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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1966-03-10, Page 14r. 'Tis Show Biz ;5% 1 (+um Page 6 — Wingham Advance-Times, Thurs., March 10, 1966 WHILE THE WRESTLING team of WOHS did not bring home the cup this season they made a very good showing. Seen standing are Doug Elliott, Dave Sleightholm, Ross Wightman, Brian Forsyth, Norm Corrin, Neil Gowing, Elgin Sleightholm and Lee McGuire, Front: Robert John- ston, Larry Brooks, Jim Mitchell and Terry Johnston. Hueston. THE CHBISTIflIl SMITE M01111'011 Accurate Complete News Coverage tinted in BOSTON LOS ANCALES..:. LONDON 1 Year $24 6 Menthe $12 3 Months $6 Clip this edvertisement and return it with your check or money order to: The Christian Science Monitor One Norway Street Boston, Mass. 02115 PB-16 ••• • ..:•••12:;* •Z4r May we suggest a Save-for-the--Little-Things- you-might-otherwise-never-buy Account? CANADIAN IMPERIAL, BANK OF COMMERCE It was ironic that only two nights after we had watched an hour of top entertainment by North America's biggest-name Negro stars ("Harlem-Strolling Twenties"), we listened to six- ty minutes of "blues", blues at their best, And the performers were, again, the people to whom we owe so much for the enjoyment they have brought us via the world of show biz. No one can sing the blues like the people of the South, the men and women who grew up amid the slavery, poverty and hard luck that is represented in this music. They have lived these stories, they have known these feelings, and they bring the blues to life as no one else can. Performers on the show in- cluded Brownie McGhee and Sonny Terry, Willie Dixon, Jesse Fuller (who was unwilling to sing the blues, because now he has no reason to), Mable Hillery, Sunnyland Slim, Big Joe Williams, Booker White, Muddy Waters, Otis Spann, James Cotton, S. P. Leary, James Madison, and Jimmy Lee Morris. Not one of them is well known, but they are all success- ful in their careers because the world recognizes them as being among the best in their field. Director of the show, Paddy Sampson, says, "What they're singing about, they know. It's doubtful whether a future gen- eration will be able to sing the blues authentically, The scene is changing. Most of these guys picked cotton when they were young. They're .... au- thentic." The performers, in addition to singing the blues, talked about them during this produc- tion, which was taped in a Tor- onto studio over a three-day period of time. Host was Barry Callaghan, a lecturer in Eng- lish at York University, Toron- to, and a free lance writer who also helped write the script. He knows some of the performers personally and has great admir- ation for their music and their spirit. These marvellous en- tertainers have found that "singin' and talkin'" about their troubles makes them feel bet- ter. And we might add, it doesn't do a bit of harm to their listeners either! Let's have more shows like that! 0-0-0 Canada is pinning a great deal of hope in a pert 15-year- old from Sault Ste. Marie for its star of tomorrow, She is Debbie Lori Kaye who last year at this time was singing country songs in small towns up north, Now, only twelve months later, she has a seven-year recording contract grasped in her little paws, has performed at the CNE with pros like Bob Hope and Victor Borge, has made a hit recording, and made guest appearances on nation-wide television shows (one of them last week's Tommy Hunter Show), Her father was the one res- ponsible for starting her on the road to fame, He presented a tape recording of her voice to his boss, the manager of a Sault Ste. Marie radio station. He in turn, forwarded it to Columbia Records in Nashville, Tennes- see. The result -- the record- ing contract and a successful recording of "Soldier Boy". Debbie eventually wants to be an actress and sing in musi- cal comedy. Methinks she is aiming her sights too high, but I guess if one must dream, may as well dream big, I'm not saying she won't be famous, successful, rich, and popular. But these days, sadly, you don't have to be a singer to gain all that! 0-0-0 You were watching the most requested of Red Skelton's skits and pantomimes on last week's Scrapbook, an annual occasion that pays tribute to the great comedian's work within the past year. It was the funniest hour that has been on television for sometime. His 'dunking the doughnut'routine is one of the funniest acts ever done by a comedian. Of all the comedians in the business, it is. hard to say which of these two, Red Skelton or Bob Hope, brings the most en- joyment, lightens the most hearts, gives more of himself for the benefit of others. But watching the Skelton Scrapbook you forgot Red's buddies and placed him in a world of his own. And if the entertainment world had not one other person, it would still be rich. There are three special tele- vision productions coming up this month which simply must not be overlooked, Next Sun- day evening, the 13th at 9 p. rn replacing 'Bonanza', old friend Danny Thomas will return with a special entitled "Danny Thom- as Goes Country and Western". It will feature western music and country humour with Thom- as and his guests, Kay Starr, Eddy Arnold, Pat Buttram, and Bobby Vinton. The following evening, the 14th, "Show of the Week" should be another riotous hour -- this time with two of the greatest comediennes in North America. "Carol 2" is the title of the show and it will star the great Carol Burnett and her guest Lucille Ball. Her other guest will be Zero Mostel, star of the Broadway comedy " A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum". That should be a real panic; don't miss it! And circle the 27th; that is the night Barbra Streisand stomps in with her special, "Col- or Me Barbra". No doubt that will be another Emmy Award winner! Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lindenschrnidt of Walkerton. Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Howe and Sandra of Teeswater were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Carl McClenaghan. Miss Sandra Pridham of Mit- chell, student teacher at Strat- ford Teachers' College, is teaching this week at S. S. No. 10 under the supervision of Mrs. Kenneth Wheeler. Miss Prid- ham is staying at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Coultes. Mr. and Mrs. Clark Johnston and Janette of E. Wawanosh were Saturday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. George Young of Langside. Miss Brenda Ritchie spent the week-end with her grand- parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gershom Johnston and Debbie of Clinton visited there and on Monday Mr. and Mrs. Ted Robinson and Janis of Donnybrook assisted Mr. and Mrs. Johnston with the forth coming arrangements for their sale, Miss Ruth Taylor of Toronto spent the week with her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Taylor. Mr. and Mrs. Dan McInnes and family of Holyrood visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Dan Tiffin and family. Mr. Barry Tiffin of Waterloo spent the week-end with his FAME OF FASHION WHITECHURCH—The Fame of Fashion Club held its last meeting at the home of the leader, Mrs. Walter Arscott with seven girls in attendance. The president, Irene deBoer conducted the opening exercis- es. Valerie King read the min- utes. Discussion centred on the wearing of your accessories and the group worked on their hats. Reception Held in Whitechurch Hall WHITECHURCH—A recep- tion was held Saturday evening in Whitechurch hall for Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Nichol(Judy Neable). The evening was spent danc- ing to music by Tiffin's Orches- tra. At lunch time Mr. and Mrs. Nichol were called to the platform and given seats while Larry Henderson read an ad- dress and Fred Tiffin presented them with a gift of money. Many other gifts were also re- ceived. Mr. and Mrs. Nichol both thanked their friends for their kindness in providing the enter- tainment and for their gifts. Lunch was served. Those at- tending from a distance were the bride's grandmother, Mrs. M. Graham of Teeswater, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Neable and family of Caledon, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Tunney and family of Inglewood, Mr. and Mrs. Julius Fischer of Palmerston, Miss Helen Neable, London, Mrs. Bill Pain, Palmerston, Mrs. C'heswelt of Harriston, Mrs. Morris Dennis of Gorrie, Mr. and Mrs. R, Marks, Brussels and Mr. and Mrs. Wallace of Londesboro, Skit Presented Al U.C.W. Meeting WHITIECiiiiitCli—The Unit- ed Church Women met last Wed- nesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Garnet Farrier. The topic of the meeting was "Steward- ship and Citizenship". Mrs. Clarence Ritchie presided and gave the call to worship and Mrs. Mitchell gave the stew- ard's prayer. Scripture was read and Mrs. George Thompson led in pray- er. A skit, "Wheat Goes Abroad", was presented by Mrs. Russel Purdon, Mrs. Clifford Laidlaw and Mrs. Dan Tiffin. Mrs. Ritchie also conducted a contest on whether or not to send wheat to China. Scrip- ture readings and a story on giving dealt with the question involved. Mrs. Russel Gaunt gave a poem, "The Isle of Prayer". The chapter from the study book on Brazil was taken by Mrs. Ritchie and a hymn was sung. Mrs. Milian Moore conduct- ed the business. Murray Gibb collected the offering and 1'7 answered roll call with a verse of Scripture, Mrs. Dan Tiffin read the minutes and Mrs. Al- bert Coultes gave the treasur- er's report. Mrs. George Thompson was appointed delegate to the Pres- byterial in Clinton on March 22. Others were also mention- ed as delegates. Quilts were discussed. Mrs. Moore thanked the ho hostess and Mrs. Mitchell gave the closing prayer. A dessert tea was held at the beginning of the meeting. Gorrie Wins Semi-Finals GORRIE—Kurtzville and Gor- rie Intermediates W O. A. A. "D" inter-county hockey teams played their fourth game in the best of five series Friday night in the Wingham arena, result- ing in a 8-2 win for Gorrie. Scoring for Gorrie were John Meeson and Ronald Livermore with two goals each and singles by Peter Newans, Brian Sander- son, Donald Whitfield and Pet- er Doig. Kurtzville scorers were Jim Denny, Morris Pur- cell. There were seven penalties for Kurtzville and five for Gor- rie. Gorrie now enters the finals and plays the winner of Alma and Clifford. MacDonald Rink Wins Trophy The annual Ladies' Bon- spiel was held at the local curl- ing club last Wednesday, March 2nd with a full entry. The Barley Craw ford Trophy was won by Mrs. Redmond Mac- Donald of Wingham with Mrs. Gerald Roane as vice, Mrs. Harry Millen, second, and Mrs. Robert McKague, lead. They were winners of the eleven o'- clock draw, Other winners in the eleven o'clock draw were, second, Mrs. Millen of Goderich; third, Mrs. Ballagh of Teeswater; and consolation, Mrs. Tom Currie of Wingham. The nine o'clock draw was won by Mrs. Lloyd Montgom- ery of Wingham. In second place was Mrs. Tom McDon- ald of Brussels; third, Mrs. Mun- ro of Hanover and consolation, Mrs. Tamen of Listowel, YOUR RED CROSS IS 1.1. SERVING -r" TODAY -117 READY FOR TOMORROW Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tiffin were Sunday visitors with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Brown of Lucknow, This community extends sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Tom Morrison and family in the pass- ing of her father, the late Mr. Alfred Buckton, a resident of this village. Attending the funeral on Friday from a dis- tance were Mr. and Mrs. Rich- ard Horwood, Mr. and Mrs. Eric Horwood and Mrs. Howe of Toronto, Mrs. Victor Case- more of Brantford and Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Buckton of Toron- to, and a nephew who arrived on Thursday and remained at the Morrison home till Sunday. Alex. John, George and Rich- ard Coffin of Galt accompanied their mother, Mrs. Claude Cof- fin of Galt here on Sunday. Mrs. Coffin remained for a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Albert Coul- tes to prepare her village home here for renting. This community extends sympathy to Mr. A. Wilson and Jim in the loss of her sister, the late Mrs. McPhail. Miss Diane Coultes enter- tained her friends, Misses San- dra Fisher, Beverley Soloman and Janis Farrier on Friday eve- ning to celebrate her birthday. Mrs. Don Gray, Bonnie and Donald of London, Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Irwin, David and Shirley of Oshawa spent the week-end with their mother, Mrs. Tom Magoffin and visited with their father, Mr. Magoffin, a patient in Wingham and Dis- trict Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Don Dirstein of Toronto spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Russel Gaunt. Visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Laidlaw for the week-end were Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Crowston, Debbie and Dale of Chatham and on Sunday other visitors were Mr. and Mrs. Or- land Irwin and family of Luck- now, Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Alton and Anne of Ashfield and Mr. John Crowston, Lucknow. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Weber, Anne, Marlene and Clair were THE HARLEY CRAWFORD Trophy was won by this Teeswater rink last week at the local ladies' bonspiel with three wins and a plus of 17 in the late draw. From the left are Helen Mckague, lead; Jean Mac- Donald, skip; Mary Roane, vice, and Don- aide Millen, second. —Advance-Times Photo. Whitechurch Personal Notes parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Tif- fin. Chalmers W.M.S. will hold its March meeting at the home of Mrs. V. Emerson on March 16 at 2 p.m. Leaders will be Mrs. Cecil Falconer, Mrs. T. Morrison assisted by Mrs. Ira Wall and Mrs. Don MacDonald. Currie's School Euchre Party WHITECHURCH—The pro- gressive euchre party was held at Currie's school on Friday eve- ning with 19 tables of players. Those winning prizes were high lady, Mrs. Nethery; low lady, Mrs. Ken Currie; high gent, Mrs. John Jamieson fill- ing in as a gentleman; low gent, Lorne Scott. Novelty prizes went to Mr. Gnay and Mrs. Rutherford Reavie. Mrs. Gordon McBurney sup- ervised 19 girls and three little boys in play in the basement. They, too, were given prizes for games and contests. The hosts and hostesses, Mrs. George Walker and Mr. and Mrs. John L. Currie served lunch. The other host, George Walker, who arrived home from Wingham and District Hospital on Thursday was unable to at- tend. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Robertson and Mr. and' Mrs. Roy Dawson will be the sponsors for the next party.