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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.
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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.
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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.
Good Heart and health habits
ingrained during childhood may,
in later years, help the individual
to avoid in- . at least delay heart
at tack.
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