of pedestrians who aren't nimble enough to avoid the splashes thrown up by cars and trucks. Mothers of younger children who must use Diagonal Road on the way to and from school are particularly pleased that they can now use the sidewalk. The More The Merrier Congratulations to Hap Swatridge for conceiving the idea of giving men in the community a chance to sing. Apparently his belief that many of them would en- joy taking part in a Barber Shop Chorus was justified for well over 30 turned out for the first get-together—an unheard-of response in our fair town, for any sort of male gathering. Since that time more volunteers have joined the group and there seems to be every likelihood that Hap will find him- self with a full-fledged chorus before long. Of course, the plain truth is that most men•do love to sing—not, perhaps in formal choirs where they must observe the niceties of tone control and modula- tion—but in big, lusty groups where they can give vent to healthy lungs and an ear for harmony. This new project is a good one. In an age when worries and tensions are build- ing up a grisly heap of heart and nerve ailment victims, any activity which offers pure, uncompetitive relaxation is well worth while. Glad They're Coming Community -minded citizens here will be very pleased to read the announcement in this issue that the Huron County Crop Improvement Association has decid- ed to hold its annual seed fair in the Wingham District High School. Though we lack proof, we strongly suspect that Dick Procter, of Morris Township, a past president and enthusi- astic supporter of the association, had much to do with the decision to stage the annual show here. He has been an unflagging worker in the interests of bet- ter agriculture and his effort have con- tributed in large measure to the success of this organization as well as others— notably the Brussels fair. The seed fair at the high school will bring farming people from distant points into our town to receive what we hope will be a favorable impression of Wing - ham and its people. We bid them wel- come in advance. It Should Stay In Town The board of the Wingham Hospital has a diesel -powered generator for sale. It has enough capacity to light, heat and power at least one of our larger public buildings. Though it has been offered at ar a reasonable figure to several local groups —none have so far shown interest and there is every likelihood that it will be secured by out-of-town buyers. If you are the complacent type you will wonder why we are so concerned about the impending departure of this piece of equipment. Quite frankly our thought is based upon the concepts of emergency preparation — insurance, if you like, against the consequences of war. One N. This idea, as every person remotely connected with EMO work knows, is a hard one to sell. Most of us would simply rather not think about the possibility of anything so starkly dreadful. We are so very similar to those good, sound, sensible citizens who stood around laughing about that crackpot, Noah, when he was work- ing on his new boat. Admittedly there is little enough we can do at best to protect ourselves against the consequences of nuclear war. To completely overlook the basic forms of protection is perhaps a sound measure of our right to survive. oment, Please by Capt. G. S. Newman, Wingham, Ontario "When I thought to know this, it was too painful for me; Until I went into the sanctuary of God; then understood I their end. (Ps. 73: 16-17) The Psalmist here was fac- ing a problem which has faced thoughtful men in every age — namely, the seeming prosper- ity of the wicked in the world. He even went so far as to envy the prosperous evildoers of his day. Only when he entered the sanctuary of God did he find the true answer to his perplex- ity, It was revealed to him that no matter how greatly the wicked seem to prosper in this world, that sort of prosperity does not last: it ends with their all too brief earthly lives; for their wickedness still will be judged. The Psalmist illustrates one important truth about public worship — namely, that it gives to the worshipper a clar- ity of vision, and brings a true sense of values — and with these, there arrives a proper perspective of life. The House of God is the proper place in which to learn the reality that is with God, and in Him, and that, in the final analysis, what really matters, is not what a man has, but what he is, and what he does with what he has. If ever a generation needed to learn this lesson, it is the very generation in which we live. In the world of today, wealth has multiplied sogreat- ly, that in many lives it is worshipped as the chief goal of life. It is quite likely to be exalted at the expense of the deeper values of character — of truth and integrity. Even as in the day in which the Psalmist lived, public wor- ship will serve to remind each of us, that "The things which are seen are temporal, but the things which are not seen, are Eternal". 2Cor: 4: 18., The Ontario Safety League believes that nearly every driver would be astonished if he realised fully how much tire rubber (1. e„ money) is wasted at high speeds. At 70 m.p.h. tires wear out three times as fast as they will at 50. Tires that might be good for40,000 miles at 50 m.p.h., would become bald in only 8, 000 miles of 80 m.p.h. driving. REMINISCING j ,IANUARY 1913 Mr, Joseph Anderson ofWin- nipeg has purchased the resi- dence of his brother, Mr. Rich- ard Anderson, on Victoria Street. The latter and Mrs. Anderson purpose visiting among their friends for a while. We understand that the sale price of this comfortable home was at or about $3,000. The iAdvance welcomes Mr. Ander- son, but regrets to hear that his brother and good lady purpose leaving us, even temporarily. Miss Florence Maxwell of Winnipeg is visiting Mrs, T. Forbes. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Sparrow of Calgary Alta., are visiting friends and relatives in Wing - ham. Mrs. Jas. Cosford and son, Alex, of Oak Lake, Manitoba, are visiting Mrs. Cosford's sis- ter, Mrs. A. Nichols. Mrs. Dr. R. Agnew and Miss Marjorie Agnew of Medicine Hat, Alta. , are visiting at Mr. Jno. Agnew's this week. The students of Wingham Business College have organized a Literary Society with the fol- lowing officers: President, R. Elliott; secretary, V. Edwards; treasurer, S. Cloakey; commit- tee, ommittee, Misses Spindler and Wilson, Messrs. Armstrong, Edwards, Taylor and Keir. JANUARY 1926 Mr. John Nicholl has com- pleted twenty years as Post- master of Regina, and the Re- gina Daily Post, contains a lengthy article on the changes during that time. Mr. Nicholl was probably the first G. T. R. agent at Wingham, before mov- ing to the West. Death relieved Charles Bar- ber of his long seige of illness on Wednesday night. He was afflicted with paralysis in Sep- tember of 1922 and has been an invalid ever since, and has been tenderly cared for by his wife and daughters and son-in- law, Mr. Robert Mason. Mr. Nelson Wagg of Clare - mount, Ontario, delivered a fine young Clydesdale Stalion to Mr. I. J. Wright on Thurs- day. Horsemen who saw the animal come off the train ray he is something classy. JANUARY 1938 We regret to report that Mrs. R. H. King, of Montreal, is ill with a streptococis infection, Her mother, Mrs. J. E. Swartz, , who is visiting her, had the misfortune to fracture a collar bone. Friends of these two former Winghamites wish for them a speedy recovery. Mrs. Mina Ringham, of Kamloops, B. C. , is spending the winter with her sister, Mrs. Sam Tindall. Mr. F. W. Spry, of the Western Foundry, has purchas- ed what was formerly the Swartz property, on the Diag- onal Road. We understand ,that Mr. Spry will do exten- sive repairs modernizing the property. Rev. E. L. Roberts, Rector of St. Paul's Anglican Church, will preach his farewell ser- mon on Sunday evening next, January 16th. Rev, and Mrs. Roberts and Jerry will leave for Owen Sound about January 20, where Mr. Roberts has been ap- pointed Rector of St. Thomas' Church. JANUARY 1948 Last week Mr. H. P. Car- michael purchased the clothing store business of Mr. M. Bader, and will take possession the first of February. Mr. Carmi- chael, who, until a few months ago, operated the North End Grocery, needs no introduction to the people of Wingham. Mr. Bader, in leaving Wingham, will be greatly missed in sport- ing circles. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Tindall, well-known and highly respec- ted residents of Wingham, died on Wednesday, January 14th, within a few hours of each other, Mrs. Tindall had been ill sometime while Mr. Tin- dall died suddenly from a heart attack. Mr. and Mrs. Tindall were married forty years ago, January 8th, in At • - wood. AT FURNITURE SHOW: Four Winghamites were among 100, 000 visitors at the recent Canadian Furniture Mart in Toronto whert the latest in furniture fashions and fabrics were paraded by Canadian manufacturers. Above, in the booth of Canadian Industries Limited at the suppliers show, Mr. and Mrs. Don Rosenhagen (left) discuss new " Terylene" wool upholstery fabric, which had its world premier at the show, with Mr. and Mrs. De- Witt Miller — all of Wingham. Showing them how the fabric is woven on a miniature loom is Marlene Trayers of C -I -L's textile fibres division, Montreal. Mr. Rosenhagen is a member of the Wingham firm of Fry and Blackhall Ltd. , which had one of the largest exhibits at the show. �IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII111111IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII!IIIIIIIiIIIIIIIIIIIIiIiIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII!11911! 1111111111111111111111llllllllllll!IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII1119IIIIIIIIIII":11IIIIIIIIIIIiI1I1 adlllllllllllllllllz>'��n';•<°�: .. �il�%�r SUGAR and SPICE Bill IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII;I By Bill Sm ileylllll!IIIIIIIIII!(!Iiii • We go coast to coast this week .. . And as usual, I'm belated, but thanks anyway to those readers who sent cards and notes at Christmas time. They're appreciated. In my* better moments, I tell myself that there are about a mil- lion people, give or take a couple, reading this column every week. But sometimes late at night, column not go- ing well, squirrels scamper- ing, wind howling the ban- shee blues around the win- dow, I feel as though I'm writing in an immense void. Think I'll have to go down east this summer. I'm going great there. Lovely card, with seagulls, from Cyndy God- bold of Bridgewater, N.S. Nice note from Miss S. For- han of Halifax, enclosing an advertisement, which reads, "Why, you haven't been in GERMANY yet! Plan your trip now!" She said it made her think of me. Sorry. I've been in Ger- many. In those halcyon days they didn't have to advertise. All sorts of tourists were dropping into the country. Most of them by ,parachute. They didn't spend a lot of money. Yet, despite this flaw, they were warmly welcomed by the natives. I still have a lump over my right ear to prove it. Chap in Alymer, Ont., drop- ped a note to say a column of mine got him in trouble, a year ago. Apparently I had come home, late, cold, wet,. tired and had crawled into. bed with the old Trouble 'n Strife. 1 had compared her to a little box stove. (And I'll stand by it). Chap in Aylmer did the same thing, but got a little mixed in his meta- phors, and said to his wife, "You remind me of an old pot-bellied heater." * * * Mrs. Frank Rastin of Mount Brydges, Ont., sent a note revealing that there are still a few real Christians abroad. She referred to a column -if which I had mentioned Mrs. Mallett, an elderly lady, sick and alone, who had found time to thank me (I say it humbly), for bringing a little warmth into her life. Mrs. Rastin enclosed a letter, full of interest and cheer for Mrs. Mallett, asking that 1 for- ward it. Old friends, Mrs. Viola Nickerson of Massachusetts, and Mrs. Paul Rutz of Red Deer sent cards, with friendly notes. Margaret Brontmier, lino operator at the Paris Star, suggested an addition to my list of Christmas gifts: Giving the last twenty years back to the unhappy people. She adds, rather cynically, "I'11 bet they couldn't do any better." I agree, but I don't see any- thing wrong with being un- happy. They're the interest - lig ones. From Don McCuaig in Ren- frew comes the annual photo of the family. Each year, the inverse ratio applies. His wife and children get better looking, while he gets Another welcome photo is that of the Rudells of London. Filled the whole backyard with boys before Jennie carne along. Six boys and one tiny girl who wraps them all around her pinkie. * * * I spent a good part of Christmas Day on my knees. And I wasn't praying. Quite the reverse. I had been suck- ered into new skis for the ;kids, and 1 was trying to get the blighted boots into the blasted harness. This kind of thing is second only to erect- ing the Christmas tree in our family convulsions. * * * That Boxing Day is the best clay of the year, as far as I'm Concerned. Fire in the fire - Place. Friends with noggins. Kids off somewhere in the wild, white yonder. A great sense of relief. Exchange of anecdotes. With message. One was about the South Seas islander who had a great desire to be king. With this in view, he saved up, purchas- ed a beautiful throne. But he lost the election, or some- thing. Put the throne away in the back room, to await better times. Had a fire. House burned down. Moral: people who live in grass houses shouldn't stow thrones. Another story was mathe- matical. Indian background. Rule of tribe: suitor must produce requested gift for potential bride. Young chief wants wife. She wants No. 1 buffalo hide. Easy. Five years later, chief decides to take second wife. She wants polar bear hide. Chief sent braves. Months later they re- turn, with hide. Nuptials celebrated. Ten years later, chief spots beautiful maiden. he wants hippopotamus hide. Chief sent braves. Four years later, they return, with hide. Nuptials celebrated. Pretty soon, first two wives com- plain, "You spend as much time with new wife as you do with both of us together." Chief r e p 1 i e s, "Natch. Euclid, Squaw on hippopo- tamus hide equal to sum of squaws on other two hides." And that reminds me of the sad, little, grunting hound, whose only desire was to join her predeceased mate, and go to the Happy Grunting Hound, but perhaps we'll leave that for another day. Older Worker When the older worker can't get a job simply because of his age, hardship often results and a great deal of knowledge and experience go to waste. The National Employment Service has been successful in helping many older people to obtain satisfactory employment, even after retirement age, and Nat- ional Employment Offices ac- ross Canada report a gradually growing recognition by manage- ment of the employment value of "the older worker". "Just look at the lovely ring George has given me... It fits beautifully." "Yes, dear, it's very nice for you. It was a bit too tight for me."