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Car Wrecked,
Youths Unhurt
David Allen Arthur, 17, of
Wingham, was uninjured except
fora small cut on the arm,
Monday morning, when his car
went out of control two and a
half miles north of Wingham,
rolled over and was completely
wrecked, The vehicle was a
1952 Austin. A passenger in
the car, George Rich, 16, of
Wingham, was also uninjured.
92nd Birthday
Mrs, Peter Gowans received
about 80 friends on Sunday and
Monday, who called at her
home to wish her well on the
occasion of her 92nd birthday.
Hostesses were Mrs. Elston,
Mrs. Cartes, Mrs, Galbraith
and Mrs. Hingston. Mrs. Carter
and Mrs. Hingston served tea
and refreshments, The table,
covered with a lace cloth, was
decorated with a lovely bou-
quet of white daisy chrysanthe-
mums and red rose buds.
Mrs. Gowans received many
bouquets and potted plants, and
was presented with a corsage by
Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Crawford.
Listowel Officer
Will Move Here
Provincial Constable Ozzie
Whitfield, at present stationed
in Listowel, will take up duties
with the O, P, P. detachment in
Wingham on June 9th. He re-
places Corporal Jack Parkinson,
who goes to the Milton detach-
ment.
Const. Whitfield is a mar-
ried man with daughters 15 and
16 years of age. The family
will take up residence in Wing -
ham as soon as suitable accom-
,, dation can be located.
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ALONG THE MAIN DRAG
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The Pedestrian
HOLD EVERYTHING—
Coming out of Toronto Satur-
day morning on the Gardner
Expressway we were faced with
the sight of east -bound traffic
tied up for blocks. Reaching
the focus of congestion we
found—not a bad accident, but
a motorist out on foot shooing
a wild duck and her clutch of
tiny youngsters across the high-
way. Since the Expressway and
the Lakeshore Boulevard which
parellels it total 14 traffic
lanes, we gained a new regard
for the better sections of human
nature.
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LONG DELAY --
We commented a couph of
weeks ago about the reasons for
low water in the upper pond.
A good many boating enthusi-
asts and others who are inter-
ested in the fine appearance
which the park can present are
getting anxious over the delay
in bringing water levels back to
normal, An early summer dry
spell could leave us with a ra-
ther smelly situation.
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AT SCOUT SERVICE --
Several carloads of Wing -
ham Scouts and Cubs were in
Kincardine on Sunday after-
noon for the annual Saugeen
District church parade. Two
pipe bands paced the hundreds
of boys and leaders from the
assembly point at the High
School to the town park, where
the service was held. Wing -
ham, Belgrave and Kinloss
troops and packs were well rep-
resented.
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A FEW DAYS LEFT—
Applications from youngsters
who want to join the re-formed
Lions Club band are coming in
briskly. A week ago some 16
✓applications had been received
•�y the new bandmaster, Robert
Vivian, If you want to get
your name in, do so by June 1st
by calling Mr. Vivian, Those
eligible are pupils in Grades
7, 8 and 9
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A BLOWOUT ON,THIS CAR was named
as the cause of an accident on Friday
a;ivening which sent five young people to
hospital, one suffering from severe in-
juries. The car was driven and owned
by Robert J. Wells and was proceeding
east on the 9th Concession of Turnberry
about 8.30 in the evening when the mis-
s aa
hap occurred. After leaving the road
the car struck a tree and was demob -;.-
ed. Carol Walsh, of Wingham, suffered
a broken leg and arm and has since been
removed to London. Three other pas-
sengers and the driver received cuts and
bruises.—A-T Photo.
Stranger Eludes Capture
After Two Mile Chase
Police and parents chased an
unknown man from the outskirts
of Wingham for over two miles
Friday evening, after he was
noticed leading two little girls
'along the CNR tracks to the
east of town.
The incident was first no-
ticed by the father of one of
the children and he called to
the little girls to come back,
which they did. The father
then called police and with a
neighbor chased the man across
the fields to the east. In the
meantime police circled the
block, saw the suspect, again
heading across the fields farther
to the east. However, he was
not apprehended and disappear-
ed in dense bush.
While the children were not
harmed in any way, it was re-
ported that it is not the first
time such an incident has taken
place.
Police authorities are advis-
ing parents to warn their child-
ren of the hazards of leaving
home with strangers, and to be
particularly watchful when
children are out of doors.
WINDOWS DEDICATED AT
ST. PAUL'S ON SUNDAY
Two stained glass windows
were dedicated at St. Paul's
Anglican Church on Sunday
morning, the occasion of the
church's 96th anniversary.
Special speaker for the service
was Canon F. W. Lockwood, of
Toronto, who based his remarks
on the 46th Psalm.
The speaker said that the
two memorial windows served
to remind attendants of the
church that God was the source
of the strength and goodness of
those whose lives are commem-
orated. 1 -le also said that these
people were representative of
many other steadfast church
members who lived at the same
time and contributed, through
unflagging faith, to the growth
of the parish,
Canon Lockwood dedicated
one of the windows, which de-
picted Dorcas and her works of
charity. It was the gift of Mrs.
Florence Palmer and het bro-
ther, Clyffe Diamond, in mem-
ory of their mother, Mrs. Lil-
leas Ingram Diamond.
The second window, depict-
ing the presentation of the In-
fant Christ in the temple, was
dedicated by Rev. C. F. John-
son, rector of the church. This
window, consisting of three
lights, was made possible
through the legacy of the late
Mrs, Ada M. Stranford, in
memory of her parents, the late
Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Roderus
and their children. This mem-
orial is in addition to a gift of
new lanterns in the nave and
narthex of the church, which
were dedicated in December,
SPECIAL MUSIC
Special music for the anni-
versary service was in charge
of the organist, Mrs, Gordon
Davidson arid included the an-
them, "O Be Joyful in the Lord"
by the senior choir and a solo,
"Bless This !louse" sung by Mrs.
Wilfred Henry.
--Visitors at Mrs. Peter
Gowans on Sunday were Mrs.
L. C. Young and George Young
of Willowdale, Mr. and Mrs.
Howard MacGregor of Simcoe,
Mrs. Viola McKay and Mary of
Hamilton, Mr. and Mrs, Clin-
ton and Mr, and Mrs. Groat of
London.
SLATEDEOR NEXT WEEK
Single Copy Not Over Ter, Cents.
Trade Fair Will Bring Many
New Exhibitors to Wingham
What might be called a
brand-new trade fair will get
underway here next Thursday
evening when the local Kins-
men Club will be corning up
with a series of events that will
add sparkle and flavour to what
has become one of the best
trade fairs in Ontario.
Jim Currie, fair chairman,
has been working his commit-
tees at top speed for the past
month arranging a fair that will
have a change of pace, Rural
and urban sections of the com-
munity will be tied together
with events and exhibits of in-
terest to both sections.
The fair is also being used
to display the products of West-
ern Ontario industry from points
outside this community. In
this regard the Ontario Depart-
ment of Economics will have
three booth spaces devoted to
the current "Ontario Trade
Crusade" which was instituted
by the Hon. Robert Macauley
when he took over the econ-
omics department some time
ago.
NEW ATTRACTIONS
New to the fair are several
major attractions, as well as
the old standby, the midway.
For the first time the choosing
of the Huron County Dairy
Princess will be held in Wing -
ham. This event is slated for
Friday evening. Also on the
rural theme is another new at-
traction, a tractor rodeo. This
will be a three -event affair
with over $100,00 in prizes,
There are events for men in
junior and senior classes, and
one event for ladies. The
grand champion will be chosen
on Saturday evening.
There will be prizes each
night for the largest family at
the fair as well as the $15.00
door prize.
NEW EXHIBITS
Chairman of booth sales,
Cal Burke, said on Tuesday
that as far as the actual exhibits
are concerned, it is going to be
practically a new fair. Of the
98 booth spaces in both arena
and the monster tent, nearly
all have been sold and a high
percentage of exhibitors will
be newcomers to the fair.
There will be, in total, nearly
70 exhibitors.
The geography of the fair is
changed as well this year.
While the arena will have its
usual complement of exhibits
and will be the site of enter-
tainment each evening, the
tent will be moved from its old
location on Diagonal Road, to
the area south of the arena, be-
hind the Jos. Kerr buildings.
This area will also be used for
the Dairy Princess competition
and the tractor rodeo as well as
for all outside exhibits which
will be more numerous than
usual.
ENTERTAINMENT
Beside the new attractions
there will be entertainment
each evening on the arena
stage. This will include a
roller skating act called the
Flying Cornets, on Friday and
a trained dog act known as
Norma's Pets on Saturday,
Top event in the entertain-
ment line will be winners from
the "Search for Talent" pro-
gram which has been sponsored
in a number of neighboring
communities duirng the past
month. The top winners from
a series of local amateur shows
will have been named by fair
time and will appear on the
trade fair stage, Thursday eve-
ning.
The Wingham Legion is co-
operating with the Kinsmen and
is sponsoring a huge beef bar-
becue at the town park on Fri-
day, This will be cooked by
Tom Hayes of Oakville who has
gained an enviable reputation
across western Ontario. He will
start to cook at 5:00 a. m, Fri-
day and will serve from 5:00
p.m. until 8:00 p.m. or later,
Five Young People
Hurt as Car Rolls
Carol Walsh, 16, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs, Harold Walsh
of Wingham was seriously in-
jured and four other young
people suffered lesser injuries
when a car driveu by Robert J.
Wells blew a tire, went out of
control and struck a tree last
Friday evening. The accident
occurred about 8:30 in the eve-
ning on the 9th Concession of
Turnberry, two miles east of
No. 4 Highway,
Miss Walsh suffered a broken
rigla ieg, left arm and lacera-
tions to the chin and knee as
well as other minor cuts and
bruises. She was attended at
the scene by Dr. B, N. Corrin
of Wingham, and rushed to the
Wingham and District General
Hospital. She has since been
transferred to a London hospital.
The driver, Robert Wells,
R. R. 1, Wingham, suffered cuts
and bruises and was due for re-
lease from hospital on Tuesday.
Three other passengers were
also injured. Rodney Hickey,
15, of Wingham suffered minor
cuts and bruises and was releas-
ed from hospital after treat-
ment. Francis Merkley, 17,
also of Wingham, suffered a
bruised back, but was released
after treatment over the week-
end. Anna Mae Metcalfe, 17,
of R. R. 1, Wingham, is still a
patient in the hospital suffering
from bruises, lacerations to
face, lower lip, chin, jaw and
right arm.
The car was travelling east
on -the-,•grgar '..„-.9arlitrIlkrA,,its left
front tire blew out, Huth the
result the vehicle went out of
control into the left ditch,
where it struck a tree and was
flipped over on its right side.
It travelled over 200 feet in the
ditch before coming to rest.
The 1950 model Chevrolet was
completely demolished,
The accident was investiga-
ted by Provincial Constable
Ronald Bell of the local detach-
ment.
A STAINED GLASS WINDOW depicting the Presentation
of Christ in the Temple was dedicated at St. Paul's An-
glican Church on Sunday morning, in the picture are
Canon F. W. Lockwood, of Toronto, guest preacher,
left, and Rev. C. F. Johnson, rector, who dedicated the
window, right. Centre are Mrs. Morris Swanson, Mrs.
Arthur Ney, of St, Catharines, and Mrs. Elwood Armi-
tage, granddaughters of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frederick
Roderus, pioneer members of the parish, in whose
memory the window was placed.--A•T Photo.