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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1954-06-02, Page 1Subscriptions $2.5Q per year; 6c pep copy With which is amalgamated the GoxHe Vidette ajid Wroxeter News WINGHAM, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2n<J, 1954 LIFE'S LITTLE IRONIES—Bob Carbert, who has scrambled oyer half the roofs of town patting up television antennae, never had a fall until last week, when he slipped on the cellar atairs and cracked a vertebra in his spine. Bob assures us that while it may sound funny, a cracked vertebra is no joke and he has had to take things easy for the past few days. 0-0-0 NO TIME FOR WORK—Wedding bells were breaking up more than the old gang on Saturday. With three weddings in town complete with horns and streamers, people on the main street with work to do were having a tough time getting it done, Women especially never seem to be able to resist a wedding. 0-0-0 OOPS! PARDON—A forty-year-old picture in Saturday’s edition of the London Free Press, purporting to be of Exeter in 1914, drew considerable comment from old timers here—and probably in Exeter. The caption under the picture, which showed Josephine Street as plain as could be, mistakenly tabbed it as the main street of Exeter. Both towns will probably be incensed about it. 0-0-0 MANPOWER SHORTAGE—Casting for the. play "Our Town", which will be produced by the Wingham Com­ munity players for the anniversary celebrations, has been going on mer­ rily during the past week. There is still a shortage of men for the parts, however, and any males who think they can act are only too welcome to have a try. Director Vin Dittmer is the man to sbe. 0-0-0 WELL IN ADVANCE—The two hotels in Wingham have noticed a brisk trade in reservations for the week-end.of the anniversary celebra­ tions, and one of them is just about booked up for that week. With two full months to go before the celebra­ tions, advance notices would seem to indicate a full house. 0-0-0 FULL. HOSPITAL—There was a full house at the hospital this week, too. With 93 patients on Tuesday, admis­ sions went to a new high for the year. This week eight babies arrived on the same day, further complicating mat­ ters. At this rate the new wing will be filled as soon as its built, especially when you consider 80% is regarded as full. 93 patients would make the new 100-bed hospital more than full, 0-0-0 ATTENTION SPEED KINGS!—We understand that a few of the boys around town are already getting to work on their soapboxes for the soap­ box derby. Sponsored by the Kinsmen Club of Wingham, the event will offer prizes of $25, $15 and $10 for first, sec­ ond and third, which should lend considerable spark to the proceedings. Entries must be in by June 30th, so better get cracking boys! 0-0-0 SHOULD BE A LAW—Young van­ dals in the town park succeeded in breaking two of the teeten-tooters last week. They also peeled the bark off one of the young hard maple trees, which will probably die as a result. Anyone witnessing such carryings-on is invited to get in touch with the police, quick. HOWICK HONS CONTEST Howick Lions Club will present an amateur contest in Wroxeter town hall Friday, June 11th* at 8.30 p.m. Two classes, 12 years and under, over 13 years. $60.00 in prizes. Please send entries to Johnny Brent, Wingham. $10.00 given to contestant coming far­ thest. Admission adults 50c, students 25c, pre-schOol children free. F26210* ATTENTION WOMEN GOLFERS A field day for local women golfers will be held at the Wingham Golf Club on Thursday afternoon, June 3rd, weather permitting. In case of bad weather this will be held the follow­ ing Thursday. Time 2 o’clock. Entry fee, "white elephant” for prize or 25c. Bridge for associate members. Tea at. A Wont you join us?—Mentie Du Vai, Ladies’ Captain; Marjbrie McKinney, Ladies’ President. F2* BARN DANCE Plan to attend the barn dance to be held Thursday night, June 10th, at Tommy Pletch’S new barn on the 4th Concession, of Morris Township, a iriile and a quarter north of Brussels. Music by Don Robertson and the Ranch boys, Everyone Welcome. F262b Morris, Wawanosh Pupils in Music Festival at Belgrave Services marking the 87th anniver­ sary of the founding of the Church of England parish of Wingham were held in St, Paul’s Church last Sunday morning commencing with a celebration of the Holy Communion. At 11.00 a.m. the Rey. W. E. Bram­ well, Blyth, conducted the service and preached the sermon. He spoke of the long history of St. Paul’s Church and of the effort and deveton which has gone into the foundation of the parish and the fine heritage „which has been left to the present members of the congregation. The choir, under the direction of Wm. M. Connell Jr,, sang the tradi­ tional Ascension Anthem for morning prayer and during the offering the Ascensiontide hymn “Hail Festal Day, When God Ascended to His Starry Throne”. The special offering received at the services will be used for the repair and restoration of the church. ADVERTISING COPY FOR HISTORICAL EDITION IS NEEDED AT ONCE The special historical edition of the Advance-Times, which will be pub­ lished on July 28th, the week of the anniversary celebrations, will appar­ ently be even bigger than was at first anticipated. Due to the large amount of advertising which has been spoken for, the edition will of necessity be larger than the originally planned 24 pages. The staff of the paper has endeav­ oured to contact anyone in town who might be interested in placing a com­ plimentary advertisement in. this issue, but so far, due to the pressure of work in connection with the edition,' this has not been possible. If you have not yet been contacted and would like to place an advertise­ ment in this issue, please let us know this week, as the preparation and printing of it will start immediately and space will likely be at a premium. Those who have already signified their intention on placing advertising are asked to bring in their copy as soon as possible. Make Slight Changes in 75th Celebration Program Minor changes in the program for Wingham's 75th anniversary celebra­ tions were made at a meeting of com­ mittee heads in the Legion Home On Thursday. Johnny Brent, who is in charge of the celebrations, outlined the program as planned, and asked for further suggestions from committee chairmen. It was decided that an introduction of former mayors of Wingham would be held in the town hall on Saturday at noon. This will replace a re-enact­ ment of a council meeting, which was previously planned for this time. Committeemen felt that it would be difficult to re-enact a council meeting, and that if it were like any ordinary council meeting the public might find the proceedings a little dull. A sports program, tentatively scheduled for Saturday afternoon was ruled out be- BOWLING CLUB OPENS The official opening of the Lawn Bowling Club will be held on Friday, June 4th. All members and others who are interested are invited. Sup­ per at 6.30, bowling at 8 p.m. F2b HOSPITAL AUXILIARY The monthly,mccting of the Ladies' Auxiliary to Wingham General hos­ pital will be held in the Council Chamber on Friday afternoon, June 4, at throe o’clock. F2b garden party The Gorrie United Church Will hold their annual garden party on Wednes­ day evening, June 9th in the church basement. Supper served from 6 to 8 p.m. The Stardust Entertainers of Brussels will present the program: F2b The annual music festival under the management of the Belgrave School Fair Association for the schools of Morris and E. Wawanosh Townships, was held on Thursday and Friday, of last week in the Forester’s Hall, Bel­ grave, and the evening session in the Wingham Town Hall. G. L. Bender, L.T.C.L., M.R.S.T., of Kitchener, was adjudicator and C. R. Coultes was chairman. The piano used was through the courtesy of G. Farrier of Whitechurch. The winners were as follows: Boy's Solo, 9 years and under; Ger­ ald Thomas, S.S. No, 8, Morris, 86; Gary Robinson, U.S.S. 7, E. Wawanosh 85; Kenneth Pollard, U.S.S. 11, Morris, 84; Murray Coultes, S.S. 9, E. Wawa­ nosh, 83%; Jimmy Taylor, S.S. 9, E. Wawanosh, 83; David McCall, U.S.S. 12, Morris, 82. Girl’s Solo, 7 years and under, Shar- ron Jefferson, U.S.S. 7, E. Wawanosh, 85; Wendy Fear, U.S.S. 17, E. Wawa­ nosh, 84; Rosemary Gowing, S.S. 10, Morris, 83; Donna Weitz, S.S. 7, Mor­ ris, 82; Joyce Procter, S.S. 5, Morris, 81%; Jean Bacon, U.S.S. 17, E. Wawa­ nosh, 81; Betty Bylsma, U.S.S. 17, E. i Wawanosh, 81. Boy’s Solo, 7 years and under, Ken­ neth Shortreed, U.S.S. 11, Morris, 86; John Thamer, U.S.S. 11, Morris, 85%; Graeme Craig, U.S.S. 11, Morris, 85; Douglas. Bieman, U.S.S. 7, E. Wawa- Please Turn to Page Seven Accident Victims Treated at Hospital John Gamble, of R. 2, Bluevale, was admitted to hospital on Monday- night, suffering from torn tendons in his finger, after a mishap at a baseball game. He was kept in hospital over­ night where his condition was de­ scribed as satisfactory. Mrs. Margaret Hardie, 88, of Wing­ ham was admitted to hospital on Mon­ day as the result of a fall. She tripped and severely injured her left foot. She was treated for shock. Hospital authorities said on Tuesday that her condition was good. Jimmie Henderson, 3%-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. George Henderson was treated for an injured left clav­ icle. NOTICE Ruth Lott's Beauty Salon will re­ main closed throughout the month of June. F2b cause of lack of time. It Was felt that a children’s parade, official opening of the celebrations and old time fiddlers’ contest, and the square-dancing and step dancing contests would leave little time for a sports program. On Sunday morning at 9.45, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation will carry a 15-minute "Salute to Wingham’’' program which will orig­ inate from the town hall, and will feature interviews with Wingham people and publicize the town to the rest of Canada. Harry Boyle, program director of the CBC, and a former Winghamite, will conduct the pro­ gram, which will be followed immed­ iately by "Neighbourly News,” origin­ ating from Wingham. Bus Tour Changed The conducted. bus tour, originally scheduled for 2 p.m has been moved on to 4 p.m. to make room for a de­ dication service at the cemetery. This will be a brief service conducted by one of the former ministers, at which citizens and visitors will have an op­ portunity to pay their respects to those buried in the Ccmtery. Those who wish to d bedrate private graves after the ceremony may do so. The Canadian Legion Drumhead Service will follow the dedication ser­ vice at 2.30. Three buses have been secured for the conducted bus tour at 4 p.m. Purpose of the bus tour will be to give visitors an opportunity of Seeing the town and the Changes that have been made in it during, the past few years. Visitors will also be able to see the houses of towiij, which will be specially decordted for the anniversary cele­ brations. Guides who are well Versed in the history of Wingham will tide in each bus and point but to passengers things of interest along the route. No chdnges Were made in Monday’s program, which Will be carried out aS I the church on Saturday afternoon, originally scheduled. ’June 12, at throb o'clock. F2;9b WINGHAM GIRL WINS SCHOOL OF KING CUP AT STRATFORD Miss. Ruth Showerg Was one of a class of 21 who graduated from Strat­ ford General Hospital/ .on May 26th. She won the School , of Nursing cup Which is awarded to a, student show­ ing the best school spirit and student leadership. Relatives and friends who attended the graduation exercises were: Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Showers, Glenn and Leslie; Miss Verna Showers, London; Mr, and Mrs. Alkin Hastings, Miss Violet Showers, Mr. and Mrs. Laur­ ence Taylor, Mr. Jack Taylor, Mrs. Henrietta MacDonald'iMrs. Clarence Ritchie, Miss Marjorie MacKenzie, all of Wingham; Mrs. Pete Will, Clares- holm, Alberta; Mr. and! Mrs. Wilmer Taylor, Hamilton and' Mr. and Mrs. George Taylor, Ancaster. i • . Morris Twp. Resident Marks 95th Birthday William John Souch, grand old man of Morris Township, celebrated his 95th birthday on Wednesday of last week. Although almost blind he is in fairly good health, takes an interest in community life and his family. There are four daughters and three sons living, also three sisters, 34 grand­ children and 68 great grandchildren, the newest one, Douglas Wendell Stamper, was present on the happy occasion. His sister,! Mrs. Bone, was also present. His wife, the former Charlotte Jewett died*”' twenty years ago and his daughter; Mrs. Mildred Stewart resides withi her father. During the afternoon members of his family called op Mr. Souch and in the evening a large gathering of rela­ tives and neighbors arrived and fol­ lowing a social time served refresh­ ments. A lovely birthday cake, flowers and gifts added to the happiness of the celebration. Down through the years Mr. Souch has proved to be a fine neighbor and has made a great..contribution to the community. His m$4y,^neighbors and friends join with his family in best wishes for good health and-happiness. INDUSTRIAL BOARD APPOINTS A. H. WILFORD AS REPRESENTATIVE The Huron Industrial Promotion Board met in the council chambers of the Wingham town hall under the president, Mr. R. Y. Hattin, of Clin­ ton. Guests were Reeve McKinney, of Wingham, W. T. Cruickshank, local Chamber of Commerce, and A. H. Wilford, of Toronto, publisher of the trade journal Trade and Transporta­ tion. Mr. Wilford addressed the board and left with them some inter­ esting suggestions as to possible in­ dustrial developments. At the con­ clusion of a lively discussion the board passed an unanimous motion requesting Mr. Wilford to be Huron County's first industrial representa­ tive, to attend the Toronto Trade Fair. In his acceptance of this request he told how pleased he was to be selected to represent his native county in such interesting Work. The board have secured 5000 pamp- piets which tell in small'brochure the advantages of Huron County, which will be sent abroad in business envel­ opes to manufacturers from whom various dealers buy. The next meeting will be held in Goderich. ANNIVERSARY SERVICES AT BLUEVALE PRESBYTERIAN Anniversary services will be held in Bluevale Presbyterian Church on Sun­ day, June 6th with Rev. L. Blackie, of Brookland, P.E.I., as guest speaker. Services will be held at 11 o’clock and 7.30 p.m. F2b AT HOME TO FRIENDS Mr. and Mrs. Harry Dennis, of Lakelet will be at home to their friends on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, June 12th and Sunday, June 13th from 1.30 until 4.30 p.m. and 7 to 10 p.m. F2b HOME BAKING SALE The Ladies’ Guild of St. Paul’s Ang­ lican Church will hold a sale of home­ made baking in the Parish Room of antiques, OLD photographs, HISTORICAL OBJECTS WANTED Do you have any spinning Wheels, old photographs, curios, antiques or other objects of his­ torical interest to the town in your attic or cellar? Clare Cantelpn, chairman of the decoration Committee for the town’s 75th anniversary celebra­ tions, is looking for such objects to bd* used in window displays by the merchants of town during the celebrations over the Civic holi­ day week-end. He’d like to have every store window in town carry­ ing a display of historical objects. If you have any such articles, give him a call. He’ll make ar­ rangements to have them picked up, and will guarantee that they’ll be returned in good condition. All articles displayed will carry a small card with the owner’s name on them, and will be handled with the greatest of care. ANNIVERSARY QUEEN TO RECEIVE FREE TRIP TO NEW YORK Plans for the choosing of Wing­ ham’s Anniversary Queen went for­ ward last week, when Johnny Brent, in charge of the anniversary celebra­ tions, announced that entry forms for the contest were now available. The first prize for the most beauti­ ful girl at the celebration will be a seven-day, all-expense trip to New York City. Th© lucky winner will board, a TCA Northstar airliner at Malton Airport and fly to New York, where she will be accommodated at a first class hotel. From then on the 'visit will be a round of sight-seeing trips; television shows, night clubs and entertainments, with all expenses, including meals and spending money, being taken care of. Every detail of the trip will be ar­ ranged, and the winner may take the trip at her own convenience. The contest will be open to both married and single girls over 16 years of age. Contestants must appear in the afternoon in bathing suits at the town park at 4 o’clock and in the evening in the Wingham Arena in eve­ ning gowns at 11 o’clock. The win­ ner will be announced in the arena at the Anniversary Ball. Dressing room facilities will be pro­ vided. Measurements will be taken into consideration. Each contestant will receive a' cosmetics kit with the compliments of McKibbon’s Drug Store and Kerr’s Drug Store in Wing­ ham. The contest will be open to anyone in Ontario, and all entries should be sent to Johnny Brent, CKNX, Wing­ ham. Entries should be mailed not later than June 30th, and a photo musl be included with each entry. LAY CORNER STONE FOB COUNTY HOME An impressive ceremony was held in Clinton last week, when the corner stone of the new Huron County Home was laid. The new addition will cost $450,000, and is expected to be finished by the end of June. The program was under the charge of Reeve R. B. Cousins, of Brussels, chairman of the county homo commit­ tee. Speakers were Thomas Pryde, M.L. A., Warden W. J. Dale, L. E. Ludlow, inspector of Ontario County homes, and J. W. Hanna, M.L.A., for Huron- Bruce. Wingham Cubs at Paisley Parade Forty-two Wingham Cubs and 5 Cub leaders were among the 400 Scouts and Cubs of the Saugeen district who attended the annual church service at Knox United Church in Paisley on Sunday. A dozen cars from town took the boys on the trip. Led by the Lucknow High School Band, the Scouts and Cubs paraded through town to the church where Rev. Frank Tomkinsori Was in charge of the service. The salute was later taken at the village square by Dis­ trict Field Commissioner Harry Firth, of London. According to reports Wingham had the biggest showing at the church parade, and put on a fine display. Leaders accompanying the boys were Pat Carmichael, Barbara Edwards, Mac Cameron, Beverley Brooks and Jack Alexander. Fifty-five Floats Lined up for 75th Anniversary Parade Fifty-five floats have been promised for the Calituhmpian parade on August 2nd., a highlight of the town’s 75th anniversary celebrations, ft was an­ nounced last week by Johnny Brent, who is in charge of arrangementts for the celebration. And Johnny expects that there may be more than 60 floats entered in the parade before it finally starts rolling on the Monday afternoon. Three bands will be in at­ tendance for the parade, and it: is ex­ pected that the whole show will get a send-off from a flight of RCAF air­ craft which is scheduled to “buzz” the town just before the parade moves off. The record number of floats for the parade is due in great part to the pavement pounding of Johnny Brent. For the past couple of weeks he has been ranging up and down Josephine Street contacting every merchant in town, or, for that matter, anybody in HONS CLUB NAMES OFFICERS FOR YEAR Meeting at the Hotel Branswick on Friday evening the Lions Club approv­ ed the slate of officers for 1954-55 re­ commended by the nominating com­ mittee, In charge of club activities for the coming year will be: President, R. S. Hetherington; 1st vice-president, H. P. Carmichael; 2nd vice-president, N. J. W. Grose; 3rd vice-president, A. W. Irwin; secretary, W. B. Conron; treasurer, H. L, Sher- bondy; Tailtwister, R. R. Hobden; Lion Tamer, J. E. Reavie; pianist, H. V. Pym; ’directors for 1954-55, T. S. Beattie, A. A, Purdon, W. T. Cruick­ shank; directors for 1954-56, W. B. Cruickshank, J. A. Carr. Harold Victor Pym was at the pi­ ano with Lion Jack Reavie leading the singing. President Stewart Beat- tie occupied, the chair. Guests at the meeting were George Allen, of Chi­ cago and John Crawford and Bob Rintoul, both of whom were guests of their fathers, Lions Harley Crawford and Norman Rintoul. Secretary Bill Conron presented 100 per cent attendance pins to Lions T. S. Beattie, Percy Clark, Bill Cruick­ shank, Don Nasmith, Geo. Ross, Art Irwin, Bob Hobden, Howard Sherbon- dy, Whitney Grose, Hugh Carmichael and Bill Conron. It was decided that the Lions Club would provide the prize for one of the contests at the 75th Anniversary celebration. Speaker of the evening was George Jefferson, principal of Clinton public school, who spoke on the subject of poetry for different ages. Mr. Jeff­ erson recited several poems, including "The Cremation of Sam McGee”, “If” and "Gunga Dhin”, comparing the different types of poetry preferred by men, women and children. Bob Rintoul, one of the winners in the recent school children's music fes­ tival at Goderich, sang the selection which had won him the prize. PUBLIC INVITED TO BANQUET FOR MIDGETS The presentation banquet for the Lions Midget hockey team, All-Ont- ario champs, will be held in the Arm­ ouries, on Friday, June 11th. Parents of the boys on the team will be the guests of the Lions Club, and others who wish to share in the pleasure of honouring the youngsters may purchase tickets to the dinner at the Brunswick coffee shop, Car­ michael’s store or Sherbondy’s Coffee shop. Those who wish to attend are advis­ ed to secure their tickets as soon as possible. The price is $2.00 per plate. Wins Scholarship at Nursing School At the recent graduating exercises at the Victoria Hospital School of Nurs­ ing in London, Miss Marion E. Irwin, Was the recipient of the Educational Committee Scholarship, donated by the Hospital Women’s Auxiliary for the highest standing in both clinical and academic work during her three year term, Dr. and Mrs, A. W. Irwin and Jean, ! attended the graduating exercises held ’ at the Beck Technical School. town who might be interested in put­ ting a float in the parade, Few Refusals Very few people have refused him, And one of the reasons has been that whenever anyone has come up with an excuse, Johnny has come up with an answer, He has supplied ideas for those who haven’t the time to get a float ready. The result has been that Wingham will see what will probably be the biggest parade In its history on Civic Holiday. According to present plans, discuss­ ed at a meeting of committee chair­ men last Thursday, the parade wIU line up on Josephine Street, south of Victoria, along Scott Street, and back along Victoria Street, The parade is scheduled to move off at 1.15 p. m. on Monday afternoon. Its route will be straight up Josephine Street, across the CNR tracks to Albert Street, left on Albert Street to Minnie Street, and down Minnie to Victoria. Most of the people entering floats in the parade aren’t saying too much about their intentions as regards de­ corations. Some, in fact, are keeping the whole project on the top secret, list. However, from word that has got around so far, it would seem that most of the floats will be of a decor­ ative and patriotic type, rather than the straight commercial variety. Al­ though no prizes have been offered fQr the best float, it is understood that the competition is already pretty keen as to which and whose float will “steal the show.” Open for Concessions The celebrations committee is now Iopen for concessions, and is asking the local clubs and organizations make plans now for running food and games concessions during the three- day celebration. AU concessions must be licensed by the town, and no one will be allowed to come into town to operate a booth unless they have per­ mission of the celebration committee. Wherever possible local organizations will be given first chance at the 36 concessions which have been planned by the committee. Last week Johnny Brent and Reeve McKinney toured the town looking at possible sites for concessions, and 36 places at the arena, in the park and on the main street have been se­ lected. Church organizations who are plan­ ning to serve meals on church prem­ ises are also asked to get in touch with the committee. Masons Attend Service At St. Andrew’s Church Over 100 Masonic brethren were in attendance at the annual Divine ser­ vice held in St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church on Sunday for the morning service. Rev. Alex Nimmo took as his text Amos, Chapter 7, verses 7 and 8. The Masonic Male Quartet, consisting of George Henderson, John Reavie, William Conron and Gordon Leggatt, sang “Quit Ye, Like Men, Be Strong”. The Knox Presbyterian choir of Kincardine, was present at the even­ ing service in St. Andrew’s, under the direction Of choir leader Gordon Flem­ ing. The St. Andrew’s choir, under the direction of Harold Victor Pym, visit­ ed Knox Church in Kincardine, where Rev. Alex Nimmo conducted the ser­ vice. ENGAGEMENT Rev. and Mrs. Alexander Nimmo, of Wingham, wish to announce the en­ gagement of their only daughter, Mar­ garet Elizabeth, to Rev. George Alex­ ander Malcolm, son of Mr. and Mrs. George R. Malcolm, of Hamilton, the wedding to take place in St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Wingham, on Saturday, June 26th, at 3 o’clock. F2* engagement Mr. and Mrs. Burns Moffatt, of Bluevale, wish to announce the en­ gagement of their eldest daughter, Norma Isobel, to Mr. Glenn Cassels Golley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Golley, of Wingham. The wedding will take place the early part of June. F2* WINGHAM UNITED CHURCH FLOWER SUNDAY SERVICES The anhual Flower Service of the Wingham United Church will be held on June'6th, at 11a.m. and 7 p.m. The guest speaker will be Miss Gertrude Patmore, > National Director of the Sunday School in the Home by Mail and Air. The guest soloist will be Mrs. Brown, marindist, Windsor, Everyone welcome, F2b