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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1955-06-01, Page 6fa*o Foyr The Wingliani Advance-Times, Wednesday June 1st, 1955 Reminiscing AN ASSET TO WINGHAM The fact that a Boy Scout Troop and Brownie Pack are in the process of being formed in Wingham will be welcome news to all those interested in the welfare of our younger citizens. During the forty-odd years of its exis­ tence the Boy Scout movement and its sister organization the Girl Guides have shown that they can make substantial contributions to the standard of citizenship in any country in which they operate. Besides being an important factor in the moulding of young' minds, the scout organization has* the added advan tage of being practically self-supporting. In a day when grants, hand-outs and financial support are being asked for and received on every hand, most Scout organizaBons still manage to pay their own way without putting any •sizable bite on the purse strings of the community. One of the greatest difficulties in the Scout move­ ment, both in Wingham and elsewhere, has been finding the leaders. Scouting doesn’t cost much money, but it ■does cost time. Parents and those interested could assist materially in this respect by volunteering on even a casual basis. The two new organizations deserve the support of everyone in Wingham, and all will, wish them success in their new venture. * * * NO ANTHEM EITHER With the question of a Canadian national flag still hanging lii the air, Mr. St. Laurent touched off another argument hi the House last week when he made reference to “God Save the Queen” as the “royal anthem.” Mr. Drew and a couple of other members immediately wanted to know whether the .hymn in question was not the national anthem, and Mr. St. Laurent replied that to his knowledge “God Save the Queen” has never been adopted by act of parliament, and that he really didn’t know whether it should be called a national anthem or not. So now, .apparently, we have neither a national flag nor a national anthem. Furthermore, Mr. St. Laurent says he doesn't intend to establish anything by law as a national anthem, so presumably we’ll just have to do without. We strongly suspect that Mr. St. Laurent’s Gallic wit is at the bottom of the whole controversy, and that he just enjoys needling the members of the house who take their British tradition too seriously.* * * SIXTY YEARS AGO Her Majesty’s birthday was right loyally celebrated in Wingham on Friday last. The weather was all that could be desired, and the atten­ dance at the sports was good. In the forenoon a football match was playeh at the park, between Wingham and Blyth juniors. The game result­ ed in a victory for the home team by 4 goals to 1. The event of the even­ ing was the firemen’s fight between Messrs. John Drummond and Robert Ferguson. During the first round, Ferguson punished Drummond pr'etty severely, covering him with water a good deal of the time. After the contestants changed nozzles, the tide of battle changes, and Drummond was soon declared the victor. Shortly after one o’clock the bi­ cycle procession started from the park for the Athletic Grounds. There were between sixty and seventy bicyclists, and it presented a fine appearance, and was followed to the grounds by a large crowd to see the sports. The races were started promptly on time, and event followed event in quick succession until the program was finished. The foot races were keenly contested, and the bicycle events tried the “mettle” of the contestants, the five, mile race being a splendid exhibition of staying powers. On the 24th of May, during the firemen’s fight on the park, Mr. John Neelands drove up alongside the park and was watching the firemen throw­ ing water on each other, when the stream of one of the men suddenly changed. It came near where Mr. Neeland’s horse was standing, fright­ ening it, when it wheeled around, up­ setting the buggy and throwing Mr. Neelands out on his head. He was at once picked up and taken into the Dinsley House, and was soon self again. His head and face pretty badly bruised and he otherwise severely shaken up. horse soon got clear of the buggy and harness, and was captured near Messrs. McLean & Son’s saw mill, very little the worse for its ex­ perience. 0-0-0 FORTY YEARS AGO Of* WM. Kug Fefxra SjivikUe, IftC, rijbu rtKnmL “You’d better take a look downstairs, Earl. The poor dog is shaking like a leaf.’1’ By Bob Carbert Time is Money him- were was The MANNERS NEEDED Now that the fine weather is here and the back con­ cession roads are being used more freely, it seems time •once more to raise our voice against that blot on the land- ■scape, that abomination of the countryside, that reflection •on the intelligence of all the people who live in the country, .and in the town—the rural dump. Travel almost any concession line in the district and if you go far enough you’ll come across one of these eye­ sores along the side of the road. You’ll see old mattresses and bed springs, rusty tin cans and broken bottles, decay­ ing vegetable and animal matter and goodness knows what other horrors disfiguring the landscape. The fact that this refuse is usually dumped in low-lying and and swampy stretches doesn’t make the practice any more acceptable. It’s time township councils took steps to control this indiscriminate dumping along the roadsides. It’s time regular dumps were established where country' people could deposit their garbage. But most of all it’s time that people who cause this litter learned some manners. EVERYBODY’S DOING IT The recent to-do in Eastern Ontario over the provin­ cial member who failed to report campaign contributions, as required by law, points up a common attitude taken by many people these days when caught in just about any misdemeanour short of murder. One of the best excuses nowadays, apparently, is that everybody else is doing it. The inference is that there is nothing wrong with do­ ing it unless you get caught. And that law-breaking is no crime as long as you have lots of company. It seems to us that was the same excuse used in New­ market recently when overage players were used under forged certificates in the Goderich Young Canada compe­ tition. It makes you wonder what is wrong with this picture when a person who makes laws breaks them—because all the other lawmakers .are doing it.* * * MOSTLY ANTICIPATION According to reports from garden equipment manu­ facturers there’s been a boom in garden tools, seeds, plants, and whatnot the past few years. They attribute it to the fact that more Canadians have more leisure. After reading some of the seed catalogues, we doubt whether the amount of leisure has anything to do with it. More likely it’s another case of the new fallacy which is becoming popular these days, namely, that realization is better than anticipation. engine at right angles to All the train crew escap- with the exception of the Sixteen persons were injured when the London, Huron and Bruce pas­ senger train, which left Wingham at 6.35 p.m. on Monday, struck a broken rail near Ilderton. The entire train' of five cars was thrown from the track, the the track. Three of the injured were Londoners, ed unhurt brakeman, John Rogers, of Wingham, who was slightly injured in the back. Mrs. Wm. Aitcheson received a telegram from Ottawa on Wednesday morning informing her that her son, Private L, Aitcheson, had been ser­ iously wounded in a recent battle in France. A lady correspondent writes the Times as follows: “On Saturday even­ ing last two young ladies having business on Minnie Street, were driv­ ing their horse and buggy at a slow rate of speed, there being few lights on that street. When hearing a rig coming from behind they pulled to one side to let it .pass. It proved to be a couple of “Smart Alecs” in a buggy. The party driving, in passing the young ladies, struck the horse driven by the ladies with a whip, frightening the horse and very much surprising the ladies, for they were not expecting to encounter anything in the shape of such downright rowdy­ ism in the respectable, law-abiding town of Wingham.” 0-0-0 TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO The employment conditions in Wingham are not in the deplorable state that you read about in the daily papers of other places, but are practically normal for this time of year, and are gradually showing im­ provement. ■ The Gunn-Son-Ola is working 45 hours a week with 37 on the payroll, and in about two months’ time they expect to greatly increase the number of employees. Fry & Blackhall are working on about two-thirds of ordin­ ary production at this season. The Western Foundry is working four days a week with a full staff. C. Lloyd & Son and the Wingham Glove Works are both working about normal. There is an old saying that “Time Is Money,” ■ and I believe that I can ’ point to one of the best illustrations of this, by handing out a bouquet to the Wingham Fire Department, In the case of fire, time most certainly is money, and every second counts. When fire has gained a start in in­ flammable materials, it only takes a few moments to get out of control and become one of the most ' expensive hazards that we can possibly face, I don’t know whether folks realize, it or not, but, here in Wingham, we have one of the finest fire fighting aggregations in the country. This, in terms of sincerity, promptness, de­ votion to duty, and equipment. From the time the first alarm is rung, until the trucks make their appearance on the street, is usually only a matter of a couple of minutes, and the de­ partment is on its way post haste, with a well-trained and equipped crew. When they arrive on the scene they waste no time getting their equip­ ment set up and in action. They fully realize that “Time is Money” in the fire fighting. You only have to look to their re­ cord over the-cipast couple of years, and you’ll find that fire damage loss­ es, in dollars and cents have been remarkably low in Wingham, despite the fact that we have just as many fires as other towns. This promptness in answering alarms, and training in the . use of the equipment really pays off. I would venture to say that the annual fire loss in this town is as low or lower than any other in the area. The same can be said for rural areas surrounding Wingham, who have joined with the town in the district fire fighting area. Unfortunately, most farm fires have gained such a start that they are usually out of con­ trol by the time the alarm is rung in, but the department has served well in each case, saving other buildings, and keeping the fire from spreading. The recently purchased heavy truck, with its supply tank of water has been a God-send to many property owners, and particularly in outlying areas where water supplies are some­ times .at a low ebb. The chemical equipment carried on this truck is ideal for control of many other kinds of difficult blazes such as gasoline, chemicals and electrical appliances. There is another phase of this fire­ fighting business that not too many people appreciate.- There are always jokes about the way the department chops down doors and knocks out windows, but how about the thanks they get when they do a good job? Those of us who were around when the H-hut at the old high school burn­ ed down, found it was much too cold to stand around the site and soon drifted home to sit by the fire and read a book. Not the Wingham fire fighters. They were busy practically all night, holding hose, pouring on water, and keeping the blaze under control, despite the fact that many were soaking wet early in the even­ ing and most had hurriedly answered the alarm, poorly clad for the sub zero temperatures. Despite this, have you noticed that very few firemen retire from the job? As a matter of fact, just p. few months ago, one fire­ man retired, and shortly after re­ turned to the department because he couldn’t lose the spirit of following the engine. For outstanding devotion to duty, for excellent public service, for a grand group of men, I would suggest that the people of Wingham and community take a few moments to appreciate the work of the Wing­ ham Fire Department. They are unteers, yet they never shirk. BLUEVALE vol- 0-0-0 Published at Wingham, 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 B. A. $4.00 per year Foreign Rate $4.00 per year , Advertising Rates on application FIFTEEN YEARS AGO The heavy rain of Friday and over the week-end held up seeding oper­ ations in the district. Although many had their seeding done before the del­ uge came, there were still plenty who needed fair weather to finish seeding. The rain was so heavy that creeks rose rapidly and the flats south of town were inundated. A man on horseback rescued some cows that got marooned. The town council has decided to call a public meeting at the council cham­ bers on Thursday evening, June 6th, to organize a citizens’ committee to keep a record of those leaving town to go overseas and to suitably look after the welfare and keep in contact with soldiers leaving this community. , Mr. Ross Ofvis has been appointed by the Department; of Game and Fish­ eries as a deputy game warden for | th|s district GET YOUR HAYING EQUIPMENT Here are Four delightful fragrance* In this refreshing cologne that gains more of a following each year. Be sure to get your share of this bargain treasure. • Sweet Spice • Natural • Summer Bouquet • Lilac-Time ALMOST TIME FOR NOW! COMPLETE LINE OF USED MACHINERY ■ ■ ■ all Last Week’s Rain Aids Local Crops ' Rain on Tuesday and Wednesday all over' the country has given new life to spring grains and hay and pasture fields. Land for corn and white beans is now working up better and seeding of corn is general all over the country. Two hundred and seven contestants took part in the annual County live­ stock judging competition. Hensall and Clinton spring shows both had good exhibits of livestock with aver­ age attendance. The Hensall Feeder Club show and sale saw 98 calves sell for an average of 21% c per lb. with the grand champion calf selling for 30c per lb. and the reserve for 28c. Yes, it’s true, poor lights, faulty steering mechanism, and bad brakes can get any driver into a mess of trouble. Whether your car is a soap box racer or a super horsepower ’55, it pays to keep it in good mechanical shape. The Ontario Safety League says always be sure you can see, steer and stop safely. HURON NATIVE IS APPOINTED REAR ADMIRAL Commodore Herbert S. Rayner, DSC and bar, CD, RCN, 44, of St. Cath­ arines, a native of Clinton, has been promoted to the rank of rear-admiral concurrently* with his appointment as chief of naval personnel at naval headquarters. Rear-Admiral Rayner , previously was naval assistant to the chief of naval staff. In„his new appointment he succeeds Rear-Admiral Hugh F, Pullen, OBE, CD, RCN, 49, of Oak­ ville and Halifax, who becomes flag officer Pacific coast on July 7. During the Second World War, Rear-Admiral Rayner commanded the destroyers St, Laurent and Huron, and held staff appointments at Hali­ fax and at headquarters. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross and bar and was twice men­ tioned in dispatches for his services at sea. DEER-CHASING DOGS TO BE SHOT Game Warden Merritt Marr of Brantford, said any dog caught chas­ ing deer will be shot. The owner of such a dog will be charged under the Ontario Game and Fisheries Act, he added. , - ujEAlHtR V'°rOL°G^E ■tint o** his been presented by the young people'of the Presbyterian Church here, at St. Helens, Wingham and Mornington during the past week. Mrs. George Thornton, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wickstead and Mr. and. Mrs. A. D. Smith attended the wedding of Doran Nelson Thornton, of Gorrie, to Merlene Elizabeth Seip, of Clifford, in Clifford Lutheran Church on Sat­ urday. Celebrates 96th Birthday Mr. William Souch Celebrated 96th birthday on May 26th, when members of his family’ gathered to congratulate him. . Mr. Souch is a life-long resident of Morris Township. Two daughters, Mrs. Mildred Stewart and Mrs. Frank Stamper and one son, Charles Souch, live in this neighborhood. James Hayes Passes Word has been received of the re­ cent death of James Hayes, estate lawyer, of' Pittsburgh, at the age of 91. years. Mr. Hayes was able to go j to his office daily until within three weeks of his death. Surviving are his wife, formerly Maud Paul, of Bluevale, and one son and one daughter in Michigan. Personals Mrs. William Blackmore and Bobby, of Toronto, are visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Elliott. Mrs. Neil MacLean, of Toronto, was a week-end visitor with her mother,, Mrs, George Thornton. Mrs. R. F. Garniss visited with Mr. and Mrs. Neil MacEachren, in Clifford, on Saturday. Mr. Jack Young, of Stratford,, was a .visitor with old friends in the vil­ lage last week. • Mrs. Dobie, of Toronto, is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. James John­ ston. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Messer, Miss; Betty Messer and Mr. Duncan Jamie-' son, all of Toronto, spent a few days at the Messer summer home here. Mr. and Mrs. John McKee and their daughter, Mrs. E. Hamish, have re­ turned to Montreal after a visit with Mrs. Joseph Curtis and other rela­ tives. The Women’s Institute will meet at the home of Mrs. Raymond Henning on Wednesday, June 8, instead of on Thursday. The topic will be “Aus­ tralia”, taken by Mrs. Sparling John­ ston and Mrs, M. L. Aitken. The roll call will be answered by naming a city, or a product of Australia. Dr. George Thomson, of Mt. Al­ lison University, Sackville, N.B., has been spending part of his vacation at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Thomson. Mrs. Carl Johnston is in London and Lambeth this week. * The play, “Zeke and Daisy,” has HAYING! Si I (CHURCH OF ENGLAND IN CANADA) - — Winsfjam - TRINITY SUNDAY 8.30 a.m.—Holy Communion •Church School 11.00 a.m,—Holy Communion 7.00 p.m.—Evening Prayer and Sermon *** Thurs., June 2nd, 3 p.m.—W.A. meeting and quilting in Parish Room. Massey-Harris SIDERAKES MOWERS HAYLOADERS NEW HOLLAND BALERS SPRAMOTOR SPRAYERS 1—Massey-Harris 44 Tractor (Exceptionally good shape) 3—Rubber Tired Wagons 1—IHC One-Way Disc, <6 ft. 1—Horn Front-end Loader to fit Case DC or DC4 Tractor, (Complete with Hydraulic System) 1—5 H.P. Outboard Motor, Cheap —Used Hayloaders ins , , Massey “Harris Dealer ! Wingham Phone 378 MIIIMIIiniMIIIMIIIIIIMIIiniMllMIIMIIMIIMIIHnMIlMlllMIMiiMiiMiiiHiiHiimliaiiimilli?