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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1958-11-12, Page 1777311.7111,RflTliAllFir itPli'7 7 (14 With which is amalgamated the WINGIIAM, ONTARIO, wpw$DAY, Novi4mBiga 1.x, 1058 john Hanna .Unanimous nahimous olet uron-Bruce Conservative Assoc.. ALONG. THE MAIN' DRAG By The Pedestrian -; thering. Lloyd Jasper,. of Carrick Tewn ship, near Mildxml.y, was named president of the association; first vice-president, Allister ' Hughes, of the Teeswater 'district; second vice, Roy Cousins, of Brussels, and the secretary will be J. H,. Crawford, - Wingham,.• Who has served in that, post for maw years.. In accepting the nomination 'Mr. Hama reiterated his faith. in the aohn Hanna, who has repre- sented the provincial constituency iaf Herori-Bruee since 1943 in the ntario government was the anent- ignous Choice of the Progressive coeservative nominating conven- tion held in the Wingham, town :pall on Friday evening, Mr. Han- pa was unopposed for the nomina- Lima. Three hundred-odd members if ,the P,O. Askiciatien from all :,parts of the riding attended the ga- promising future which lies. before 'the constituency be 'represents. He spoke of the two .counties of Huron and Bruce as the finest piece of country in Ontario and reminded his listeners of the tremendous growth and. development which have taken place in the years he has represented the riding,- Mr, Hanna also predicted that. Leslie FrOst Will be referred to by fu- ture historians as one of the great, est premiers the prqVirree has Over had, Transport Minister Speaks Guest speaker for the convention was Dr, lVf, B. Pymondt minister of transport in the Ontario govern., ment, and a man of evident energy and vitality. 'Referring to Joim Hanna, who had just been nomin- ated' by the meeting, Dr, Dymond said, °I don't know of" any mem- ber of the government Who is a better representative of his riding. He doesn't make speeches in the House every day, but when he does so he really has something to say. The minister said that Mr, Han- na has always been a Power in caucus and committee work, Where allAmportant pelieles and plans are formulated. The speaker •also re- ferred to the gracious and uplift- ing influence of Mrs, Hanna, who has been a loyal supporter of her husband's best endeavours for the people of ditiron-Bruce. The minister said that Leslie (Please Turn, to Page Ten) FIRST WAR PICTURE BRINGS PHONE CALL Thomis Speaker for smen Ladies' Night Readers will recall the pictures of World War I which appeared in last week's issue of The Ad- vance-Times. The photo in the upper left depicted a group of Canadian soldiers going "over the top", led by an officer with his thumb to his pose in defiance of the German forces they were about to attack. • LEGION PRESENTS PRIZES FOR SALES HANNA RE-NOMINATED—Jelin Hanna, who "has represented the. riding of Huron-Bruce in the Ontarie: government• for the past 15 pews, Was agaM nominated by the Progressive Conservative party on Friday evening, From left to right :drove are Mr. Hanna, Lloyd,Jasper, newly-clected president of the''.11tiren- larnee Association, Hon, H. B. Dyrnond, M.D., provincial min titer of transport, who was guest speaker, and J, J. Crawford; eeeretary of the Association.-.-Adyance-Times photo. CURB SERVICE Patrons Of the local poet office can now buy their postage stamps without going into the building—a boon to those Who never remember their correspondence until mid- night, There is a stamp dispenser faStened to The wall near the north door, 0 - 0 - 0' BACK IN PRODUCTION— .. pertain characters have a way of creeping back into this column time after time, One of these is "Snooker", the cat at Cameron's billiard, parlor. Snooker recently came faith with her,, 90th kitten, a record in •arry mother's life. • . .0 - 0 - LOCAL CONTRACTS—. Twolocal firms have'been work- ing on major construction projects this summer. The Mowbray Con- struction company is completing a big bridge at Kleinberg, few miles north of ,Toronto, and King Bros. constructed the new bridge at •Neu- ataelt which was opened by the Minister of highways last week, 0 - 0 - 0 OFF TO GOOD START— Paid admissions to the arena on Saturday numbered 437, The an- xious crowd lined up to wait for the opening of the doors•and the new se son. Children from Wingham 4 • ikand the surrounding district en- joyed• getting back on the blade's both afternoon and evening. 0 - 0 - 0 • On Friday we received a tele- phone Call from Col. F. I', Picking of Aurora, who happened to be the 19-year-old captain' in the photo- graph. Col. Picking recalls this incident which took place in the Ypres salient 'in 1916, for he was wounded in one knee shortly af- ter the picture was taken. He has a print from the same negative at his home. ,,000:Accidentfree,.-Days Brio Hydro . Staff Honors PUBLIC KARIM ON BUS CONTRACT "BARBER Of SEVILLE f1 what aniounts to, bargaig rates. To recognize the assistance of the 'public school girls and boys who sold poppies for the Wingham branch of the Legion on Saturday, the following will receive prizes for leading sales; Boys—Bob Cameron, $2.00; Rob- ert Selling, $1.00,, and Keith Loder, 50c, Girls—Jackie Saint, $2.00, Styolvnie, oc Sylvia 5Davidsorl, $1.00, and Judy Stone, The local Legion has also' asked The Advance-Times to express its appreciation to citizens and Legion members in Wingham, Teeswater, Belgrave, Bluevale and White- church, whose efforts and co- operation helped to make the Legion poppy day this year the most successful one ever held by this branch, Si. Helens Couple Wed 66 Years Mr. and Mrs. William John Humphrey of St, Helens celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary at their home on Sunday. Members of the family who Were able to be present were William A. Humphrey, Mrs, George (Eva) Walker and Miss Lila Etolle Hum- phrey. Mr. and Mrs. Humphrey have eleven grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. , - They received many congratula- tory telegrams and Messages. Among these was a telegram 'from Queen Elizabeth, a card from the provincial secretary, a letter from the acting prime minister of Can- ada and cards from John Hanna, M.P.P. and Mrs, Hanna and Els- ton Cardiff, M.P., and. Mrs. Car- diff of Brussels, . Mrs. Humphrey will 'be 91" in February and .Mr. Humphrey was 89 in October. , ROWAT CENOTAPH SERVICE. A public hearing 'was held hi the COunoil. Chambers, Wingharn, Yates, of the 'Transport Board, Toronto, interviewed Ernest Bee- croft, 'Donald Martin and W. A. Stewart, secretary of W. Wawa- nosh School Board. Mr. Beecroft has held a contract with this board of trustees for the past seven years, and Mr. Martin for the past two years, to transport the pupils from USS No. 11 to Fordyce School. WILL BE PRESENTED ON FRIDAY EVENING BATTLE ROYAL— Apparently the excitement of the new skating season was too much for a couple of teen-age girls on Monday evening. After some heat- , ed exchangei they had at each other hammer ancttongs, with slaps• across tile face and lots of hair- pulling. A highly edifying sight we might addl.., 0 - Ws' E ICEST,YET77- ,, Weather, though cool, Was the• most pleasant Remembrance Day we can recall. It is usually notable in .Miast,years for being wet and, miserable, -but this year' was cer- tainly an exception. Members of the WIngharn area of the Ontario Rural Hydra were' honoured on Thursday evening, at a banquet in the 'Legion .home on theit outstanding safety record, members of Hydro's senior maw: agernents-The local group has••14clik• the enviable record: of 1,000 acci- .dent-free days. - • The members of the Winghain staff service some 4,300 .customers, over 700 miles of line scattered over a 1,000-square-mile" area. The staff numbers 29 at the present time with temporary summer help run- ning anywhere. up, to, eight extra men, The accident prevention depart- ment of the Ontario Hydro Com- mission places great stress on safe working practises, and when .a record of this type-is attained, area groups are honored with a banquet. At the dinner the Wingham area (Please Turn to Page Nine)' Music, lovers not only in Wing-. ham but from the. surrounding. district and • many 'other towns in area will gather at the'VVieg-. ham-- District' High School on Fri- day evening of. this week. - for the presentation of "The Barber of Seville" by the Toronto Festival Opera Company. The opera is be- ing brought to Wingham under the sponsorship of the Lions Club of. Wingliftm, Presentelion of the op'era,here fs 'the town's first venture into better clas'a music in almost eight years, and there has been some specu- lation as to the success of the undehalling. However, it now appears that there is still a, wide- spread interest in fine music, for ticket sales have been more brisk than was at first anticipated and there is every indication that 'there will be many in town from other centres 'who appreciate the 'oppor- tunity to hear one of Canada's first rate musical organizations at for studente only 50c. "The Barber of Seville" will prove a ,deiightfilt experience far th9SPAOIO"'*',Attc.nq.te'g 00041, for' Ilia' first time. IThel entire -Plot is, built' 'arat(nd , a humorous and utterly human Sittiatidn''... A story in music" Which has e.ntertainect generations of • music lovers. The fact that it will be sung in 'English Will add greatly to its appeal to the audience here. •• The Liar's Club has deinonstrated a good deal of courage in making arrangements to bring this very fine program to Winglia•na. and you are urged. to• support their efforts on Friday.evening; Tickets may be' obtained from any member of the, Lions Club and- at most "Of the 'stores on 'Main street If you fail to• secure tickets in advance they will be' available at the door, .• —Mr, and Mrs. Gerald Walker of London were guests of Dr. and Mrs, Alexander Nimrno 'over the week-end. • , • EUCHRE PARTY , - In Sacred. Heart Parish Hall, on Thesday, November lgth at 8.45. There will be a euchre. every Tues- day , bight until December 9th, in- elusive. • Good , prizes and lunch. Everyone welcome. sponsored by the C.W.L. F12b TO SHOW FILMS Dr. Alexander Nammo will show films of their trip to Ireland and countries in Europe in the For- ester's Hall, Belgrave, on Thurs- day evening, November 13, at 8.30. Sponsored by the Ladies' organiza- tion •of Knox Presbyterian Church. Admission, adidts '350, children 15c. F12b WINfillAM SAWMILL COMPANY MOVES TO NEW LOCATMN (Admission fer Adults is •$2.00 and 1 The'llyinghana Kinsmen Club held it's , iiiintial Ladies' ,Night at ' the *ens' Hotel on Friday,, when din- ler 'was served at' ;430, President furra,y Stainten was in charge of he meeting( assisted by the vice- ›eaidents, Jim Currie and Freddie Tehipleinan, , tThe meeting opened with the Jalnamen's Song, followed by the tinette Song and John Currie said grace. Murray. Gerrie was appoint- ed, sergeant-at arms and 'with his ,Banjo conducted a heavy fine set- lion, Over 00 Kinsmen, wives and pests attended. Guests of the club Were ,Mr. and Mrs, "Sparky" Weil- :kr, of Walkerton, Sgt. and Mrs. jack Ernest, Mr. and Mrs. Robert 1.Venger, Mr, and Mrs. David Bur- gess, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Header- 'Son, aiii;r. and Mrs. Matt Boyd, Mr. nd Mrs. Ken Cersen, Dr. and Mrs. '• D, IVIC-Murchy, Miss Carol Der- Decker, Miss M, Myers, Mr. and tifrs, Bill Lockridge and Miss Bar- )ara Stainton, all of Wingham, •' Freddie Templeman led the sing- (ng, with Kinette ,Catherine Mac- Donald at the piano. The raffle was deaducted by Al, ' Williams and tbwart Ledharn, the•winnem being -irtrarr4Mitetti eKinettenni.=" jorie Timm, A 'toast to the ladies was pro- posed by Freddie Templeman, with a suitable , reply being made. by Kinette Evelyn Crawford. Ross Hamilton, on' behalf of the Kies- Men Club, presented Kinette Velma, Scott with a small gift, a token Of appreciation for catering to the Kinsmen meetings in the past. Jack Gorbutt announced that the radio auction will be held Decem- ber 9th and that everything is in readiness for this annual event, Jim Currie introduced the guest speaker, Rev. Harry Rodney of Knox Presbyterian Church,' St. Thomas, who._ spoke on "The 20th Century and the Common Man". , Looking back 'to the' early years of this century, the speaker said that someone had remarked this 100 years would belong to the common man—and history has proven' this forecast correct. The ordinary man, the little person, has come into his own in a marvelous Way. Through unions, and better education, the common man has the power to paralyze the life of the nation. SoMetimes this power is abused, sometimes used wisely, Rev. Rodney • claimed that few great men have emerged the trials of the last war, and suggested 'that Winston Churchill ' was the only one who fell into this category.. The speaker then went on to say that with power in the hands of (Please turn to page nine,) At the summer meeting of the board, Mr. Stewart showed that the board decided to amalgamate the routes, and advertised for tenders. Ernest Beecroft, who lives farthest' from the school, was notified that his tender had been accepted and for him to be ready to transport all the eleven pupils to school in September. This he has been doing since school opened. The contract with Mr. E. W. Beecroft was drawn. up, signed by the trustees,'and seal of the school area. Mr. Martin, who holds a school bus license, to draw pupils with his car, opposed the granting of the provincial license to Mr. Beeeroft. But it stated that such a contract between trustee board and driver was valid and could not be broken, when satisfactory service was duly maintained, Mr. Yates reserved judgment. A good -crowd was on hand for the Tuesday 'morning . Rernern- brance Day service at the Winghani cenotaph, e The Winghani braneh of the Canadian Legion, led by the Belgrave Pipe Band, along with the Salavation Army. Band and the Boy Scouts and Cups paraded the memorial for the service. Lloyd Carter, Legion presiderit,• acted as Master of ceremonies for •the ser- vice. Rev. R. Ddrarid; P.P., Sac- red Heart Roman.Catholic Church, offered the prayers • and, the bene- diction, Mayor R. E. McKinney address- ed the gathering briefly, pointing out that while it is customary to remember our' fallen and the ser- vicemen; we often forget the wo- men who served so ably during the war. Wreaths were placed before the memorial by the Town `of Wing- ham, 'Ternberry Township, 'the Wingham. Business Association, Wingham Public School, Order of the Eastern Star, Wingham High School, Wingham Masonic Lodge, Lebanon Chapter, Rebekah's, Odd- fellows, Foresters, Province of On- tario, Girl Guides, Brownies, Boy Scouts and Wolf Cubs, Salvation Army, Lions Club, Kinettes, Kins- men Club, 99th Field Battery, Ora ange Lodge, Royal Black Precep- tory, Loyal Young Friends, Ladies' Auxiliary to the Legion and the Winghaln branch ef the Legion, The veterans in the parade all pin- ned their poppies to the Legion wreath, On Tuesday evening at seven o'clock the inernbers of the Legion, veterans and their wives gathered in the parish room of St. 'Paul's. Anglican Church for the anneal Remembrance Day banquet, Gust speaker was Durward Prei3t6n, former Wifighani man, who is Ptib- lie relations officer for District 0, Canadian Legion, GEORGE STOKES Recently appointed accountant at the Toronto-Dominion Bank, Wing- ham branch., Mr. Stokes come to Wingham after five and a half years at the Lindsay branch, He was born at Mount Albert, Ontario and has been With the bank since 1936, with ,the exception of four years spent in the RCAF. He is married and has three children, Gary 11, Gayle 8 and Billy 'a year and a half. Mr. Stokes is a mem- ber of the Unified Church and the Kinsmen Club.—Advance-Times photo. 'RUMMAGE.SALE AlSo garden and farm produce, homemade' baking, in • Brussels Arena, Saturday, November 15, at 2,30 p.m; Under the auspices of Brussels Agrieultural Society, Everybody welcome. ,Articles` for the sale greatly appreciated. F12b CHRISTMAS TEA A Christmas tea and bake sale will be held in the Wingham United ChurCh Sunday School room on Wednesday, November 19. Opens at 3 o'clock sharp with the modelling of aprons. Suitable Christmas gift articles on display as well as a home baking table. F12-19b The Wingham Sawmill 'Co, Ltd., owned by Harold Pocock of Wing- ham,, has just completed a major change in its, business operations in the community, The company has taken over the building on Josephine Street formerly known at CrosSett Motors, and has moved its entire stock of retail Items to this new location, ,As well, Mr. Pocock will also re-Open the build-' ing a's a service station and will handle Flea petroleum products. Official ,opening at the new location is slated for Wednesday, Novem- ber 12th. The Wingham Sawmill Co. Ltd., was founded in 1950 with MeSsrs. John Falconer and Harold Pocock as Owners, In 1050 Mr, Pocock purchaSed the 'shares held by Mr Falconer and in 1055 entered the building simply and construction field. At the presbnt time the inisiness has some 18 'employees serving a territory 30 miles in tadius. The firm as well as operating a Sawmill has a complete line of dimensioned lumber, plywood, trim, building supply lines, such as nails, bolts, glass and builder's hardware, which will nOW he retailed from the now location, 'Over the past number of years the concern has gained an enviable reputation as builders of, pole barns, sheds, gatages, and modern houses of all kinds, The oWner, Harald Pocock, la a n h atiVe of the ceanathlty and is married, With a faiiiity of three children, , BAZAAR AND TEA The Women's Association of the Wroxeter United Chtirch will hold a bazaar and tea in the church hall Saturday, November 15, at 3 p.m. • F5-12b OXETER EUCHRE • he Wroxeter Womell's Institute Will hold a euchre in the Commun- ity Hall Thursday, November 13th, at 8.30 p.m, Novelty prizes. Admis- sion 256,..Ladies please bring lunch. Everyone welcome, 12b comfy/my stoirr Thti Bluevale Women's Institute will hold a "community night" in the Community! Hall on Friday, November 14th, at 3.30 p.m. Major Glenn . Vickers, of Listowel, Will Sneak on "Civil Defence", with films, A collection Will be taken in "aid of the Wingham School for Retarded Children, All are wel, come, . Fab MOliftIS FEDERATION ANNUAL MEETING The annual Meeting *,of Norris Federation of Agriculture Will be aid In the •Foresters' Hall, Bel. grave, Tuesday evening, Nov. 18, Awards Will be ,presented to 4,41 Club members, There Will be a TV in the hall to watch TV Patin Voriint and It is hoped to have r Rodger Sebwasa, formerly' of CKNX faun bteadeaSt, to lead the dlisetteeleri, Liineh Will be served, F542b Mrs. Thos. Nash Marks 91st Birthday cloxtrup.,--13est wishes and con' gratulatiOntta of Ali go to MI'S, Thos. Nash who was 9i years of age ion November 8rd, On Saturday Mrs, nigh had with her, to celebrate her birthday, her slaughter, Mrs. Rose tatttsoit Monet leered and Mrs, R. P. !stash of TOtOrite. Mies Alma Nash et Toronto hks been spending mine time With her mother and Elites, Virki, Cara Ritchie, HIGHWAYS MINISTER TOWN—lion. 17% M. CIVSS, inhibitor of highways In the Ontario government was a visitor in Witigliain last week, prior to the opening of a new bridge at Neristailt on Tuesday after- not*. He is seen above with local officiala at the to wit hall, From OM left, W. T. Ortilekshank, of •aktism—iev, Reeve Roy Adal, 'Deputy Reeve doe Kerr, lEttyor, R. Mrs Cass and. Ioltit W. Ifirtnita;-,-AdVance-TilneS PhotO, CHEttlilt kitESENTED-4Sparky" Weiler, representative of the Carling Iltervery presents a oheqiie to l'resideint Murray Stalaitot of the lahiSrelert duo tlf Wingluren. The cheiPao represent.' the cost of pro- Walvis used in donne, ,ion With the Kibarnerii Trade rah held here itu dune, *hid): Were Supplied by the Carling firitt.,-,4-AdViinee,Tincieii photo.