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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1955-05-11, Page 4The Wingham Advance-Times, Wednesday, May 11; 1955 EDITORIALS Reminiscing 4 SIXTY YEARS AGO News of Bluevale Baptisms at United Church Highlight Family Day Service COULD BE BEAUTIFUL With two branches of the Maitland meandering through town, Wingham is singularly blessed with water which could greatly enhance its setting. So far, unfor­ tunately, the town has never yet made the most of these possibilities. A case in point is the present condition of the upper dam. Due to the low water, large expanses of. weed- infested mud flats have been exposed, uncovering with the mud the usual collection of bottles, tin cans and debris which all too often decorates the bottom of any water course close to civilization. Coupled with the rank growth of bullrushes along the river’s edge, the whole scene pre­ sents a picture of desolation. The Lions Club is* doing its bit to,help beautify the Maitland by dumping fill in the low spots along the river bank. It’s an expensive business and one which will take considerable time 'to complete. It has been further sug­ gested that the banks should be planted with willows to strengthen them and build up some of the unsightly low spots. This too would take a certain amount of labor and expense. In the meantime the town could improve matters con­ siderably by simply raising the level of the water in the dam and covering over the patches of bog now exposed to public view—at no cost to the taxpayer. * * * NEW SLANT ON OLD PROBLEM During the last few years the Canadian Legion has conducted quite an agitation for public observance of No­ vember 11th, and has met with considerable success in in­ ducing municipalities to make it a local holiday. The sig­ nificance of the First Great War, of which the date is in remembrance, is beginning to diminish, having been over­ shadowed somewhat by the Second Great War and talk of a third. No one has apparently thought very seriously, as yet, of having a holiday to commemorate the ending of the Second World War. Perhaps this is because the war end­ ed in piecemeal fashion, in two parts, and no one has been able to figure out whether V-E or V-J Day would be the proper day to commemorate. In fact we doubt if many people can even remember the date of V-J Day, in the first place. In view of all this perhaps it would be a good idea to drop the whole thing and in its place proclaim a holiday for Universal Peace Day. On such a day we could remember the fallen of two wars, give thanks for small mercies in the form of the present uneasy peace, and pray for the wisdom to avoid the horrors of another cataclysm. SHORT SEASON Country roads are a picture these days, with the trees in lacy leaf, contrasting patches of wild blossoms, and the fields at their greenest. Spring is here—“beautiful, reluc­ tant, capricious Canadian spring,” as Bruce Hutchison calls it. He might also have added “short-lived.” All too soon the blossoms will have fallen, the tent caterpillars will be foraging along the roadsides and the fields will be turning brown. The transition from spring to summer is so quick that one is apt to miss it altogether. Take advantake of Canada’s most beautiful season while there still is time. THESE MODERNS Modern methods continue to .astound even those of us of the last generation who are trying desperately to keep up with them. Recently we met an eighteen-months-old child who has never tasted real milk, and he seemed to be thriving in spite of the lack of what twenty years ago would .have been called a necessity. It seems that Mother is accustomed to spending a good deal of time each summer at the family’s summer cottage. Pasteurized milk is not readily available there, so powdered milk must be used. In all probability Junior would not take to powdered milk at the cottage, after getting used to the real thing in the city during the winter so to avoid disharmony in the family and trouble with Junior resulting from a change in his drinking habits, he gets powdered milk winter and summer. Since powdered milk is said to have the same attri­ butes as the real thing, the theory of the arrangement seems to be perfectly sound. Particularly if Junior doesn’t know the difference anyhow. Truly, the day of capsule feeding may be hearer than we think. Published at Whigham, Ontario Wenger Brothers, Publishers, W. Barry Wenger, Editor Member Audit Bureau of Circulation Authorized as Second Class Mail Post Office Dept. Subscription Rate — One Year $3.00, Six Months $1.50 In advance U. B. A. $4.00 per year Foreign Rate $4.00 per- year Advertising Rates on application The half mile track in connection with the Athletic Association’s grounds is one of the best, if not the best half mile track in Ontario. The stables have been completed, as well as the fences, and everything is now in readiness for training. The fire alarm was sounded on Monday a few minutes after 12 o’clock and the brigade was sopn out with the hose, but their services were not required, as the fire, which had caught in the shed of the Park House, was extinguished by citizens with pails. No damage of any account was done. Miss Emma Hart, of this town, who assisted Mr. F, Brockenshire, in his gallery here for some years, has leas­ ed a photgraphic gallery in Ripley and commenced business. Miss Hart is a good artist, and the people of Ripley and vicinity will no doubt give her a large share of patronage. Mrs. (Dr.) Horsey arrived from Yokohama, Japan, on Wednesday, on a visit to the old home. She had not been enjoying very good halth, hav­ ing had an attack of Malaria fever. The Dr. has gone to Java, a sixteen days’ journey, in the interests of his company (the Sun Life Assurance Company) where he will remain for a short time. 0-0-0 FORTY YEARS AGO Everybody who has the price is buying a Ford in Ripley. Our can’t af-(Ford) is giving us the service, and we »will have to be" satisfied until we can afford. Why should a newspaper­ man be in a position that he can’t buy a car? Because he is asked to give too much free boosting to every­ thing. However, they are beginning to get wise and anything that gets someone else money, and is mention­ ed in the papers, has to be paid for— Ripley Express. Local GTR officials have been noti­ fied by the officials of the company that trespassing on the bridge west of Josephine Street must be discon­ tinued or offenders will be prosecut­ ed. The public should take heed of the warning and thus save themselves trouble. A number of the members of the first contingent who left Wingham last August have been killed or wounded in the recent battles. In ad­ dition to those reported last week, we have to record this week that Pte. Harry M. Philcox died of wounds. His relatives reside in England and he spent some time in this district, Work­ ing for a time in Morris Township and later at the Exchange Hotel. 0v -0-0 TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGOs One of the worst electrical storms for some seasons broke over Wing­ ham and vicinity on Thursday even­ ing of last week, and lasting until an early hour on Friday morning. The sky was continuously lit up with flashes of lightning, accompanied by deafening clashes of thunder. About four inches of water fell during the night, flooding the prairie. Lights were out of commission for a short period, but otherwise no damage was reported in Wingham. The Horticultural society has start­ ed the summer programme of beauti­ fying the town. Men are now at work on the arena corner, levelling the ground, making flower beds and put­ ting in shrubbery. This will indeed be an improvement to this corner and the society should be commended for their action. An enthusiastic meeting of the radio fans of town was held in the council chamber on Monday evening to dis­ cuss plans regarding the broadcasting. A committee was named to organize a canvass to start at once. If the necessary money is obtained the new equipment will be ordered. Fire of an unknown origin destroy­ ed the greater part of the business section of Fordwich late Saturday night. The loss is a heavy one as it is only partially covered by insurance. There is no fire protection in the vil­ lage and as the flames spread from one building to another .while the volunteers looked on, aid was solicited from Harriston and Listowel. These places, however, considered that their equipment would be useless to check the fire and decided against going. 0-0-0 FIFTEEN YEARS AGO Mr. John W. Pattison was success­ ful in his recent examinations, and is now a fully qualified projectionist (motion picture operator). Rev. W. A. Beecroft, B.A., B.D., of Haileybury, has accepted the invita­ tion of Wingham United Church*’ to become their pastor on the expiration of Rev. J. F. Anderson’s term, the end of June. An event of outstanding public in-’ terest took place on Friday evening, May 3rd., In honor of Miss Bernice H. Reynolds, who resigned last June after having taught for more than half a century in the Wingham Public School. When fire suddenly shot up through the floor boards of R. A. Spotton's 4-ton mounment truck on Monday, the driver jumped to safety, but before help could be secured the truck was a total wreck. The truck took fire as Bud Wakeford was proceeding along the road two miles west of Belmore. So rapidly did the fife spread that it Was impossible to save the truck. This will be a great loss to Mr., Spotton as he did not have any insurance on the truck. Family Day was observed in the United Church on Sunday. There was a large attendance, decorations of spring blooms, a baptismal service, and singing by the junior choir, Mr, Ross Smith, superintendent of the Sunday School, had charge of the service. Rev. R. A. Brook baptized Brian Jene Hall, son of Mr, and Mrs. Will By Bob Carbert It’s Fly Time Again Get out the screen doors and''win­ dows friends,,, it’s fly time again, and the warm weather is bringing out those bothersome pests that contami­ nate your food, disturb your afternoon nap, bother the baby, and stain the wall paper.-For many years we have been looking'for ways and means of getting ahead, of the ever increasing fly population. There are hundreds of different varieties that bother you at , different times, in different ways, from the lowly house fly to the black flies, that are to be found in Northern Ontario, and some swampy sections of Southern Ontario as ’well. I sup­ pose that the good Lord had an eye for fly control, when he made the animals such as horses and cattle, with built-in fly swatters. There could have been no other reason for giving them these appendages, unless it could have been that he felt there was a need for keeping some of the farm boys and girls awake, during the early morning milking sessions. But back to fly control. As long as I can remember, the fly swatter was the old reliable method of keeping the population down, and I presume there are very few homes today that do not have one or~more of these. They may be made of rubber, wire or plastic, but smartly and properly applied, they soon overcome all immunities that the flies may have built up .to other methods of control. I remember my grandmother cut­ ting newspapers into long ribbons, tying these onto a stick and chasing the flies out of the house, waving this wand frantically. Seeing the house­ wife waving one of these wands with skirts and aprons flying, would scare any fly out of his wits. Then came the fly pads, that you bought in the general store, soaked in a saucer of water, covered with sugar and set on the window sill. The flies smelled the sugar, drank of the liquid and turned up their heels for all time. This was effective but smelly, and dangerous .to the small children who might get into it. Then we entered the age of fly sprays, and every laboratory from here to the Himalayas turned out its own brand of sweet-smelling fly spray that was destined to do everything from intoxicate to poison the flies. Some were successful, others were not, some stained the wall paper,, others covered window panes with a film that no one could wash off. As the sprays became more specialized, and new insecticides were added to them, some of the flies became im­ mune to .the chemicals. Recently, such insecticides as D-D-T lost some of their effectiveness with flies building up an immunity. However, in the last few years, the introduction of such chemicals as malathion, methoxy­ chlor and others, have painted a brighter picture . Now.fly baits have been introduced that give you greater control over flies in • barns, where screen doors are not feasible. These sugar base baits sprinkled around the floor and window sills, create havoc with the flies. We have come a long way in fly control but the most effective method is still the switching tail of the cow, or the well-aimed fly swatter. Hall, of Bluevale; Linda Margaret Elaine Bosman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bosman, of London;" Eliza­ beth Anne, daughter* of Mr, and Mrs. Leslie Jacklin, of Walton, and Pat­ ricia Ann, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Trethewey, of Camlachie. Mrs. Milton Fraser told the story, “Prayers by Moonlight,” for the children. Bruce MacLennan, Fred Brewer and Bob Hetherington read Scripture passages. The junior choir, composed of children and young people, led the singing and gave a special number. Rev. R. A. Brook, in his address spoke especially to parents, “the first teachers of religion,” W. A. Meets The monthly business* meeting of the Woman’s Association of the United Church was held on May 5th, the president, Mrs. R. A. Brook, presid­ ing. Following a discussion of routine business, including secretary’s and treasurer’s reports, it was decided that June 15th be the date for a garden, party, the program committee being Mrs. Alex McCrackin, Mrs. Elmer Sellers and Mrs. M. L. Aitken, and the executive be asked to arrange other details. WJI.S. Meeting The W.M.S. of the United Church met on May 5th, the president, Mrs. John Wickstead, being in charge of the meeting, Miss Emma Johnston, acting secretary. Tthe financial report showed $43.50 as the spring thankoffering collection. Reports of the Presbyterial held in Wingham in April were fully given by Mrs. A. McCrackin and Mrs. Milton Fraser. The study program featured the “We Must Share” ideal and was car­ ried out in the form of a'playlet with Mrs. W. J. Peacock, Miss Emma Johnston, Mrs. A. McCrackin and Mrs. Stanley Darling taking part. Mrs. W. J. Johnston played a piano number. . s Achievement Day The Bluevale Belles, who have been taking the course, “The Milky Way,” made a good showing on Achievement Day at Cranbrook on May 7th, The project for the day was a milk bar, with Loretta Fischer commentator. Each of the nine members of the club received her silver spoon. Others attending were Miss Ruby Duff, leader, Mrs. Jos. Horton, Mrs. John Fischer, Mrs. James Johnston, Mrs. Carl Johnston. Mark Mother’s Day The regular Sunday service was held in Knox Presbyterian Church. The Sunday school pupils gathered early and took their places with their teachers in the centre pews of the church. ■ The regular Mother’s Day leaflet was followed with Rev. Mr. McNabb giving the address. The Scripture passages were read by Joyce Harmon and John Greenway. Several of the Sunday School pupils received dip­ lomas and seals for regular attend­ ance at Sunday School during 1954. These were presented by the Sunday School superintendent, Mr. G. Greig. Practise Play The Presbyterian Young People have been very busy practising a play “Zeke and Daisy” and plans on pre­ senting it in. the Bluevale Community Hall on Thursday, May 12th., at 8.30 p.m. Come and enjoy a good laugh. Mission Band Meets The Mission Band of the Presby- ian Church met in the schoolroom on Saturday for its May meeting; Fol­ lowing the opening hymn and prayer Shirley Ross collected the offering. Birthday greetings were extended to Linda Ross and Gordon McMurray. Mrs. Glenn Snell continued the story of “Fig Tree Village.” All then took a pretend trip to India by boat return­ ing via aeroplane. More colouring was done on the map and the meeting ■closed by repeating the closing prayer in unison. Explorers Meet The May meeting of the Explorers’ Group was held on Saturday, May 7th, jn the Presbyterian Church with 14 The business part of the meeting was conducted by president Karen Greenaway. The secretary’s report was read by Phyllis Grant and Gerald Thomas gave the treasurer’s report. The story of “Chant of India* was continued. Everyday cards were given to each member to bo sold by the next meet­ ing. A hymn was sung and the meeting ’ was closed with the closing prayer. i Lunch was served by the leaders. | W, M- S. Meets The president, Mrs. R. J. McMurray opened her home and presided for the May meeting of the Women’s Mission­ ary Society.A hymn was sung and the roll call answered by naming an important item of interest from Miss M. Wil­ liamson’s address at Belmore. Mrs. Wm. Mundell gave the Glad Tidings prayer. Mrs. Wm. Elston had charge of the topic, stressing the need for nurses in India. Mrs. Roy Turvey read a very interesting letter from Miss -Ida White, Reg, N., of India and former­ ly of Goderich. It was decided to send used Christ­ mas cards to Rev, and Mrs. Gep. Mal­ colm in Formosa. At the close of the meeting, lunch was served by the hostess, assisted by Mrs. H, Robertson, Mrs. R, Turvey Mr, B. Thomas and Mrs. E, Nichol, ’ Personals The village property owned by the late Mr. John Abraham has been sold to Mr. Albert Kitchen, of Blyth. Mr. and Mrs, Raymond Elliott at­ tended the funeral of Mrs. N. Black- more at Listowel on Monday, Visitors for Mother's Day week-end were Mr. and Mrs, Jack Bosman and children, of London, with their par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bosman; Mr, and Mrs. Jim MacLean, of Barrie, and Mr. Don MacLean, of Bala, with their grandmother, Mrs. J, J. 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