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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1955-06-15, Page 1T With which is amalgamated the Corrie Vidette and Wroxeter News Subscription $3.00 per year, 7c per copy 'WINGHAM, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 1955 ALONG THE HAIN DRAG I By The Pedestrian ENDED WITH BANG—The election campaign in these parts may have seemed pretty tame to some of the old-timers, but one could hardly say that if ended that way. Scenes rem­ iniscent of the 75th anniversary were enacted on Josephine Street on Thurs­ day night while the returns were com­ ing in and during the celebration after. Two pipe bands added to the festive ndte and reports from the curling rink indicate that the only $pain suffered there was in the crush. 0 - 0 - Q ’ *EARLY RETURNS—The upper studio at CKNX was a hive of activity during the evening as returns came thick and fast from the Huron-Bruce riding. But it was all over quickly and by ten o’clock most of the dignit­ aries there had packed up and left. John Hanna’s lead became evident early in the game and never slack­ ened. John himself was there to get results hot off the wire. 0-0-0 MORE TO COME—Speaking of celebrations, Wingham’s “Frontier Days” sounds pretty good, even from this distance. Several ideas in con­ nection with the celebration are being developed which should really Wingham “on the map.” Can find your boots and saddles? 0-0-0 WANTED TO LET—Wingham's newly-formed Eoy Scout troop is looking for accommodation, prefer­ ably on a rent-free or low-rental basis. The, Scouts would appreciate some sort of room or building, not now in use, that they could fix up for a Scout headquarters. Any offers gratefully received. put you O-O-o NEVER DID HEAR—Wonder what happened that , idea the town council had of trying to get the Provincial •Government to put up traffic lights at Victoria and Josephine streets—be­ fore June 9th. 0-0-0 LOUD AND CLEAR—The new Lions Boys’ and Girls’ Band put on a very nice performance in* the town hall last Thursday night, as part of •the election celebrations. A good many people in town are hoping to see and hear more of this band. NORTH HURON JUNIOR FARMERS’ DANCE The North Huron Junior Farmers are sponsoring a dance at the Royal T, Friday, June 17th. Arch Mann’s Orchestra. Lunch counter. Regular admission. Everyone welcome. F15* RECITAL The annual recital, of pupils of Harold Victor Pym will be held in St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Fri­ day, June 24, at 8.15 p,m. Everyone welcome. Silver collection. F15:22b Church Parade and Decoration |Service will be held Sun­ day, June 19. Church service at Anglican Church at 11.00 a.m. Meet at Lodge hall 10.30 a.m. Decoration Service at the cemetery at 3.00 p.m. .All Oddfellows and Rebekahs please .attend.F15b FLOWER SUNDAY AND ANNIVERSARY SERVICES BRICK UNITED CHURCH Flower Sunday and anniversary services will be held at Brick United Church, Sunday, June 19th at 11 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. D.S.T. Rev. George Watt, Dungannon is the guest speak­ er. Special music at the morning service by the Junior choir and Mr. Bernard Rutledge, will be the soloist In the evening. F15b DANCE AT WROXETER The Wroxeter Community Club will .’hold a dance on Wednesday, June 15th in town hall. Wilbee’s Orchestra. Door and Spot light prizes. Refresh- :ment booth in hall. Proceeds in aid of ‘community centre. F15* GARDEN PARTY IN GORRIE Gorrie Anglican church will hold the annual Garden Party in the Com­ munity Hall, Gorrie on Wednesday evening, June 22. Supper served 5.30 to 8 p.m. A play "Aunt Ada’s First Aid” will follow. Admission $1.00, ^children 50c.F15* HOWICK LIONS CLUB PRESENTS— “Are People Funny—Come and See” ;ln the Wroxeter community hall on iFriday, June 17, at 8.30. Mail bag con- 'test. Finish the Lions slogan, “Liberty, ^Intelligence, Our Nation’s What?” •$5.00 worth of merchandise if your letter with the correct answer is • drawn, this being doubled to $10.00 worth of merchandise if you are in the hall at the time of draw. Send letters to Kenneth Edgar, Box 59, Wroxeter 'and mark them “Contest”. .Send aS many lettets as you Wish— but do it now. Make a date to be With Us on Friday, June 17 and take a lot for a little, Over $160.00 in prizes. Fl,8,15b I Lions Elect Hugh Carmichael to Head Club for Coming Year Hug’ll Carmichael The dining room of the Queens Hotel took on an air of gaiety on the evening of June 10th, when Kinsmen entertained their ladies. The meeting opened with the singing of the Kin song and the Kinettes song, followed by grace, said by Jack Walker, The president, Lloyd Ellacott intro­ duced members at the head table and the executive, and welcomed guests of the club for this occasion. Regrets were expressed by the president that Governor John Rrooker, of Fort Erie, was unable to be here due to last minute complications. Murray Taylor and Bill Grover, were both appointed to act as Sgt.-at-Arms, and were kept busy collecting fines, Entertainnment was provided throughout the course of the meeting by Earl Heywood, "Hap’*’ Swatridge and Al Cherney. Kin Jim Currie very ably proposed a toast to the ladies and was thanked on behalf of the Kinettes by Kinette Mary Lloyd. First vice-president, Warren Cal­ lan, expressed the .appreciation of the club for the excellent meals Kinette Velma Scott has provided, and for the fine job she has done in catering to the Kinsmen Club. Velma was asked to accept a gift from the club. Highlight of the evening was the very fine entertainment provided by Roy Head, ventriloquist and magician, and his assistant from London. Kins­ men who assisted in some of his acts created a great deal of merriment from those viewing the performance. After adjournment members gather­ ed at the Royal T where dance music was provided by Jack Day’s orchestra. Hugh Carmichael was named presi­ dent' of the Wingham Lions Club, at the regular meeting on Friday even­ ing at the Brunswick Hotel. He will succeed R. S. Hetherington, who has filled the office for the pastryear. Other officers elected were: Past president, R. S. Hetherington; 1st vice president, Whitney Grose; 2nd vice president, Jack Reavie; 3rd vice president, Bill Conron; secretary, Floyd Blakely; treasurer, Norman Welwood; Lion tamer Eldon McKin­ ney; tailtwister, M. McPhail; pianist, H. V. Pym. One-year directors elected were W. B. Cruickshank, J. A. Carr and R. S. Hetherington. Two-year directors were H, L. Sherbondy and Dr. G. W. Howson. John Brent, of station CKNX, was guest speaker at the meeting. He outlined plans for the Lions-sponsored “Frontier-Days” event, to be held in Wingham, September 1st, 2nd and 3rd, and expressed confidence that the celebration would be a success if the Lions got behind it and gave it their whole-hearted co-operation. Mr. Brent was thanked by the presi­ dent and a discussion on the celebra­ tion followed. Members appeared to be very enthusiastic about the idea and agreed that every effort should be made to ensure its success. Past President Stewart Beattie presented a. slate of officers for the new year on behalf of the nominat­ ing committee. There being no fur­ ther nominations, the slate was adopted. Before the close of the meeting several members left as a delegation to a meeting of District A in Palmer­ ston. AGAINST CLOSING ON SATURDAY NIGHT of in re- MAM MEN INJURED IN TWO CAR CRASH Don Hopper, 21, of Wingham, was seriously injured and William Orvis suffered cuts to the forehead and slight head injuries when the car in which they were riding was in collis­ ion at the junction of Highway 86 and Floradale Road, about two miles west of Elmira, early Friday morning. Mr. Hopper suffered two fractures to the right leg, another to his left leg, a broken vertebrae and a lacerated forehead. He is confined to K-W Hospital where he is suffering from severe shock and his condition is still serious.The two young men were returning to Elmira after being in Wingham to cast their votes in the provincial el­ ection, when the car, owned by Orvis .was in collision with a vehicle driven by Victor Zieskie, of Floradale, which was travelling south on the Fldradale Road. Zieskie suffered six broken ribs. The Orvis car met the Zieskie car broadside in the intersection, accord­ ing to police both cars ending up in the south ditch. The Zieskie car overturned. Both Hopper and Orvis are employ­ ed by the Ontario Hydro at Orvis was released from the after treatment. A meeting of the Wingham Business Association was held Monday night at the council chambers. Hugh Car­ michael, president, presided at the meeting. Members observed a minute’s silence in memory of the late K. G. Kerr who had Joeen prominent in the Association’s work. A new member, L. E. Vance, was welcomed to the organization. * President Carmichael reported the results of a poll amongst the mer­ chants regarding the question of clos­ ing on November 11th, Of the mer­ chants polled 66 were in favor biosing, with 6 opposed. The proposal to close stores Wingham on Saturday night and main open on Friday night, an idea that is being tried out in neighboring centres, was discussed. Most of the members seemed to feel that the time for Saturday closing^ has not yet arrived, and the matter was shelved. After a discussion on the Associa­ tion policy with regards to the death of one of its members, it was decided that merchants should draw the blinds in their' stores out of respect, during the time of the funeral. Dates for Wingham’s annual Dollar Savings Days were set for late in July. Cash prizes of $25, $15 and $10 in silver dollars will be offered addition to town-wide bargains, as former years. in in Decorating Contract Awarded by Hospital The contract for the furnishings and overall decorating at the new wing of the Wingham General Hos­ pital was awarded to the T. Eaton Co. Elmira, hospital NOTICE Dr. F. A. Parker's office closed from June 15th Until July 4th« F15b will • be GARDEN PARTY AND PLAY A garden party and bold meat supper sponsored by the W.A. of Knox United Church, bo held in the church day evening, June ___ served from 5.30 until 8 o’clock. This will be followed by the play “Zeke and Daisy”, put on by the Bluevalc Pres- bytejrian Voting People. Admission, supper and play, Adult's $1.00, public school age children BOC. For the play only, BOc. FlBb Belgrave, will basement Fri- 17th, Supper DEFERS MON ON SCHOOLYARD FEW The regular meeting of the Wing­ ham .Public School board was held on Monday night with Chairman Scott Reid presiding, A representative of the Frost Fence Company was present at the meeting With estimates on, U new fence which it has been proposed to erect around the school yard, The board received the estimates Put? deferred action on the matter until a later date. The financial, report for the first six months of the year, read by Mrs. Roy Morgan, showed that expendi­ tures had amounted to approximately $25,500 during that period, Receipts were about equal fo this amount. No action Was taken on the build­ ing of a new addition to the school, as no reply has yet been received from the Department of Education on the board’s request for action on this matter. It is expected that a man from the department will check the board’s survey of pupils before-the department will - proceed with the matter. Principal Stewart Beattie reported an average attendance of 402.31 for the month of June, of a total enrol­ ment of 416. He hdd special words of praise for two junior grades w.hich had an attendance of over 99 per cent for the month. The board was informed that the teaching staff will be up to strength in September, with one new teacher being added to replace a member of the staff who is leaving to be married, Monday night’s ‘meeting was the last scheduled for the summer sea­ son. Meetings Will resume in Septem­ ber, Register Children for Kindergarten, June 20 % Parents who have children to enter kindergarten in September are invited to register them at the kindergarten located on the first floor of the Masonic Hall. Registration will take place during the afternoon of Monday, June 20th, from 3.30 to 5 p.m. Children who are five years of ageJbe|pre January 1st., ate eligible to register. If not convenient to come on the above date, contact the kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Wm. Elliott or the prin­ cipal, Mr. S. Beattie. ORGANIZE AIRCRAFT SPOTTING UNIT HERE ^The R.C.A.F. has organized an air­ craft spotting system for Canada, and recently Flying Officer Moll of Lon­ don visited Wingham to organize a unit in the Wingham area. The purpose of the system is to supple­ ment the R.C.A.F.’s present radar screen with volunteer civilian spotters who will not be required to stand regular watches, but merely to report any suspicious aircraft that may be observed in their neighborhood. Both men and women are being accepted as spotters, and no previous experience is necessary. With the present system, a spotter can be train­ ed very quickly by the R.C.A.F. Flying Officer Moll will be returning to Wingham after the middle of June to complete the organization of our local unit. All those interested in taking part in this essential part of Canada’s defense program, get in touch with John Jackson, phone 572J, Wingham. Watch this paper for further news. VICTORY- PARTY Supporters of John W. Hanna, M.P.P., successful candidate in last week’s election, got together in var­ ious parts of the town to celebrate his victory and election to the Ontario Legislature for the fifth consecutive time. At the town hall Mr. Hanna was greeted by a large crowd plus the Lions' Boys’ and Girls’ Band. On the town hall platform, in front of the figures which spelled victory are, left to right, J. H. Crawford, secretary-treasurer of the Huron- Bruce Progressive Conservative Association, Knowlson Hueston, president, John W. Hanna, M.L.A., Mrs. Hanna, Mayor R. E. McKinney and Gideon Ruttie. Huron-Bruce Returns John anna; Frost Government Has Strong Majority WINGHAM VETS AT Four carloads of members from Branch 180, Canadian Legion, attend­ ed the first annual drumhead service held in Brussels since World War I, under the auspices of Zone C-l Can­ adian Legion, on Sunday. Five bands and members of 15 legion branches as well as the Brussels Boy Scouts made up the parade. The service, originally planned for Victoria Park, was taken to the arena when a steady downpour of rain made outside’Ceremonies impos­ sible. Music was provided by bands from Palmerston, Bannockburn, Exeter, Brussels and Seaforth. Gordon Krauter, president of the Brussels Branch 218, welcomed the visitors and Zone Commander J. D. Thorndike, Clinton, introduced the guests on the speakers' platform. They included Major J. J. Vallely, London, padre of the Western Ontario area of the army; Bailie Parrott, reeve of Morris; L. E. Cardiff, M.P. for Huron; John W. for Huron-Bruce and reeve of Brussels. A memorial service Cenotaph, where wreaths were placed by Zone Commander J. D. Thorndike, Mrs. David Hastings and Gordon Krauter. The Last Post was sounded by Bob Smith and prayer was offered by Rev. W. A. Williams and the bene­ diction by Rev. Andrew Lane? Grey Township Man Killed in Accident Jewitt Hall, 24, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hall, concession 8, Grey Town­ ship, died of injuries received in a car accident near Molesworth last week, while returning from a soccer game in • Drayton. Four passengers received slight injuries in the acci­ dent. The dead man was pinned against the roof after the car rolled over and crashed against a tree, Passenger George Gill, of Bluevale, escaped from the Wrecked car and assisted Joseph and William Maynard, both of Bluevale, and Carman Bowes, Ethel, who were trapped inside. Hall died on the way to Listowei Memor­ ial Hospital. Provincial Constable J. J. Lewis, of Wingham, investigated. APPOINT COMMITTEES Hanna, M.L.A. R. B. Cousins, followed at the Honor Bride-Elect At Shower A shower was held for bride-elect Martina Willie of Wingham at the home of Mrs. Albert Rintoul on Wed­ nesday, June 8th. Martina was presented with a com­ bination grill and waffle, four cups and saucers and a chrome teapot. An enjoyable evening was spent with all playing bingo and games, after which a dainty lunch was served. Planning Monster “Frontier Days” Celebration For Wingham on September 1st, 2nd and 3rd A celebration which may equal or even surpass last year’s successful 75th anniversary celebration is in the cards for Wingham and district this year, according to plans unveiled by Johnny Brent, promoter of last year’s celebration, at the meeting of the Lions Club on Friday evening, Mr. Brent, who was the driving force behind Wingham’s 75th anni­ versary celebrations, has taken on the job Of organizing an event which will be known as ''Wingham Frontier Days,” to be held September 1st, 2nd. and 3rd. of this year. The theme of the celebration will be a revival of the old-time atmosphere With a little western flavoring added to. dress it up. Dig Fiddlers* Contest One Of the highlights of the Cele­ bration will be & big old-time fiddlers’ contest, the like of which has never been Seen in this part of the country before. The Wingham Lions Club has mailed out nearly BOO invitations to Lions Clubs all over the Dominion asking them to conduct their own Con­ tests in their own provinces and to declare provincial old-time fiddle champions. The contest to find the champion fiddler of Ontario will be conducted in Wingham on September 1st. On September 2nd. fiddle champions from every province will gather in Wing­ ham where judges Will choose a nat­ ional old-time fiddle champion for the whole of Canada. To date the Lions Club has assur­ ances that eight of the country’s tert provinces will be represented' at the finals, and it is hoped that Lions Clubs in the other two provinces Will agree to hold, & contest So that the Whole Dominion will be represented, Gtaiid Prizd of $500 A grand prize of $500 will be offer­ ed the winner, together with radio and TV appearances and publicity. In .addition to this the contest will afford contestants the first opportunity to participate in a truly Canadian Fiddle Championship, since each province will be sending a representative. On Saturday night, September 3rd., plans call for a dance in the arena similar to that of last year, with the CKNX Barn Dance Gang plus the successful contestants. It is felt by the Lions Club that last year’s experience with the 75th anniversary will be invaluable in pro­ moting this year's event. The policy of “more than you pay for’’ will be carried out again as it was last year. Tentative plans call for a big par­ ade in connection with the event, old-time decorations to point up the “Frontier Days0 theme, with plenty of old-fashioned transportation, such as horses and buggies. It is expected that the “Frontier Days” will be an annual event and that if the first attempt is successful it will be follow­ ed by enlarged celebrations in sub­ sequent years. The Lions Club has set up commit­ tees for the celebration and expects to get rolling shortly after the dead­ line for entries, which has been set for June 20th. FOR CENTENNIAL AT STONE SCHOOL re- John W. Hanna, member of the Provincial Legislature for the past twelve years, was swept into office on the crest of a Progressive Conserva­ tive land slide last Thursday, when he polled a total of 7,238 votes, com­ pared to 5,766 for Hugh Hill, Liberal candidate. Mr. Hanna’s majority of 1,472 was some 700 votes lower than his majority in the last provincial election, but was considerably higher than the 1948 election in which Mr. Hill came within three hundred votes of the Conservatives. In a one-sided election sweep Prem­ ier Frost’s Conservative party elected 83 members of a total of 98, with the Liberals getting only 10 seats and CCF and Independants getting 5. Mr; Hanna polled his greatest vote in Wingham, where he gained a majority of 806, and was strong in Huron, Kinloss, Lucknow, Morris and Turnberry. He carried twelve of the nineteen municipalities in the riding. Mr. Hill got majorities in seven muni­ cipalities, winning in Brussels, Cul- ross, Carrick, Colborne, Grey, Mild- may and Teeswater. Over 300 more votes were cast in the riding than in tBfe 1951 election. Results of voting by polls in Huron- Bruce riding are given below: Ashfield Plans for the Stone School union on August 4th, 1956, to be held in conjunction with the Morris Town­ ship centennial were discussed at a recent meeting at the school. The following officers were appoint­ ed. The chairman for each group is the representative to the township organization: Hon. president, W. T. Cruickshank; president, Wm. Elston; secretary, Nels Higgins; treasurer, Milo Casemore. Committees appointed were: Public­ ity and invitation chairman, Nels Higgins; assistants, R. Golley, R. Abram; parade, Art Edgar; sports, chairman, Jack .Higgins; assistants, D. Casemore, Harvey Edgar; program, chairman, Lloyd Warwick; assistants, Mrs. J. M. Coultes, Mrs. S. Procter, Bert Garniss, Ross Mann; grounds, chairman, Mel Mathers; assistants, Jas, Casemore, S. Hopper; booth, chairman, Wilfred Haines; assistants, Mrs. R. McMurray, Mrs. W, Elston, MrS. A. Edgar, R. Campbell, H. Proc­ ter; welcoming, chairman, Stewart Procter; assistants, M. Casemore, Mary Jeff ray; decorating, chairman, Jas. Elston; assistants, Ross Higgins, Mrs. M. Mathers, Mrs. L. Warwick, Chas, Campbell, Spence Scott, Chester Higgins; parking, chairman, Oliver Campbell; registration, chairman, Lyle Hopper; assistant, Mrs. L. Cunning­ ham; finance chairman, Robt. McMur­ ray; assistants, M. Casemore, Robt. Coultes; historical chairman, Oliver Campbell; assistants, Gordon Higgins, Bert Hastings, Mrs. M. Mathers, Jas. Golley; J. M. Coultes; lunch, chair­ lady, Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. The committee hopes that all living in the section Will assist in ahy way they can to make this re-union a decided suecess < and trusts that many former students, residents and teachers will be present to spend a social afternoon meeting old friends and talking over by-gone days at the old School house. Mrs. Harvey Edgar; assistants, Haines, Mrs. Jas. Casemore, Jas. Elson, Mrs. Jas. Golley, Ross Manti, Mrs. Jack Higgins, C. Campbell, Mrs. S. Hopper. Poll No. 1 ... 2 ... 3 ... 4 ... 5 ... 6 7 ... Hanna 83 88 99 69 40 40 49 Hill 46 31 41 38 61 48 48 1 2 Blyth 468 108 103 313 78 50 (continued on page LAWN BOWLERS 211 three) 128 ELECT ROY BENNETT % Roy Bennett was elected president of the Wingham Lawn. Bowling Club at the annual meeting held recently and Frank McCormick was elected vice-president. Secretary-treasurer is Howard Sherbondy and honorary presidents are A. M. Crawford, J. W. Hanna, R. H. Lloyd and T. A. Currie. Committees named were: Grounds and maintenance, W. B. McCool, E. R. Harrison; membership, E. R. Harri­ son, J. A. Wilson; provincial playoffs, Harry Brown. The following tourna­ ment committees were also named: Western Foundry, July 20th, W. B. McCool, A. R. DuVal; C. Lloyd & Son, August 3rd., W. H. French, Chas, Lloyd; Hanna & Co., August 26th, J, H. Crawford, O. Haselgrove; twilights and jitneys, Dr. Geo. Howson, Lloyd Casemore. Bowling has started at the green, and prospective bowlers are welcomed. The initial fee is $5.00. Teacher is Speaker At 4=H Club Meeting The June meeting of Turnbetry 4-H Calf Club was held at the home of Bill Cruickshank with president, Wayne Woods presiding. AU repeat­ ed the 4-H pledge and seventeen members answered the roll call, Mr. Jackson of W.D.H.S. staff spoke on pastures and their values. Lunch was served. Douglas Fischer spoke words of thanks