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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1955-06-29, Page 1Subscription $3.00 per year, 7c per copy -dUMW— ALONG THE MAIN DRAG By The Pedestrian HAPPY DAZE—A very important date on the young people’s calendar, today marks the last day of school and the first day of the summer holidays. Teachers will no doubt heave a great sigh of relief, but parents may not be quite so enthusiastic. 0-0-0 '^STEPPING UP—Ken Hodgkinson, 'who last year played for the St. Mikes Junior “B” hockey team, has received word that he has been pro- .moted to Junior J‘A” this year. It is expected that he will still play with the “B”, grouping for a little while, but the promotion is definitely a step up. 0-0-0 STARTING ANYWAY—Work on the new television station, or the old high school, has started, with a hole punched in. the north wall on which an addition will be built. Latest word was that CKNX has not yet received its TV license, but is expecting it any day. Meantime work has been started so that things can go ahead when it does arrive. 0-0-0 'WIDE OPEN—Down at Stainton’s Hardware they took down the scaf­ folding from the front of the store, ex­ pecting that the glass and stuff would arrive Monday afternoon. It didn’t. With the front wide open and no glass in sight Perc and the boys had to stand guard through the night to prevent shop lifters from walking off with the stock. 0-0-0 ALL ROD UP—One of the local fishermen got a surprise the other day when, getting out of the car at the river he found he had brought everything—bag, waders, lures, hat, . cigar—everything but the red. A suggestion that he tie a hunk of line around his finger didn’t meet with approval. - ’ ■ . 0-0-0 SECOND FRONT—McKibbons Drug Store and Hanna’s Ladies' Wear are In the process of getting a face-lifting ’this week, new front .month. This will be the second put on during the past 0-0-0 STARTS NEXT, WEEK—We under­ stand that Wingham’s summer recre­ ation program starts next week, with swimming at Teeswater on Tuesdays and Fridays and other activities. Jtegistration is Monday. That’s all the info we have at the moment. NOTICE Isabel's Beauty Shoppe will be clos­ ed from July 1st to July 9th while owner is on holidays.F22;29b / be held in MEMORIAL SERVICE A Memorial Service will Brandon Cemetery, Belgrave, on July 3rd, at 8 p.m. In case of rain the service will be held in the Presby­ terian Church. Rev. Colvin, of Brus­ sels, will be in-charge of the service. DANCE AT WROXETER The Wroxeter Community Club will hold a dance in the town hail on Wednesday evening, June 29th. Wil- bee’s Orchestra. Lucky spot and door prize. Proceeds in aid of community hall fund. f27* NOTICE The greenhouse will be closed on Wednesday afternoons through the summer months of July and unless on special occasions. Flowers. August, Lewis f29b WINGHAM BAPTIST CHURCH BIBLE SCHOOL Daily Vacation Bible School will be held in the Wingham Baptist Church for boys and girls who love stories. Binging and surprises. Commencing each morning at 9.30 a.m. from July 4th to 15th. Sponsored by .Christian Service Centres of Canada. 'f29b VACATION SCHOOL IN WINGHAM UNITED CHURCH Vacation School for boys and girls 4 to 11 years will be held Monday, .July 4th to Friday, July 15th, from • a.m. to. 12 noon. Games,- songs, crafts and Bible study. Everyone .welcome. f29b 'BELGRAVE UNITED CHURCH The Induction of Rev. Charles Krug will be held at Belgrave United Church on Thursday night, at 8.3d p.m.. Please note change of time. All Welcome. *29b With which is amalgamated the Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News WINGIIAM, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 1955 Falls From Tractor, Verandah, Cherry Tree Cause Injuries The regular meeting of the Kinsmen Club was held in the Queens dining hall on Friday evening June 24th. After the Kin song, Murray Taylor said grace and Cal Burke acted as Sgt. at Arms. The fine session was a lively one and every Kinsman had to dig deep. This was the last meeting before the summer adjournment and there­ fore business was kept to a minimum and the iqeeting was more or less brief. Reports were given on the Kin Karnival by chairman Jack Gorbutt and treasurer, Jack Walker. It was felt that the carnival provided some very good entertainment for the children, however it was regrettable that receipts were down from previous years. President Lloyd Ellacott expressed appreciation for the fine co-operation offered by his executive and members of the club during the past year. All members had at all times shown a sin­ cere willingness to assit in any way when asked to do so. The president advised the club that meetings would resume the first Friday in September, at which time officers for the year 1955-56 would be installed. It is hoped that minor activities will take place during the holiday season so as to keep the members in close contact with one another. SECOND GOLF TOURNEY WAS WELL ATTENDED Sixty-five entries from"tWingham, Walkerton, Listowel, Owen Sound, Goderich and Mitchell were on hand last Wednesday for the second annual invitation tournament at the Wing­ ham Golf Club. . The number of gntries. amounted ,to .50 pencenL^over. last year’s figures. ■Les Binkley, of Walkerton was the winner of the tournament with a low gross of 76. Runner-up was Frank Reid, of Goderich, with a score of 77, followed by Jack Lloyd and Murray Rae, of Wingham, who tied for third with a 79. Art Doak, of Goderich, won the low net with 59, followed by W. B. Con- rn, Wingham, with 61. J. Jackson and Norm Welwood, both of Wing­ ham, tied for third with 63. Special putting and chipping con­ tests were run after the main tourna­ ment. Merchants and business firms in Wingham donated many of the prizes. Eighty-five players and guests were served a supper by the ladies of the club following the tournament. The executive of- the club voiced its pleasure at the increase in out-of- town entries and -the number players who returned this year compete in the tournament. , of to Lady Bowlers Hold Trebles Tournament The Ladies’ Lawn Bowling Club held its first tournament of trebles last Wednesday with 17 rinks taking part. Rinks came from Goderich, Clinton, Hanover, Chesley and Wing­ ham. The winners were: first, Mrs. El­ liott’s rink, of Clinton; second, Miss Agnes Mitchell’s rink of Wingham, with. Mrs. Isbister as vice and Mrs. Haney as lead,; third, Mrs. McGee's rink of Hanover; fourth, Mrs. Mc­ Leod’s rink of Goderich and fifth, Mrs. J. Kerr’s rink of Wingham, with Mrs. G. Godkin as vice and Mrs,” W. M. Davis- as lead. The ladies are busily engaged this week in the elimination games of singles, doubles and trebles for the Provincial games. Those qualifying in these play-offs will play in vincial games to be held in on July 5th. NEW MINISTER AT BELGRAVE tile Pro­ Waterloo Crediton,Rev. W. C. Parrott, of secretary of the Huron Presbytery of the United Church of Canada, last Week announced that (Col.) the Rev. Charles A. KrUg, of Chesley, will assume the pastorate' of Belgrave United Church. He succeeds Rev. C. D. Cox. ■ Mr. Krug will be inducted in Bel­ grave on June 30th. variety at the during at ,Blue- He was the hos­ DOMINION DAY ON JULY 1st THIS YEAR In spite of a trend towards cele­ brating public holidays on Mondays during the past few years, Domin­ ion Day will this year be celebrated on Friday, July, 1st, according to usually reliable calendars. No official information to the contrary has been received in Wingham to our knowledge, ’1 Places of business jn town will be closed on Friday, and will re­ open again on Saturday. On Monday it will be business as usual. T Persons suffering from a of accidents were treated Wingham General Hospital the past week, but of the nine cases treated only three were confined to the hospital. On Tuesday last William Thiel, 35, of 61 Portia Blvd., Stratford, was struck on the head by a cutting bar while working on the roads cvale, ^suffering lacerations, treated as an outpatient at pital and later released. Victims of three accidents were treated a£ the hospital on Wednes­ day. Mrs. Emma Pollard, 79, of Brus­ sels, fell at the home of her daugh­ ter and suffered a fractured hip. She was admitted to the hospital where her hip was pinned and her condition was described as satisfactory. -KSixteen-month-old William Burchill, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Burchill, of Wingham, was X-rayed at the hospi­ tal after falling off a verandah and injuring both arms. He was allowed to go home after no fracture was found. V- ’VAlex Coulter, R.R. 3, Wingham, in­ jured his right shoulder when he fell off a plank while loading cattle. A sling was applied at the hospital. \A fall from a cherry tree landed Elmer Woods, R.R. 2, Lucknow, in the hospital on Friday. He was treat­ ed for a bad fracture of his upper right arm and for shock. A cast was put on the arm in the hospital and his condition there is satsisfactory, although not too comfortable. Three accident victims were treated Henry while finger TURKEY BROODER HOUSE BURNED IN GORRIE ^Thc Wingham Fire Dept, was called about 12.30 a.m., .Monday morning to a fire at Harry Templeman's turkey brooder house in Gorrie. Mr. -Templeman had been filling a brooder stove with oil when it ex­ ploded. Mrs. Templeman had to escape by way of a window, assisted by her husband, and received cuts and scratches. The brooder along with 120 was fought for other turkey buildings escaped being burned.u * Popular Play * • , _ - j| Wwl A popular offering of the Wingham Community Players last week was “Life with Father”, which , played to good audiences on Thursday and Friday evenings. The Day family, above, contributed much to the play’s success. Seated are Mrs. Jack McKnight, Larry Zinn and Mel Keating. Back row, standing Tym Overend, Danny Stuckey and Jack Hotchkiss. —Staff Photo. TOWN N FIX UP « PARK, BALL DIAMOND Last week was “Recreation Week,’* for the town’s street department, when men of the department spent most of the week working on recrea­ tional projects throughout the town. At the ball park abut 125 yards of fine sand were dumped on the dia­ mond and graded by t^e town men. The infield now presents a smooth appearance and is in much better shape. Work on the diamond was done in conjunction with the Wing­ ham Softball Association. At the town park, around the wad­ ing pool, about 200 yards was dumped and graded. The sand will replace the unsightly weeds which had grown up around the pool, and will materially improve the site. The fence around, the pool has been completed and it is expected that the pool will be open to the children some time next week. In addition to the sand, swings, teeter totters, monkey bars and a slide have been installed. Sand for the projects was supplied by the town and the cost of the work will be borne jointly by the recre­ ational council and the town. house was desroyed turkeys. The blaze two hours and the Three accident victims were at the hospital on Saturday. MacDonald, Wingham, fell playing ball and turned his back. A cast was applied at the t hospital.- Mrs. Edna Webster, R.R. 2, Luck­ now, ’fell down a step at a motel while on holidays and fractured her left wrist. It was X-rayed at the'hospital and a cast applied. « J Mrs. Muriel ■* Schlosser,'^ R.R. 1, Greenock, received painful injuries to her right arm, including lacerations and abrasions, when she fell off the back of a’ tractor while it was run­ ning. She was confined to the hospital where the injuries were repaired and she was treated for shock. Her con­ dition is satisfactory. On Monday Bruce MacLean, Wing­ ham, suffered injuries to his right foot when a saw machine fell on it while he was working at the Wing­ ham Saw Mill. .He was allowed to go home after X-rays had been taken. Car Driver Fined In Paisley Mishap John E. Lapp, Wexford, driver of the car in .which Murray Johnson, of Wingham, was killed early this month, in an accident at Paisley, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless driving in Walkerton and was fined $75 and costs, last week. Lapp was driving the car when it struck a bridge over the Saugeen River, at Paisley and tumbled- into the river. He was only slightly injured in the accident. ’ NOTICE The office of-C. R. Wilkinson, regi­ stered optometrist, will be closed from July 3rd to July 19th. F22;29* r FOURTEEN CONFIRMED BY ANGLICAN BISHOP In the ancient anjl traditinal man­ ner of the Church of England four-, teen candidates received the "Laying ! on of Hands” in an impressive service conducted by the Right Reverend G. N. Luxton, Lord Bishop of Huron, in St. Paul’s Anglican Church last Sun­ day morning. The church was filled for the solemn service. Following their presentation by the rector of St. Paulisj the Rev. H. L. Parker, and the reading of the Scrip­ tural authority for the service, the candidates were required to take the three solemn vows of the renunciation of Satan, the acceptance of the articles of faith as expressed in the Apostle’s Creed and the promise to keep God’s holy will and command­ ments. Then followed the sequence set forth in the 8th chapter of the Acts of the Apostles with congregational and silent prayers being offered for the candidates before they knelt at the chancel steps to have the Bishop’s hands .placed upon their heads. In his sermon Bishop Luxton point­ ed out that the making of the con­ firmation vows enrolled one in the unending “School of Christ” where each person learned of God through the Person and work of Christ. They also came to know them­ selves as they saw the character out­ lines set forth in Holy Scripture while receiving the sevenfold gifts of the Holy Spirit to enable the building of Christlikeness. The choir, under the direction of William M. Connell sang the anthem “My Soul Waiteth Upon the Lord” by Healy Willan. Those' confirmed were Verna M. Griffith,*Verlie A. Metcalf, Beverly A. Nethery, Mary A. Stone, Mrs. Alan MacKay, Mrs. Brian Metcalf, Mrs. Thos. Wade, Howard R. McKay, Brian. R. Rider, Thomas E. J. Wilkinson, Ross E. Wormworth, N. R. Cronk.-- wright, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Myers, Mrs. Jack Mason Was Teeswater Native A well known and respected resi­ dent of Wingham for/ the past fofty years, Mrs. Jack Mason died in Wing­ ham General Hospital on Monday, June 27th. She had been in poor health for some time, but suffered a short illness before her death. The former Etta V. Baker, she was born in Teeswater, a daughter of the late ‘Harry and Julia Baker. She re­ ceived her education in Teeswater, and was married'there to Jack Mason in 1915. Mrs. Mason was a member of the United Church. She is survived by her husband, a prominent Wingham businessman, a son, George Mason, of Toronto, and a sister,. Mrs. Gordon Melvin, of Tees­ water. Funeral day from with Rev. Interment was in Wingham cemetery. Pallbearers were W. A. Galbraith, Dr. G. H. Ross, J. A. Wilson, G. T. Gregory, G.. Beattie and W. F. Burg­ man. service was held on Tues- the Currie Funeral Home, D. J. MacRae officiating. work went of Mr. and' Award, for alT around The two annual awards; at the Wingham Phblic S'chtro! were an­ nounced by the’ principal, W. S;. B'eat- tie at the school this- morning. The Marion Inglis Medal for tire boy or girl with’ the1 highest marks; in Grade 8 over the year’s to Irene Saint, daughter Mrs. Fred Saint,. The Lions' Proficiency general proficiency and’ achievement in? every department in Grade w e 8;awwursdhmmaL—s-iOa Grade 8, was awarded; to> Sandra Strong, daughter of Mr. and Mrs; John Strong. Miss Olive Payne, who is. leaving the staff of the- school to be married, was honored when the staff gathered in the- teacher’s room and a presenta­ tion was made to her. Following the presentation tea was served and a social time- enjoyed. Bass Season Opens July 1st The most popular game fish in the province will come into his own on Friday, when thousands of fishermen all over Ontario will set out in 'the quest of the fightingest fish of them all, the small-mouthed black bass. Probably no other’ fish attracts the following of the black bass, thought by many to represent the world’s finest fishing. Although the rivers around Wing­ ham abound in black bass, fishing for the bronzeback, as he is sometimes called, is not too popular in these parts. But angling enthusiasts from as far away as London and Kitchener will no doubt be ranging the shores of the Maitland in search of him, and many of them Will go back to the city with their limit of six fish, some of thorp perhaps caught right inside the town limits. Let’s have a look at the. fish which although subjected to probably the heaviest fishing of all Ontario species, number and he is found Great Lakes still increases in the point where where from the of southern Ontario to the north of Lake Nipissing and the extreme west­ erly end of the province, Lake-of the Woods. ‘ Generally the average weight of the smallmouth runs from about a pound and a half to just over two pounds. A seven pounder—-and some are report­ ed every year—will win prizes in most fishing contests. ArOund Wing­ ham four and five pounders have been reported and larger fish rumor­ ed, ,butu a three pound fish is con­ sidered a good one. “Gamest Pish’* But it isn’t the size that makes the smallmouth so popular. Dr. William Hensall, one of -the leading fishing authorities, claims that “oUnce dunce and pound for pound, (Continued on page ten.) size to every- region for the LIONS HOLD FINAL REGISTRATION!! MEETING AT GOLF CLUB assist­ and re­ in con- The final meeting of the Lions Club on Friday evening was held in holi­ day mood at the golf club house, where Mr. and Mrs. Whitney Grose catered for a most enjoyable buffet supper. Lion Bob Hetherington pre­ sided for the last time, before turning over the gavel to the incoming presi­ dent, Lion Hugh Carmichael. Tail twisting was handled by Lion Omar Haselgrove, with spasmodic ance from Lion Art Irwin. Johnny Brent was present ported on further progress nection with Frontier Days which will be sponsored by the club at the end of August. He said that entries for the fiddling contests, both provincial and national, are coming in well, and it is anticipated that committees for various .phases of the event will be named at a meeting this week. One of the guests, Dave Mitchell, of Guelph, was introduced by Lion Harley Crawford. Mr. Mitchell out­ lined the details of a plan to set up a large scale barbecue meal during the Frontier Days. Decision in this regard will remain with the committee in charge. Treasurer Howard Sherbondy re­ ported on the finances of the club throughout the past year and the minutes were read by secretary Bill Conron. Guests included Lee Vance', Wingham and Dick LeVan of Arn- prior. Launching Ticket Sale Lion Hugh Carmichael said that plans have been completed for a sale of tickets in which the Wingham Club will co-operate with the remaining seven clubs in this zone. Arrange­ ments call for each of the eight clubs participating to contribute equal shares of the prize money for three giant draws to be held at Mount For­ est, Harriston and Wingham on Sept. (Continued on page ten.) Kindergarten registration at the public school showed an increase this year, when 56 children were register­ ed last Monday for the fall term. This number was increased by 2 later in the week and it is thought that total registration may reach 60 before the fall term starts. This compares with a total of 54 children in the kindergarten last year. Principal W. S. Beattie reports that the registration figure is above that indicated by a survey of children undertaken by the school board this year. ■Parents who have not yet registered their children are asked to contact either Mr. Beattie or Mrs. Elliott as soon as possible. trounced Mildmay a fast game at the in the mound for as catcher. Mildmay T. Weber and D.Lob- got 10 hits, with and Carmichael both each Bantams Trounce Mildmay 12-2 The Wingham bantam hardball team won its first home game Monday night, when it Monarchs 12-2 in Wingham park. Butch Brown, Wingham, allowed only two hits and struck out six, and Pete Nasmith was outstanding battery was singer. The locals Hetherington getting two doubles. The pair drove in 5 runs* each during the game. Last wvek the bantams were de­ feated 7-2 by the Walkerton squad, but with Monday’s win they are hop­ ing for a comeback on Monday, July 4th, when they meet Walkerton in Wingham. —Rev. and Mrs. Alex Nimmo left this week to spend, a month at Pictou, N. S. They were accompanied by Miss Blanche Westcott, of Seaforth. LIKES DOWNIE TOWNSHIP BETTER THAN WINGHAM A dog who preferred the Strat­ ford area to Wingham came into the news last week. According to a despatch from Stratford, David Aitcheson, a Down- ie Township farmer purchased a dog from an unnamed Wingham man last September. About ten days ago he decided that lie didn’t want the dog so he took it back to Wingham. Five days later lie woke up one morning to find the dog hobbling down tlie lane, apparently having made the trip all the way from Wingham. Aitcheson is liow wondering if such attachment on the part of .the dog doesn’t deserve a permanent home—in DOwnie Township. Lack of Volunteers Postpones Formation of Spotters' Unit Flying Officer George Moll, of Lon­ don, a Royal Canadian Air Force officer with a good deal of patience, was in Wingham last Thursday night for the third or fourth time, attempt­ ing to promote interest in the forma­ tion of a local aircraft spotters unit here. His efforts did not meet with much success, because only about eight people attended the meeting and almost half of those attending were members of spotters units in the surrounding neighborhood. FO Moll explained the set-up of the Ground Observer Corps and pointed out that the object of the organization, a voluntary one, is to augment the information 'provided by radar units. He said that planes flying under 3,000 feet cannot be picked up by radar, which is also ineffective in hilly country. He said that the air force is hoping to organize a network of aircraft spotters throughout the country in peace time so that in the event of War the country will be prepared. The organization is also Useful in sup­ plying information for rescue work in case of an air mishap. Need Sixteen Spotters The speaker Said that what is needed in Wingham is & chief spotter, from twelve to sixteen volunteer spotters and a suitable observation post. Week-end exercises are carried on throughout the year, during which all planes flying in the area are reported to the filter centre in Lon­ don. Spotters take shifts at the observation post during the exercises and at other times they report on all four-motored or jet planes seen in the area. In case of the outbreak of hostilities spotters would be required to maintain a full time watch. Showing a map of this portion of Western Ontario, FO Moll pointed out the various aircraft spotters in oper­ ation at the present time. Units have been organized in Teeswater, Whitechurch and Belgrave as well aS many other smaller places than Wing­ ham, but so far not enough people in Wingham have shown interest to make a unit practical here. Due to the small attendance no attempt was made to organize a spotter unit at Thursday’s meeting. FO Moll is expecting to be back in Wingham next fall, with the hope that something can be done at that time. In the meantime, the Wingham area is still a blank on the map at the air­ craft filter centre in London.