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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1966-05-26, Page 1FIRST SECTION k 0 0 a MIXED FAMILY—The George Wallings have a bit of a menagerie at their home. A mother cat, which lost its kittens, is playing host to a baby rabbit. It is about two inches long. She is also feeding two kittens, in the back- ground, whose mother met with a fatal accident. The little bunny snuggles up to the kittens, but the old mother looks a bit worried when it starts to work on a piece of lettuce. The rabbit was presented to the Wallings by Goderich friends, who found the wee one after its mother was disposed of by a dog. Firemen Leave Church Service For Fire Call Members of the Wingham Fire Brigade, attending church service in a body, rushed out of St. Paul's Anglican Church on Sunday morning when the siren sounded. The call took them to a fa rm owned by Todd brothers near Marnoch in East Wawan- osh Township, where the roof and second floor were ablaze. The fire was brought under control after extensive damage had been done to the upper areas of the structure. The brick home had been undergo- ing extensive Improvements by the owners. It is believed the fire was started by sparks from a pile of burning rubbish some distance from the home, which was un- occupied. Fortunately the firemen were able to drop suction hose into the nearby Maitland River. The water tank truck left town close behind the pumper but was stranded at Belgrave when a connecting rod in the engine broke. Register Children For Kindergarten Parents who have children to enter kindergarten in Septem- ber are invited to register them at the kindergarten in the pub- lic school. Registration will take place during the afternoon of Tues- day, May 31 from 3.30 to 5.00 o'clock. Only children who are five years of age before Jan- ary 1, 1967 are eligible to register. If not coneenient to go on the above date, please contact the teacher, Mrs. William El- liott, or the principal, T. S. Beattie. Masonic Degree Team at Lobo a NOY two. 11•111111% Mrs. Arthur Jackson Given License as United Preacher nce.eimit • Alton Adams Named to Fill Vacancy on Hospital Board The Huron Presbytery ofthe United Church held a special service in the Belgrave church Sunday evening when Mrs. Ar- thur Jackson was licensed to preach. The service is the final function at Presbytery level before ordination, Rev. Arthur Higginbotham of Walton, chairman of the Presbytery, was in charge of the service. Guest speaker was Rev. John Wheeler of Auburn. A reception followed in the church auditorium which was attended by a large number of friends. ALONG THE MAIN DRAG By The Pedestriam AT LAST-- The first truly warm weather this spring has brought out leaves and flowers in a belated rush. Farming and gardening operations, delayed by unusual- ly cold weather, are now in full swing. 0-0-.0 RUMMAGE SALE-- The spring rummage sale, sponsored by the Ladies' Auxil- iary to the Wingham and Dis- trict Hospital, will be held this coming Saturday in the arena. Pick-up of articles for the sale will be on Friday. The ladies are looking forward to strong support for their sale, from both donors and customers. 0-0-0 FIREMEN WORKED IN BEST BIBS & TUCKERS-- Members of the Wingham Fire Brigade attended the morn- ing service at St. Paul's on Sun- day but had to make a hasty exit in the middle of the ser- mon to answer a call at Mar- noch. Perhaps never be fore have so many firemen reported for work in their "Sunday best". Bet the cleaners did extra busi- ness this week and wives work- ed overtime to get the white shirts back in shape. ORDINATION Mrs. Jackson, wife of Rev. A. Jackson, minister at Bel- grave, will be ordained into the ministry of the United Church Mrs. Arthur Jackson Flower Show Is Slated for June 11 Rev. Peter Bisset of Castro Valley, Calif„ was guest speaker at the meeting of the Wingham Horticultural Society in the town hall Thursday eve- ning. The large audience of mem- bers and guests were welcomed by the president, Ed Fielding. A short business meeting was held. Though the season is late the spring flower show will be held on the date previously set, June 11. Plans are com- pleted for the summer-fall show and Mrs. Irvine Sharpe of Durham has been invited to judge the entries, which will include a wide variety of flow- ers and vegetables. Roy Bennett reported that the project committee has plans ready for flower beds to be set out at the corner of John Street and Diagonal Road, by the Bank of Commerce. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Fielding attended the first meeting of a training seminar for judges of flower shows in Ripley and gave a report. The annual Horticultural So- ciety convention will be held in Ottawa next month. Mr. Fielding introduced the guest speaker who held his au- dience with the many beauti- ful color pictures of trees, shrubs and flowers of Californ- ia. Dr, W. A, McKibbon thanked the speaker. Miss Anna McDonald told the meeting that it was the guest speaker's birthday and all joined in expressing best wishes. in Canada by the London Con- ference at Metropolitan United Church, London, June 2. She is one of five women across Can- ada to be ordained this year. Since coming to Belgrave in 1963 Mrs. Jackson has taken an active part in church work and has been a leader of the Bel- grave C.G.I.T. She also holds the office of literature secre- tary of Huron Presbytery United Church Women. The former Hope Weber of Preston and her identical twin sister, Faith, now Mrs. David Bauman, daughters of Mrs. Nor- man Weber and the late Mr. Weber, were educated in Pres- ton. They worked for the Fed- eral Civil Service during World War II. IN MISSION FIELD After the war the sisters wished to become missionaries. They attended Waterloo Col- lege, graduating in 7.948 and served in the mission field in Northern Ontario and Alberta. They graduated from the United Church Training School (Covenant College) in 1950, It was then that they separated for the first time. Mrs. Bauman went to India, where she is still serving, but Mrs. Jackson fail- ed a strict medical examina- tion and had to remain in Can- ada. She was given a full- time charge at Gypsumville, Man., under the Women's Mis- sionary Society of the United Church in Canada, where she carried out all pastoral duties except the administration of the sacraments. After six years at Gypsum- ville she entered Emmanuel Col. lege, University of Toronto to study for the ministry. It was there that she met Arthur Jack- son, wheal she Married itt1957. At the time of their mar- riage Mr. Jackson had the Kel- vin charge. Two years laterhe became minister at Atwood and three years ago took the 13e1- grave, Calvin-Brick charge. The regular degree team from Wingham Lodge 286, A. F.&. A. M. journeyed to Dor- ic Lodge 289, Lobo, near Lon- don on Tuesday evening. There they conferred the third degree on a Wingham candidate, Co- lin Campbell, and on his broth- er, James Campbell from Doric Lodge. The degree team was under the direction of Ruling Master Fred McGee. Murry Fridenburg was pre- sented with his Mason's apron the same evening. Recently, a special degree team, composed of Provincial Police officers from the 6th OPP district headquarters, Mount Forest, conferred the first de- gree on Wingham Police Chief James Miller and OPP Const. Ronald Bell of the Wingham de- tachment, at Wingham Lodge 286, A.F.&.A,M. This was the first time this degree team, under P.M. Geo. Mitchell, Kitchener, had op- erated as a team. They will repeat the degree at Wingham Lodge on June '7. Members were greatly impressed by the smart appearance of the uni- formed team. Last Saturday regular prac- tice was held for the Pee Wees from 9:30 to 11:30 and for the Squirts from 9;00 to 11;30. Practice for both teams will be held again this Saturday morn- ing at 9:00. A large number of the Squirts were absent and substi- tutes had to be put in for the DR. PAUL DOIG JOINS VETERINARY PRACTICE Dr. Paul Doig on Monday joined the veterinary practice of Drs. MacLennan and Leed- ham of Wingham. Dr. Doig, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Doig of R.R. 2, Wroxeter, graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College Guelph May 20. He was award- ed the Holstein Freisian Award for the best student in bovine medicine, Dr. Doig was married May 14 to the former Cecilia Bolce of Waterloo. They are mem- bers of the Presbyterian Church and have taken up residence at 328A Francis Street in Wing- ham, The annual Decoration Day Service at the Wingham ceme- tery, sponsored by Branch 180, Royal Canadian Legion and the IOOF Lodge, will be held Sun- day, June 12 at 3:00 p.m.This day is set aside in many com- munities of Ontario to pay hom- age and respect to loved ones who have passed on to their last reward and who contributed much to our way of life in achievement and sacrifice. Our cemetery in Wingham is one of the most well kept and clean memorials of the past in Canada. You and the general public are urged to make a spe- cial effort to keep this date op- en to visit the cemetery. This year Branch 180 of the Royal Canadian Legion will de- dicate a plot and memorial to all veterans who paid the sup- reme sacrifice or have since the end of hostilities, passed on to their last reward. Suggestions from organiza- tions or helpful information in making this a most successful venture will be much appreciat- ed by David A. Crothers, chair- man of the Cemetery Commit- tee of Branch 180. scrimmages. Remember when the house league starts any team short more than three players at game time will lose by default. To add further complica- tions to hopes of a successful house league there was no res- ponse to the call for coaches. There will be about five teams and each one should have a coach as one person can not be expected to look after between 50 and 60 kids. Anyone inter- ested in helping out this sum- mer contact Roe Croskill 357- 1261. There was also disappoint- ment in the response regarding coaches for the Squirts, Ban- tams, and Midgets and no one has as yet offered to supply uni- forms for the teams. Coaches for the Midget team are need- ed most as they are still wait- ing for someone to run them through their first practice. Contact Bill Kerr 357-2884. The Pee Wees are being en- tered in O. A. S. A. this year. For the past two years our O.A. S. A. teams have been put out by Sarnia teams but things look more promising this year. Following is the schedule for the 1966 Pee Wee Softball sea- son. Clip this schedule, hang it where you will see it and at- tend home games regularly. PEE WEE SCHEDULE May30 Atwood at Belgrave June 1 Blyth at Brussels June 8 Belgrave at Myth June 10 Wingham at Atwood June 15 Brussels at Wingham Atwood at Blyth June 22 Blyth at Wingham Belgrave at Brussels June 27 Brussels at Atwood June 28 Wingham at Belgrave June 30 Atwood at Wingham Brussels at Blyth July 5 Blyth at Belgrave Wifigham at Brussels July '/ Wingham at Blyth Belgrave at Atwood July 11 Blyth at Atwood less than $25, 000. This will in- clude the replacement of the present cab with a completely new one, as well as complete- ly new working parts in the shaft and penthouse. This work will also be subject to grant. Mr. Cousins announced that the first move of patients into the new second storey wing will take place this week, starting Thursday. Obstetrics is ex» peered to be the first depart- ment to be moved, other sec- tions following over a period of a week or ten days. The chairman also stated Please Turn to Page Eight Brussels Garage Gutted by Fire Just at press time on Wednes- day The Advance-Times learn- ed of a costly fire at Bridge Mo- tors Garage in Brussels. The interior of the big building was gutted by flames which broke out about 12:30 Wednesday. Glen Bridge, a son of the owner, was in the act of remov- ing a gas tank from a car over the grease pit when a light bulb fell and broke, The sparks ignit- ed gasoline fumes. Glen Bridge was removed to the Wingham and District Hos- pital with burns to face, neck and arms, but was released after treatment. Bridge Motors also operate a branch in Wingham. The Brussels fire brigade, located only a block away from the garage, did a fine job in quelling the blaze. July 12 Brussels at Belgrave July 14 Atwood at Brussels Belgrave at Wingham All games in Wingham and Brussels start at 7:00. All other games start at 7:30. 94th Birthday GORRIE—Mrs. Frances Strong of Gorrie celebrated her 94th birthday on Tuesday, May 17. She was born on Concession 13 Howick Township and mar- ried in 1894 to John Thomas Strong, who passed away in 1928. She lives with her son, Roy, in Gorrie. Another son, Hart- well, farms on Con. 6, Howick Twp.; and one daughter, Mrs. Carl Pennington lives at Tees- water. she has seven grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. She still enjoys her flowers and visits from her friends. Among her many friends who called to wish her a happy birthday were ber only brother, Robert Spotton and Mrs. Spot- ton of Wingham. Wingham, Ontario, hursday, May 26, 1906 Single Copy Not Over Flftee ents, Mr. McCafferty apparently lost control of his car while travelling on Highway 4, ap- proximately half a mile north of Blyth. He suffered concus- sion and scalp laceration but it reported in satisfactory condi- tiOn in hospital, Constable Murry Fridenburg of the Wingham detachment Ontario Provincial Police in- vestigated. Goderich Man In Hospital Thomas K. McCafferty, 23, of Goderich, was admitted to Wingham and District Hospital at 8.15 a.m. Tuesday via am- bulance, following a single- car accident. DR. GALBRAITH GOES TO MILVERTON POST Dr. and Mrs. Ray Galbraith and family moved on Saturday to Milverton where Dr. Gal- braith will work with Drs. Cox- on and Black of Wellesley. Dr. Galbraith has been as- sociated with Dts. MacLennan and Leedharn in their veterin- ary practice for the past two years. Their Many friends in Wingham and surrounding dis- trict wish the Galbraiths every success in their new location. Alton B. Adams, of Wing- ham, was named to fill the vacancy in the board of direc- tors of the Wingham and Dis- trict Hospital at the May meet- ing of that body on Thursday evening. The vacancy occur- red when H. H. Hotson was moved to Lindsay. His resigna- tion was accepted with regret at the meeting. Board Chair- man R. B. Cousins pfesided. Details in connection with construction and renovation of the building occupied the ma- jor part of the evening. E. E. Walker, chairman of the prop- erty committee reported. As a result of his committee report it was decided to erect a chain link fence around three sides of the hospital parking lot on the east side of Carling Ter- race. Concrete bumpers will be placed to prevent cars from damaging the fence, Another problem was point- ed out. The sidewalk in front of the hospital is several inches lower than the level of the pav- ing on the street since black- topping has been added, Con- sequently water stands on the walk after a rain, The matter was discussed with Mayor De- Witt Miller. The board also approved the purchase of two new ovens for the kitchen ranges at a cost of approximately $1400 and a ta- ble and other equipment for the morgue, to cost about $1,000, The administrator, Mrs. I. E. Morrey, explained that the en- tire cost of the morgue and its equipment, including original construction costs of the room, will be submitted for renova- tion grants. REBUILD ELEVATOR Total cost for re-building the older elevator in the hospi- tal was reported as somewhat To Dedicate Plot On Decoration Day No Reply to Call for Coaches Several Needed for Season