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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1955-12-28, Page 1white mete- some- when treated in hos- fracturing her allowed home applied. Lucknow, fellArmstrong, his right fourth finger on He was released after treat- DRINKING? DON’T DRIVE! DRIVING? DON’T DRINK! continue predicting ; and blizzards for winter, perhaps we go to Florida. 0 - 0 With which is amalgamated the Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News WINGHAM, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1955 ALONG THE MAIN DRAG By The Pedestrian OFF-WHITE CHRISTMAS—Those who were dreaming of a white Christmas—and according to the popularity of the song, who wasn’t— were a little disappointed to find that the Wingham Christmas was a bit off-white this year, due to the mild spell a couple of days before the big event. A week before Christmas, "however, very few people were dream­ ing we wouldn’t have a Christmas. 0-0-0 NO PROPHET IN IT—The orological department pulled what of a blooper last week they forecast eight inches of snow for Friday night, complete with the Grade A warning to be issued since the arrival of Hurricane Hazel. In­ stead of snow we got a mild spell. Now if the weatherman would just storms, hurricanes the rest of the wouldn’t need to - 0 LUCKY SO FAR—Wingham and district have been lucky so far in that no serious accidents have occur­ red over the holidays, and while many fatalities have taken place all over the continent, this district has managed to avoid such unpleasant­ ness. ■ Local police authorities, how­ ever, are keeping their fingers crossed ♦until after the New Year. A crack­ down on drinking drivers may help keep things on an even keel. 0-0-0 SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION?— Lloyd Casemore, who left his car on Josephine street while attending the Boxing Day bonspiel, was surprised when the fire siren cut through the still morning air and it turned out the upholstery in his car was on fire. Fortunately someone with a quick mind and a pail of water got the ■blaze opt ..before much damage was done. Casey swears he wasn’t even smoking in .and is still cause of it John K, Dunbar, of London, and an unnamed companion escaped in­ jury on Christmas Eve when the car in which they were riding toppled over* the south embankment of the McKenzie Bridge, on the northern outskirts of Wingham, and rolled over, landing upright on the ice on the Maitland River. Damage to the car was estimated at $200. According to town police, who in­ vestigated the accident, Dunbar was proceeding south on Josephine Street and had passed over the bridge when in some way the car got over on the right shoulder and went down the embankment. Damage on the roof of the car indicated that it had. rolled over before coming to rest, right side up, on the ice. Dunbar told police that he was crossing the bridge when a car, wait­ ing on the south approach of the bridge, had pulled out in front of him, causing him to swerve to the right and go over the embankment. There is no guard rail at this point, only a wire fence, and the embankment drops about twenty feet to the river below. Constable Gordon Deyell investi­ gated the accident. the car that morning, wondering what was the all. 0-0-0 TOUGH SLEDDING — Wingham’s volunteer Santa Claus, who has made a practice of visiting children throughout Eve, wasn’t year. Bare town made Santa this time, but he did manage to turn up at several functions before the big thaw. the town on Christmas able to get very far this roads in many parts of the sledding tough for NEW LICENSE PLATES GO ON SALE MONDAY The new 1956 automobile and truck markers will go on sale on Monday, January 2nd, according to Mrs. James Seli, issuer of motor vehicle licenses for the town. The color of the new license plates will be blue on white, a reverse of last year’s colors, and numbers will start at B 33,001, a figure higher than that of last year. While the cost of operating' per­ mits will remain the same as last year, car licenses will be more ex­ pensive this time, with sharp increases all along the line^ Licenses for two-wheel trailers, the cheapest marker of the lot, have been increas­ ed 50c, and a plate for the old model T will this year cost you $3 instead of $2. Other licenses have been increas­ ed from $5 to $7; $7 to $10; $10 to $14 and $15 to $21. Truck licenses, expensive to start with, will this year be even higher. Deadline for the purchase of the new markers has been unofficially set at January 31st, although department usually allows a weeks’ grace for late-coniers. Mrs. Seli’s office is located Albert street, one block east Crossett's garage. The annual Boxing Day bonspiel at the Wingham Curling Club attracted 56 Contestants in eight rinks for the 9 o’clock draw, and six rinks took part in the 11 o’clock draw. Top honors in the 9 o’clock draw were taken by a rink skipped by Harley Crawford with Angus Fal­ coner, lead; D. A. Rann, 2nd., and Bill Bain, vice. Their score was 3 wins'plus 13. Dr. W. A. Crawford’s rink, with H. Carmichael, vice, J. Crewson, 2nd., and Jack MacTavish, lead, were runners-up with 2 wins plus 16. In third place were A. D. MacWilliam, skip; E. Ireland, vice; T. MacDonald, 2nd. and John Craw­ ford, lead. In the 11 o’clock draw Omar Hasel- grove’s rink, with Len Crawford, lead; Orville Struthers, second and Harry Miller, vice, won top honors with a score of 3 wins plus 14. Bob Hether­ ington’s rink, with Walter Woods, lead; Harry Mulvey, second and How­ ard Sherbondy, vice, were in second place. Charlie Bondi was winner of the lucky draw for the ham. TO MOVE INTO NEW WING IN JANUARY The new wing of the Wingham General Hospital, which was officially opened by Minister of. Health Dr. Mackinnon Phillips three weeks ago, will be ready for use during the first week of January, Mrs. Iris Morrey, administratrix of the hospital, stated this week. Delays in new kitchen of the new Morrey said. It is expected that finish­ ing touches on ’ the kitchen will be completed within the next few days. On Tuesday a group of board mem­ bers from the Goderich Hospital toured the new wing and inspected the modern facilities there., A new addition to the Goderich Hospital is expected to be built shortly. the completion of the have prevented the use wing before this, Mrs. Many Christmas Activities for Patients at Wingham Hospital tlie few on of OPERETTA AT GORRIECOMMUNITY HALL, FRIDAY An operetta “King Cole’s (An operetta “King Cole’s Court” will be presented by‘the Ethel Public School, under the direction of the teacher, Jean Sparling, in Gorrie Community Hall, on Friday, December 30th., at 8.30 p.m. It will be sponsored by Group 1 of the W.A. of the Gorrie United Church.' Adults 50c, children 25c.F28b ANNUAL MEETING OF HOSPITAL AUXILIARY The annual meeting and election of officers of the Ladies* Auxiliary to Wingham General Hospital will be held in the Council Chamber on Friday afternoon, January 6, at 3 o’clock. All ladies interested in the hospital are "invited to come and hear the reports of the years work and enjoy a social cup of tea, F28i4b Local Principal to Represent District At Annual Meeting T. S. Beattie, Public School, Wing­ ham, will represent public school men teachers in this area as delegate to the annual assembly of the Ontario Public School Men Teachers’ Federation to be held in Toronto from December 27th to 29th. During the three day meet, 120 dele­ gatos from every part of Ontario will represent the Federation’s member­ ship of 5,500 public school men teach­ ers in hearing reports and making de- cisions^yon a wide variety of subjects concerning education and the teach­ ers’ welfare. Under review this year will be salary policy, superannuation, teacher education and qualifications and educational research. Guest of honour and principal speaker at the annual dinner will be the Honourable Doctor W. J, Dunlop, Minister of Education, Other import­ ant speakers will bo the federation’s retiring president, F. Clark MacDon­ ald, Port Arthur, who will deliver the of Port Arthur, who will deliver* the policy address, and George L. Roberts, of Oshawa, past president of the Ont­ ario Teachers’ Federation who Will make “Some Observations on the Nat­ ure of Educational Controversy.” •““Mr. and Mrs. Noil McLean and sons, Neil ahd Roderick, of Toronto, spent the holidays with the former’s sister, Mrs, Elmer Walker, Mr. Walk­ er and Tommy. Last week was S busy week at the hospital, with several organizations in town contributing to the Christmas cheer of the patients there. On Wednesday last three groups of the C.G.I.T. of Wingham United Church sang a selection of Christmas carols at the hospital, to the enjoy­ ment of patients on all three floors of the building. The groups were under the. leadership of Mrs. G. W. Tiffin, Mrs. D. McMurchy and Miss Mary Love. Mrs. Iris : and their residence tained at served hot Other groups from the United, Presbyterian and Anglican churches joined in singing hymns in -a church service held on the third floor for the older patients. On Saturday night, the junior choir of St. Paul’s Anglican Church sang carols for the patients, and during the evening Santa Claus arrived and distributed Christmas candies. The old gentleman’s visit was arranged by Alvin Soli. Cards, gifts, favors and were distributed among the by the Salvation Army, the Auxiliary and other groups. On Christmas Day a turkey dinner was served to all patients in the hos­ pital, and long-term patients whose relatives were visiting on the occasion were allowed to have guests at the dinner, Christmas trees and decorations helped brighten the hospital over the festive season. Following the singing, Morrey* invited the girls lears over to the nurses’ where they were enter- a staff party, and were ; chocolate and cookies. candies patients Hospital Th© year 1955 will be remembered in Wingham for several events of far- reaching consequences to the town. During the-year the new District High School was formally opened by Premier Leslie Frost, after fire in the old high school H-huts had made occupation of the new premises nec­ essary several months in advance , of the scheduled opening date. During the summer months work started on the new CKNX-TV station, and in mid-November the first broad­ casts from the new station were made. In December the new 50-bed whig of the Wingham General Hospital, started a year previously, was opened by Hon. Mackinnon Phillips, Ontario minister of Health. Also memorable during the year was the Frontier Days celebra­ tion, successor to the successful 75th Anniversary celebration of 1954, with almost as big a crowd as its pre­ decessor. Here are a few of the highlights of 1955, as reported in the files on The Advance-Times: January 3rd—First baby born in Wingham General Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Albert Mason, R.R. 3, Blyth. Jan. 3—An increase in crime in Wingham reported by Police Chief Bert Platt, in a yearly review of police work given to town council. Jan, 12—Ladies’ Auxiliary to Wing­ ham General Hospital reported total receipts of $2,806.64 for 1954 in their work of raising money for supplies for the hospital. Jan. 19—New public school in Wroxeter opened, replacing old school razed by fire in March, 1954. Jan. 19—Surplus of $19,793 for year 1954 reported at meeting of Wingham District High School Board. Jan. 26—By-law authorizing the borrowing of $50,000 as Wingham’s share of the new wing for the Wing­ ham General Hospital passed by coun­ cil. Feb. 2—Flash fire destroyed frame farm house of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Jamieson, fourth concession of Morris. Feb. 9—Zetland school, familiar landmark on Highway 86, torn down by department of highways. Feb. 9—Preliminary OK given by council to plan for community mauso leum in Wingham Cemetery. Reb. 16—Mayor R. E. McKinney an nounccd that he had taken a personal option on vacant Brown Brothers fac­ tory, in an attempt to attract new in­ dustry Lb Wingham. Feb. 23—Old Wingham High School building offered School board for building. Feb. 25-W. J. lisher, marked 90th birthday. Mar. 9—Town council deferred ac­ ceptance of high school board’s offer of old high school building “oh basis offered.’* Mar, 16—First concert of new Wing­ ham" Lions Boys’ and Girls’ Band played to large audience in high school auditorium. Mar, 16—Application for television license made by station CKNX. Mar. 30—$50,000 worth of town de­ bentures over-subscribed on local market. Money was raised for Wing­ ham’s share of cost of new wing at hospital. April 6—Council decided to try angle parking on one side of Joseph­ ine street during summer months, as solution to parking problem. April 13—High school board offered old high school building to town for $1 for use either as public school or television station. April 13—First steps taken for Mor­ ris Centennial celebration, at meeting in Morris Township Hall. April 20—New Wingham District High School officially opened by Premier Leslie M. Frost. April 27—Rev. Alexander Nimmo, of Wingham, named 81st Moderator of the London and Hamilton Synod of the Presbyterian Church. May 4—John W. Hanna, M.P.P., again nominated as Progressive-Con­ servative candidate for Huron-Bruce. May 11—Hugh Hill, Colborne Town­ ship farmer, chosen to represent Huron-Bruce Liberal Association in the provincial election to be held in June. May 18—Over a hundred members of the local branch of the Canadian Legion observed the tenth anniversary (Continued on Page Ten) A warning that drinking drivers in Wingham will be severely dealt with was issued this week by Police Chief T. W, Platt, as a re­ sult of repeated demand^ from the Attorney-General’s department for a crack-down on holiday drinking and driving. Chief Platt served warning on local motorists that anyone found to have been drinking while in control of a car will hav© their car keys impounded and will be charg­ ed with impaired driving. Part of a province-wide cam­ paign to stamp out drinking while driving, the local warning has been issued particularly for the coming New Year’s week-end, during which many traffic accidents have been recorded in the past few years. Local citizens attending New Year’s parties are urged to walk or take a taxi. ■ George McLaughlin, 3438 Dickerson I Ave., Detroit, Michigan, spent Chrlst- j mas Day in the hospital as the re- ! suit of a good turn. A visitor with his wife and daugh­ ter at the home of Clarence Cham- ney, R.R. 1, Belgrave, for the Christ­ mas holidays, Mr. McLaughlin was helping to push a car out of the snow in the laneway when he slipped, cut his wrist badly and fractured it at the same time. A He was taken to Wingham General Hospital where the wound was treated and the fracture was reduced under anaesthetic. His condition there was described as satisfactory, but he was confined to .hospital over the week­ end. Tall, lighted Christmas trees, topped with illuminated stars, together with bouquets of red carnations, made an appropriate setting for the services in Wingham United Church on Christ­ mas Sunday. The minister, Rev. D. J. MacRae asked the question, “What Does Christmas Mean to Me?”, taking his text from Luke 2:11, “For unto you is born this day, In the city of David, a Saviour.” Mr. MacRae said that Christmas is a personal time to each one of us, the time when the Chrlst-<43hild’-is born again in our hearts. As the shepherds were told, “Unto you is born a Saviour,” so Jesus is our personal Saviour. We have all received a very costly gift, the gift of Christ, so let us forget ourselves and do something for Christmas Day. During the service daughter of Mr. and Adams was presented for baptism and, was christened Mardi Dawn by Mr, MacRae, Under the leadership of Mr. R, Gray, organist and choirmaster, two Christmas anthems, “Unto Us a Boy Is Born” and “Angels Are Singing”, were given by the choir and W. B. Conron sang the solo, “Night of Nights.” In the evening, the choir presented the candle lighting and carol service, carrying out the theme, “The of the World Is Jesus.” Other Falls Victims of other falls in the dis­ trict were treated in hospital during the past week. Mrs, Annie McGregor, Wingham, fell at her home last Wednesday and fractured her left wrist. She was taken to hospital where the fracture was reduced under anaesthetic. Marilyn Batt, 3-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Batt, R.R. 2, Belwood, Ontario, was pital after falling and left arm. She was after a cast had been Robert and cut Monday, ment. 89th was and Him the Mrs. on this infant Donald Light the held the Jack x ■ The Christmas meeting of Wingham Kinsmen Club was on Tuesday, December 20 in Queens Hotel, with President Gorbutt Jr. in the chair. A delicious turkey supper with all the trimmings was served and enjoy­ ed by all those present, except the Sgt. at Arms, who was kept on the run all evening collecting the multi­ tude of fines imposed. We are sure every Kinsman paid the maximum fine for misdemeanors he was ; seen doing previous to and during the meeting. Each Kinsman brought a suitable gift and Kin Jack Bateson was appointed Santa Claus to distribute them to those present. Many of the gifts were unique and must have taken much thought on the part of the giver. : Congratulations were in store for Kin Secretary Murray Stainton, on becoming the proud father of a ■ bouncing baby girl. Typical of all fathers, Murray presented cigars to all Kinsmen present. The meeting was then adjourned and the members filed out of the smoke-filled room in Orderly fashion. Miss Mabel Reynolds Resident 80 Years Dies in Hospital One of the oldest and most respect­ ed citizens of Wingham, Miss Anna Mabel Reynolds died in Wingham General Hospital, on Tuesday, De­ cember 27th. She was in her year. Born in Morpeth, Ontario, she the daughter of the late James Charlotte Reynolds, the former at one time sheriff of Kent County. The family moved to Wingham 80 years ago and took up residence in the house on Leopold Street occupied by Miss Reynolds untill her death. She was the last remaining member of a family of seven. Educated in Wingham at the public school, Miss Reynolds became a milliner in early life, operating a store in Galt for some years, and later a store in Wingham. She retired from the business over twenty years ago. Miss Bernice Reynolds, who died over two years ago, was well known in the district as a teacher at the Wingham Public School for over fifty years, and as organist at the United Church, a position she held for 47 years. Another sister, Mrs. Marsales, who also lived in the house on Leo­ pold Street, died in 1953. Surviving are two nephews, B. R. Marsales, of Dundas, and Harry H. Marsales, of Buffalo, N.Y., and a niece, Mrs. F. A. Coryell, Toronto. Funeral service will be conducted from the Walker funeral home, Wing­ ham,'with Rev. D. J. MacRae offici­ ating, on Thursday at 2 o’clock. Interment will be in Wingham ceme­ tery. Pallbearers will be Bernard Mar­ sales, Hamilton; Andrew Murdison Jr., Toronto; Harry Marsales Jr., Ham­ ilton; Richard Marsales, Buffalo; Percy Stainton and Roy Mundy, of Wingham. BRENDA VANCAMP FUND REACHES $2,500 MARK to town by high use as public school Fleuty, Veteran pub' Kenneth iF. Johnson whose promotion to Credit Authorizer of business loans in the Insta-Loan Department of the National Bank of Detroit has been announced. Previous to his promotion Mr. Johnston was an Outside auditor ,for the bank. He joined the bank staff in 1952, Mr. Johnson is the son of Mrs. Johnson and the late Murray John­ son, of Wingham. —Mr. Craig Armstrong, of Toronto, is speeding the holidays in Wingham. —Dr. Tracey Brown, of St. Thomas, spent Christmas with his sister, Mrs. J. H. Crawford. —Df. and Mrs. John Armitage, of Whitby, and Dr. and Mrs. E, Eck- mier, of Hamilton, spent the week-end with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. C, B. Armitage. Money continues to pour In to the Brenda VanCamp Fund, set up several weeks ago to aid the Bet­ grave girl after her serious acci­ dent. Latest report is that the fund lias now reached the $2,500 mark, with donations stilt coming in. Meanwhile the little girl is re­ ported to be recovering from the effects of her accident, and her condition is said to he improving rapidly. She is still confined to hospital, however. Donations for the sent to either bank or to the committee the fluid in Belgrave, Receipts for income tax purposes Will bo issued. fund may be in Wingham, irt charge of