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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1963-05-30, Page 1Vb;..an6 nottieimit SECTION 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. 61 ALONG THE MAIN DRAG By 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. 0--0--0 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. 0--0--0 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. 0--0--0 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 Wingham Ontario, Thursday, May 30, 1963 1 11110 It 4:01 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.