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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1955-08-10, Page 2The Whigiiuini Advance-Times, Wednesday, August 10, 1955 I SIXTY YEARS AGOEDITORIALS .BACK TO NATURE The latest craze for outdoor and back-to-nature living makes one wonder what price civilization. Modern living, apparently, has left a big hole in many people’s lives which just can’t be filled by fancy gadgets and push-button ap­ pliances. While stove manufacturers are striving to develop broilers and elements which will cook meat perfectly and automatically, many of today’s citizens are burning their .steaks black'on outdoor grills and professing to be having the time of their lives. They’re deserting homes with every known luxury for a summer holiday at the cottage where thevean “rough it”, and they’re spending arduous hours in the home work shop in the “do it yourself” tradi­ tion, making' thing's which they could buy better built at cheaper prices. It must be human nature, and perhaps it’s not such a bad idea after all if people go back to some of the occu­ pations of their grandfathers, if only in their spare time. Just as long as the thing isn’t carried too far, that is. Otherwise we’re liable to be spending our long holidayOtherwise we’re liable to week-ends in caves. *S:* < Reminiscing News of Wroxeter Ladies of United Church W.A. Enjoy Picnic in Seaforth Park THAT’S THE IDEA Most of the people we have talked to seem to think that traffic lights on Josephine Street are a good idea. They figure, as we do, that traffic conditions on the main street make a light almost a necessity, that Wingham is behind many other towns in not having traffic lights, and that the life of one of our citizens or children might well be saved by the installation of such lights. On the other hand, there are some dissenters, •-argument we have heard against lights is that they '“slow down” traffic. People of this opinion tell us they have travelled through such-and-such a town that progress was slow because of the traffic lights. Perhaps our idea of traffic lights is all wrong, but it always seemed to us that lights were used for exactly that purpose. One will that and purpose. Slow 'down the’ traffic on Josephine Street, ■especially the through traffic,and the street would be safer tor everyone. *** NO TIME FOR TRAGEDY While driving into his shed on Mon­ day, in some way Mr. John Davidson fell off his wagon on his head and shoulders. He was stunned and was unconscious for a time, hut is now all right again. Mr. R. J. Blackwell, of the foundry, on Monday was taking down some castings from overhead, was overbal­ anced and fell heavily to the floor, -cutting his head severely. Medical aid was secured and he is around again,’ though his head is pretty sore. On Monday morning about two o’clock the stable of Mrs. Saint, near the Grand Trunk Railway station, was discovered to be on fire. The alarm was given and the firemen re­ sponded promptly, but the fire made such headway before being discover­ ed that the building was nearly de­ stroyed before they arrived. However, a line of fire hose was .laid and the fire extinguished. The horses, wagon, and some of the contents of the stable were saved, .but considerable was de­ stroyed. The origin of the fire is un­ known. We understand there was some insurance on the stable, but we did not hear thp amount. On Monday foyenoon of last week, while Mr. Chas. Gillespie was taking up eggs from the “’‘Hand in Hand" store, he left his team standing at the. south side of the store. Something started the team and they came abound the corner and started north at a lively pace. Four filled egg cases were thrown off the wagon and were pretty badly smashed. The team con­ tinued in their wild career and when they reached opposite Mr. G. A. New­ ton’s shop they ran into Mr. Alex, Kelly’s milk wagon, demolishing it and* freeing the horse from it. They were caught here, one of the horses hav­ ing fallen to the ground. A crowd soon gathered and the,horse was soon released, none the worse. 0 - 0 - O' (Intended for last Week) The Woman's Association, United Church, held its annual picnic on Wednesday afternoon, at Seaforth Lions Park. Invited guests were mem­ bers of the Woman's Missionary Soc­ iety and Tuesday Starlight Group. In charge of the well arranged pro- gramme of games and contests were Mrs. Lloyd Magee, Mrs. William Hart and Mrs. Ha^ry Adams. Members of the W.A. gave a donation toward the building of the new swimming pool in the park which project will be fin­ ished in 1956. Winners of the various contests were as follows: Guessing jar of but­ tons, Mrs. W. Hart; needle and thread contest, Mrs. Wm. Wright and Mrs. By Bob Carbert FORTY YEARS AGO Damage running into many thous­ ands has been caused by the recent heavy downpours of rain and the far­ mers of this section who were prev­ iously happily looking i-------- — . harvesting, in "this time of crisis, one i of the most prorasing crops in many years, have a feeling of keen disap­ pointment for a large proportion of their splendid fields of grain now lie } as though flattened by a land roller. Fads and Fancies If one were to keep a record of the fads .and fancies that strike the human race, and set them off on their various tangents, you would have ja very interesting scrapbook of ] the manias that people indulge in, in order to satisfy their own minds and attract, attention. There was the flagpole sitter fad, where everyone started at the top iii their chosen field and stayed there as long as possible. There was a time ' when almost every public 'square had its flagpole sitter. A few* years ago, we had the uni­ versity students, who developed a mania for fishl What is interesting about this mania is the fact that they liked them raw, and they, didn’t necessarily wait ..till Friday. At the drop of the hat, they’d dig into your goldfish bowl and “gulp”, down the hatch with your guppies. As a young gaffer at home, I ‘re­ member reading about the marathon forward to , dancers, who plodded around on each j other’s toes for days and nights on end, until they collapsed in each other's arms. All of this for head­ lines, and a few extra dollars. When I think of the sweet young things who have carried me around the Last Sunday afternoon Mr. Clifford;^001' on their toes for nothing, I is over for another year,June, the month of brides, is over for another year, Ibut there are still a few people getting married, even in •these dog days, and next month there will be a bumper crop of weddings, second only to the traditional wedding month. We have no doubt that each will be as noisy as the last. ‘ ' We suppose that a wedding is the only chance ’most •people get to indulge the natural passion for blowing one’s horn. It seems unfortunate, however, that this more or less innocent pastime has to be accompanied by a fly past of all the wedding vehicles down the main street, streaming clouds of glory in the form of crepe paper and "tin cans. For in this latter' practice lies a good deal of the danger in wedding’s, even more than the ceremony itself. Although we have never heard of such a procession ending in an accident, we’ve always had a feeling that it’s more by good luck than good management. Especially •down Wingham’s busy main street on a Saturday after­ noon. Possibly the blaring horns are effective in sending everyone scurrying for cover. Even so, we would advise all young* newlyweds to take it easy. Accidents aren’t too appropriate on such a happy occasion. ** ONE FORM OF DISCIPLINE Every once in a while, particularly when times get tough internationally, somebody comes up with the hardy perennial suggestion that we have universal military con­ scription. It’s an idea that dies ‘pretty hard, especially when you consider that Canada could hardly bring itself to conscription in the anidst of a life-andMeath struggle with Nazi Germany. * Canadians are not by nature people who like to be regimented, and this, even as much as religious and ethnic differences, is probably one of the principal reasons why conscription has never been very popular here. In spite of the fact that almost all other countries have adopted conscription Canada continues to carry on with a volun­ teer army. Perhaps it’s not such a bad idea, as long as we can ‘get away with. it. Sometimes you can’t help feeling, though^that some of the young people nowadays could do with a little bit of army discipline, all international consid­ erations aside. Pugh, accompanied by Mrs. P. S. ( Linklater, was coming from Wing-1 ham to Ridgetown and when near Hensail, something went wrong with the steering gear and the car left the road. One of Mr. Pugh’s arms was .broken and Mrs. Linklater was badly bruised when the" car went over. When returning from Kincardine' last Tuesday evening, Mr. A. H. Wil- ford’s car left the road at the culvert near David Currie’s and dropped sev­ eral feet. The car did not turn over and none of the occupants were in­ jured. It was a very narrow escape. Mr.’Richard Johnston, of the 1st line of Morris, met with a bad accident on Monday afternoon. He was at work with the binder and when oiling the machine the horses took fright* and ran away. Mr. Johnston was badljfin- jured about the body and received two bad scalp wounds. He might eas­ ily have been instantly killed. At time ! of going to press Mr. Johnston doing as well as can be expected. 0-0-0 TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO The town and utilities commission commenced work on Tuesday of this week putting in cement back of the dam and filling up to the aprons. Mr. William Moore left on Saturday morning for Montreal, so that he might get a glimpse of the dirigible R-100. Owing to a delay in. receiving the new electrical equipment for the Ly­ ceum Theatre, the date of opening has been postponed one week, opening on. Monday, August 18th. 0-0-0 FIFTEEN YEARS AGO*’ „ in 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 4X S. A* $4.00 per yeat Foreign Rate $4.00 per year Advertising Rates on application Wes Heimpel; no smile contest, Mrs. John Snell; marshmallow race, Mrs. Hart; hoop and ball contest, Mrs. Wm. Wright; running race, Mrs. Pete Dob­ son; throwing slipper, Mrs. Harvey Reidt; animal call contest, Mrs. Harry Adams; dropping clothespins in jar, Mrs. Wm. Hart. Refreshments were served' and a social hour enjoyed during the supper hour. Howes Reunion Descendants of Alonzo Howes numbering fifty gathered at the home of Gilbert and Mrs. Howes on Satur­ day afternoon for their annual family reunion. Guests were present fFQhi Toronto, Oshawa, Arthur, Fergqs, Kenilworth and Goderich. A program of games and contests was enjoyed also music. Prizes were awarded to the youngest child pre­ sent, Eddie Tone, of Kenilworth, 4 months old; twins, 10-month-old Kar­ en and Catharine Oak, Oshawa; new­ est married couple, Mr. and Mrs, John Howes, Toronto; oldest member, Miss Ella Howes, Mount Forest. Russel Deachman was president and Mrs. Deachman acting secretary in the absence of Maxine Howes. Supper was served on” the lawn after which movies taken by Russel Deach- • man were enjoyed; The group accept­ ed the invitation of Gilbert and Mrs. Howes to meet at then* home again in 1956.VANCE’S I. Wingham ** ■ A “Where Better Bulls Are Used” We have a Complete Line of Pickling Oils, ’ Spices and Flavours; Enquire about our Recipe to retard oxidation (darkening) and improve the appearance of fruits, vegetables, pickles etc., whether canned or frozen. WEEKLY SPECIALS Cocoanut Oil Shampoo Reg. 49c ., ... Special 39c « * * x Evelyn Howard Cold Cream, Reg. 89c .. Special 69c Cold Cream Soap, Reg. 2 for 25c ... Special 2 for 23c Spot Remover, Reg. 75c & 40c . .. Special 59c & 33c WritingJPads, Reg. 15c ea. ... Special 13c - 2 for 25c Personals Mr, and Mrs. J. Cameron and two children spent the week-end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ken Edgar, going on Monday for a holiday at Amberley. Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Hart, Toronto, and Bill Hart, of St. Catharines, spent the weekend with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Hart. The family spent Sunday at Port Elgin. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Burke spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Jim Wil­ son, at St. Thomas. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Oliver -ahd three children, of Sudbury, are holidaying with Mr. and Mrs. Andy Gibson. Mrs. Bert Martin, Hamilton, is spending some time at her home here. Sunday visitors with Mrs. D. S. MacNaughton and John were Mr. and -Mrs, John. Mowat, their daughter, Mrs, -Fred Penney and four children, Jennifer, Stephanie, John' and Eric, Milton, a’so. Mrs. I. J. Gamble and; John Gamble, Fordwich. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Deachman and son, John, Mr. and Mrs. John Howes and Jeanne, also Mr. and Mrs. Jim Coombs, all of Toronto, were week-end visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert. Howes.. Mr. Coombs has been trans­ ferred to Montreal and will leave the middle of August to take up his work there. Mrs. Coombs will follow when living quarters can be obtained. Sally and Susan Gibson, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gibson, Han­ over, spent the past week with their aunts, Misses Elsie and Marian Gib­ son. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Montgomery, Tor­ onto, and Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Roberts, Listowel, visited last week with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Montgomery. Miss Marjorie Allen left on Sunday morning for three weeks’ vacation in Florida. Mr. and Mrs. Allen Munro are holi­ daying at their cottage Amberley Beach this week. I.D.A. DRUG STORE SAVES YOU MONEY Phone 18 Hobbs Glass Service WINGHAM Car Damaged? Have ns restore those battered fenders and doors to a gleaming, like-new factory finish! PRICES REASONABLE- ESTIMATES FREE BODY SHOP Carman Loucks - Proprietor ’ shudder. | Everyone' tried to fly the Atlantic, and finally Lucky Lindy made it, and nothing more was heard of this mania, until Douglas Corrigan came along, with his famous, “wrong way flight.” You don't have to go back too far I in your imagination to recall the bobby sox era, when females, young and old, were swooning over Frank Sinatra/ and tearing his clothes to shreds, everytime he came out of the stage door. How he loved it ... he has been going around in a marital daze , ever since . . . along the same lines, more recently, the Liberace craze. Remember the college* students, and their "pantie raids”, in more recent years, when college boys raided dor­ mitories, to add to their collection. More recently, we. have the mara- I thon piano players, who hammer their knuckles into their wrists in an effort to make their name in history. A few months ago we had the “Rocka- thon” and exeryone spent, days and nights on their big verandahs, doing what grandmothers and grandfathers have done the world over for gener-. ations. Now we have the long distance swimmers. Every stretch of water wider than the dish pan and the family bathtub, has been crossed by a leather-lunged, iron-armed swim­ mer. The channel’ between England and France has so many swimmers in the water, that the excursion boat trade has fallen to practically nothing. At Atlantic City, instead of walking around the block, they sWim around the Island . . . (better than 20 miles). .Marilyn Bell made history by being the first to swim Lake Ontario, and now dozens others are breaking their necks for a similar opportunity at the unenviable job. More recently, the Lady of the Lake became the youngest to swim the English Chan­ nel. Several have swum aoross tepid Lake Erie, just to escape the customs. Bert Thomas crossed the Straits of W. Innes Patterson, who for some time has been concentrating on talcing up oil leases in the Blyth area, an­ nounces that preparations are abopt 'completed to commence drilling, which is expected to get underway at once. The site is on the A|len farm in Hullett Township. Mr. Paterson has carefully investigated the location, and has taken every possible precau­ tion. so that this will be a real test, and he awaits the results with con- ‘ fidence. t Two officers and* eight non-com­ missioned officers of the 99th Wing­ ham Battery, who attended the camp school at London for three weeks, re­ turned home on Thursday of last week. They will again go to camp with the battery on August 18, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Armstrong left on Saturday for a two weeks’ trip to Montreal, Quebec City and down the Saugenay. , < Majors E. A. Corbett and H. C. Mac- Lean have completed the appoint­ ment and locations of registration booths for the National Registration which will take place on August 19, 20 and 21. Every citizen must register according to law, 16 is the limit for . not registering. There as quite a list of questions to be answered and the Work can be facilitated If all Will study the questions ahd be prepared to make answers promptly. Juan de Fuca, because it -challenged him. He said he would 'keep on until he either succeeded or became a blubbering idiot. Fortunately he succeeded. Finally, the last but far from the least, we presume, an Argentenian decided to establish an all time en­ durance record by hopping into the Mississippi River at St. Louis, and heading south, down stream, for the Gulf of Mexico .... 6 hours, 17 min­ utes later, he was thoroughly cleaned and fagged, and he crawled ashore, after having swum 221 miles. In 1952 the same man swam 262 miles in 72 hours. He’ll be back next try for 300 miles, he says, way to. make a living. year to What a When Glasses Are Not Needed . . . Hamiltons will tell you so. If'glasses are needed you are sure of top quality and expert service. - W. R. HAMILTON, R.O “A Complete Visual Examination THIEVES BLANKED IN THEATRE ENTRY s * (CHURCH OF ENGLAND IN CANADA) Temth Sunday after Trinity 8.30 a.m.—Holy Communion' Harriston Drive-In Theatre was entered by thieves for the second time in less than two weeks. The entry was made by forcing the door and break­ ing the locks off the,tower and box office, getting into the two buildings. After searching both places the- burglars left empty handed. Provincial pplice are investigating. TAe early 1955harvest season is over in most sections and farmers' thoughts will be with their livestock and breeding program. When planning your breeding program, consider: The low cost of getting your cows bred artific­ ially. LIFE MEMBERSHIP $5.00 (not payable each year). $5.,00 PER COW FOR MEMBERS $6.00 PER COW FOR NON-MEMRERS The money making qualities of your calves will be better than average. This will amount to more than the total cost of Artificial Breeding, Dairy or Beef cattle. Cows will get in calf the same as With natural breeding and in many cases, better and there is no danger of spreading disease. The FEED and SPACE used by a potentially dangerous bull can be utilized for OTHER PURPOSES. 11.00 a.m.-—Morning Prayer & Sermon The Rector 4 Many herds have had the same cows bred arti­ ficially for several years as well as up to four or five generations. THE RUMORS one hears that cows will not conceive artificially year after year and that artificially sired heifers will not conceive when bred artificially, have no foun­ dation. 4 7.00 p.m.—Quiet Meditation X For service or more information, phone the Waterloo Cattle Breeding Association at Mildmay 130rl2, Clinton MB (note our new number ai Clinton) between 7.30 *fe 10.00 a.m. week days. 7.30 St 9.30 a.m. Sundays and Holidays.