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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1963-02-28, Page 8Page 8 -- Wingham Advance- rimes, Thursday, Feb. 28, 1903 Postpone Concert At WDHS Weather conditions were anything but favorable for at- tendance at the W.D.H.S. variety concert on Thursday night, but quite a few people turned up at thee auditorium to Lyceum THEATRE WINGHAM, ONTARIO Two Shows Each Night Cornmenciuig at 7.13 p.m. ADMISSION — 65e, 45c, 30e FEL -SAT. MARCH 1-2 "WAR LOVER" with Steve McQueen and Robert Wagner A different type of war film, emphasizing not only flying but romance. see the annual show. The Fri- day evening performance was postponed until Monday of this week. Philip Adams, president of the Student's Council, extend- ed a welcome. The program consisted of the usual fine calibre of musi- cal selections by mass choirs, girls' and boys' choirs and en- sembles, directed by Mrs. Carl Douglas, music supervisor. There were dances and the school orchestra played several selections. "Search Me", a one -act play, written by Robert Middle - mass, was presented. The pets- formers etformers were Louis Stadelmann, the commentator; Helen Ander- son, the wife; Mary Haugh as Caroline Sanford; Peter -John Pace, Marvin Sanford; Peter Mulvey, John W, Prescott; Marie Coultes as Mrs. Kaler; Yvonne Sanders, Miss Williams; Myrna Ireland and Faye Proc- ter, a couple of hitch -hikers; Russel Press, as Pete Haskins and John McDowell playing the part of Officer McNulty. P ERSONAL I� —Lloyd Montgomery spent Wednesday in Toronto. —Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Ruhl of Hanover and Mr. and Mrs. Don Hutchison of Dundas, visit- ed on Sunday with Mi. and Mrs. Jack Colvin. —Mr. and Mrs. George Rich, Barbara and Norbert of Formosa were Sunday guests with Mr. and Mrs. Ray Meyer. —Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Haw- kins and family of Walkerton spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Stafford Bateson and were din- ner guests with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bateson and family. —Mr. and Mrs. KeithMont- gomery had their baby, Robert Paul, christened on Sunday afternoon by Fr. G.J. Freker. 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Mrs. Harold Mason and Joe -Ann of Kincardine were guests at the some home, —Mr, and Mrs. Art Wilson and Mrs. Robert Powell left early this week for a vacation at Daytona Beach. —Mr. and Mrs. Roy Burchill spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. John Falconer in Sebring, Florida, while on their trip recently. —Mrs. Don Kennedy, Mrs. Harvey Fisher, Mrs. John Bate- son and Mrs, J, R. Lloyd were in Toronto Monday and Tuesday of last week for the Conserva- tive convention, held at the Royal York. On Monday after- noon they attended the recep- tion held for Premier and Mrs. Rob arts. —Mr. and Mrs. Alan Patti- son spent last week with their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Watson in Forest. —Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Alex- ander spent Sunday in Kitchener with their son, Mr. and Mrs, J. L. Alexander and John Jr. — Mrs. Ken Hopwood of Kingston, Mr. and Mrs, Leslie Showers and family of Don Mills and Mrs. Harold Catson of London spent last Tuesday at the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Showers, and attended the funeral of their aunt, Miss Violet Showers. —Mr. and Mrs. Alex Elliott spent a few days in Toronto with their daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Ryan, Cathy and Gregory. — Harold Kerr is attending the Construction Equipment Exposition and Road Show in Chicago this week. —Miss Carolyn Patterson and Miss Eleanore Goy of Macdon- ald Hall, Guelph, spent the week -end with Mr. and Mrs. Rennie Goy. —Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Edgar and Debbie of Oshawa are spend- ing this week with Mrs. Winni- fred Edgar of Brussels and Mr. and Mrs. Chris. Newman. —Mr. and Mrs, Allan Bum - stead and Jeffrey are in London this week where Allan is attend- ing the Farm Show and showing the Bumstead seed and feed mixers. —Mr. Byron Adarns, student at the University of Westem Ontario, London, is spending this week with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alton Adams. Couples Club The regular meeting of the Couples' Club of St. Andrew's was held in the church parlor on Tuesday evening, and open- ed with a sing -song of Gospel hymns led by Rev. and Mrs. G. L. Fish. Mrs. John Donaldson led the Scripture reading in unison and gave the meditation on the life of Paul, telling of his colorful life and dedication to preaching the Gospel. Mrs. Jim Carr led in prayer. A quartet, Rev. J. Ostrom, Clare Niergarth, Tom Hender- son and John Donaldson sang a number. Jim Carr introduced the speaker, Mrs. Ostrom, who spoke on "A Call to Medita- tion and Prayer". She said these were the two important and pressing needs in everyone's life. She was thanked by Arnold Taylor. The minutes were read by John Isaac and roll call heard. Some discussion was held re- garding the scholarship for a Formosan student and the best way to send it. Mrs. Carr gave the offertory prayer. A debate, "Is the Space Age in God's Pian?" was heard with Rev. Fish, Ed. Beard, and Mrs. Isaac taking the affirmative and Rev. Ostrom and Mrs. John Leitch, the negative. The quartet sang "It Took a Miracle" and the closing hymn, "Blessed Assurance" was sung. Refreshments were served by the committee. Euchre Party The lawn bowling euchre was held in the Council Cham- bers last Frdiay evening with 13 tables in play. High lady was Mrs. Alan McGill, lady playing as man, Mrs. Carrie Taylor, high man, Harry Ger- rie. The draw prize was won by Mrs. G. Gannett. Wingham Scene of Winter Regatta Thirty-seven members of the Pine River Boat Club gath- ered in Wingham at the week- end for their annual mid -winter regatta, when business for the year was transacted and officers elected. They met at the Wingham Motel at three o'clock Saturday afternoon for a busi- ness session when plans were discussed for the coming season, including improvements to be made at the club's harbor south of Kincardine and the property which it maintains there. In charge of the gathering were the 1962-63 officers: Commodore, Herb Fuller, Wingham; rear commodore, Bill Walden, Wingham and treasurer Cam McTavish, Wing - ham. On the suggestion of Mrs. Len McDonald of London steps will be taken to form a ladies' auxiliary to the club. Draws were made for two life jackets. A total of 42 boat owners are included in the club roster. Officers elected for the com- ing year were: Commodore, Lloyd Harlock, Guelph; vice - commodore, Grant Maginnis, London; secretary, Norman (Woody) Cress, Kitchener; rear commodore, Don Cale, Elmira; treasurer, Cam McTavish, Wingham. After the business meeting the group moved to Danny's Restaurant, where a delicious smorgasbord dinner was enjoyed, followed by dancing to music provided by Ernie King and Miss Collins, the latter of Clinton. Mrs. Don Cale won the draw for the beautiful floral setting from the dinner table. Lunch was served at 12 o'clock to conclude the eve- ning and the members gathered at the restaurant at 10 a.m. the following day for breakfast before they returned to their homes. gco activities PACK A CUBS There were 18 boys at the meeting on Tuesday night, which opened with the Grand Howl, collection of dues and roll call. Cubmaster Fred Steinmetz conducted a game called "detective". Cub Leader Rod Cameron and the Cubmaster instructed the pack on trail signs. It was announced that the toboggan party will be Thurs- day night. Cub Leader Dianne Deyell was also at the meet- ing. LAKELET Mr; and Mrs. Gordon Wright and family visited with Mr. and Mrs. Sydney Thompson of Wingham on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Derrill Hall- man and baby son visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Hallman. Due to the stormy weather the weekly card social was not held on Wednesday evening. The March meeting of the Lakelet W.I. will be held on Thursday, March 7th. A speaker will be present from the Cancer Society and will show films. Everyone interest- ed is cordially invited. Mr. Laverne Webber of New market spent the week -end with Mr. and Mrs. Don. Web- ber. Belgrave Funeral Monday For Mrs. Warwick Mrs. David Warwick, 82, who has been at Huronview in Clinton, passed away on Friday following a short illness. Mrs. Warwick had been quite active until the past two or three years, and had many friends. She resided for some time on Leopold Street, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. William King. The former Martha Begley Sparling, she was the daughter of the late James Sparling and Sarah Ann Begley. She was born at Dungannon, but later lived in Wingham. She was married in Belgrave September 7, 1897, to Henry Merkley. They had five child- ren, Rosia (Mrs. Morrison Sharpin of Turnberry; Verna (Mrs. Wm. King) Wingham; William of Turnberry Town- ship and Harry of Wingham, all of whom survive. George Merkley of Belmore died in 1958. Mr. Merkley predeceased her April 21, 1937. She mar- ried David Warwick September 30, 1942, in St. Mary's United Church parsonage. He died December 11, 1955. Mrs. Warwick was a mem- ber of the United Church and the W.M.S. Besides her children she is survived by 21 grandchildren, 45 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. Heber (Mary) Thornton of Vancouver, B. C, Rev. C.M. Jardine officia- ted On Monday afternoon when service was held at the S, J. Walker funeral home. Pallbearers were Ernie Merk- ley, Elmer Merkley, Jack Harold Kine, Terry Merkley and John Merkley. Charles Chettick and Stanley Hopper carried the floral tributes. Lloyd Webber Badly Hurt Lloyd W. Webber of R. R. 2, Brussels, is in a Kitchener Hos- pital with multiple injuries re- ceived in a car accident last Friday noon. The' crash occurr- ed on the 14th of Grey Town- ship about a mile and a half east of the Brussels -Walton road. The Webber car and another driven by Henry J. Gerrits of Clinton met head-on in a cut through snowbanks where visi- bility was poor. Mr. Webber, who was treat- ed at the Wingham Hospital and then moved on to Kitchen- er, suffered fractures to both legs and both feet; fracture of the left wrist, dislocated left hip and facial lacerations. Kenneth Webber, a passenger, suffered facial cuts and lost a tooth, The other driver was not seriously injured. The accident was investiga- ted by Const. Ronald Bell of the Wingham OPP. Miss Judy McKibbon of Wingham visited for the week- end with Miss Helen Anderson. Mrs. C. R. Coultes is a patient in the Wingham and District Hospital, with pneu- monia. Mr. and Mrs. Hunking and family of Auburn and Miss Karen Anderson of Stratford visited over the week -end with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Anderson. World Day of Prayer will be held in the Presbyterian Church, Belgrave, on March 1. Miss Margaret Curtis is a patient in the Wingham Dis- trict Hospital. THE FIRE BRIGADE Jim Carr — "No use letting George do it, I'll have to.'' Dave Crothers — "What's new? Tell me, you will be reported." Bill Bain — "Hurry up, this is curling night!" Norm Cronkwright — "Look after things. I' 11 be home at eight." Bob Sinnamon — Built in baby sitter. Harvey Aitcheson — Official time keeper and bottle carrier. Lorne Gardner -- Two sea- sons of year, curling and ball season. Bill Tiffin — "This cold and wintry weather, Ilike." Gord Welwood — "We need a heater on back of this truck." Mike Willie — "Before I launch the boat, it will have a name." Alvin Seli — "Does any one know how to play euchre??" Robert Hickey — "I'd have made the fire "IF"." Ken Foxton — "Get the door open, I'll drive." Bruce Anger — The Fuller Brush Man. Harley Gaunt — "Why am I at the Fire Hall? I thought the siren went." Don Gurney — "If those drivers would only move over." Wes Simmons — "Wait till spring, then I'll Dodge around:' Fred McGee -- Canadian Tire "all the way". Doug Foxton — "Engines have too many parts, but it will go yet." Norm Anger — "Why are all these coats so long???" 0--0--0 The firemen and their wives held a social evening on Wed- nesday last week. There were six tables of euchre. Winners were, high score for ladies, Mrs. R. Hickey and for the men Jim Carr. Low scores were lady, Mrs. N. Cronk- wright, and men, Harley Gaunt. Draw prize was won by Morris Swanson. Lunch was a box so- cial, the boxes being auctioned to the firemen by Mrs. Morris Swanson, who was in good voice. The bids were brisk as the auctioneer pressed for high- er offers. Boys, she sure knows how to do this job, Short work was then made of the lunch. 0--0--0 Does anyone have a pet skunk to sell'??? Mrs. Morris Swanson and Mike Willie should around -- The Fire Hall be interested, after playing one game. What a "stinker" that one was. 0--0--0 Films from the fire marshal's office will be shown at the fire hall on Monday evening, March 11, at 7 o'clock. If any adult is interested in fire fight- ing, contact Chief Jim Carr, and you will be welcome to see these films. 0--0--0 Instruction on equipment and fire apparatus in the fire hall will begin in March, every second and third Monday evenings until further notice, 0--0--0 The firemen's draw for Feb- ruary was won by Len Houghton, Teeswater. Draw was made by O.P.P. Constable Ron Bell. 0--0--0 The question arose as to the purpose of firemen selling tick- ets, etc. , to raise money. We are not in the category of a charitable organization, but we do raise money for the Salva- tion Army Red Shield, pay for some of the ice time in winter to have skating for youngsters in the arena, and any other town projects that need financial as- sistance. At these times we proudly contribute as our fin- ances permit. 0--0--0 The next social will be held on the evening of March 20. Conveners will be N. Cronk- wright and R. Hickey. . 0--0--0 During the year ending Dec- ember 31, 1962, the firemen answered, 45 rural calls, 16 town calls and reported 8 false alarms. 0--0--0 The siren blows long mournful wails, Firemen run in their shirt tails, Away to the fire hall for the truck, The ninth man there says "I'm out of luck". But when it's miles to a rural call, Gosh, how nice to stay in the hall. Then at the fire the hose is strung, And up the ladder to the top rung. When the fire is at last put out. t The return trip feels like your got the gout, So then the work to dry the hose, To be prepared next time that blessed siren goes.