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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1955-10-26, Page 1•*- $tU$“ With which is amalgamated the Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News '^Subscription $3.00 per year, 7c per copy Buys First Apple By The Pedestrian » STARTS EARLY—-Hallowe’en starts early around these parts, and foi' the past two or three weeks kids all over •town have been busy soaping windows. Just what pleasure there is in this activity we wouldn't know, but it ' seems to amuse some people. Better not bother to • wash your windows until Hallowe'en is over, since a clean window seems to incite' the young sters. 0-0-0 PLAYING FOR PEANUTS?—Wing ham Juveniles, who lost out on the championship, didn’t even get any consolation silverware for their ef forts, In their particular class, apparently, there is. no trophy for the runnerup. According to their man ager, Bill —Grover, they won the WOAA championship, the group championship and were runnersup for the Ontario Championship, and all they have to show for it is the experience. Most championships carry a trophy of some kind, and the runnerup in the all-Ontario usually gets some sort of a mug, too. 0-0-0 BIGGER AND WIDER—Travellers to Listowel will rejoice to hear that one of the narrow bridges on High way No. 86, between here and there, is about to be replaced, according to John Hanna, local M.L.A., by a new, wide modem structure which should reduce the hazards of driving to Listowel. When they get.that road straightened out around Bluevale and a by-pass over the prairie, we’ll be having a super highway up this way, yet. 0-0-0 MORE TO COME—First snow Of the season hit Wingham on Monday afternoon, and although it wasn’t much of an effort, we have no doubt that the weatherman has something more imposing in store for us. So if you like winter weather, be patient. 0-0-0 ADD INDOOR SPORTS—With; the ' “ ball season finally ovef'and'the^dFrty weather on its way, people are turn ing to the indoor sports for ways of passing the time. We understand that the dancing classes up at the Legion Hall are drawing a goodly number of kids who want to learn to ■trip the light fantastic. There is still room for a few more, we are in formed. SEMINARY SUNDAY Rev. Alden Gannett, president of the London Bible Institute and Theo logical Seminary will be the special speaker at both services on Sunday, October 30th, at Wingham Baptist Church. A group of students from the school will minister in music and give words of witness at both services 11 and 7. Come and hear preaching that will challenge, music that will inspire. Everyone heartily welcome! F26b UNITED CHURCH BAZAAR AT WROXETER — The Woman’s Association* Wroxeter United Church, will theof hold a bazaar and tea on Saturday, Novem ber 5th, at 3 p.m. For sale, baking, aprons, fancy work, vegetables and fruit, 2 quilts. Tea will be served. F26:2* DRIVING SCHOOL Charlie Lee’s Driving School will be -open in the evenings for a limited time this fall, Phone 185 for appoint ments between 6 and 11 p.m. F26b MASQUERADE DANCE The Maitland Oddfellows Lodge is sponsoring a Masquerade Dance on Friday, October 28th, in Bluevale Hall. Prizes for comic and costumes. Proceeds id aid of C. P. & T. Fund. Popular admission. F19:26b 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 SHOWER TO BE HELD When the new wing at Wingham General Hospital opens, the Ladies’ Auxiliary is sponsoring a small tU6k Shop and travelling cart. These ate for the convenience of patients, staff and visitors.^. On. Saturday afternoon, October 29, at three o’clock the aux iliary is holding a shoWet in the Jb 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, gurii, bandy etc. Donations of cash will bo very’ wel come. Tea will be served, so bring along your donation and help a good cause. F19:26b WINGHAM, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1955 ' J Boy Scout Apple Day in Wingham £ot off to a good start on Saturday morning, when Scouts and Cubs tagged Mayor R. E. McKinney for the first apple sale of the day. His Worship tested the juicy Macintosh and found it delicious; On hand for the first sale were; left to right, Assistant Cub master Barbara Edwards, Cub John Strong, Patrol Leader Brian Rider and Mayor R. E. McKinney.—Staff Photo. / Mrs. Reginald DuVal Addresses Kinettes The regular meeting of the Wing ham Kinette Club was held Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Lloyd Ellacott. Kinette president Mrs. Vic Loughlean, thanked all the Kinettes for their help in making the Fall tea and bake sale a successful project. The holder of the lucky draw ticket on the matched luggage was Mr. T. Pamagatka, 83 Ethel Street, Kitchen er. Arrangements were made for the presentation of the $100, Kinette scholarship, to the highest ranking girl in Grade 13, to Miss Janice McKee, at the Commencement exer cises in November. The 'motion was passed to supply the hospital Tuck Shop with infants’ knitted wear, etc. The guest speaker for the Mrs, Reginald DuVal, gave interesting and informative talk on how to buy furs. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Alan Williams, Monday, November 7th. saleable evening, a most the HALLOWE’EN PARTY ARRANGED BY LIONS As in former years, children of town will be guests of the Wingham Lions Club, at a gala party in the town hall on Monday evening, Hallow e’en, when entertainment, favors and food will be provided. The party will start off with a rally in the town park in costume, followed by a parade down town to music. At the town hall entertainment will be provided for the children, with Johnny Brent as master of ceremonies, as well as popcorn, apples and other treats. Prizes will be offered for best nat ional costumes, best comic costumes and best fancy dress, in both boys and girls classes. There is a hearty invitation to all the kids in town. The entertainment is being arrang ed by two Lions committees under the chairmanship of Don Nasmith and Dr, K. M. MacLennan. Bridge Club There was an attendance of eight tables at the first monthly master point game of the season. The following won full or fractional master points: North and South: 1, Mrs. H. Campbell and Mrs. D. C. Na smith; 2, Miss C. Isbister and Miss Y. McPherson; 3, Mrs. J. A. Wilson and G. Williams; 4, Miss M. McCallum and Mrs. G. Olver. East and West: 1, Mrs. G. H. Ross and Miss M. MacLean; 2, Mrs. D. B. Porter and R. S. Hetherington; 3, Mrs. A. R. DuVal and O. Haselgrove; 4, Mrs. W. H. French and V. Dittmer. TO HOLD OPEN HOUSE Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Bryans, of Har riston ate holding an open house to their friends and neighbors on Nov ember Sth, 1955, from 2 to 5 in the afternoon and 7 to 9 in the being the occasion of their Wedding Anniversary, evening, Golden F26b EUCHRE AT WROXETER The Wroxeter Women’s Institute will hold a progressive etichte On Friday, October 28th, at 8.30 p.m. sharp. Novelty prizes. Admission 25 cents. Ladies please bring lunch. Come and bring your friends. F26* Victims of two minor accidents were treated at Wingham General Hospital during the past week. Ruth Hotchkiss, 10-year-old daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. George Hotchkiss, of Wingham, fell and fractured her left arm on Friday. She was admitted to hospital where the fracture was reduced under ether and a cast ap plied. Her condition is described as satisfactory. Victor Emerson, Whitechurch, suf fered a fractured left wrist on Satur day, when he fell out of a tree. He was admitted to hospital, where his condition is satisfactory. Rev. David K. Ferric, minister of the Dromore and Normanby charges of the Presbyterian Church, and a son of Dr, David Perrie who for 36 years was minister at St, Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Wingham, was elected moderator of the synod of Toronto and Kingston, at a meeting of the synod in Brampton last week. The 51-year-old moderator is fol lowing in the ministerial footsteps of his father. In 1929„ when the younger David was graduating from Knox Col lege, Toronto, his father was elected moderator of the >•; General Assembly of the Presbyteriaji Church of Can ada. He died in Wingham in 1931. Plans for recalling two million dol lars in loans • to Congregations were made at the meeting of the synod. The money will be y^r-loaned to new con gregations springing up in Metropoli tan Toronto and other rapidly grow ing areas. . J. M. Milroy, chairman of the mis sion committee, tcsjd the synod that one of the greatest challenges to his church is right in ‘^'Metropolitan Tor onto. “Where today We1 see a rural coun try field, tomorrow We find a thriving Community,” said Mr. Milroy. "We find it almost impossible to extend the way we should due to lack of money.” | Besides asking for-the return of all loans, grants allotted to churches will be cut drastically or removed com pletely. Four Free Passes To Lyceum Theatre Alton Adams, manager of the Ly ceum Theatre is offering’ four free passes to the Lyceum Theatre to residents of the district whose names appear in the "Lyceum Theatre Pass" ads on the classified advertising page of this paper. Check the’ classified ads each week to see if YOU are the lucky winner of two free passes to the Lyceum Theatre. Goderich Minister Is Speaker At United Anniversary Services Baskets of autumn flowers provided a suitable setting for the Anniversary Services which were held in Wing ham United Church on Sunday, Octo ber 23rd., with large congregations attending. The special speaker was Rev. H. A, Dickinson, B.A., minister of North Street United Church, in Goderich, who delivered two forceful and thought-provoking sermons. In the morning, the text was found in Jos hua .4, "What Mean Ye By These Stones.’’ In giving the interesting his torical background, he traced the his tory of the children of Israel from their bondage in Egypt until their ar- William Currie, Wingham, was named new president of the Huron Presbytery Men’s Council at the annual meeting in James Street United Church, Exeter, Other officers are: Elgin McKinley, Zurich, vice-president; Robert South- cott, Exeter, secretary; Don Abcrhart, Goderich, treasurer; and directors, Tom Edgar, Norman Alexander, Lon- desboro; Clarence Waldron, Seaforth; Elgin Rowcliffe, Hensall and Don Aberhart, Goderich. Dr. James Guest, of London, guest speaker, told the nearly 200 delegates present that “laymen have become the marching force of the church.” He urged laymen to seek out persons mot identified with any particular church and bring them into membership. rival in the promised land, and laid the foundation for present day appli cation. Referring to the men who had been sent to spy out the promised land, Mr. Dickinson advised people to always watch the minority. report, quite often it is right. He described the building of the twelve stones as a memorial, probably the first cairn ever erected and related thefn to our own churches. These churches were built by our forefathers, greatly on faith, and the pertinent question was asked, "What do they mean to us to-day?” Are the children trained in the same Christian faith and does the church mean as much to them as it did to our fathers? - Evening Service In the evening, Mr. Dickinson spoke from the subject, "The Power to Change,” illustrating from different Scriptures, the power of Christ to transform souls. The minister of the church, Rev. D. J. MacRae, conducted this service and welcomed all visitors, particularly those from St. Andrew’s Presbyterian and St. Paul’s Anglican Churches who had generously with drawn their evening services. Special music was provided by the choir under the leadership of Mr. Richard Gray, organist and choir master. Two anthems xWere sung, “Thine O Lord is the Greatness” by Kent and “Gloria in Excelsis” by Mozart. A pleasing addition to the services was the guest soloist, Miss Jessie Carefoot from Collingwood, who sang two solos at each service. In the morning she sang "The Lord is My Shepherd” and “The Holy Hour” and in the evening, “Like As a Father” and "Father in Heaven.” LOCAL C.G.I.T. WILL TRY NEW HALLOWE’EN ANGLE A new slant to the old traditional cry of “shell oat” on Hallowe’en will bo given a try by members of the local C.G.LT, group in Wing ham* Instead of going the rounds for “trick or treat/’ girls of the O.G.I.T, will collect pennies for the United Nations Children’s Fund. Complete with Hallowe’en cos tumes, but with armbands to ident ify them, the girls will collect—not assorted treats for themselves-r-but money for less fortunate children all around the world—the ones being helped by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). When the girls of the O.G.I.T. call at your house on Hallowe’en, give generously to the less fortun ate children of the world. North Huron Teachers Meet in Wingham The Women Teachers' Federation North Huron Association met in the Brunswick Hotel, Wingham, for dinner with members attending from Blyth, Brussels, Auburn, Seaforth, Gorrie, Fordwich and Wingham. The president, Miss Verna Mc- Laughlin conducted the business. Delegates were appointed to the fall conference at Southampton and mem bers were informed that Miss Phyllis Johns had been appointed delegate to the Ontario Association for Curricu lum Development being held in To ronto. Mrs. Mason of Seaforth spoke in support of the good will fund. Reports of the annual meeting in Toronto were given by Miss McLaugh lin and Mrs. Roy Hastings. A sing-song was enjoyed and Miss Norma Sherwood rendered a beautiful solo accompanied by Mrs. Wm. Elliott. The highlight of the evening }Vas a travelogue by Miss Mary Love who toured Europe last summer. Miss Love shared the enjoyment of her trip by describing points of interest and showing colored slides. Mrs. W. H. McKinney moved a vote of thanks to the speaker. Hospital Notes Dr. R. B, Palmer was presented with an onyx signet ring on behalf of the nursing staff of the hospital, upon his leaving for the West. The sum of $1,000 has been be queathed to the Wingham General Hospital, from the estate of the late Miss Jean Weir, of Wingham, who died recently. The bequest appreciated by the hospital ties. The Canadian Red Cross ducting an instructor’s course in aid at the hospital, to run from Nov ember 7th to November 11th, inclus ive. Graduate registered nurses in the district who are interested in this course are asked to contact Mrs. I. M. Morrey, administrator. is most authori- is con- first Nine appeals were heard at the court of revision on the assessment roll for 1956, at the town hall on Mon day night, and in five cases adjust ments were made by the court. Sitting on the court of revision were W. H. French, Elmer Wilkinson, Reeve Roy Adair, R. S. Hetherington and Mayor R. E. McKinney. Town Clerk W. A. Galbraith and town solicitor, J, W, Bushfield were hearing, as well H. Haney and Alexander. Alton Adams, ceum Theatre, appealed an assessment of $8,750 on the theatre, on the grounds that bis assessment was high compared with other buildings on the also present at the as town county assessor W, assessor, A, manager of the Ly- the one was 4 * Rev. Wesley Aarum : .V Members of the Crusade Team of the Wingham and district Crusade for Christ, Rev. Wesley Aarum, of Buff alp, N.Y., former all-star athlete, is the newest figure on the horizon of Christian evangelism. A graduate of Buffalo Bible Institute and Bob Jones University, Mr, Aarum was or dained at the age of 25 in 1952. A brilliant pianist, he has also had ex perience in directing choirs and other vocal and instrumental groups. During Mr, Aarum’s short ministry in the field of youth evangelism, God has seen fit to bless his efforts and many have made decisions for Christ. M$. Aarum will be associated with the Rev. Leighton Ford in. the Wingham and district Crusade for Christ as songleader and choir director. This crusade is sponsored by the Wingham and District Council of Churches and will be held in the Wingham United Church beginning Sunday night, Nov ember 6th at 7 p.m. and nightly at 7.45 except Saturday, until November 20th. j main street. Mr. Adams brought fig-* ures on various main street buildings to substantiate his claims. He said that several stores were much larger than his theatre, yet were assessed at a lower figure. Mr. Alexander show ed assessment figures on other theat res in the county in an attempt to show that the Lyceum assessment was in line. After consideration on the matter, the court ruled that the business as sessment on the theatre be reduced from $1,750 to $1,600, and that the building assessment be reduced from $6,450 to $5,925, with the land assess ment being left unchanged. A change in the rate of. depreciation brought about the reduction. An appeal by Drs, Corrin and Palm er for an adjustment in their $1,500 assessment for business tax, on grounds that there will be only doctor on the premise? ip 1956, not allowed, Receives Reduction Miss Mary Forgie, of Albert Street, who appealed a total assessment of $1,900 on her house and buildings, re ceived a reduction of $50 on her land assessment, because of-the location of the lot. Mrs, Catherine Fitzpatrick, whose business assessment for 1956 was set at $100, was struck off the roll in view of the fact that she is not oper ating a business now. An appeal by Joseph Kerr against a business assessment of $200 was not allowed by the court. The court also refused to reduce the assessment of E. S. Lewis, of Frances Street, who appealed the assessment on the greenhouse buildings behind his house, amounting to $6,650.. Robert MacKenzie, Edward Street, who requested an equalized assess ment on his house and property which were assessed at $2,220, received con sideration from the court. A change in the depreciation figures brought the assessment down $60 on the house, making‘ a total assessment of $2,140. Elmer Wilkinson, who owned a lot on Centre Street, requested the court to transfer this assessment to Dr. A. J. Fox. The court agreed. Harold Wild, Diagonal Road, ap pealed the assessment on his residence on the grounds that recent road work on the corner of Diagonal Road and Victoria Street has lowered the value of his property. The court took no action on bis appeal. Juveniles Lose Out in Final Game for Ont Championship Business Association Meeting on Thursday There will be an important meeting of the Wingham Business Association on Thursday evening at 7.30 in the town hall. An important topic to be discussed at the meeting is this year’s plans for the Santa Claus parade and Christmas promotion. All members of the Association are especially asked to be present for this meeting. Wingham Juvenile softball team went down fighting but lost out 10-6 to a superior aggregation from Madoc, in the third and last game of the Ontario finals at Lions Park, North York, on Saturday afternoon. Al though at one time the locals were ahead in the play, a home run in the fifth inning for Madoc brought in three runs, giving them a command ing lead which they never lost. In the first two games, the locals beat Madoc 8-1 in the first and lost the second by a score of 10-5. There were plenty of hits in Satur day’s game. At the end of the first two innings thete was no score, but in the top of the third MadOc broke out and scored a run, Ken Hodgkin son came back for Wingham in the on base, which, added to a single brought the score to 7-3. Madoc another run in the seventh and in the ninth, while Wingham Honor Bride-To-Be A pre-nuptial party was held for Miss Grace Bailey, of London, a form er Wingham girl, on Friday evening, at the home of Mrs. Lloyd Carter. A well-worded address was read by Miss Margaret Brophy and the bride was presented with a lovely mantel mirror, after which lunch was served by Mrs. Stewart Forsythe and Mrs. Ted Gauiey. Boy Scouts, Wolf Cubs Realize $337.00 on Apple Day Wingham Scouts and Cubs were out in full force on Saturday, for the most successful Apple Day ever held in town. A total of $337.97 was collected by the boys, who canvassed the town thoroughly during the morn ing, afternoon and evening. About seventy-five Scouts and Cubs were On Hand with decorated baskets at the town hall at 9 a.m., under the leadership of Assistant Cubmasters Pat Carmichael and Barbara Edwards. Tho boys Were given their apples and tags and taken the town for a in addition to business section is approximately five bushels more than were sold last year. The apples, all Grade 1 Macintosh, were pur chased in Brussels. bottom of the third and poked a home run with two on, to put the locals ahead by 3-1. In the top of the fourth White- man tied into one for Madoc with a man on base, bringing in two runs to tie up the game, and in the fifth Devolin hit a long hard one with two run, got two scored single runs in the sixth, sev enth and ninth. Ken Hodgkinson and Jim Bain got home runs for Wingham. Oterhs bringing in runs were Doug Murray, Bill Foster, Barry Fry and Jim Campbell. 'Members of the Wingham team were Bruce Lott, Jim Campbell, Ken Hodgkinson, Jim Bain, Keith Lancaster, Gary Storey, Red Hough ton, Doug Murray, Barry Fry, Jim Lockridge and Bill Foster. MADOC . .001 240 102 - 10 WINGHAM 003 001 101 - 6 13 1 8 3to various parts of door-to-door canvass the canvass of the of town. Cubmastcf Jack Alexander, Assistant Scoutmas ter Alton Adams and members of the group committee helped with the supervision. During the day the boys ran out ot tags, and were reduced to selling apples without them, but in spite of this people responded very well and 28 bushels of apples were sold. This Cub Doug Hamilton won the prize for selling the most apples, turning in over $25 in receipts at the end of the day/ Cub Don Lee was runner- up with over $21 in receipts. Prizes fot’ best decorated baskets were won by Barry Thompson, Daryl Gibson and Dennis Callan. spoil-! Marathon Bridge To Start Soon The marathon bridge parties sored by the Ladies Auxiliary to Wiiighkm Hospital during the winter months, will commence early in No vember. Will anyone wishing to play, please contact Mrs, W. H. French before Saturday, October 29. AT WANT ADS SELL CRIB, SAWDUST BURNER Quick action and saine-day re sults from a Smail want ad in The Advance-Times brought smiles to the faces of a couple of well- known Wingham residents last week. Mike McPhail, who offered a fac tory-built sawdust burner com plete with draft controls for sale, got results almost as soon as the paper was delivered. Mr. McPhail reports that two people called about tho burner before 12.30 on Wednesday morning. Mrs. Alton Adams, who advertis ed a. large baby’s crib for Salo, had Similar results, selling tho crib on the day tile ad appeared, * If you want to buy, Sell, rent or hire, you can depend on The Advance-Times want axis to get quick results at low cost,