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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1954-01-13, Page 1With which is amalgamated the Gorrie Vidette and Wrpxeter News . Subscriptions $2.50 per year, 6c per copy By The Pedestrian still nice WHERE CAN HE BE?—-Residents of Leopold Street, who carefully re­ moved a wandering dog from a neighn bor’s verandah so the neighbor would-, n’t be bothered by the dog’s barking, were chagrined to find, after harbor­ ing the dog oyernight and phoning everyone in town to determine owner­ ship, that the dog was in the right place after all. Seems it was Staying at the neighbor’s house while it’s owner was away on a trip—unbe­ knownst ^to the residents of Leopold Street, .o-o-o TOW, JOE?—Merrill Cantelon, local Free Press correspondent, almost did­ n’t get to the fire in Fordwich on Sunday morning. Climbing out of bed at five o’clock in the morning when the siren went, Merrill jumped into his car and promptly bogged down in the snow in his own drive­ way. A rush call to Bert Armstrong brought Bert and the wrecker, in time for Merrill to get a very shot for the front page. 0-0-6 MORE BEEFSTEAK!—WithMORE BEEFSTEAK!—With two .prominent citizens sporting, black eyes on- the main street the past week rumors have been rife as to just how the shiners were acquired. Contrary to reports the two gentle­ men were not engaged in fisticuffs with each other. Both parties are unusually reticent about the- mattery but according to well-informed sourc­ es the injuries were sustained by both gentlemen at different hockey games, and as spectators. 0-0-0 REF WORRIES—The old urge to all right in“kill the ’ump” may be the twelfth row back, but referee “Sparky” Weiler objects’ when play­ ers take it up right on the ice. At Saturday's game two Chatham play­ ers, who disapproved of Sparky’s de­ cisions, took passes at him to show their displeasure. Sparky is wonder­ ing if he should ask for police pro­ tection, obtain a license to carry side­ arms, or merely petition the OHA to let him hit back. UNITED CHURCH IMS. REVIEWS SUCCESSFUL YEAR AT ANNUAL The annual meeting of the Woman’s Missionary Society of Wingham Un­ ited Church was held on Tuesday, Jan. 5th. The officers for 1954 were install­ ed by Rev. jD. J. MacRae, who con­ gratulated the ladies on the success of their 1953 activities as shown by the splendid reports presented from all departments. The society has a membership of 77 and three members were taken by death during the year.-^Several special meetings were held when outside speakers were enjoyed. The financial objective to the Presbyteriai was more than met, and, in addition $180., was raised for the expense fund. This was mostly used for the bales to Kor­ ea. A gift of $750.00 was sent to the building fund of the new United Church Training School in Toronto. During the year, outstanding work was done under the supervision of the supply committee. Several bales of new and used clothing, knitting and quilts were sent to Korea, the whole valued at $1400.00 and costing $70.00 for transportation. Cards were sent to the sick and shut-in people in the hos­ pital and in the homes, while the visit­ ing committee made 372 calls. The leaders of the junior groups all told of increased reached 135 band had 86 Mrs. Wm, ship service “The Church—An Image of the King­ dom.” The Scripture was read by Mrs./J. J. Kerr. The chapter of the study book dealing with the founding and continuance of the Christian church in Europe was given by Mrs. VanWyck, who also read a Christmas poem, "May We Follow the Star." Thi? poem was written by Gwendolyn Mc­ Leod Wolfe, formerly of Lucknow and now living in the United Stated. The meeting was pleased to wel­ come Mrs. MacRae, mother of Rev. D. J. MacRae and listened with inter­ est while she told something of her work among the Indians on the White Bear Reserve in Sask. A friendly Christmas letter from Rev. atid Mrs. Jack Thompson in Trinidad was much enjoyed. s. interest. The baby band members, the Mission and the C.G.I.T. 23. Field conducted the wor- and spoke on the theme, EASTERN STAR EUCHRE The members of the Order of the Eastern Star are holding a euchre in the Legion Home, on Wednesday, January 20th,, at 8.15 p.m. Good prizes, lunch Will be served. Admission 36c. Everyone welcome, F13:20b WINGHAM, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, 1954 «• Fire Destroys Fordwich Building ■fl ■<<. The combined business and residential building of L. G. Richards, Fordwich was completely destroyed in an early morning blaze on Sunday, despite efforts of two fire brigades to save it. Sub-zero weather added to the'difficulties of the firemen, wfcen their pumps froze and refused to work. Damage was estimated .at $17,000. —Staff Photo. ' / V Hospital Auxiliary Reports on Busy Year at Annual Meeting With an attendance of 130, the Ladies’ Auxiliary to Wingham General Hospital held their annual meeting in the Council Chamber on Friday, Jan. 8. Invitations had been sent to the surrounding Women’s Institutes and representatives were there from Belgrave, Bluevale, Gorrie, Tees water, Lucknow, Wroxeter and Wingham. Messages of regret were received from St. Helens and Brussels. The meeting was opened with prayer by Mrs. Alex Nimmo. The president, Mrs. G. R. Scott, presided and received the reports which showed the conclusion of a very successful year. The auxiliary meets the needs of the hospital by providing bedding,- towels, curtains, nursery supplies, HOSPITAL AUXILIARY FINANCIAL STATEMENT 4 Various projects of the hospital auxiliary netted the organization a total of $3,775.25 during the year 1953, it was announced at the annual meet­ ing last Friday. Biggest single money­ makers were the rummage 1 sales, which brought in $1,785.33, followed by a tag day which accounted for $454.78, and a marathon bridge which made. $286.40. The complete financial statement follows : Receipts—Balance on hand Dec. 31, 1952 $893.30, Members’ Fees' $67.00, Theatre tickets $45.00, Church collections "$84.26, Marathon Bridge $286.40, Rummage Sales $1,785.33, Tag Day $454.78, Christmas Cheer collec­ tion $10.32, Donations from Women’s Institutes $130.00, Bank Interest $18.86. Total $3,775.25. Expenditures—Sheeting, towelling, etc. $1,045.97, Flannelette $219.16, Pil­ lows and blankets $78.50, Mattress padding and bed spreads $192.40, Drapery $51.50, Nursery supplies $78.- 50, Christmas Cheer and Gifts $35.64, Sewing supplies $33.00, Sundries $178.- 70, Balance on hand $1,861.88. Total $3,775.25. ) its TEEN-TOWERS MEET ELECT OFFICERS On January 8th Teen-Town held •first dance of the season and as is customary, they elected their officials for the coming year. All offices were filled by acclamation. They are: Mayor,.Ian Hetherington; reeve, Mary Frances Currie; secretary-treasurer, Alice Hayden. The six councillors are ” Betty Henry, Marion Chittick, Jim Bain, Frank Houghton, John Wild and Bill Rintoul. This vjinter the new officials hdpe to have a sleigh-ride with dancing af­ terward. They expect to have sever­ al dahces with prizes for each occa­ sion. The co-operation of all the teen­ agers will be needed and it is hoped to have them out at all events. Plans have been discussed to start square- daheing this season and a varied pro­ gram is to be included. Teon-'i'own is looking forward to a successful and active season and the, members will welcome all suggestions to ?hake it more so. patients gowns, etc. The continued crowded conditions at the hospital make great demands on these supplies. Definite Program Maintained , In order 'that all sewing needs are met, a definite line of work is main­ tained. First, the sewing convener consults with the matron and finds out the requirements for each month. Then the cutting committee, meeting several times a month, get all articles ready for sewing. This year, more than 40 different types of articles were made. To do the sewing, there are twelve groups of 130 women, each meeting once a month, mostly in the sewing room at the hospital, where electric sewing machines and all fac­ ilities are provided. In addition, the girls in the home economics depart­ ment of the Wingham pistrict High School have made towels and the Wingham Kinette Club make them­ selves responsible for infants gowns. One Farm Forum group makes gowns for adult patients. In addition to the mending which practically takes the time of two afternoon groups, more than 2000 articles were made. Mater- purchased included sheeting, 586 yd; pillow cotton zoo yd; flannelette, 483 yd; mattress padding 75 yd. Raised Money Several Ways To meet the financial obligations, several methods are used. The two rummage sales are the main source of revenue, and Realized, $1785.33. This year in connection with the spring rummage, sale, perpiission was grant­ ed from Wingham and the towns of Lucknow, Whitechurch, Teeswater, Brussels, Wroxeter, Gorrie, Bluevale, and Belgrave to hold a tag day. This venture a total parties months. course as well as helping with the finances. Each winter, tickets for a night’s show at the Lyceum Theatre are given through Mr. Alton Adams, from the Week of Week are received ham Ministerial Association. In the fall the Women’s Institutes were ap­ proached and donations to the amount of $130.00 were received. All these gifts are ’greatly appreciated. Total receipts for the year amounted to $3775.25. The auxiliary remembers any New Year baby with a sterling silver spoon, and this year a splendid gift was giv- en to the baby born on Coronation Day. The social committee had charge of refreshments at the rummage sales and teas. They also served 130 people Who called when the hospital open house on May 12. ■ Mrs. Morrey Spoke The hospital supofihtendant, Morrey spoke to the meeting setting forht some of the difficulties to be met in the hospitals and making spec­ ial reference to the new chronic pat­ ients’ wing Zvhich is being contomp- (Continued on Page Twelve) proved a great success with of $475.00. Marathon bridge are held during the winter These provide social inter- the kindness of The collections Prayer and Holy from the Wing- The Maitlahd Lodge No. 119, arc having ah initiation de­ gree on Thursday, Jah. 14th; attend. F13b All members are urged to Visiting brethren welcome. C.Y.O. EUCIIRE PARTY The C, Y. 0, is sponsoring a party in Sacred Heart Parish Hall on Tuesday, January 15th, at 8.30 p.m. Everyone -tvclcome. F13b euchto had Mrs, Kenzie H. Saxton was installed as Master of the Wingham Masonic Lodge at an installation held here last Tuesday. Other officers installed were: I.P.M., W. H. Smith; S.W., D. Miller; J.W., J. G. Leggatt; Chap,, J. McGill; Treas., A. M. Peebles; Sec’y., H. L. Sherbondy; S. P., N, Keating; J. D„ E. S. Gauley; I.G., R. VoganJ S.S., R, Campbell; J. S., Alex Corrigan; D of C., Alex Reid; tyler, R. A. Coutts. The ceremonies were conducted by R.Y. Wor. Bro., W. VanWyck. Visitors were present from Luck­ now, Kincardine, Teeswater, Listowel and Barrie. Fordwich Building Levelled by Fire Early Sund Firemen from Wingham and Lis­ towel fought a losing battle against flames which enveloped the business premises and living quarters of L, G, Richards, of Fordwich, in an early morning fire .there on Sunday, Frozen pumps on both the Wingham and Lis­ towel fire engines, caused by sub-zero temperatures, hampered the firemen in their work, and made necessary the pumping of water from the river, close by. Although nearby buildings were saved from destruction, the Rich­ ards building w.as completely levelled, with damage estimated at $17,000. Operating a poolroom, tobacco coun­ ter and barber shop, Mr. Richards had living quarters at the back of the * Several Fracuses as Locals Beat Chatham Admirals 7-5 KinettesDiscuss Fund-Raising The Wingham Kinettes held their first meeting of the year at the home of Dorothy Templeman. Vice presi­ dent, Edith Walker, in charge of the meeting, welcomed a new member Sadie King, and two past members Joyce Heal and Jean Loughlean. Following the minutes of the last meeting, the girls discussed ideas for fund raising. It was decided a trav­ elling basket would be started reach­ ing ' a Kinette’s home each week. Yarn was then distributed to each member to be ‘ knit into mittens and bootees in preparation for next year’s tea. The meeting was then turned over to Ruth Currie who led the girls in a much enjoyed game of “Twenty Questions”. ■ Following a delicious lunch,, the .meeting 'Wjo^ned until January 25. HOSPITAL BIRTHS UP ALMOST ONE QUARTER An increase of 23.7% in the births at the Wingham General Hospital for the past year 1953, was recorded in the yearend report of the Wingham General Hospital, presented by the superintendent, Mrs. Iris Morrey at the hospital board meeting Friday. Births during the- year 1953 totalled 328, as against 265 for the previous year. Increases were also shown in ad­ missions, discharges, operations, out patients and X-rays. Total hospital days were 20,278 for the year, up slightly from 19,094 Admissions Births ...... Total admissions Discharges Deaths Stillbirths Operations Out-patients Ex-Rays— Reg. ... Adm. Clinic Staff B.M.Rs, P.Ms. Blood Transfs. Hospital Days Adults ......... New Born Total Days .... I in 1953. 1953 to date 1,539 328 1,867, 1,873 1952 to date 1,540 265 1,805 1,783 Hanna's Wingham Towne Hallers; first five minutes of play, and ending added another notch to their growing! the frame with a 5-4 edge, tally of wins on Saturday night, when! they edged the Chatham Sherman Admirals 7-5 in an action-packed fixture, spiced with fisticuffs involv­ ing even the referee. Starring Tom­ my Wilson, with three goals and an assist, the locals came from behind in the first period to blast home three goals in the second and over­ take the Admirals in spite of a short­ age of players. Missing from the line-up Nash In drew from this up with a counter by Neil Stain­ ton from Morris Stainton and Wilson a few minutes later. Chatham step­ ped into the picture at this point, grabbing off three goals to put them in a 3-2 lead at the end of the first. The locals came back strong in the second, overtaking the visitors in the on Saturday were Nipper and Murray Gerrie. the opening period Wingham blood with a tally by Wilson Lott and King at 2.01, following Wingham Midgets It was Wilson again in the third and a counter from Bell and Chin in the latter portion of the period. Ket­ tlewell from Peck scored for the losers. There was plenty of other action on the ice on Saturday, too. Jack Patti­ son, of the Admirals talked back a bit too loud,to "Sparky” Weiler and landed in the cooler for a ten-minute misconduct. Butch McMaster took exception to the way Weiler was calling them and got into an argu­ ment which ended when McMaster took a swing at Weiler and was ordered off the ice. The argument with the referee began again as the players were going off the ice at the end of the game and another Chat­ ham player took a poke at Weiler as he was skating off. After the game Weiler was still considering what action he should take on that one. Among the players, Neil Stainton and Babcock got into a hassle in the second period, which landed them in for five, and King and Glaab tangled in the dying minutes of the game shop. The Masonic Lodge No. 133 held, their meetings above the poolrpom. An electric stove, washing machine and new sewing machine belonging to the Richards’ were saved from the fire by neighbors. However all their clothing, furniture and the equipment in the store was lost, together with' more than $50 in silver. It was the second fire within twenty- four hours for the Richards, On Sat­ urday afternoon a chimney fire in the building got out of control, setting fire to a partition in the Masonic rooms above the poolroom, A call to the Wingham Fire Department brought the fire truck, and firemen knocked a hole in the wall and the roof to quench the smouldering embers, Fire­ men stayed Kon the scene for some time before the fire was considered to be out. After the first fire, Mrs. Richards and her son, Billy, went to stay with her parents, owing to the smoke. Mr. Richards and his nephew George Al­ brecht, of Weston, who was a week­ end visitor with the Richards, remain­ ed in the building in case the fire should break out again. Retiring after 3 a.m both were awakened about 5 o’clock to find the upstairs on fire and dense smoke throughout the building. Wingham and Listowel fire depart­ ments were called, but were unable to get their pumpers going because below zero weather had frozen the lines. Eventually a line was laid to the river and^water was pumped from there, but too late to save the build­ ing. More than $4,000 worth of equip­ ment was lost in the blaze besides a new pressure system, 20 cords of wood, a quantity of coal, more than $600 worth of tools. Pool tables, barber equipment, tobacco and sundries were also lost in the fire. Most of the furnishings, of the Masonic Lodge were removed by members of the lodge after the first outbreak. Also saved was a boat guns belonging to Mr. Richards. Some insurance on the building carried. and was in the dying minutes of the gameUpset Clinton 11-6 r-r*^Jiaiid?-<satj<>ut-.:the^ finisher- in ^he. box. in doubt from leftwinger for an outstanding Wingham outscored the Clinton Lions 11-6 in a WOAA Midget hockey game in Clinton on Thursday. The locals took a commanding 4-1 lead in the first period and the issue was never seriously then on. Ken Hodgkinson, Wingham, turned in performance bagging seven goals and an assist. J. Campbell scored twice with two assists and D. Murray col­ lected four assists. For Clinton, Murray Colquhoun scored twice while M. Taylor and K Lee each had a goal and an assist. WINGHAM — Goal, Vint; defence. Bain, Lancaster; centre, Campbell; wings, Hodgkinson, Murray; alternat­ es, Gray, Fryfogle, Stuckey, Gibbons', Cameron, Foster. CLINTON — Goal, Livermore; de­ fence, M. Lee, Carter; centre, Colqu­ houn; wings, Taylor, Lee; alternates, Boyes, Hugill, Tyreman, Mann, Wat­ kins, Cummings, Neil, Clark. Best for the winners was Tommy Wilson, with three counters and one assist. Bud Lott and Jim Lockridge each got one and one. Doug Lesser, who sustained a sto­ mach injury in the first period, rode it out in the Wingham nets until the end of the period. He was replaced by Ron Murray, who tended for the balance of the game, giving a good account of himself. Al Dittrick, in the Chatham goal, was also replaced at the end of the first by sub goalie Doug Mckenzie. CHATHAM—Goal, Dittrick; de­ fence, McMaster, McNally; centre, Peck; wings, Kettlewell, Hollis; subs, Corbett, Kahle, Glabb, Pattison, Bab­ cock, Emery, Foy; sub-goal, Mc­ kenzie. WINGHAM — Goal, Lesser; de­ fence, 'Gilson, Lockridge; centre Purdon; wings, Lott, King; subs, N.i “ Chin, REV. D. J. MacRAE last Nearly But Not Quite Stainton, M. Stainton, Bell, Fry, Batte; sub-goal, Murray. First Period 1—Wingham, Wilson (Lott, (Continued on page twelve.) King) 1,260 219 1,479 There was a good attendance Friday at the first meeting of Wing­ ham Lions Club in the New Year. The meeting was in the charge of Lion President Stewart Beattie. Guests were Rev. D. J. MacRae, Mr. Bernard Rutledge and Mr. Ed. Edig- hoffer. Business included reports from Lion Secretary Bill Conron and Treasurer- Howard Sherbondy on Christmas packages delivered and a final return on the Peanut Sale. The Club was in top singing form after the extra practise the Lions had had at Christmas time. Lion Harold Pym and Lion Tamer Jack Reavie ■had no trouble getting tone, volums and pitch up to standard. Guest Bernard Rutledge, with Lion Harold at the piano, delighted the club with his tenor solos. He sang first the familiar “Martha” and as an encore a tuneful selection from a Victor Herbert operetta, “Thine Alone”. Guest speaker Rev. D. J. MacRae, B.A.,B.D., was introduced by Lion Bill Tiffin. Mr. MacRae's message was an inspiring and challenging New Year’s call to Lions to while roads in’■1954. Quoting well known sodes as authority for routes, Mr. MacRae suggested to his hearers that they travel roads of Faith, of Service, of Fellowship and of Wonder through 1954. Lion George thanks of the The singing of Closing Song Roar closed a very fine meeting. travel worth- biblical epi- each of the 17,112 1,982 19,094 Bridge Club There were seven tables present at the Wingham bridge club on Thurs­ day evening. The results are as fol­ lows: North and South: 1st., Mrs. R. S. Hetherington and Miss M. McCallum; 2nd., Mrs. A. R. Du Vai and J. H. Craw­ ford; 3rd. and 4th. (tied) Mrs. H. Campbell and J. A. WilSon; Mrs J. J Brown and Ltrs. W. H. French. East and West: 1st. Mrs. H. C. Lean and Mrs. D. Nasmith; 2nd. G. H. Ross and D. Crompton; Mrs. J. A. Wilson and O Haselgrovc, W. I. EUCHRE AT BLUEVALE The Blucvale Women’s Institute will hold a euchre party in BlUevale Com­ munity Hall on Friday evening, Jan. 15th, at 8.30 Admission 25c. Ladies please bring lunch. F13b Goalie Al Dittrick, of Chatham’s Sherman Admirals, was in diffi­ culties in this picture as Bud Lott of the Towne Hallers, strives to got the puck out of the crush and into the nets. It was a near thing but he didn’t quite make it. No. 4 for the admirals is Hank MacNally. Barrie Purdon is seen in the corner, and Merv King in the back­ ground. Wingham won, 7-5. —Staff Photo. Scott expressed the Club to the speaker,. O Canada, the Lions and a hearty Lions SALE OF LICENCE PLATES “JUST FAIR” SAYS MRS. SELT Mrs. Jim Sell local issuer Of motor vehicle licenses, reports that the new 1954 markers are moving at a rate she terms as “just fait,” and she thinks that licenses are being purchased a bit more slowly than last year. Only a little over three hundred of about 2,600-s4the- Office have been sold so far. The 1954 licence plates in the Wingham area will bear the letter prefixes, BU, BV, BW and BX, a change from last year when pre­ fixes Were AV, AV and AW. Mrs. Soli says that the present deadline for purchase of the new plates is January 30th.