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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1955-07-13, Page 10ffcgd Ten The Whigham Advance-Times, Wednesday July 13, 1955 Ottawa collects about twelve mil-* lion dollars a week through sales » tax on goods manufactured in Can­ ada, 0-0-0 In 1915 the Matheson forest fire < killed 250 persons. In 1922 the Hailey- • bury forest fire killed 44 persons. Be careful with fire in the forest. BEFORE YOU KNOW THE WATER'S CLEAR...ANO SAFE McLaughlin-Holder Vows in Ottawa At McLeod Street United Church, Ottawa, on Saturday, July 2nd., 1955, Ruth Holder, Ottawa, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Holder, Spencerville, was united in marriage to John Hut­ chison McLaughlin, of Ottawa, son of Mr. and Mrs. N. T. MaeLaughlin, Wingham, Rev. A. D. Waite performed the ceremony, James Brydon played the wedding music and Robert Van Dine was soloist. Given in marriage by her father, the bride was lovely in a floor-length gown of white frosted organza with sweetheart neckline and trimmed with seeded pearls. Her finger-tip veil of tulle illusion was held in place by a sequin-trimmed cap and she carried a bouquet of white mums, carnations and stephanotis. She was attended by Meta McLaughlin, sister of the bride­ groom, whose gown of frosted blue nylon was styled after the bride's. Her flowers were pink carnations and mums. Keith McLaughlin was groomsman for his brother. Ushers were Harold McBride and Muir McLaughlin. | Lyceum | | Theatre i = I | Thurs., Fri., Sat., July 14-15-16 | S “Many Rivers to Cross” = S 1 = A highly amusing frontier com- ■ = edy in Colour and CinemaScope. || 3- Starring are Robert Taylor and =g •S Eleanor Parker. = S 1 = ■B No Matinees during July and g ’■ August. =g ■ " Mon., Tues., Wed., July 18-19-20 = § “Green Fire” g = ■H An adventure melodrama cen- = ■ tering around emerald mining = § in South America, in Cinema- B g Scope and Colour. Starring are g = Stewart Granger, Grace Kelly gj 5 and Paul Douglas. g "niniiniHiiiiHimiiHiiMiiMiiiiiiiniiuiii A reception was held at the Del T. Room for the fifty guests. Later for their wedding trip to the Thousand Islands the bride chose for travelling a rosy beige two piece costume with navy accessories. Mr. and Mrs. Mc­ Laughlin will take up residence at 147 Powell Avenue, Apartment 3, Ottawa, Out-of-town guests were present from Spencerville, Brookville, Court­ ice, Montreal, Wingham, Detroit, Osh- awa, Ajax, Larder Lake, Sarnia, Carle­ ton Place, Winchester and Toronto, ARUM THE FIRE HALL It has been a long grind and at times heart-breaking, trying to raise a down payment on opr resuscitator, but now it is ordered and we hope to have it on display .soon and ready for emergency use. 0-0-0 With so many special meetings so far this summer, many of the boys think we should be made a permanent force. 0-0-0 Pete Bennett is learning the mecha­ nics of air-cooled engines under the guidance of Chief Jim Carr. Pete thinks these engines should be called mules; sure stubborn, 0 - 0 -.0 H. F. Foxton joins the brigade, fill­ ing the vacancy left by Bill Staple­ ton, who moved out to his country estate. 0-0-0 Keeping fire equipment in shape is no snap. Someone is always checking petrol tanks, batteries, tites, etc. So many jobs to be done on this equip­ ment, explains the reason for plumb­ ers, carpenters, mechanics, drivers and last but not least, for winter care, our heating “experts”. 0-0-0 We must thank those who buy raffle tickets to help the resuscitator pur­ chase. 0-0-0 We also offer our grateful appreci­ ation to the following donors to date: Dr. W. A. McKibbon ................ 10.00 Canadian Legion ...................... 50.00 Odd Fellows ............................ 25.00 A. Lewis .................................. 10.00 M. Templeman ........................ 10.00 Curries’ Ambulance Service .... 10.00 Bert Armstrong ...................... 15.00 Walker’s Ambulance Service ... 10.00 Mary Hastings Housewives . . . 50.00 0-0-0 Monday evening the firemen were out in full force for a practice. Many a member was tired and wet after the strenuous work-out, but to be effic­ ient and fast, practice is the only way to keep on the ball. As Bud Foxton wrung the water from his socks, he was heard mutter­ ing that he now knows Monday morn­ ing is not the only time to hang out the wash. 0-0-0 Some talk and plans on the agenda for the future is the idea of putting long-time members of the brigade on retirement and making them hon­ orary members. 0-0-0 S. Cowan is feeling like a bank manager trying to balance the books, what With credits and debts, etc., al­ ways thrown to him to figure out. Does a right good job; no one else wants the headache. 0-0-0 How about a good hand to our Pro­ vincial Police staff for their assist­ ance at county fires. We really ap­ preciate their work. Also the news boys, whose business it is to get data, etc., on fires, always willing to lend a hand. o-o-o s The regular monthly meeting will be held on July 25th. It is a fair assumption that from the time the world's first hospital was established and down through the years ever since, a hospital, like a minister’s wife, has always been fair game for criticism. Regardless of the particular part of the province in which you may reside, undoubtedly over the years you have heard criticism of your hospital, its board of trustees, its staff, its facili­ ties. Some of it, perhaps, is not with­ out justification. Rut the bulk of criticism of any public hospital opera­ ting in Ontario today is completely unwarranted and undeserved, usually coming from a lack of knowledge of all the facts. All of which brings us to the topic of “hospital public relations.” Public relations, or "P.R.” as it is more fre­ quently called, is a term which seems to be extensively used on this con­ tinent today. Many of the experts in this field seems to have numerous definitions of the term. My own view is that "public relations” is nothing more than "relations with the public.” No other organization in your com­ munity needs the support of everyone to build and maintain good public relations, yet it is so likely to be critic­ ised, as your local hospital. When one stops to consider the situ­ ation, it is quite understandable why hospitals are so frequently unjustly criticised. When people have occasion to use a hospital they are usually bad­ ly injured or ill themselves, or are emotionally upset over the condition of a loved one. As a result, incidents or situations which normally would occasion little thought become matters of serious import and of grave con­ cern. As everyone knows, things can, and do, go wrong at the office, at home or with the family car, especially with the latter if that family has teen­ aged children. But ordinarily the aver­ age Canadian family take these incid­ ents in their, stride and forget them. Yet, when a member of the family goes to hospital, it is a topic of much conversation among relatives and friends. Consequently, any unfavour­ able comments or criticism of the hospital spread like wildfire through­ out the entire community. It is only to • be expected that oc­ casions will arise in any hospital when something might not be done as well, or as promptly, as the patient or some of his relatives may desire or expect. Actually, when one considers the great variety of services hospitals must render and the number of in­ dividuals involved, the marvel is that occasions for legitimate criticism oc­ cur so rarely. The' large number of individuals involved includes doctors, nurses, dietitians, maids, orderlies, switchboard operators and so on all of whom are only human and there­ fore, capable of making mistakes or of misunderstanding an order. But it is to prevent human errors and mis­ interpretation of orders that hospitals have set up rigid rules, regulations and standard procedures which go far beyond what an ordinary business would consider essential. Any individual who has had much to do with hospitals realizes that most complaints and criticisms are due solely to misunderstanding and ‘BUTTERCUP” PIERCE VERSATILE STUNTMAN “Buttercup” Pierce is perhaps the most versatile stuntman in the thrill show business today. As a precision driver on the ramps, "Buttercup" has few if any, peers. His feat of turning an automobile almost on its sides while driving one-handed d'ver high ramps has thrilled thousands of ex­ citement-starved spectators. "Buttercup” graduated from high school to racing motorcycles, then built and raced autos and was one of the originators of the midget racing car at which he was an outstanding success. It was a natural step for­ ward to hoop up with the late "Lucky” Teeter and since that time he has devoted his summer seasoiis to thrill shows. Keep your eyes on this human dynamo as he directs all track oper­ ation, as well as driving in many of the toughest stunts, and also note that all times he drives with only one hand on the wheel. "Buttercup” hails from Jacksonville, Florida, but liked Canada so well that a few years ago, he took out his Canadian Citizenship papers. You can see him perform at the old Wingham fair grounds on July 22nd, sponsored by the Wingham Kinsmen Club. to the fact that most patients and their relatives, particularly at the time of admission, are emotionally upset. Many psychologists frankly state that all of us when physically sick (and our close relatives too) are mentally disturbed as well. Frequently nurses have to carry out orders of the doctor which are not known, or have not been explained, to the patient. An example may be the "shooing out of visitors, which re­ sults in a complaint from the patient. Some patients may complain that they are unable to sleep because of the snoring of a neighbour, yet the “snorer” will complain that he never slept a wink all night and he’ll berate the nurse for charting that he "slept fairly well." Today, in keeping with the modern trend hospitals are doing everything in their power to build and retain good relationship with all of their “publics.” Better working conditions and more benefits are being provided for the staff. Detailed information about the hospital and the reasons for its regulations are being given to patients. Longer visiting hours, later breakfasts and a choice of meals are now being given to patients. Better furnishings, radios, hospitality shops and even hairdressing salons are other recent innovations which hos­ pitals have introduced, all of which improve public relations. Next time you hear a complaint or criticism about your hospital, remem­ ber that this may not be the whole story. Don’t help to spread it! Instead, adopt the attitude that “P.R.” could also mean "prevent rumours.” Why not tell the hospital officials if you have a complaint, they will either cor­ rect the fault or give you all the facts. Riddle-Bride Vows In Fordwich Church White gladioli and candelabra dec­ orated the Fordwich United Church on Saturday, July 9th, when Margaret Gwenneth Bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Bride, of Fordwich, was united in marriage with John H. Riddell, son of Dr. and Mrs. J. R. Riddell, of Palmerston. Rev. W. Hird officiated at the’JJwedding ceremony and Harvey Bride, of Listowel, organ­ ist, played the traditional wedding music and accompanied the soloist, Miss Elizabeth Patterson, of Ford­ wich, who sang "Because” and "The Wedding Prayer” during the signing of the register. Given in marriage by her father, the bride entered the church in a floor-length gown of cloud-white nylon tulle over satin. Her smooth-fitting bodice featured a bateau neckline in guipure lace, embroidered with pearls. The full bouffant skirt, scalloped at the waist, was worn over a 'hoop and dipped to a gentle sweep at the back. Her fingertip veil of tulle illusion was held by a flat bandeau. She carried a cluster of gardenias. Miss Joan McElroy, of Galt, was matron of honor, and bridesmaids were Miss Georgia Riddell, of Toronto, Miss Marianne Doig, of Fordwich, and Miss Ruth Richardson, of Toronto. Miss Glenna Siefert, of Clifford, was flower girl. The bridesmaids were gowned alike in waltz-length gowns of gardenia­ white Swiss bengaline. The long waists were embroidered with jewel pink cummerbunds, finished with bustle bows at the back. Small crowns encircled their heads.- They carried crescents of three shades of pink carnations. Douglass Sleep, of Bowmanville, was groomsman, and Dick Weber, Ralph Bentley and Jim Hembley were ushers. Robert Bride, brother of the bride, was junior usher. Following the wedding ceremony a garden reception was held at the home of the bride. The bride’s mother received guests in a gown of Queen’s blue crystalletta, with pink accessor­ ies and a purse corsage of gardenias and blue centaurea cyanus. She was assisted by the groom’s mother, who wore ashes of roses silk organza with accessories in tone and a purse corsage of pink chrysanthemums. Guests were present from Toronto, Bowmanville, Guelph, Montreal, Brus­ sels, Listowel, Stratford, Brucefield, Mitchell, Elora and Burlington, Ver­ mont. For a travelling cpstume the bride chose a white linen suit with blue and white accessories and a purse corsage of white Sweetheart roses on a blue plume. After a wedding trip through the States to Georgia, Washington and New York, Mr. and Mrs. Riddell will live at the groom’s home, Palmcrest Farms, Palmerston, The bride is a graduate of Teacher’s College, Strat­ ford, and the groom is a graduate of the Ontario Agricultural College, Guelph, OLDSTERSYOUNGER NOW, HEALTH EXPERT CLAIMS ■ I "It seems that society finds it hard to grasp the fact. that preventive medicine has,so increased the expecta­ tion of life that old people are no longer old,” writes Dr. Gordon Bates in an editorial of the current issue of Health magazine, official publica­ tion of the Health League of Canada. "Since 1900 the average duration of life has increased in civilized count­ ries from an average of 50 years to nearly 70, and one authority has pre­ dicted that by 1970 the average in Canada will be about 80.” "Even newspaper columnists, gener­ ally quick on the trigger, have scarcely sensed the change,” says Dr. Bates. “Their constant references to the aging Sir Winston Churchill is evi­ dence that they haven’t caught up with the times. It is probably a source of annoyance • to a great statesman, who in his 80’s,- has still more wit, energy and wisdom than any of them.” ■ 1 g ■ ■ ■ ■ = =■ 1■ GOSPEL HAIL Regular Sunday Service® Sunday School 10.15 aan. Remembering the Lord at 11.15 Gospel Meeting at 7J5 pan. Each Thursday evening at • pm- Prayer Meeting and Bible Study ■ wtiw’ ir< a VJEjLiIL Vi 1 JK a V/vL APPLIANCE TROUBLE? See Pattisons I SERVICE AND REPAIRS ON ALL MAKES OF RADIOS, TOASTERS, IRONS, PERCOLATORS, HOT PLATES, RANGETTES, RANGES, WASHERS. 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