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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1954-07-28, Page 42The Wi.ngh.am Advance-Tintes, Wednesday, July 28, 1954 FORTY YEARS AGO corn 1*34. KiiiG FEATVKES STNO1CaT£.5*C. WQULfl HI CRTS SL^SESYgg SIXTY YEARS AGO o-o-o EDITORIALS WINGHAM’S CELEBRATION Rlsewbere in this edition are various stories concern­ ing Wingham’s 75th Anniversary Celebrations, which in- dicate to some extent the scope of the operation and the amount of work entailed in organizing it. The town has been extremelv fortunate in that the plans which were laid some months ago have come up to expectation to such a large degree. The lesson of the anniversary celebrations, if we are able to learn it before the celebrations actually takq place is that by co-operation and enthusiasm the town can achieve things which even some of its citizens would ha^e ’believed impossible. One of the remarkable things about the past few weeks is the manner in which the townspeople have taken hold of the idea of a celebration. One only has to look around to -see the results of the enthusiasm w’hich has been aroused. People who several months ago w’ould have said, GIt can t be done,” have pitched in with all the spirit of a bunch of youngsters to paint up, clean up and decorate the towm. Mayor Hanna is busy building an­ other brick house on the side of the old St. Paul’s Church. The Mayor is one of the most extensive property owners in town. Some of the townsmen have been making good catches of black bass in the river, the past week or so. Mr. Thos. Gregory has cut his large tenement house, known as the "Ter­ race", on the east side of Frances Street in two, moved them back from the street, and placed them on stone foundations and will veneer with brick. Mr. Alex Coutts, formerly engaged on the C.P.R. here is very ill and his recovery is not looked for. A very successful picnic was held on the fair grounds, under the aus­ pices of the Methodist Church on Wednesday last. The Citizens’ Band furnished the musical program. The Baptist Sunday School picnic, was held the same day at Zetland bridge and a very enjoyable time was spent. The following students of Wingham High School have successfully passed the Normal Entrance Examinations: Elma Armour, John Campbell, Laura Currie, Edna James, Bessie Kennedy, Chrissy Miller, Eleanor Patterson, Grace Plunkett, Nora Smith, Roy Stonehouse, Dora Watson, Helena Welwood, Elmer Wilkinson. We understand that James Bowman, M.P., for East Huron has recommend­ ed the appointment of C. N. Griffin as Postmaster of Wingham to fill the vacancy caused by the death of the late Peter Fisher. The National Hotel, which has been ------------_ closed^ since the 1st. of May was re- the townspeople, who should be celebrating* U\ The tor-1 opened as a temperance hotel on tunes of both town and countrv are so closely interwoven Tuesday under the management of ” ♦ . * - 1 XTf T "LT QPoit* /T’Tnr-» i-nrnviriM r\-F f-hothat the celebration is one for the community as a whole, jrather than one small segment of it. The spirit of the thing* has communicated itself to former residents who, perhaps surprised by the outburst of public spiritedness, have-announced by the hundreds their intention of coming back to the old town for a visit. From very early in the proceeding's the celebration has taken on an infectious, spontaneous air, which bodes well for the activities this week-end. We would like to put in a plea for the participation of the residents of the surrounding district in this great cele­ bration of the town. For while the anniversary is the birthday of Wingham, it is the district people, as well as ( I Mr. J. H. Shaw. The interior of the | hotel has been repainted, papered and j newly furnished throughout. Mr. Shaw, who is an old Wingham boyThe residents of the surrounding townships have a deserves the patronage of the travel- ’very definite « ham, the town this occasion. The people in charge of the celebration have done their utmost to provide the makings of a good time for all who attend the celebration. Let’s justify their work and .all have fun. and pointed invitation to share with Wing- ling public and others who require ac- , 1 , , , , t -i j .< , eommodation and hotel service.ii rhev have helped to build, the reioicmg oi- 1 * While playing around the upper THINKING TWICE . ' The recent armistice in Indo-China has resulted in great cries of “appeasement” from our American cousins. And, as seems to be the usual custom these days, a good xieal of the blame is being laid at Britain’s door. We were glad to see that at least one American com­ mentator had enough perception to realize why Britain and the Continental powers are plumping for peace. He points out that the Russians have progressed rapidly in the development of atomic weapons, and that, if a gen­ eral war were to break out, our allies in Europe would be in a very precarious position indeed. This knowledge has led them to examine a bit more clo'sely any proposals for avoiding such a war. The British people and the people of continental Eu­ rope have had considerable first-hand experience with war. They can hardly be expected to look on any future up­ heaval with the same detached equanimity of their Ameri­ can friends, who so far have succeeded in doing most of their fighting in somebody else’s back yard. . __ .... upper dam on Monday afternoon, a young boy of five years of age had a verj’ narrow escape from drowning. He was in the act of crossing in front of the dam and slipped on the wet boards, falling into deep water. Fortunately two larger Smith and and heard dived into the drowning boy to the surface and with the help of Gillon got. him to shore. boys, named Reginald John Gillon, were nearby the splash. Smith at once the water and soon had o-o-o TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO *7 got one nibble—but the bait ate him.” ;VE^S OF WHITECHURCH Children Sing Songs, Recite At Mission Band Meeting About thirty-five women and child­ ren gathered on Wednesday last in the S.S. room of the United Church for the summer meeting, when the Mis­ sion Band presented their program with the president, Mrs. Milan Moore presiding. Karen Groskorth and Mur­ iel Moore led in prayer, Elwyn Moore led in the Scripture lesson from Psalm 100, and all sang “Forth Beauty of the Earth” and repeated the Mission Band Pledge. Mrs. Moore led in the offer­ tory prayer and three little girls, Diane Coultes, Margaret Moore and Beatrice McClenaghan gave tions. Wayne Farrier sang ever Good.” Elwyn Moore “Suppose we treat our homes some folks do the great outdoors”, and Karen. Groskorth sang the Shep­ herd’s Psalm. Muriel Moore gave a reading, “Mary had a little cold”, and Janice Farrier sang, “Jesus Loves Me.” Mrs. Moore told the story of the Chief’s son who carried a message written on paper to another village and never gave up until he too, had learned to read and write. She then closed the meeting with prayer. The children retired to play games on 'Mrs. Farrier’s lawn and the WM. S. held a short business meeting, with Mrs. Jas. Falconer presiding and Mrs. Albert Coultes closed the meeting with prayer. The next meeting will be held at the home of Lunch cream Mrs. J. G. Gillespie, was served with a treat of ice for all. W.M.S. Meeting regular monthly meeting of W.M.S. of the Presbyterian IVORY TOWERS recita- “God is recited like BOX 473 her mother is suffering from a stroke. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Coultes, of Mor­ ris, visited on Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. Albert Coultes. Miss Lois Mason and Alma Jane El­ liott, of Wingham, are* visiting this week with the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Mason. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Weber and dau­ ghters were called to Harriston on Monday on account of the sudden passing of her father, Mr. John Mock, Their many friends in this district ex­ tend sympathy to them in their ber­ eavement. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Lougheed, of London, and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Fisher, of Kitchener, visited over the week­ end with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Fisher. Mrs. Jas. Curran and. Dick, and Le­ roy and Gary Rintoul were among those attending the Junior Institute meeting at O.A.C., Guelph, on Tues­ day. Mrs. Irene Paterson, of , Toronto, spent a few days last week at the home of her mother, Mrs. Wm. Taylor, of Kinloss. Rev. George Watt, of Dungannon, had charge of the service in the Pres­ byterian Church here on Sunday morning. Rev. McConnell, who was to have been here, was ill. Little Joanne Laidlaw, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elroy Laidlaw was bitten on the face by the dog on the home farm, on Sunday, when she threw her little arms around his neck. Several stitches were required to close the wound. Mr, and Mrs. Jack Aitken and Jim, of Moosejaw, Sask., arrived home last week, and are visiting with Aitken relatives at Teeswater and at Mrs. Aitken’s home, with Jas. H. Currie, Bill Currie and Mrs. McRitchie. Their granddaughter, Sylvia Aitken accom­ panied them West. Rev. R. A. Church will next five weeks and Rev. W, J. Watt will have charge of the services in the United Church here for three Sundays. Currie families are gathering next Monday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. E. Currie to celebrate the one hundredth year that farms in this district have been held by Currie families. A gloom has been cast on the preparations by the death of Bert Currie last week, on whose farm this celebration was to have been held. Quite a number from this district took in the ski races at Southampton on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Falconer and Lois visited on Sunday at Glamis and re­ port that Charles Falconer has had to return to the hospital at Kincardine again. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Sinnamon, of Wingham, and Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Hall, of Bluevale, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Beecroft. Mrs. John Forsythe and Bob, of London, visited on Saturday with their uncle, Mr. John McGee and Mrs. McGee. The Fanning Mill by Bob Carbert ♦ on this trip from the Brook of the United be on vacation for the Face Lifting Back in the olden days before mod­ ern plumbing, folks used to look for­ ward to Saturday night, when they could have a bath, and get thoroughly cleaned up for the week-end. The folks in Wingham might well have been looking forward with the same degree of enthusiasm to the 75th an­ niversary celebrations that are being held in the town the end of this month. If the celebrations do no more, they have brought about a complete face lifting of the places of business, and many of the residences in this town. Never before have businessmen shown such enthusiasm. Never before have painters and carpenters had such a boom period as the folks try to get the old home or the oldjstore bright­ ened up for the re-union. The whole town from Joe Kerr's shop and Brop­ hy Brothers Tire shop at the south end to the Royal T, and Wishing Well in the north are hard at work clean­ ing up. Some of the old timers are going to get a great shock when, they come' back to town, after even a short stay away. Stores and houses that haven’t seen a paint brush for a gen­ eration are undergoing a complete renovation and redecorating. There is little reason then to believe why such cleanup measures couldn’t have been taken sooner, without the added in­ centive of the anniversary celebra­ tions. A few gallons, of paint, some lumber and a little time can be used to great advantage in transforming any prem­ ises into a brighter and more attrac­ tive place. There are some who will grumble about raising the assessment value of their property, if they make improvements, but it isn’t really as bad as they would have you believe. Brighter surroundings make living and working that much, easier. Re­ search workers tell us that different colour schemes will make a great dif­ ference in the output per year of a working man. Some colours just nat­ urally tend to make a person happier, with a greater peace of mind. Other colours tend to make one feel de­ pressed, down hearted and out of sorts. These colour dynamics are be­ ing used to great advantages in schools, hospitals and large factories. Perhaps we will find that, the same principles will apply along the main street in Wingham, as a result of the wholesale cleanup of store fronts and interiors. The flower pots with, their tinge of green have added some life to the heat of the black pavement, and the stiff correctness of the park­ ing signs. They make the town appear friendly, add a human touch. People passing through our town these days can’t help brightness, that is in come back always remember Wingham for those few bright spots on the main street. Yes, if the reunion and 75th anni­ versary celebrations serve no other purpose, even if no one comes, or the weatherman frowns on the week-end, still the greatest good has been done to the town by the painting and renov­ ating that has been done. People are prouder of the town today, than they were six months ago, and well they might be. *> The the Church was held on Wednesday last at the home of the president, Mrs. Jas. McInnis, with Mrs. Alex Robertson presiding and leading in the respon­ sive reading of the Scripture lesson and the meditation talk on the Pro­ phet, Amos. Mrs. Dawson Craig led in prayer. Mrs. Gordon McBurney had charge of the topic “Modern Miracles”, telling of the conversion and education of an African, and how he came to America as a missionary. Mrs. Peter Beintema, Mrs. Albert McQuillin, Mrs. John Craig and Mrs. Wm. Dawson present­ ed a short skit on “That which yet remaineth”, depicting the story of a discouraged auxiliary, planning to dis­ band, who, after a season of silent prayer, decided to carry on, there was so much to do, and the efforts of all were vital to the outcome of the work. A presentation address, presented by the WM.S. of the Maitland Pres- byterial ’in May, to Mrs. David Ken­ nedy, making her an Honoray Life Member, was read at the meeting, and the meeting was closed by all repeat­ ing Psalm 23, Mrs. McInnis pronoun­ ced the benediction. Thirteen mem­ bers and two Home Helpers were pre­ sent. The next meeting is the Home Helpers’ meeting. The Ladies’ Aid meets this Wed­ nesday at the home of Mrs. Albert McQuillin. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Chapman and Shirley, spent Sunday with Unionville and Markham relatives. Mrs. Fred Wight, of Thedford, visit­ ed for a few days last week with Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Martin and Mr. Jas. Martin. The service in Brick United Church was in charge of the young people on Sunday and Joan Wightman, Clifford Coultes and Ruth Proctor led in the devotional period and "Billie Coultes gave a very interesting address. Mrs. Herson Irwin was in Toronto on a business trip on Monday. Janet and David Beecroft have been visiting with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Robqrt Watson, of Brucefield, for the past week, and on Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Watson and Miss Janet Watson and their niece, (Miss Agnes Strickland of Oshawa, also Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brooks of Mount Albert visited with Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Beecroft. Mrs. Mark Armstrong is a patient in Victoria Hospital, London, this week and had an operation for a cata­ ract on her eye on Tuesday morning. Mrs. Duncan MacGregor, and her daughter, Mrs, Jos. JDosman, of Mild- may, and Mr. and Mrs.. Clark McGreg­ or and Bruce, left on Monday morn­ ing and wall visit at the home of the former’s daughter, Mrs. Dean Moir, of Winnipeg. They will go north to Mrs. Clark McGregor’s home, where but notice the spirit of friendliness and reunion the air. They may never to the -town, but they will E. Harrison, H. MacLean, D. Rae and A. M. Crawford attended the Kincardine Bowling Tournament on Thursday last but were not success­ ful in entering the list of prize win­ ners. W. H Gurney, accompanied by his son, Wallace, spent the week in the Muskoka district. Mrs. A J. Walker and family have returned home after spending the | past month at Kincardine Beach. Mrs. C. J. Gregory and sons, Paul and Keith, are visiting at the home of her sister. Mrs. Elmer Wilkinson, Carling Terrace. Mr. H. E. Isard left in our office last week, two lemons, grown in his garden, and which are on display in our windows. These lemons, although of ordinary- size, weighing about twice that of the imported variety. Fry & Blackhall Limited inventors and manufacturers of high grade X- rayed furniture,” will this year have a display at the Canadian National Ex­ hibition. They will have in their dis­ play some 8 Chesterfield suites and 8 Chester Bed suites, all of their well- known X-rayed line, along with oc­ casional furniture. Ivory towers seem to have become somewhat unfash­ ionable these days, and with the feverish pace of today’s world, we often wonder why. With all the chaos and con­ fusion of modern living, we should think they’d extreme­ ly popular. Perhaps modern psychology is to blame. Before the days of such nasty words .as introvert and schizophrene, it ■used to be fashionable for intellectuals and poets to retire to their ivory towers, commune with themselves and let the rest of the world go by. Nobody seemed to think there was anything subversive about it in those days. In fact, a certain amount of what is now considered to be orig­ inal thoughts emanated from these same towers. Nowadays, if you’re not immersed to the neck in all the troubles of the world, people are apt to sneer and say you’re ,an escapist. With the world developing bigger and better head­ aches all the time, we predict there’ll be a great revival of Ivory Towers before long. And perhaps people will re­ alize that there’s nothing particularly unhealthy about turning inwards to yourself once in a while. In fact it’s probably an escape valve. 0-0-0 FIFTEEN YEARS AGO 8 Ahfrnave.-(Ernes Published At Wingham, Ontario Wenger Brothers, Publishers, W. Barry Wenger# Editor Member Audit Bureau of Circulation Authorised as Second Class Mali Post Office Dept, Subscription Rate One Year $2.50, Six Months In advance IX A* |»50 per year Foreign Rate per Advertising Rate* on application year Two rinks of lady bowlers played in the Lucknow tournament on Tues­ day. The rink of Mrs. Reg puVal, Mrs. W. B. McCool, Mrs. E. Webster and Mrs. G. Williams, skip, won third prize. The other rink was Mrs’ A W. Irwin, Mrs. F. Sturdy, Mrs. M. John­ son and Mrs. J. Kerr, skip, Mr. Charles Hopper, salesman for the National Fertilizer Company, of Ingersoll, was successful in winning a trip to the World’s Fair, New York, or the cash equivalent, in a recent competition, for increased sales. W. H. French, E. R, Harrison, W. A Miller and Alex Crawford -attended the Commercial Travellers* Bowling Tournament in Toronto on Friday. They won two games and lost the other by a single shot. After a two day search through mosquito-ridden Greenock Swamp, Murdock McKenzie, 80-year-old farm­ er, residing on Concession nine, Kin­ cardine Township, was found shortly after 7.80 Sunday evening by search parties. Mr. McKenzie, Who resides not far from the swamp, left his home early Saturday morning. He Was seen by neighbors entering the swamp shortly after seven o’clock- that morn­ ing, Subsisting on Wild berries and water, Mr. McKenzie had little rest during his wanderings. July 23rd, 1954 Mr. Barry Wenger, Publisher, The Adanvce-Times, Wingham, Ont. pear Mr. Wenger: Many times I have intended to write you a note and send a little cheque to get that dear old paper back on the weekly visitor list into our home. In fact I have greatly missed The Advance-Times and why shouldn’t I for actually I was the fellow who ac­ quired The Times from H. B. Elliott and baptised the two papers by calling them The Advance-Times. We have a great many dear friends in Wingham and Mrs. Smith and I have decided we’ll go up and spend a couple of days at the Reunion. Away- back in the 1919 Reunion I was a pretty busy lad as I was the secretary. We will be spending the next few days in Penna., with our son, Irving, and before getting back to work, our daughter, Edythe, Mrs. Ken Whyte, at Aurora says we must spend a few days with them, so they may be with us in Wingham. ; For some years we have run the Dovercourt Press and we surely have been a couple of busy people, so busy that I haven’t been down city for weeks and still'have to have, my first ride on the underground cars. I may drop in and see you while in Wingham, in fact you could hardly keep me out for a friendly Hello. You are to be congratulated on the success that you are making of the paper, and I wish you continued suc­ cess. AIRMAN INJJURED IN HURON CRASH A 22-year-old Northern Ontario man stationed at RCAF station, Clin­ ton, cut his head and leg and received undetermined internal injuries in a collision on Friday last on Highway 21, six miles south of Goderich. Paul Poirier was riding his motor­ cycle when in collision with a car driven by Harry Witmer, of Goderich. The youth is in Alexandra Marine Hospital in Goderich. His condition is "not critical” hospital authorities said. Mr. R. Beattie wheeled to Goderich and spent Sunday there. —News item 1896. Sincerely, A. G, Smith Announcement! FREE and up *s - Seventh Sunday after Trinity •41 ON ANY RING BINDER purchased in our store, we will stamp your namp (in Gold letters) ALSO • on ANY BILLFOLD purchased in our store, we will stamp your initials (CHURCH OF ENGLAND IN CANADA) 8.30 a.m.—<E£oly Comrnunio.n 11.00 a.m.—Service Commemoratiilg- 75th Anniversary of the Towtu of Wingham Preacher—The Rector (in Gold letters) FREE MArMiMpalled °ur own G0LD LEAF STAMPING MACHINE we can give 24 hour service on the above _ items. If ERR’S DRUG STOR SAVES YOU MONEY