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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1966-01-20, Page 5f tlt ill a Early Days in Wingham Gordon Wightman Recalls United Church Sunday School Annual Meeting Win lam Advance-Times, Thursday, Jan. 20, 1900 — Page 5 features from The World of Women Last week we carried part of a letter to Mr, and Mrs. Ivan Wightman, from Gordon Wightman of Grand Isle, Ver- mont. The letter mostly con- cerns his memories of Wing- ham when lie came to town as a boy with his parents. The family lived in East Wawanosh. 0--0--0 There are only a few other events concerning Wingham and my life that concern this writing. In 1897 Queen Vic- toria had been our sovereign for 00 years. To celebrate this Diamond Jubilee, a series of bonfires were planned to span the Dominion, (So we rural folk were informed). As I recall it, these fires were to be at regu- lar intervals across the Domin- ion. I have no knowledge how fully the plan materialized, but and my Father were spectators at the Wingham celebration. Mother had gone somewhere to visit some relatives and missed the event. I was 12 years old and was an ardent fan of the Queen. The location of the blaze was on the hill close to where the present Hospital now stands. In .1897 it was safely beyond the area of buildings of any sort. A huge pile of emp- ty boxes and general rubbish was carefully stacked to some GO feet and surmounted with a flagpole, as a central axis. The place was athrong with specta- tors from a countryside ten miles distant in all directions. The pile was not ignited until twilight ended, which in sum- mer was close to 9,30 p.m, I can still see the steadily en- larging circle of spectators as the mounting flames and the radiant heat drove us all back- ward. Many a boy there that night did not back away from a deadly blaze a scant 20 years later when the whole world was ablaze in World War I. The final episode concern- ing Wingham has to do with the High School and one of its grad- uates. There doubtless are some present Wingham residents who recall that the first princi- pal of the new school was one who left a London, Ontario, high school to launch the new Wingham school. He was a popular teacher, -- so much so that a number of his senior stu- dents followed him to a small country strange town, rather than risk graduation under a strange, untried successor. Among these was a boy whose mental ability swept the boards of every obtainable prize and grade the following June. His. graduating honors were spread across every local newspaper in that part of Ontario, and 'was thoroughly primed on what were the heights to which a good stu- dent should aspire. The fame of this event gradually subsided and was eventually buried in the press and excitement of growing up. Twenty years rolled by. World War I exploded into be- ing in 1914; in 1918 I found my- self a Canadian alien in Wash- ington D.C. working as a civil service chemist in Catholic University. My immediate superior was a brilliant young Physical Chemist who reported to my old Cornell professor Wilder Bancroft. This young man in charge of our group was a horn leader of me; every one adored him and as he like my- self was also an alien Canadian, we both became closely ac- quainted. One night we fell in- to a conversation about our ear- ly schooling. I asked him where he had gone to High school. Well, you doubtless have guessed it, he was Bill Ar- go, the lad who had swept the board of all honors away back when we were both boys! To strengthen the coincidence, he had boarded at the home of my mother's sister, Mrs. John Ar- mor, whose farm almost adjoin- ed the high school location. This revelation and renewal of youth had a sad ending. To avoid the involvement of red tape and delay in getting quick- ly to the field of action in France Argo chose the hazard- ous gamble of enlistment in U.S.A. Army, with the risk of being kept in the ranks indefin- itely. But his old-time brilliant fate appeared to be still active. Enlistment made him instant- aneously a U.S. citizen. He enlisted Thursday, was granted a commission the next day, Fri- day, and got orders to go to France Saturday, 48 hours after his enlistment. He left the Catholic University that week- end for New York, where he underwent a month of arduous field training. Then he em- barked on a troop ship for France. In a short time he con- tracted Flu and died without a single second of service at the front, where his heart had been set ever since the fiendish blight engulfed us all! This is the story of my Wing- ham remembrances. Although I deemed it a duty to become a citizen of the country which provides my living, protection and privileges as a citizen, I cannot get away from the pull of my childhood memories, and almost daily now in my age of 80 years, the refrain of the chorus of a song I used to sing breaks out in memory, -- "And its, -- Oh but I'm langin for ma air folk; 'T'ho they be. but lowly, poor an plain folk; am far beyond the sea, but ma heart wad ever be At hatne, in dear auld Scotland WI ma air Folk! Dear Ann Landers: Regard- ing your recent column about hotel and restaurant guests stealing equipment: Any well- operated company has a plan- ned advertising budget. Ash trays, glassware, towels, table lamps and serving equipment are not part of it. It is not unusual for a menu or a glass to cost $1 to design and produce. If a couple comes in for a cocktail and dinner and steals one of these items it is just like going into s, depart- ment store to buy a shirt and stealing a tie on the way out. Please tell these glue-fingered clowns that every time they take an ash tray ur a sugar bowl or a piece of silverware they cost the owner money. K.H. — 0-0-0 Dear Ann Landers: I just read from the mother who wanted tho pay for the hotel ash tray her son took, The manager's reply, "We want people to steal them. It's good advertising." In the light of this appalling attitude it's small wonder that young people are confused. I see them every day in juvenile court—mixed-up teen-agers who take little souvenirs labeled WROXETER Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Morley McMichael were Mrs. Jean Elliott of Moles- worth, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Bremner and Doris, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bremner and fam- ily all of Ethel, Mr. and Mrs. Ken McMichael, Susan and Paul, Wroxeter, and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Steel and Douglas, Guelph. Mr. Wilbert Grainger has left to spend the winter months in Palmerston. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hart and sons of Oshawa spent the week- end with Mrs. Edward Newton. Mrs. Hart and the children re- mained for this week. The sympathy of the com- munity is extended to Mrs. Newton and family in the sud- den passing of Mr. Newton last Thursday. PESO "Ford" and "Chevrolet" right out of people's driveways. -- CALIFORNIA JUDGE. 0-0-0 Dear Ann Landers; As a hotel-motel owner I want to comment on "souvenirs" taken by guests when they leave. A large percentage of ash trays, towels and silverware are lost every year if they are labeled with emblems or names. Many operators have reduced this loss by eliminating identification on these items. It is a shame that managements have had to leave plain towels, ash trays, etc., in the rooms when an in- expensive decal adds so much to the decor, Please maintain your stand, Ann Landers. The industry is behind you.—G.L.P. OF BURLINGTON, VT. 0-0-0 Dear Ann; Hotel managers who want people to steal things should put signs by their cash registers which read: "Please take any article that has our name on it. We appreciate the advertising." A family •moved into our neighborhood and hung out towels every Monday with names of hatels from all over. Had we known they were help- ing to advertise the hotels we would have become friendly with them. We thought they were thieves and left them alone,—F.C. 0-0-0 What is French kissing? Is it wrong? Who should set the necking limits—the boy or the girl? Can a shotgun wedding succeed? Read Ann Landers' booklet, "Teen-age Sex—Ten Ways to Cool It," Send 50c in coin and a long, self-addressed, stamped envelope, All letters or requests should be addressed to Ann Landers, c/o Advance-Times, Wingham. They are forwarded from this office unopened. Be sure to en- close a long, self - addressed, stamped envelope and the ne- cessary coinage for the booklet requested. Vestry Meeting At St. Stephen's GORRIE—The Rev. Harold Jenkins presided for the annual meeting of St. Stephen's Angli- can Church on Friday evening in the Sunday School room. He opened with a Bible reading. Minutes of last year's meet- ing were read by Mrs. Olive May. The financial reports of the various organizations were given, showing that the church had a good financial year. The following officers were chosen for the coming year: 'Rector's warden, Verne Clark; people's warden, Win. Bennett; lay delegates to Synod, Jack Bennett, Jack Boyd; substitute delegates to Synod, Mrs. Olive May, Mrs. Jack Bennett, Board of management (rec- tor's choice): Mrs. Wm, lien- nett, Mrs. Verne Clark, Nor- man Wade, Mrs. John Dins- more, Mrs, Earl Underwood; Board of management, (People's choice): Frank King, Terry Clark, Ron Bennett, Mrs. Har- ry King, Leonard Sanderson; sidesmen, Ron and Brian El- liott; auditors, Harold King, Carl Dinsmore. The meeting closed with prayer by the rector. A cup of tea was enjoyed and a social time- spent. The Wingham United Church Sunday School enjoyed a successful year according to reports read at the annual meet- ing on Friday, chaired by the superintendent, W. C. Caslick. Mrs. V. Reid, missionary secretary, reported that the first Sunday of the month is designat- ed as Missionary Sunday with the offering given to missions. The special services were the White Gift service in December and the Anniversary Sunday in June. Mrs. C.W. Caslick, friend- ship secretary, reported on the cards and flowers sent to mem- bers, teachers or officers. Total on the roll is 323 with the average attendance for 48 Sundays being 192, reported by the secretary, Mrs. John Schip- per. Roy Bennett, attendance Joyce Coolies Is Messengers' Pres. WHITECHURCH—The Cal- vin-Brick Messengers held their meeting on Sunday with Mrs. Norman Coultes presiding for the election and installation of the following officers; President, Joyce Coultes; first vice, Barbara Pattison; second vice, Jim Beecroft; third vice, Doris Coultes; sec- retary, Margaret Robinson; treasurer, Marion McGee; pi- anists, Doreen Pattison, Jim Robertson, Hugh and Ronald Mc- Burney, Lynda Coultes, Linda McGee, Marion McGee and Cathy Chandler; World Friends secretary, Brian Jamieson; her- ald secretaries, Joyce Taylor, Cathy Chandler and Barry Ma- son. Joyce Coultes presided for the meeting with Doreen Patti- son as pianist. The theme was "Keeping New Year's Resolu- tions". The Scripture was read by Margaret Robinson, Marion McGee, Marilyn Robertson and Cathy Chandler. Joyce Taylor led in prayer. The offering was received by Darlene Coultes and Doreen Taylor. Joyce Coultes gave the offertory pray- er. The story, "Into a New and Pleasant Country" was given by Mrs. Lawrence Taylor then all went to their classes for Sunday School. _4444 .. secretary, drew attention to the increase in attendance awards to 87 as compared to 72 last year. The librarians, H. E. Wild and G. W. Tiffin reported that 877 books were loaned, almost entirely to junior members of the school. The election of officers and teachers resulted as follows: Officers: Hon. supt. , Frank Howson; supt. , C. W. Caslick; asst, supt., Richard Wehmeyer; secretary, John Schipper; asst. secretary, Carman McBurney; treasurer, S. J. Walker; asst. treasurer, Howard Walker; at- tendance secretary, Roy Ben- nett; asst., Neil Edgar; Mis- sionary sec., Mrs. Vernon Reid; pianist, Mrs. R. Goy; asst. pianists, Mrs. 13. Galbraith, Mrs. A. Brenzil; librarians, Mr. G. W. Tiffin, Mr. H. E. Wild; projectionist, Neil Edgar; friendship sec., Mrs. C. W. Caslick. Teachers: Mrs. A. Rintoul; Mrs. R. Zurbrigg; Miss Susan Spry; Miss Irene McKee; Mrs. R. Bennett; Mrs. A. Brenzil; Mrs. J. Kopas; Mrs.K.M. Mac- Lennan; Mrs. E. Irwin; Mrs. G. W. Tiffin; Brian Caslick; Miss Joyce Walker; Miss Karen Powell; Donald Rintoul; Paul Tiffin; George Jardine; Mr. R. Zurbrigg; Mr. D. Lloyd; Mr. H. Sinnamon; Mr. S. Beattie; Mr. K. Wood; Mrs. W. B. Cruik- shank; Mrs. Elizabeth Suter. Asst. teachers: Mrs. C. Robb; Mrs. C. Hodgins; Miss Linda Reavie; Miss Donna McKay; Mrs. P. McNally; Mrs. R. Bell; Mrs. G. Richardson; Mrs. H. Swatridge. Shower for Bride-Elect GORRIE—Mrs. Robert Hastie was hostess, with Mrs. Kenneth Hastie and Mrs. Harry Coup- land co-hostesses for a miscel- laneous shower in honor of Miss Alma Koster, bride-elect, Mrs. Robert Strong and Miss Carol Coupland conducted con- tests. A file was made of fav- orite recipes and Mrs. Geo. Hamilton gave a reading, "Hus- band Conserve". Little Margaret Koster pre- sented the gifts in a decorated carriage. J el*P11.1,161.13.4... MEAT FEATURES LAMB LEGS LB 59c • LAMB Z. BASKET LB 33' LAMB Loin Chops LB 59' L EGS or BREASTS LB 59' JENERS 2 LB. PKG. 95 SIDE BACON 1 LB. PKG. 95' Biii,FfARVIaTTES LB.59' HEAD CHEESE LB. 45' e Clark's Fancy TOMATO JUICE, 48-oz. 2/69c Aylmer TOMATO CATSUP, 11-oz. 19c Kountry Kist Standard WAX BEANS, 15-oz. 12/99c Edgell CREAMED HONEY, 16-oz. 33c ReaLemon Unsweetened LEMON JUICE, 25-oz. 53c Puritan CHILI CON CARNE, 24-oz. 45c Top Valu EVAPORATED MILK, 16-oz, 3/53c Top Valu Choice Assorted PEAS, 20-oz. 4/69c Top Valu Choice GREEN BEANS, 20-oz. 19c Top Valu Red Choice Pitted CHERRIES, 15-oz. ....2/45c Facelle Royale BATH TISSUE, white-colors ..6 rolls 89c Facelle Royale FACIAL TISSUES 3 pkgs. 89c Palmolive Regular Assorted BAR SOAP 4/45c Salada Prior Park TEA BAGS, 100s 79c Pillsbury Banana-Date-Nut Bread MIX 2/89c Top Valu RAISINS, 2 lbs. 57c Top Valu Chocolate Mallow COOKIES 2/69c Top Valu DOG FOOD, 15-oz. 2/19c Pamper CAT FOOD, Tuna-Chicken-Herring, 6-oz. ,,2/33c Big G CEREAL, Cherrios-Wheaties-Coco Puffs-Trix 2/69c Bicic's SAUERKRAUT in Wine, 32-oz. 3/88c Bick's BABY DILLS, 32-oz. 2/88c Bick's Sweet Mixed PICKLES, 15-oz. 3/88c Prem Round LUNCHEON MEAT, 12-oz. 55c Granulated Fine SUGAR, 5-lb. bag 39c - CONFECTIONERY ITEMS — Top Valu CHOCOLATE BUTTONS, 1 lb. 59c iTop Valu CHOCOLATE BUDS, 8-oz. 3/$1.00 Top Value MACAROONS, 8-oz. 3/$1.00 - FROZEN FOOD — Morton Beef-Chicken-Turkey PIES 4/88c Farmhouse CHOCOLATE CREME PIE, 12-oz. 39c - PRODUCE FEATURES — P.E.I. POTATOES, 10 lb. bag 49c 25 lb. bag $1.19 50 lb. bag $2.29 Emperor RED GRAPES, lb. 19c CELLO TOMATOES, tube 19c - DAIRY PRODUCTS — Fluff° SHORTENING, 3c off, 1 lb. 33c Kraft Canadian CHEESE SLICES, 8-oz. 35c Top Valu First Grade BUTTER, 1 lb. 59c —Mrs. Art Kappler of Mild- nay is spending a few days with her son-in-law and daugh- ter, Mr. and Mrs. Des Brophy and family. —Mr. J. H. Crawford and Mr. and Mrs. John R. Lloyd were in Brampton on Thursday attending the funeral of Mr. Crawford's brother-in-law, Harold R. Lawrence, Q.C., senior partner of the legal firm of Lawrence, Lawrence, Stev- enson and Whaeber. Mr. Law- rence died suddenly at his home in Brampton. --Misses Jay and Jill Scott of Blyth spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Mac- Donald and family. —Miss Mary Phillips of Owen Sound spent the week- end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Len Phillips. --Mr. and Mrs. Joe Kerr have returned home after spend- ing the past couple of weeks in Florida. --Mrs. Cy Robinson has re- turned home after spending a couple of weeks with Mr. Rob- inson's sister, Mr. and Mrs. Noe man O'Neill of Detroit. Mr. and Mrs. O'Neill accompanied her home and spent the week- end. —Mr. and Mrs. Warren Web- er and children, Denise and Danny of Stratford spent Sunday with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Gibbons. --Murray Kerr of Toronto spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Kerr. --Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Des- mond of Detroit visited with his sisters, Mrs. Joseph Brophy and Mr. and Mrs. James Gibbons at the week-end. —Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Ed- wards left on Monday for a holiday in Florida. Peter Cutter Wed Saturday Katharine "Lenore" Lemon \ALS of Owen Sound and Peter David Cutter of St. Marys were mar- ried on Saturday, January 15in Church Street United Church, Bellville. Rev. Morgan McFarlane per- formed the ceremony. The at- tendants were Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Bonnell, of Bellville. Mr. and Mrs. Cutter are spending a week in Jamaica be- fore taking up residence in St. Marys. Josephine St. Wingham 1411141.1161.1.1.4.61.4.**4.123.0.611 rc—leligFrt in e bite This week's i SPECIAL 1 1 Bran Muffirs i Reg. 42c Special 34c 1 Discounts apply only on retail Pic: cientyre's Zatzery I Phone 357-3461 i Miller's January CONTINUES WITH GREATER REDUCTIONS THAN EVER. ALL DRESSES, COATS and SUITS have been reduced and many are selling at 1/2 PRICE. ALL HATS CLEARING AT '/2 PRICE. This is a store-wide sale on Slims, Sweaters, Skirts, Handbags, Kayser and all other Lingerie and Sleepwear. MILLER'S LADIES'AR E