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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1975-09-11, Page 9Lit r 011i " ►t'! , tttr ehing owe, `1 t ilea: from east to West+ 501) ntles from north to south, ropnlation densities vary from neo nil to; Well above 8,000 per slilmre lhie. OUR NAME TELLS IT ALL A - .FOR A LIFETIME * We Oh replace your worn out muffler or a complete exhaust system (while you wait). .+ Free inspection of your muffler or shock absorbers. "Written lifetliine guarantee on your muffler for as long -as you own the vehicle on which it was installed (North American• cars). * We're installation headquarters for THRUSH performance mufflers for those who want more than a stock replacement. G. E. McTAVI$H LTD. 161 Josephine St. 357-2841 -r gni Sunday:, September 1.4, at p,M an , historical , plaque, , commemorlating 'Howie" .Morens, one of Canada's Most outstanding bockey ARMS, will bevei�t in the park fit Vie. intersect. on , or Highways No. 23 and No, 8 in the Town of Mitchell. At the same time the park will be •named Howie Koreas Memorial Gardens. The plague: is being erected by the Ontario • Heritage. Foundation, an - agency within Ontario's Ministry of Culture and Recreation. Sunday's ceremony is being sponsored by the. Town of Mit- chell and the Perth County Historical Society. Harold A. cook, former mayor of Mitchell, will be program chairman. Among those who have been invited to take part are: His Worship Norman D. Walt, Mayor of Mitchell; William Jarvis, M,P. for Perth -Wilmot; Professor William Ormsby, who will represent the Ontario Heritage Foundation; Arthur Rlowes, a former schoolmate • of Howie Morenz; Sam 'Pollock, vice- president and general manager of the Montreal Canadiens and Hector (Toe) Blake, former player and coach with the Montreal Canadiens. The plaque will be unveiled by Mrs. Gertrude Bushfield, the sten :of Hie Mork. T'ne, Wile managed the fol wl ieh Wrens *MiteAell, *Howard Iforenzt Hon of .the hockey star, and Bernard Geof f rton, More>I.la's toter. The pl4g0e 'will be. dedicated by Rev, .. Wallace Murray, Knox Presbyter40 Church, Mitchell. The inscription on the Plan. reads: "HOWIE" MOEENZ 190..1937" An outstanding hockey :player,; Howard William ittorenZ w#` born in Mitchell fle began. WS career with the Mitchell, Juveniles, 1916-17, and alter hii' family moved to Stratford;' l played with several teams tl'til'r'e. His skilful play, characterized by. exceptionally fast skating *Id. intense concentration, , brought the "Stratford Streak" offers from several professional toms., and in 1923 he joined the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League. His success „watt• immediate and he remained,in the League for 14 years, 12 with' Montreal. So great were his popularity and appeal that he made a major contribution to the League's success during its early years. He died following a severe injury suffered in play. In 1950 Morenz , was voted the out strong leadership Competent, decisive Ieadership.The kind we have in the Progressive Conservative Government led by Premier Bill Davis. It's a government that has fought hard for thesrights of consumers,wage-earners, senior citizens, young people. It froze gasoline and fuel prices. Reduced sales taxes. Brought in a guaranteed annual income system for older citizens. Introduced a tax on land speculation profits. Established a $1500 bonus for first-time home buyers. Gave Ontario the finest Health care program in Canada and an educational system send to none. Provided broad financial support to farmers. Moved strongly to protect the environment. It's a government committed to action on the cost of living, rent review boards, and a positive response to public concern about crime and violence.The Progressive Conservative Government. It has experience and strength/that Ontario deserves in these challenging times. For strong leadership, 5sjveConservative,S mberl8th ore 11.2 stanso hockey Plates!' half -century by CallacUall WOOS, HISTORJQ PACKOROUND The youngest son `p* six children, .Howard William Morenz was born in Mitchell on September 21, 1902. His father, William Frederick, was of German descent and worked as a clerk in a clothing store. Although he learned tp Skate at an early age, Howie did not join an organized hockey team until 1915 when be became a goalie for the Mitchell Juveniles. He allowed 21 goals in his first game and was quickly converted into a forward where his skating abilities could be exploited. The team, which went on towin the Western Ontario Juvenile championship, had only seven players, so each had to play the whole game. The following year the Morenz family moved to Stratford. Howie played with the Stratford Midgets as a centre and after he joined his father in the Grand Trunk railway shops as an apprentice machinist, he played with the Grand Trunk Railway Ap- prentice hockey League. By the time he was 29 his ex- cellent play had impressed many, and had attracted the attention of several professional hockey teams. Offers from Toronto, Saskatoon and Victoria were turned down before Morenz reluctantly signed a contract with the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League in 1923. When Morenz began his career with Montreal, the League, formed in 1917, consisted 'of four teams, the Ottawa Senators, the Toronto St. Pats, the Hamilton Tigers and the Montreal Canadiens. The teams played only 24 games and generally had only about 11 or 12 men on their roster. ,N... Morenats career in the National Hockey League spanne414 years. all hut two► were spew , with Mu nt real. His exceptionally skilful -play made him a success during his first season. He skated very fast, with long easy strides, and when he was on one of his characteristic rushes down centre ice, the intensity of his concentration and determination propelled him to high levels of performance. His speed had earlierearned rrned him l to tocknhdi he 8' tFord tIe r. -" During his career Morenz won the Hart Trophy as the most valuable player on three oc- casions and twice won the League's scoring title. In 14 seasons he scored 291 goals and accumulated 208 assists. In 1934, after his performance had been declining for about two years, Morenz was traded to the Chicago Black Hawks who, one year 1 ter, traded him to the New York Uangers. ,In 1936 .he was brought back to Montreal and was enjoying a successful return when his career came to an end. On January 28, 1937, in a game against Chicago, Morenz was checked while at full speed. He crashed into the boards beside the Chicago goal and broke his leg in five places. On March 8, while appearing to be recovering satisfactorily, he died of a heart attack. � J Unit sale items are available BELGRAVE — The September meeting of the evening unit of the United Churh Women was held at the ho a of Miss Annie Cook with seve teen ladies present. Mrs. Ross Higgins opened the meeting with the worship ser- vice. "0 Lord of Heaven and Earth and Sea", was sung, followed by scripture reading from I Corinthians 1: 17-27 by Mrs. James Coultes. The medita- tion on "Wisdom and Under- stnading" was read by Mrs. Ross Higgins. "How Firm a Founda- tion" was sung, followed by prayer. Mrs. Murray Lougheed con- ducted the business. She an- nounced that plates, hasti notes and Christmas cards are avail- able. Mrs. William Coultes read a letter from Alma College asking the group to sell foil edged roast- ing bags with proceeds for Alma College. It was decided anyone wishing to purchase the roasting bags should leave their order with Mrs. Coultes. Mrs. Harold Vincent had charge of the program and intro- duced the study book on Tan- zania, China, Cuba and Canada. The October meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. George Johnston. The remainder of the evening was spent packaging hasti notes and cards. Lunch was served by Miss Annie Cook's group. THE POWER LEARNING CLASS at the Wingham Public School may not look busy, butt is. The students started self-portraits the very first week of school: they might Zook like. they're laying down on the job, but they're -really hard at work. ••i••.•. -•i< Rally delegate guest speaker at WMS meet BLUEVALE — Mrs. Kenneth Dickson of Belmore was the guest speaker when the Women's Missionary Society of Knox Church met at the home of Mrs. Gordon Mundell: Mrs. Dickson was the chosen delegate from Belmore and Blue - vale Presbyterian Churches., to the Centennial Congress 1975 rally held.. at McMaster Univer- sity, Hamilton, from June 26 to June 29. She gave a full` eport of the activities of the raft which was very interesting and educa- tional. Mrs. Golley opened theme meet ing Willi the call to •worn lip a%ted, which a hymn -was sung. Mrs. Ross Mann and Mrs. Harvey Robertson were in, charge of devotions. Fifty visits to the sick were recorded. Sixteen members and one visitor answered the roll call by naming a minister of the Presbytery: Mrs. Mundell gave the treasurer's report and re- ceived the offering which was dedicated by ,Mrs. Golley. After reading several portions from The Glad Tidings on "One Hundred Years of Missions", the theme being "Remembrance, Renewal and Response", Mrs. Alba Mundell introduced the guest speaker, e was thanked by Mrs. Golley and presented with a gift. Mrs. Golle), also thanked Mrs. Mundell for sharing her home. The meeting closed with a hymn and a prayer, and Munch was served by the hostess, assisted by Mrs. Mann and Mrs. Robertson. 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