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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1955-02-02, Page 14 Subscription $3,00 per year, 7c per copy WINGHAM, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2nd, 1055 With which is amalgamated the Gorri<e Vidette and Wroxeter News —kkkkM— ALONG THE MAIN DRAG By The Pedestrian Free Instruments Still Available I / the are the has JINGLE BELLS—The horse and buggy days may be all over but the horse and cutter still has its place, Murray Stainton found last week, When he borrowed one and went out for a spin on the town streets. For someone who had never handled a horse and cutter before, Murray seem­ ed to be doing pretty well. We’ll bet that the combo bucked the drifts a lot better than the family sedan. 0-0-0 DOING A NICE JOB—Speaking about blocking the drifts, the men of the streets department have been doing a nice,job these past few weeks, in spite of non-co-operation from weatherman. The streets of town in very fair shape for the shape winter’s in, and the sand that been sprinkled around by the men of the street department has b,een mak­ ing the driving a lot easier.' Now, if 'the old plow just holds out ’til spring. 0 - 0 - O' ’ SPOKE TOO SOON—One well- known businessman on the main street spoke too^sopn last week. After.telling his staff how the snow tires on his car would “dig themselves out of any­ thing’’ he parked the car in the back lane. By 12.30 that noon hour he fig- ured. that walking would be easier than pushing. Moral: Don’t trust back lanes, even with snow tires. 0-0-0 WHERE’S THE GROUNDHOG— Today is Groundhog Day, although we never could quite see the significance. Apparently if the groundhog sees his shadow today we get six more weeks of winter, or spring or vice versa. . . We never could figure it out. Two other things we can’t figure, one •Where would you find a groundhog at this time of year, and two, who ever thought there was any doubt about getting six more weeks of winter, in the first place. The whole thing was probably dreamed up in Florida. 0-0-0 FOAMING AT THE MOUTH—One of the sleepier members of the Ad­ vance-Times .staff was literally foam­ ing at the mouth the other day. Ap­ parently up ’way past his bedtime, said sleepy individual reached for a tube of tooth paste and got shaving soap instead. Wonder what flavour it was. NOTICE Mrs. Jean Loughlean will be operat­ ing Isabel’s Beauty Shoppe from Feb­ ruary 7th to,19th, inclusive while own­ er, Miss McCall is attending the Vir­ ginia Farrell Academy of Hairstyling, Detroit. Advanced F2:9b Institute PROGRESSIVE EUCHRE , AT WROXETER n The Wroxeter Women’s will hold a progressive euchre party on Friday evening, February 4th, at 8.30 o’clock in the Masonic Club rooms. Novelty prizes. Come and bring your friends. F2* t_______________________ HOSPITAL AUXILIARY MEETING The Ladies’ Auxiliary to Wingham General Hospital will hold their regu- ^- lar meeting in the Council Chamber, on Friday afternoon, February 4, at three o’clock.F2b for HOVVICK LIONS CLUB PRESENT ALL STARS" The Howick Lions Club roundup of all stars, originally scheduled January 27th, was postponed last week because of bad weather. It will be held on Wednesday, February 9th, at 8.15 p.m. in the Gorrie Community Hall. The program will feature the Paul Bros. & Shirley; Roy Head and Doris, the Magician, and the follow­ ing artists: Mrs. Pamela Saddler, Miss Marlene Fiegel and Master Michael McLennan. Admission, adults 50 cents, students 35c, public school students 25c and pre-school children free. F2:9b HOWICK FARMERS’ MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY ANNUAL MEETING The 82nd annual meeting of tho company will be held in the Township Hall, Gorrie, Friday, February 11th, 1955 at 1.30 p.m. to receive the annual statement, elect directors, appoint two auditors and such other business as wjnay properly be brought before the meeting. The retiring directors are Messrs. W. Leslie Douglds and William L. Speir, both of whom are eligible for re­ election. Norman D. Harding, President J. H, Wylie, Secrctary-Treas. ‘ ' F2,9b Some weeks ago this newspaper announced that the Lions Club of Wingham, in co-operation with the town council, would sponsor and as­ sist with the formation of a Boys’ and Girls’ Band. It was also announced that at least six of the instruments would be provided free of cost to those youngsters who were interested in playing them, To date several of FORMER WROXETER BOY Lloyd E. Weir, a former Wroxeter boy and son of Mrs. W. E. Weir and the late Mr. Weir, was recently ap­ pointed to the position of controller, it was announced by Stanley H. Young president of Christies’ Bread and Christie, Brown and Company Limit­ ed. The new appointment took effect on February 1st. Mr. Weir was porn in Wroxeter and was educated at the public and high schools there. After graduating from business college, he took a position with the Imperial Bank in Newmar­ ket. He joined Christie’s in 1938 as a clerk in the general office. In October 1939 he was promoted to cashier of the company’s St. John agency, and three years later was promoted back to the ’general office. He was promot­ ed to assistant controller in 1952. Mrs. Alistei’ Green, of Wingham, is a sister. Kinettes Plan Valentine Party X The regular meeting of the Kinette Club was held at the home of Mrs. Mabel Templeman, this being presi­ dent Edith Walker’s meeting. Two guests were welcomed, Mrs. Jean McDonald and Mrs. Louise Stainton. Sewing for the hospital was distributed to the girls. * ..The remainder of the evening was spent in playing cards, each.foursome choosing a game to their liking. Kin­ ette Doris Stephens was the lucky chair winner. The next meeting will take the form of a Valentine party, with husbands and friends invited. these free instruments have not1 been accepted. Many parents in this community have already signed for and made their first payments on the less costly instruments and their children have made surprising progress under the leadership of Mr. Robinson at the weekly . practices which are held each’Tuesday evening in the council chamber. The band has openings for boys and girls, not only on the larger instru­ ments provided by the club but on the remaining pieces as well. Mr. Robin­ son tells us that he is* urgently in need of clarinet players, cornet play­ ers and drummers. The Lions Club will provide altos, euphoniums, basses and drums. The club and the band leader real­ ize that at the present time hockey and other winter sports are engaging the attention of many of the young­ sters in town and country alike-, but it is imperative that those who may be interested later on signify their in­ tentions at once. In March a public concert will be presented, and at its conclusion the parents will decide whether or not they wish to continue with the project. The Lions Club has embarked on the band project ih the belief that the community needs such a band, and that the parents will appreciate the training thus made available for their children. If that is the case, recruits should be available in quantity. Those interested are asked to con­ tact anyone of the band committee, Ed. Edighoffer, Bill Cruikshank or Barry Wenger, or if you can, see Mr. Robinson at the town hall, on Tues­ day evening between 7.30 and 8.30. WDHS CURLERS CAPTURE TROPHY A rink from the Wingham District High School captured the Harry Doughty, trophy at the .Walkerton In­ vitation School Bonspiel, held in Walk­ erton last week, The rink was com­ prised of D. Slosser, S’ Robertson, J. Elliott and D. Murray, .skip. They defeated two Galt rinks in the preliminaries and entered the finals against Kitchener, defeating them by a score of 9-5, t A second rink with' B. Clark, J. Campbell, J, Newman and B. Lott, skip, won their first 'game* against Mount. Forest, but lost their next two games to Kitchener and? Galt, Each member of the-winning rink was presented, with. a t shirt, in ad­ dition to the trophy. Rinks from Owen Sound, Kitchener, Galt, Guelph, Palmerstop, Mount For­ est, Kincardine, Port Elgin, Walkerton and Wingham participated in the r and Wingham participated in bonspiel. the the Family Presented With Lamp Before Leaving For Toronto Members . and adherents of Wingham Baptist Church met at home of Mr. and Mrs. Reg. Collar on Minnie Street Wednesday night for a social time. During the evening Mr. and Mrs. William Aitken and family, who are leaving for Toronto to re­ side, were honored by a presentation. Miss Mildred Jones, on behalf of the members and adherents, read a brief address in appreciation of their faith­ fulness during their stay here, and presented them with a tri-lite lamp. Mr, and Mrs. Aitken left for Toron­ to on Monday. Successful Year Reported at United Church Annual Meeting 1 SIX ACCIDENT VICTIMS TREATED AT HOSPITAL Six accident victims were treated at the Wingham General Hospital dur­ ing the past week. ■ On Tuesday of last week Mrs. Maiy Seiling, of Blyth, fell and fractured her left wrist. A cast was applied at the hospital and she was allowed to go home. Also on Tuesday Mrs. Annie Camp­ bell, R. R. 2, Wingham, age 84, suf­ fered a fractured left wrist and a possible fractured right hip, when she fell over a rug while trying to stop a cat fight. She was admitted to the hospital where her condition was de­ scribed as satisfactory. y. On Wednesday Leslie McDougal of Lower Wingham, fell and fractured his right leg. Last year he spent 83 weeks in the hospital when he frac­ tured the same leg. A cast was ap­ plied at the hospital and he was al­ lowed to go home after two days. * X Winnifred Munro, 16-year-old dau­ ghter of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Munro, of Wroxeter, injured her left ankle on Friday while playing basketball. She was treated at the hospital. / Edward Schneider, of Teeswater, re­ ceived painful injuries to his left foot on- Friday, when he caught it be­ tween a freezer machine and a truck at the creamery at Teeswater. He was allowed home after treatment. On Saturday, Mrs. Jennie Jamieson, age 58, of RR 4, Brussels, was admit­ ted with a fractured spine after jump­ ing from an upper storey window when their house was on fire. Her condition is described as fair. —Pte. Jas. Seddon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Seddon, of Wingham, left on Friday to finish his course Aidershot, Nova Scotia. Jim hopes be finished by May, at to JR VALENTINE TEA AND SALE OF HOME MADE BAKING The Women’s Institute Will hold a Valentine Tea and sale of home-made baking, in the Council Chambers oh Saturday, February 5th, from 3 to 5 o’clock, Proceeds are for the Hospital Fund. F2b A flash fire in the frame farm house of Mr, and Mrs. Jack Jamieson on the fourth concession of Morris Township left five people .homeless on Saturday morning. Four members of the family escaped from the blaze by jumping from a second-storey window to the frozen ground below in zero weather, clad only in night clothes. X Mrs. Jamieson, 58, suffered a fractured back and had to be carried to the bam several yards away where she lay until removed by ambulance more than two hours later. The fire apparently started around 8 a.m. shortly "after Sam Jamieson, 22-year-old son of the Jamieson’s, lit the wood stove in the kitchen. Mrs. Jamieson said that she heard a loud bang followed by Sam’s voice yelling for them to jump out the window. By that time the kitchen was in flames and, with the stairway cut off, the only means of escape was through the upstairs window. Ran For Help ■Sam and another son, William, 20, ran up the road in sub-zero weather, clad only in light clothes and over­ shoes, to summon help from a neigh­ bor, Bill Brewer, who lived half a mile away. Both boys reached the LESION DISCUSSES ENTRY IN FESTIVAL Two Escape Injury As Cars Collide farm house suffering from numbed legs and exposure. Meantime a third son, Robert, and his father managed to carry Mr®. Jamieson to the barn where neigh­ bors rallied around with hot water bottles to keep her warm. Because the laneway was plugged with huge snow drifts, snowplows were called to. clear away the snow to the barn so that Mrs., Jamieson could be removed by ambulance. The snowplows had difficulty with the drifts when one of them became stuck and a second plow had to come to its assistance. No fire department was summoned, because the blaze had gained too much headway. Mrs. Jamieson Wingham General from a fractured shock and body bruises. Her condition at the hospital was reported to be satisfactory. Loss $8,000 The Jamieson family lost all their personal belongings, furniture and the family east of mated family, Jamieson, are staying with immediate relatives. The fire was the second tragedy to strike the Jamieson family within a year. Last March a son, Elmer, and a daughter, Shirley, were killed in a car-train crash in the London area. Friends in the district have organ­ ized an appeal for aid for the family, particularly clothing. Persons with donations have been asked to contact Ross Duncan, phone 12R5, Brussels. when Marks 90th Birthday In Winnipeg Mrs. G. H. Erskine, mother of Mrs. H. L. Sherbondy, celebrated her 90th birthday on January 20th at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George Luckhurst, in Winnipeg. Born near Wellington, Ontario, Mrs. Erskine went to Winnipeg to live nearly 70 years ago. She has three daughters, Mrs. Luckhurst and Mrs. Daniel Young, of Winnipeg, and Mrs. Sherbondy, of Wingham, and a son, G. G. Erskine, also of Winnipeg. Her husband died in 1930. Mrs. Erskine engages in all manner of fine-. needlework,' even making button glasses. hockey and football games on the radio are other favorite hobbies of hers. She has eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Members of her family were pre­ sent at a reception held on her birth­ day at the home of her daughter. holes without benefit of Reading’ and listening to IN SEMI-FINALS AT TORONTO Wingham curlers got as far as the semi-finals Trophy in lost out to who went Deep River and win the trophy, Two rinks skipped by Dr. W. A. Crawford and W. Tiffin, started off in Guelph in the first round of the Governor-General’s Trophy. They were defeated in the first round by Galt rinks skipped by D. Thomson and J, Sipes. The score was Galt 26, Wingham 23. in the first round of the* Globe and Mail Trophy Wingham defeated Southampton 35-24, to go on to the semi-finals in Toronto. Here they were defeated by the Toronto Curling Club, the score being 33-21. Members of Dr. Crawford’s rink were R« S. Hetherington, E. C. Thom­ son and Tom Currie. On William Tiffin’s fink were Hugh Alton, Harold Thomas and Lloyd Casomore. for the Globe and Mail Toronto last Friday, but the Toronto Curling Club," into the finals to defeat A large number of members of Wingham United Church were present at the annual meeting which was held in the school room on January 26, pre­ ceded by a hot supper served by the Women’s Association. Rev. D. J. Mac­ Rae presided over the meeting and conducted a short devotional period which included a memorial service for the sixteen members and adherents who had passed away during the year. ‘ The reports from all organizations were most encouraging, showing in­ creases in attendance in members and in finances, all having exceeded their financial obligations. The congrega­ tion includes 350 families with 704 members. During the year several improve­ ments were made to the church pro­ perty which included a new kitchen in the church with complete electrical equipment, as well as two new wash rooms in the basement. Bibles were presented to all children in the Sun­ day School nine years of age and the United Church Observer is placed in evary home. Responding to the call from the Korea Relief Fund, the church sent $827.00 as well as bales of quilts and clothing which had been made and packed by the women’s organizations valued at $2215.00. Every Sunday morning during the church service the junior congrega­ tion meets in two groups in the church parlors and are trained in bible know­ ledge under the leadership of Mrs. Alister Green and her assistants. Baby Band Thriving ’ The youngest group in the church is the Baby Band, a thriving organiza­ tion with 101 members with Mrs. Roy ’Bennett as superintendent. The Mis­ sion Band meets twice a month for work and study under the leadership of Mrs. Earl Hamilton, Mrs. Chas. Salter and Mrs. Rennie Goy, The three groups of C.G.I.T. embrace girls from 12 to 16 years who gather each week with their leaders. Mrs. G. W. Tiffin, Miss Mary Love and Mrs, Mc- Murchy. At Easter these groups made and filled baskets for the junior con­ gregation and at Christmas place cards were sent to Wingham hospital for the patients trays. The first Wingham, Wolf Club Pack, now in two groups and comprising boys and their leaders from all churches of the community had a very successful year. Among their activities were local church parades to the Presbyterian and United Churches. The older boys -from 12 to 14 years, form the Sigma C. group, formerly the Trail Rangers and are tod by Mr. Jack Hehey, Increased Membership The Young People’s Union began its second year with increased member-* ship and average attendance of 36. A (Continued on Rage Ten) Vin Dittmer, president of the Wing­ ham Community Players, was present at the regular meeting of the Can­ adian Legion, Branch 180, to explain to Legion members the one-act festi­ val which will be held by the Com­ munity Players this spring. Mr. Dittmer explained that persons "imported” for the production and outside the organization could be that the help of the Community Play­ ers would be extended to any organ­ ization entering a play in the festival. Discussion at the meeting centred around the question of whether a director could be found, and it was decided that the committee appointed to take care of the matter should go ahead with the idea if a director could be found. Dick Burbidge, chairman of the house committee, reported that ap­ proximately $500 had been spent on repairs to the Legion home, including a new tile' floor upstairs. After some discussion members agreed to pur­ chase 25 stacking chairs for use in the meeting room. A report from a delegation which attended the Wingham Business As­ sociation’s meeting last week, was re­ ceived by the members. The delega­ tion asked that the Businessmen sup­ port the Legion’s request for a civic holiday on November 11th. Delegates reported that they 'had met a favor­ able reception from the Businessmen, who plan to take a poll of business people in town to see if they favor the idea. It was decided to send a delegation to the town council, asking their support for the proposed holi­ day. A letter from the Dominion Com­ mand was read informing the branch of new regulations regarding the col­ lection of dues. A social evening to be held on Feb­ ruary 8th, was discussed, and it was decided to serve lunch following the regular meetings in future. Two persons escaped injury their cars collided a mile north of Blyth on No. 4 highway. Police said the drivers were David Gwyn, RR 3, Blyth, and George Rich­ ardson, of Wingham. Both cars were northbound and collided when one was attempting to pass, police said. Provincial Constable J. J. Lewis, of Wingham, said damage was more than $200. GUEST AT LIONS CLUB HOSPITAL COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS ACTION A special joint meeting of the Wing­ ham General Hospital board and the boards publicity committee was held at the hospital on Friday night to discuss the future role of the publicity committee. During the past two years the pub­ licity committee has been active in raising money for the *hew hospital wing under- the pro-rata scheme. Several members of the committee felt that their job has been completed since the various municipalities in the hospital area agreed to underwrite the pro-rata scheme with payments to the hospital building fund. Other members of the committee felt that there was still work for the committee to do. Among other things suggested was the furnishing of wards in the new wing, and it was suggested that the committee could aid in hast­ ening the contributions of those muni­ cipalities who have1 not yet actually contributed to the building fund. Mayor R. E. McKinney, a member of the hospital board, stressed the fact that municipalities who are go­ ing to raise the money by debentures should take the initial steps as sobn as possible. He outlined the .pro­ cedure in issuing a debenture, and said that there was a considerable time lapse during which approval of the municipal board for the money by­ law must be secured. It was decided that the Committee would continue for the time being and a meeting has boon called for tonight (Wednesday) to discuss fur­ ther activities for it. was removed to Hospital suffering vertebra, extreme car, which was parked just the house. Total loss is esti- at $8,000. Members of the with the exception of Mrs-. District Governor Ward. Bolton, of St. Marys was the guest speaker at The Wingham Lions Club on Friday evening, the occasion of his official visit to that organization. Introduced by Lion Barry Wenger, the Governor pointed to the general excellence of the clubs in district Al, and stated that many of the best clubs in this district as well as in others are those in small communities, where they provide the spark from which the fire of commmunity service is built. These clubs, he said, have become the chief service agencies in their communities and without their help nothing of a service nature would be accomplished. Concluding his remarks in this regard Governor Bolton remarked on the 31 years of service which the Lions Club of Wingham has provided here. At his request the charter members who were present were asked to stand. They were Lions Wilf Hamilton, George Ross and George Howson. Speaking of Lions work on the in­ ternational level the governor reported that Lionsism has now been carried to a total of 63 countries, with a total membership of 502,000 individual Lions. The movement is expanding, he said, because it is based on the golden rule in its most practical form. The appreciation of the members was expressed to the Governor by Lion Stewart Beattie who also sented a gift from the club. The meeting was in charge of vice-president Hugh Carmichael the music was looked after by Pianist Harold V. Pym and Lion Tamer Jack Reavie. Acting as tail twisters for the evening Lions Jack McKibbon and Bill Tiffin extracted most of the loose change from the members’ pockets for misdemeanors ranging from ab­ sence of lapel buttons to purchase of fur coats for private secretaries. A guest at the meeting was David Arm­ strong, of Toronto, who was duced by Lion Wilf French. Lady Lawn Bowlers Hold First Bridge The Ladies’ Lawn Bowling Club held their first bridge of the winter season in the council chambers on Monday evening with four tables of bridge and one table of euchre. The winners were Mrs. W. H. French, first and Mrs. Herb Campbell, sec­ ond. Mrs. O. Haselgrove was high for the euchre. Lunch was served by the executive, Mrs. R. E. McKinney, Miss E. Mc­ Pherson, Mrs. A. Lunn, Mrs. H. Browne and Mrs. O. Haselgrove. The February game will be Monday, Feb­ ruary 21st. pre- first and intro- took Wingham, Clifford Win at Belmore Wingham and Clifford rinks top honors in the annual Belmore bonspiel last Tuesday night. A. D. MacWilliam, of Wingham, was winner of the 9 p.m. draw with two wins plus 23. Runers-up were Miller, of Alienford, with two wins plus 13, Bert Shewfelt, of Kincardine with two wins plus 12 and William McElwain, of Fordwich, with two wins plus 10. Consolation prize went to Lloyd Montgomery, of Wingham. At the 11 p.m. draw HarVey Lang- den, of Clifford, was top winner with three wins plus 17. Runners-up were Chester Marion, of Tara, with three plus 14; Mel Donahue, of Teeswater two plus 12 and Weir McDonald, of Teeswater, with two plus 10. solation honors Went to Alex Graf, Mildmay. ST MIKES JUNIOR T Kenny Hodgkinson, well known Wingham hockey player who is now attending St. Michael's college in Toronto, got a favourable mention in the columns of the Toronto Telegram for his playing with the St. Michael's Junior “B” Buzzers. X The report is as follows: "Kenny Hodgkinson stands a good chance of winning the Metro Junior B rookie award . . . Playing for Father Flanagan’s St. Michael Buz­ zers, Kenny came through again last night at Oakville with an important goal as the Buzzers batted down Leaside’s early lead to tie 3-3. A solid skater and a good checker, he posses­ ses ’“take charge’* ability . . . He popped in a neat single effort be­ tween Frank Howarth’s two goals to wash out Leaside’s early margin, made possible when Len Campbell, Tommy Lamport and Don Gauthier counted.” Last year Kenny played on the for­ ward line of the Wingham Midgets the team which took the Ontario Midget "C" championships. Con- of of—Mr. and Mrs. J. H« Gannett, Toronto, spend the week-end with friends in town. Bridge Club Six and a half tables were in play at the regular weekly meeting of the bridge club last Thursday. Winners were: North and South, first, Miss M. MacLean, Mrs, George Ross; second, Mrs. F. A. Parker, Mrs. J. H. Crawford; third, Mrs. R. Uetheringtoh, Mrs. W. H. French. East and West, first, Mrs. D. Porter, O. Haselgrove; second, J, Wilson, W. H. French; third, Mrs. D. Godkih, Charles Hodgins. s. B. A. G. * /