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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1955-10-19, Page 14 With which is amalgamated the Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News If Subscription $3,00 per year, 7c per <?opy WINGHAM ,ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1955 ALONG THE MAIN DRAG By The Pedestrian 93rd Anniversary Services Held at St. Andrew's Church BEFORE THE RUSH STARTED £ ill I WHERE OR WHEN—As this issue goes to press nobody seems to know exactly what’s going to happen with the Juvenile Softball team. In the last gasp of the Ontario finals, and each team with a win, the date for the final game hasn’t yet been set. Betting is it will be this Saturday, or not at all. If not at all there’s talk of a split championship, with each team holding the trophy for six months. If the thing keeps holding fire much longer the boys will have to get out their long underwear. 0-0-0 RAIN OR SHINE—Last Wednes­ day was rather wettish for a paper drive, but it didn’t seem to worry the Kinsmen any, They went collecting papers anyway. Did all right too, from all reports. Six or seven private trucks picked up the stuff around town and covered the out-of-town points, and the net result brought in almost as much paper as last time which was an all-time high, 0-0-0 STILL DRY—It takes a lot of rain to make up for the dry spell we had this summer, apparently. In spite of the wet season lately, wells around the country are still at a low ebb, and the water in the river isn’t much higher than it ever was. Better not 1^'4 wish for too much more rain, though, or Hurricane Lulu or Mamie is liable to come along and make us eat our words. Ninety-third anniversary services were celebrated at St. Andrew’s Pres­ byterian Church on Sunday. Guest speaker was Rev. W. A. Henderson, B.A., of Walkerton and James Med- lyn, of St, Thomas was guest soloist. The choir was under the direction of Harold Victor Pym. There was a fine attendance at both the morning and evening services. The morning service opened with Honor Wife of Student Minister Mrs. B., N. Corrin, Mrs. Leonard Phillips and Mrs. Ted English were hostesses at the former’s home when about fifty friends met to honor Mrs, Doug. Fry, who is leaving for Chester­ ville this week, where her husband has been appointed student minister. At the same party, Mrs. Tom Cur-, rie presented Mrs. Fry with a gift, on behalf of St. Andrew’s choir. Games were played and a delicious lunch was served by the hostesses. organ preludes, followed by the Dox- ology, Invocation and Scripture read­ ing, A O’Hara, and the Lord Is by Scarmelin. Following mon, Mr. Medlyn sang “The the Wilderness” by Scott, Pym played an organ “Fughetta” by Lemaigre. Other churches in Wingham closed their doors to allow their congrega­ tion to attend the evening service, which opened with an organ jrecital by -Mr. Pym, followed by the call to worship, the Lord's Prayer and the Scripture reading. Mr. Medlyn sang a solo “Just for Today” by Wyatt, and an anthem “Bless the Lord, O My Soul” was sung by the choir. An organ postlude, “Postlude in E Flat", by Abernethy, closed the service. At the morning service Mr. Hend­ erson took as his text “They forti­ fied Jerusalem unto the broad wall”, Nehemiah 3, 8, pointing out that the wall indicated safety, a separation from the things without, and sight­ seeing. In the evening service he preached from the text “Take heed what ye hear,” Mark 4, 24. “We hear what we want to hear,” the preacher said, adding that what we hear de­ termines what we are. solo “The Living God” by was offered by Mr. Medlyn, choir sang an anthem “Thy a Lantern unto My Feet” the ser- Voice in and Mr. postlude, Louis Steffler, 41, R-R. 2, Teeswater, died in Wingham General Hospital on Sunday, as the result of a two-car accident on Concession 8, West, Cul- ross Township. Mr. Steffler was proceeding on a sideroad 2% miles west of Highway on Sunday Afternoon 3 o’clock, when his car was in sion with a car driven by Ray tock, son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Whytock, of Teeswater, who was tra­ velling west. Mr. Steffler was taken to Wingham General Hospital in a conscious con­ dition, but died two hours later of undetermined chest and head injuries. Lois Thompson, 19-^ear-old daugh­ ter of Mr. and Mrs. Carman Thomp­ son, of Teeswater, a passenger in the Whytock car, received severe head lacerations and concussion, and was admitted to hospital Where her con­ dition was described as satisfactory. Mr. Whytock received minor bruises on his head and knee. The Steffler car, an’old model, was wrecked. Damage to the Whytock machine was estimated at $400. Con­ stable William Davidson, Teeswater, and Provincial Police officers investi­ gated, fo'v .■■£s kF ft 1 south No, 4 about colli- Why- p*' 81 '.K J- ■<< FALLS CAUSE THREE MINOR ACCIDENTS Five of the ladies who were instrumental in making J. Greer, corresponding secretary; Mrs. R. E. McKinney, the hospital auxiliary rummage sale such a great president and Mrs. C. H. Hinde, secretary. Mrs. Adams success on Saturday are shown here doing a bit of and Mrs. Greer have been connected with hospital final sorting before the doors were opened and the rummage sales ever since the first one on October rush was on. Left to right are, Mrs. Walter Pocock, 31st, 1936, —Staff Photo. vice-president; Mrs. W. J. Adams, treasurer; Mrs. W. 0-0-0 ONE A DAY—-Keeping the doctor away should be easy, with all the apples being offered for sale by local ■Cubs and Scouts. We imagine Scout Apple Day is a boon to the fruit ■growers, too. Help yourself to health and do a good turn for the local boys by buying a Scout apple. 0-0-0 MORE EVERY DAY—With CKNX TV just about ready to open any day now, local TV dealers are doing a land-office business these days, and antennae are going up all over the place. Hillcrest is a forest of aerials and pretty soon you won’t be able to see the trees for the antennae in other parts of town. Plans have been completed for the Wingham and district Crusade for Christ. Various committees have been formed for prayer, counselling, pub­ licity, music, etc. Rev. Leighton Ford, associate evangelist with the Billy Graham team will be the speaker. Already Mr. Ford is known to the ministers of the district, having met with them to formulate plans for the Crusade. The evangelistic team will consist of Rev. Leighton Ford, evangelist, Rev. Wesley Aarum, song leader and choir director, and Homer James, soloist. The Crusade will be held in the Wingham United Church beginning November 6 and continuing until No­ vember 20, BETTER MAIL SERVICE STARTED THIS WEEK motor ve- into effect mail will week. service from London to here at 10.20 in truck will return of SHOWER TO BE HELD When the new wing at Wingham General Hospital opens, the Ladies’ Auxiliary is sponsoring a small tuck shop and travelling cart. These are for the convenience of patients, staff and visitors. On Saturday afternoon, October 29, at three o’clock the aux­ iliary is holding a shower in the Council Chamber, when women of Wingham and vicinity are invited to bring articles to stock the shelves of this little shop. Suggestions are made, of hasti-notes, pencils, cosmetics for men and women, wash cloths, stuffed toys, knitted goods, gum, candy etc. Donations of cash will be very wel­ come. Tea will be served, so bring along your donation and help a<good cause. F19:26b masquerade dance The Maitland Oddfellows Lodge is sponsoring a Masquerade Dance on Friday, October 28th, in Hall. Prizes for comic and Proceeds in aid of C. P. & Popular admission. on this of mail Gorrie, addition Wingham residents will be getting better mail service with outside points this week with the inauguration of a new London-Wingham hicle service, which went on Monday of this Under the new be trucked direct Wingham arriving the morning. The to London in the afternoon, with the despatch closing at 2.45 p.m. All letters for outside points will go despatch with the exception for Kincardine, Wroxeter, Fordwich and Teeswater. The new service will be in to the mail run from Clinton, which arrives here at 12.55 and leaves at 1.15, and the morning mail despatch at 5 a.m. Postmaster / Archie Peebles points out that under the may be picked up and a reply posted going mail at 2.45, siderable saving in correspondence. The new service appears to be in keeping with the post office policy of sending mail by truck when ir­ regular train service makes it advis­ able. new system at about 11 to catch the affecting a the exchange of mail a.m, out- con- Several minor accidents, three them resulting from falls, were treat­ ed at the Wingham General Hospital during the past week.. On Wednesday of last week Bruce Robertson, 18, son ofc Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Robertson, R.R. 2, Bluevale, suffered a fractured left leg while playing football on the Wingham Dis­ trict High School team. A walking cast was applied at the hospital and he was allowed home. On Saturday John ‘Leitch, age 2% years, son of Mr, and Mrs. Kenneth Leitch, of Wingham, Was X-rayed at the hospital after swallowing a five cent coin. He was released after X-rays. Roy McKee, R.R. 1, Teeswater, suf­ fered a fractured left arm after a fall at his home. A cast was applied at the hospital. > * ...... Dominica Faga, 55, of 181 Markham Street, Toronto, fell while washing his car and fractured his left leg. He was admitted to hospital, where his condition is satisfactory. Douglas Wylie, 21, of Wingham, was injured on Tuesday when he fell out of a tree while in the employ of the rural hydro. The accident occurred on the 10th concession of Turnberry. Mr. Wylie sustained injuries to his spine and right arm when he fell about twenty feet. He was admitted to hospital where his condition is factory. satis- Bluevale costumes. T. Fund. F19:26b BLUEVALE UNITED CHURCH £ W.A. TO HOLD BAZAAR The Women’s Association of Blue­ vale United Church, will hold a bazaar and tea on Wednesday, October 26th, at three o’clock. Vegetables, baking, sewing and gift articles will be on sale. F19b C.WJL. EUCHRE The Catholic Women’s League is holding a euchre party in Sacred Heart parish hall, Thursday, Octo­ ber 20th. Lunch served. Good prizes. Admission 50c. • F19b EUCHRE PARTY The Ladies’ Auxiliary to Canadian Legion, Wingham, are holding a euchre in the Legion Home on Mon­ day, October 24 at 8.15 p.m, Good prizes. Lunch served. Admission 50c. F19b At only 23 years of age, Rev. Leigh­ ton Ford has already crowded a wealth of experience in evangelism and pastoral work into his college and theological seminary days. Born in Toronto, he was the youngest Youth for Christ director in America or Canada. Evangelistic meetings continued during his undergraduate years at Wheaton College, in Illinois, where he was graduated with the B.A. degree in 1952. During those years he ad­ dressed some of the largest rallies in America, including Detroit, Michigan, St. Louis, Missouri and Cincinnati, Ohio. In 1953, Mr. Ford married Miss Jean Graham, sister of Rev. Billy Graham, and the couple currently make their home in Charlotte, North Carolina. Joining the Billy Graham Great Britain in the spring he assisted Mr. Graham in Following that he carried on evangelistic Crusades Scotland with attendances higher than any previous evangelist except Billy Graham, and with hundreds of persons making decisions for Christ in each city. CONVICT ZETLAND MAN FOR FAW TO SEND CHILDREN TO SCHOOL CHRISTMAS TEA AND SALE The United Church Christmas and Sale will be held on Wednesday, November 23rd. F19b Tea TURKEY SUPPER A Turkey Supper will be held in St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Wednes­ day, October 26th. Supper served from 5.30 p.m. to 8 p.m. F19:26b KTNETTE TEA AND BAKE SALE The Wingham Kinette Annual Fall Tea and Bake Sale will be held in the store of the Queen’s Hotel, corner of John and Josephine Streets, on Saturday, October 22. Tea will be served from 3 to 5 p.m. F5:12:29b “I’VE BEEN A PRISONER • OF THE CHINESE REDS” Hear this address by Rev. Leslie Millen, for 19 years a missionary in China at the Presbyterian Church, Whitechurch, on Thursday, October 27 at 8 p.m. No admission. The offering received goes to the Scripture Gift Mission of which Mr. Millen is Cana­ dian secretary. F19b team in of 1955, London, his own throughout New Students Start 10-Month Course A new class of students started on a 10-month course as nursing assis­ tants at the Wingham General Hospi­ tal last Wednesday. Among those enrolling are: Eliza­ beth Vollmer, R.R. 3, Listowel; Lor­ etta LcVecque, Wyoming; Barbara Winchester, St. Marys; Patricia Win­ chester, St. Marys; June Cabanaw, Georgetown; Marilyn Shiell, R.R. 3, Wingham; Lucille Dawson, Teeswa­ ter; Helen Leslie, St. Marys; June McCormick, R.R. 2, Wyoming; Bever­ ley Kumm, R.R. 3, Mlttehell and Ytie Brander, Stratford. i A sequel to last month’s school strike in the Zetland district, in which seventeen public school children were kept away from school by their parents, took place in police court on Monday morning, when George I. Gibbons, of R.R. 8, Wingham, appear­ ed before Magistrate Dudley Holmes, of Goderich, on a charge of failing to send his children to school. Three children of Mr. Gibbons have not at­ tended school since the school year started in September. At the hearing Mr. Gibbons told the story of differences between the school board and the parents in the Zetland district regarding the sending of children by bus to Powell’s School. He said that some of the children travel as far as twelve miles from home under the new arrangement, and he contended that this is unsatisfac­ tory, especially for beginners who are only six years old. He said that he had refused to send his children to school as a protest against the action of the board in sending the children to Powell’s School, instead of Lower Town, which the school board claimed to be overcrowded. Mr. Gibbons contended that the school board had promised accommo­ dation at Lower Town School at the time the Zetland School was first closed, and that they were morally obligated to supply accommodation there, instead of at Powell’s School. Magistrate Holmes registered a con­ viction in the case, but did not levy a fine. He added the proviso that if the Gibbons children were sent to school between now and November 21, Mr. Gibbons would not have to appear in court again. Hospital Rummage Sale Biggest Ever, Raises $900 For Auxiliary Work When the door of the Wingham Armouries opened on Saturday after­ noon, Chief of Police Platt admitted the largest crowd that has ever wait­ ed to secure their share of bargains at the rummage sale sponsored by the Ladies’ Auxiliary to Wingham General Hospital. So great was the crush that, at times, it was practically impossible to move around the tables and booths. Every department claim­ ed its own quota of buyers, and the sale is now so well arranged that people know exactly where to go to find what they most want. The pro­ ceeds, which amounted to more , than $900.'00, makes ’this sale one of the largest yet held, every department being ahead of last year. All day Friday, members of the auxiliary were busy sorting and marking as the parcels poured in. More than 700 garments were put on hangers in the clothing department and the women at the shoe counter spent hours tying pairs together. Among the articles for sale was no­ ticed a new wedding dress; and as a different feature, a quantity of records found ready buyers. Never before had the departments been so completely sold out, having only a few'heavy Chats 'which will--be sent- Make Presentation To Dr. R. B. Palmer Members of the Wingham and Dis­ trict Medical Society presented Dr. R. B. Palmer with two travelling cases as a farewell gift prior to his departure for the West, at the So­ ciety’s monthly dinner at the hospital. Dr, Palmer will leave next month to take a position with the United Church Mission in Hazelton, B.C. A farewell speech was given by Dr. W. A. McKibbon on behalf of his associates, to which Dr. Palmer made a suitable reply of thanks. Mrs. John Hall of Turnberry Narks 90th Birthday Sunday r» Mrs. John Hall celebrated birthday at the home of Gordon Hall, Bluevale, on October 16th. At noon a members of the family, numbering forty-seven. J Mrs. Gordon Mrs. James Masters and Mr. Masters, of Ailsa Craig, twelve grandchildren and nineteen great grandchildren. Friends were received during the afternoon when tea was served from a table bright with autumn flowers. Born on the 2nd line of Turnberry, Mrs. Hall is the daughter of the late Mr, and Mrs. William Yeo, who were amongst the first settlers in that area. She was a lifelong resident of the district until going to Parkhill to live some nine years ago. At present she is living With her daughter, Mrs. Masters in Ailsa Craig. Mrs. Hall, who has never been in a hospital in her life, enjoys good health and takes an active interest in life. She reads the newspapers every day without the aid of glasses and enjoys watching television and helping with the housework. She attributes her longevity to hard work, of which there was plenty in her younger days. She married Mr. Hall in Palmerston 69 years ago. Ho predeceased her in 1946, There were four children, Wil­ liam, who was killed overseas in the first world war; Almetta (Mrs. James Masters), Ailsa Craig; Gordon, Bluc- vdlc. A son, Stanley, died in early manhood. Relatives from a distance attending the birthday celebration Were: Mr. her 90th her son, Sunday, dinner was served to Present were Mr. and l Hall, one daughter of Akron, Orvis and Harvey Groves, and Mrs. Jack Mrs. Bob Casemore, of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Scott, Mr. and Mrs. James and Mrs. Ohio; Mr, Mr. and Wingham; of Newton; Masters, of Ailsa Craig; Mr. and Nirs. Bob Masters and Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Billar, of Hamilton; Mr. and Mrs. Wilfrid Borman, of Ailsa Craig and Mr. and Mrs. Norman Hall, of Aylmer. Local relatives attending were Mr. and Mrs. Will Hall and family, and Jack and Bob Hall, all of Bluevale. byThe music concerts sponsored the Wingham District High School Board in co-operation with the On­ tario Department of Education will begin on the evening of October 28 in the school auditorium, when the Earl Terry Choir will present a varied program. This fine mixed group of singers from London, Ontario, has re­ cently been on tour abroad, and W. S. Hall and W. A. Galbraith, the com­ mittee in charge of arranging the con­ certs, feel that the board is fortunate in securing such talented artists for the first concert. Admission prices are one dollar for adults and fifty cents for students. Tickets will be offered by the high school pupils throughout the district, or they may be had from Mr. Gal­ braith at the town clerk’s office in Wingham. Remember the date—Friday even­ ing, October 28th, in the school audi­ torium at 8.15. Several members of Wingham Branch 180 Canadian Legion, attended the District “C” Convention Of the Legion at Owen Sound on Sunday. At the morning session delegates were welcomed by Mayor E. C. Sar­ gent in the Classic Theatre, followed by installations, presentations and resolutions. At 12.30 members paraded to the Cenotaph, where wreaths were placed by representatives of branches and the Provincial Command. This was followed by a luncheon and an ad­ dress by the guest speaker, Henry A. Hosking, M.P. A business session was held at the Classic Theatre during the afternoon. Reports were given by Don Adams, Wingham, chairman of the member­ ship committee and George Inglis, Belmore, chairman of the service committee. Deputy Slone Commander Jack Bateson, of Wingham, was also a speaker. Those attending from Wingham in­ cluded President Bob Scott, Clarence Ohm, Hugh Sinnamon, John Pattison and Dick Burbridge, to Korea. Several outside towns Sent in­ contributions, and many Wingham business people donated new mer­ chandise, which was quickly sold. These rummage sales are held twice a year by the Hospital Auxiliary and are now established as community events, attracting crowds from great distances. They are the auxiliary’s chief money-raising scheme and the proceeds this year will be used to purchase dishes and cutlery for the new wing at the hospital. Tickets had been sold on a ham and a hamper of apples and when the 'draw was made the ham went to Mrs. Len Crawford of Wingham while Clare Cantelon also of Wingham, secured the apples. Proceeds by adult clothing, clothing, $81.23; es, $95.19; hats, novelties, $98.56; groceries and cur­ tains, $46.05; furniture, $74.00; tickets sold, $29.20; donations, $50.17; value of goods sent to the hospital, $30.00; total, $901.01. The auxiliary wishes to thank everyone who helped, in any way, to make this sale such an outstanding success. departments were: $296.24; children's miscellaneous articl- $36.45; shoes, $63.92; TWO ESCAPE INJURY AS TRUCK OVERTURNS Two men from the Bothwell district escaped serious injury in Lower Town on Friday, when the tractor trailer in which they were riding overturned on a curve, spewing four tons of insulating material in a near­ by field, near the McDougall store in Lower Wingham. Lloyd Thompson, 20, of R.R. 4, Bothwell, escaped uninjured. Conrad Kelly, 16, of Bothwell, was freed from the cab by the driver and a passing motorist. He was X-rayed at the hos­ pital for possible back injuries, but was later released. The truck was leaded with 900 bags of insulation, The driver was attempt­ ing to stop the vehicle and just miss­ ed a hydro pole carrying high ten­ sion wires. Owner of the truck is Leonard Wilkin, R.R. 4, Bothwell. Provincial Constable Bob Lewis, of Wingham, investigated. DIDN’T NEED WANT AD FOR TWO WEEKS Last week George Kennedy, of R.R. 1, Lucknow, had some dry hard maple for sale at $5 a cord, He placed a want ad tri. The Advance-Times, to run for two weeks, to see what sort of response he would get. This week Mr. Kennedy phoned to cancel the ad for tliis week. He didn’t need it. Why? “I’ve got mote orders than I can handle,” said Mr. Kennedy. Advance-Times want ads Can work that way for yon, too. If you want to buy, sell? rent or hire, try an inexpensive want ad.—-you’ll be amazed at the results. Phone 34 for quick results.