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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1947-01-01, Page 1Ppl.,1,17,17,14,771,1^ bteente., DELI- S AUDIENCE On Friday evening, Dec. 27th, a con-, Bert was held in the Town Hall as Pgrk of the Winter Sports Festival. In spite^ of the -bed weather a good sized, crowd turned out to enthusiastically listen as popular local artists performed. The program, was divided into two parts, the first consisting of serious Music* and the latter lighter music and some comedy by Mr. Sam Burton, The Winter Sports Festival was officially declared .open by Rev. Alex. Nimmo„ who spoke briefly about the recreation program, and then called on Mr. Bur- ton who acted as master of cerempniese Miss Lois Whitney delighted the audience with her excellent interpreta- tions, Her fine lyric quality was es- pecially evident in her rendition of -the "Waltz Song" by Edward German, she also sang "Begin the Beguine by Cole Porter, and "Dancing in the Dark" by Arthur S chwartz. Mr. Jim Hall's versatility was espec- ially evident in his piano numbers "Po- lonaise Militaire" by Chopin; "Autumn Nocturne" -by Joseph Myrow, and "Prelude" by Chopin, These were three widely different moods ranging from the fiery "Polonaise" to the quiet reflective "Prelude". Mr. Hugh Gage produced a beautiful rich tone in the "Ave Maria" by Schu- bert and then exhibited a brilliant tech- nique in the two dances, both of which demand complete control of the violin and bow, His dance number's were "Sarabaude" by Carl Bohn and "Hun- garian Dance-No. 1" by Brehm. Miss Leslie Mae Wall contributed three piano solos, "Evocation" by jon- • as; "March Wind", by Edward Mc- Dowell, and "Blind Mice". Leslie- charmed the audience with her fine style. She manages to put her person- ality into her playing in a pleasing way. Mr. Sam Burton, baritone and ent- ertainer, provided the humorous side of the program in a way Which proved to be rather hilarious at times, His. vocal numbers were "Song of the Flea"' Nloussorgsky, and "Green Eyed Drag- on" by Newman. Mr. Harold. Victor Pyle', who accom- panied Mr. Gage and Mr. Burton, pro- edded Sympathetic piano ecconipanie ments which were greatly appreciated. Warm thanks are due to all the art- - ists for their efforts and to the -audience- for turning out when the weather was so inclement. Decided To Launch Co-Operative Hospitalization Plan Correction Regarding Scholarship In the report of the Wingharn High School commencement a scholarship was presented to Ross Procter to. the Ontario Agricultural College, donated by the y Huron County Federation of Agriculture, instead of the County of Huron as reported, Hospital Auxiliary Annual Meeting The annual meeting and election of officers of the Ladies' Auxiliary to the Wingliam Hospital will be held in the council chambers on. Monday aftee- noo1aruar6:te3;floek,te- prt,0ft i key04:5wo4 ‘1;bepresen. presen- ted and all :adieeittereste in the hospita l 01to i tte;d: •• . COUNTY FEDERATION DIRECTORS' MEETING Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Bosnian ' Kinlosa Farm Home Destroyed' By Flames Fire of unknown origin Friday after- noon completely destroyed the two- storey frame house of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Laidlaw, second concession of Kinloss. A high wind quickly spread the flames from the rear of the house and threatened the barn nearby, Mr. Laidlaw was in Whitechurch at the time and his wife was alone in the house. Nearly all the contents were burned. The loss is partially covered by insurance, The Wingliam Fire Bri- gade answered the call at 2,30, the fire being /.0 miles northwest of Wingliam, 'WINTER SPORTS FFSTIVAL PROGRAM • Tuesday, Dec. 31st. Teen Dance in the Masonic Hall. All The teen age crowd is invited and the .admission is 20c each. Wednesday, Jan. 1st The Sid' meet will be held. Contest- amts are asked to meet at Isard's Hill, They will ski from that point to the bill selected for the meet. This is for all ages, and all those interested in' skiing will find that several exciting events are arranged. Thursday, Jan, 2nd Afternoon — The Winter Sports on ice at the Wingliam Arena commenc- ing at 2 pen, Many skating contests are scheduled for all ages from bob Skates tip. Tickets are 25e and are al- so good for the carnival. Evening—A Skating Carnival is ar- ranged starting at 8 O'clock, It IS a dress up affair tied prizes will be given for the best costumes. Don't' stay a- way if you do not wish to dress upp.! Entettainment wilt be provided by log." al skaters. Several amusing events are blanned, so Come prepared for an eve ening of kin and entertainment, "Tick- "ets arc 25c and may be obtained front Mr, Sam Burton at the Town Hall or from any of the school children. Friday, Jnii. 3rd At 2 p.m. skiers are invited to meet Outside the Town Hall where they will be told the destination of theie after., noon outing;, Upon their return free .tefreShmente will be served in council athantbers of the Towit To finance the Winter Sports Pesti- Oaf it will be necessary to dispose of aPProxiniattly one thousand tickets at 25e, Your support of this Venture Will be greatly appreciated by your Diteee for bf ketreetitie. l ell and Ill'Oke Ankle Mee. Jes. Halliday bad the misfort- une to fall and break her ankle on Monday. She was taken to the Wing- ham General Hospital for treatment. Legion Auxiliary Meeting The Ladies Auxiliary to the Wing- ham Legion will hold their regular monthly meeting in the 'Wingham Ar- mouries on Tuesday evening, January 7th., ,"Watcheight Service" on New Years Watchntght Service . eve at 11,15, and will be conducted by the Corps Sergeant-Major, Mr. A. at 8 o'clock. The Salvation Army will hold a ANOTHER FORMER WINCHAMITE TAKES LIFE MEMBERSHIP Hospital Building Fund Again Benefits •••••••••• Percy Stapleton, who formerly lived at the north end of Wingliam is re- membered here as one of the bright young, men our disteiet lost to the lure of the fast growing automobile city of Detroit about twenty-five years ago. That memories of the Old Home Town are still dear to hint is amply proven by the receipt here this week of One Hundred Dollars for a t.ife Membership in the Winghain General Hospital Association, The several former Whighatnitee who have helped this worthy -cease are an exemple of generosity and tmeelfislmess we at borne might well follow: Pat Nave yes -seen my coat any where? Mike—.Arc yes sure ye had it -on when ye took it off? W.C.T.U. The regular meeting of the W.C.T. U. was held on Dec, 13 in the Graham home on John St, The president, Mrs, Cosens occupied the chair„ The words once spoken by Lord Kit- chener: -"Fear' Gad,-Itorottr the King, abstain from strong- drink and be a good man", might well be taken as a motto for every sane Canadian citizen. The scriP turewas read by Mrs. Gow- ans, taken from Luke 2, who also gave a talk on the birth of Jesus. The roll call was answered by a scripture verse containing the word "Hope". The word "Peace" was suggested for the January meeting. Letters of appreciation of flowers sent were read from the families of the late Mrs. Musgrove, Mrs. Anderson and Mrs. Pryce. Several articles were read from- the Clip sheets revealing the same start- ling -figures and facts. Canadians now spend $23 per capita on booze, More is spent .by Canadians on liquor than on all house furnishings. This year's liq- our bill is three times its bread and bakery bill. The arrest and trial and punishment of a single alcohqlic costs $40, and a large share of the traffic ac- cident losses is due to the drink habit. Sonic people maintain that moderate drinking never hurt anyone. However, the feet remains that every acloholic wreck of today started as a moderate drinker. The sole cause of drunken- ness is drinking. In Toronto, alone, thdre have been 8000 women in police Courts for drunkenness since the intro- duction of the beverage rooms. The next meeting is to be held at the home of Mrs. Cosens. DANCE AT ROYAL T Every Saturday evening from 9 to 12, Ken Wilbet's Orchestra. Moderate admission, Rev, John Pollock Resigns Rev. John Pollock resigned as 'Min- ister • of Ailta Craig and Nairn Pres- byterian churches last week.l Ill heal- th has forced his resignation, Revs and Mrs. Pollock will likely occupy the Manse at Ailta 'Craig Until it is re- geired by his successor. Fatuity ReATtion At Chtistmas The Henderson, Smith and Holmes fantilite gathered at the home of their Mother, Mrs, Christina Henderson, Leopold St, for Chtistinas, The re- atnion greatly enjoyed as this is the fleet dine in twenty-three years that all were together, UNPAID BALANCE ON HOSPITAL REDUCED VERY CONSIDERABLY Hospital Association Membership Campaign Receives Wide Support Since November 1st., a Campaign to enlist at least one membership from each family in our Hospital Service Area has been kept in the public eye. Readers will be glad to know that this movement is steadily gaining in mo- mentum and the membership list is steadily growing. There are now over twenty new Life Memberships since Nov. 1st., and when this list is published it will. in- elude the names of both medical Doc- tors of Lucknow; a father and two sons in one family; eases where husband and wife are both Life Members, as well as evidence of a keen interest in this project from several surrounding districts which this Hospital serves. It is expected that therp are quite a num- ber who, before the end of the year, will use the balance of heir Income Tax Allowance for don ions, to ben- efit the Hospital. Thi alone should result in several Life Memberships as well as many costing lesser amount. The date of the Annual Meeting of the Hopital Association is to be an- nounced soon and all families who are not already represented in the Assoc- iation Membership are urged to send their subscriptions so that the member- ship roll may be complete when pub- lished. Life Membership costs $100,00; six years, $25.00; one year, $5.00 payable to W. H. French, Treasurer, Hospital Building Fund, or at your bank. Those taking Life Membership may pay at the rate of $5.00 monthly if desired. Choose which you wilt, but choose. bam With Which Is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News Single Copied Five Cents Subscriptione $2.00 per Year WINGHAM, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1st, 1947 Sixty years ago, Mr.- and Mrs, L. H. Bosnian of Wingliam, formerly of Bitievale, were married in Toronto, on December 30th., 1886, and on Monday afternoon and evening were at home to their many friends at the residence Will Be Held January 6th., to January 10th The annual week of prayer services in Wingham sponsored by the Minis- terial Association -will be held as fol- lows: Monday, January 6th., in St. Paul's Anglican Church, with Rev, R. A. Jocelyn, Lucknow, as speaker. Tuesday, January 7th—In the Sal- vation Army Hall, Wednesday, January 8th.—In the Baptist Church, speaker, Rev. L. C. Jorgensen, Zhievale, Thursday, January 9th—In the Un- ited Church, speaker, Rev. G, H. Dun- lop, Belgrave. Friday, January 10th.—In St. And- rew's Presbyterian Church, speaker, Rev. W. S, Sutherland, Wliitechurch. The speaker for the Salvation Army has not been arranged as yet. Services will begin each night at 8 o'clock, and the offerings after ex- penses have been paid will go to the Canadian Council of Churches. Morris of East Wawanosh, Mrs. R, H, (Minnie) Lloyd of Wingliam; Robert of Leamington, and Mrs. Archie (Clara) Davidson of Vancouver, B,C. There are eleven gnandchildren and four great grandchildren First :Home Game January 4th. With Harriston „Dec. 30—Milverton at Mt. Forest Jan, • 3—Listowel at Milverton Jan. 3—Lucknow at Mt. Forest Jan. 4—FLarriston at Wingham Jan 7—Milverton at Lucknow Jan. 8—Palmerston at Harriston Jan, 10—Listowel at Mt. Forest Ian, 10—Lucknow at Wingham Jan, 10—Palmerston • at Milverton Jan, 13—Mt. Forest at Harriston Jan. 14—Lucknow at Milverton Jan. 15—Mt. Forest at Wingham Jan. 17—Mt. Forest at Listowel e Jan. 17—FIarriston. at Lucknow Jan. 17—Winghare at Palmerston Jan, 20—Listowel at Harriston .fan. 21—Wingliam at Milverton Jan, 22—Mt, Forest at Palmerston Jan. 24—/et. Forest at Lucknow Jan, 24—Milverton at Harriston Jan. 24—Listowel at Wingham Jan. 27—Listowel at Lucknow Jan. 27—Harriston at Palmerston Jan, 29—Palmerston at Mt. Forest Jan. 31—Lucknow at Harriston Feb. 3—Wingham at Harriston Feb, 3—Palmerston at Lucknow Feb. 4—Milverton at Listowel Feb. 5—Wingham at Mt, Forest (Harriston Rink) Feb. 5—Listowel at Palmerston Feb. 7—Lucknow at Listowel Feb. 7—Palmerston at Wingham Feb. 7—Harriston at Milverton Feb. 10—Palmerston at Listowel Feb. 11—Milverton at Wingliam Feb, 12—Harriston, at Mt. Forest Feb. 12—Lucknow at Palmerston Feb. 14—Mti Forest at Milverton Feb. 14—Harriston at Listowel Feb. 14—Wingham at Lucknow Group 2 Juvenile Hockey Schedule The following is the hockey schedule dor Group 2 Juvenile W.O.A.A. January 3—Wingham at Cliesley. January 8--Southampton at Chesley January 10—Ripley at Southampton January 17—Southampton at Ripley Chesley at Wingham, January 22—Wingliam. at Soutla. -ampton. January 24=—Chesley at Ripley.. January 27—Southampton at Wing- ham. januery 29 Ripley at. Chesley January 31—Chesley at Southamp- ton, Ripley at '‘Wingliam. February 7—Wingham at Ripley. CHRISTMAS MAIL REACHES RECORD GARAGE OPERATORS OF HURON MET Officers and Directors Were Elected The annual meeting of the Huron Branch of the Garage Operators As- sociation met. in the Brunswick Hotel, Wingham, recently and elected the fol- lowing officers; Pres.—Wm. Wells, Clinton Vice-Pres.—Jack Reavie, Wingham Sec,-Treas.—Reg Ball, Clinton Directors—Wingham, Jim Carr; Clinton, L. Brown; Seaforth, W, Wri- ght; Goderich, W. J. Mills; Exeter, T. Coates. Every card, letter and parcel cor- rectly addressed an& received at the Wingham Post Office was despatched promptly, The co-operation of the public in mailing Christmas Cards and parcels early was very gratifying stat- ed . Postmaster A. M. Peebles. Stating that it was the heaviest Christmas mailing on record, he re- marked that there were 65,000 one cent stamps alone sold during the rush period, This is an increase of 18,000 over last year, and this did not include the large number of parcels, nor the four cent stamps on cards and letters which were mailed during the holiday season. Excellent work was done by the staff who worked long, hard hours in order to get the mail out in time for Christ- mas. BRIDGE CLUB The Howell Movement was played on Thursday evening,. December 26th., at the weekly meetings of the Wing- ham Bridge Club. Five tables were in the play and the result was as fol- lows: 1st., Mrs. J. Brown and J. H. Crawford; and., G. MacKay and Mrs. G. Godkiri; 3rd., Miss McCallum and Don French; 4th., Mrs. 0, MacKay and V. Dittrner; 5th,, W. H. French and D. C. Nesmith, Dance at the Royal T New Year's Eve, neW and old time to Tiffin's Orchestra, Mederate acnis- Ringing ?inn War Grreings alt Our 3,Trittets The melodious- pealing of the bells heralding the New Year echoes the many good wishes in our hearts for you and yours,. Ma y ' y each day be filled with' happiness and health—may love, tran- quillity and peace encompass the world that all may reap the fug benefits of life. The Directors of Huron County Fe- deration of Agriculture held ail hit- portant meeting in the, Agricultural Board Room, Clinton, at 1.30 p.m.. on " December 27th, at which sonic iMpor- taut decisions were reached, After considerable discussion and debate, it was . decided to ask each Township to carry out ail intensive Warble Ply Campaign in the Spring of 1947, with the hope that the whole County will co-operate. The following Executive was 'chosen for 1941: Past Pres,, Harry la Sturdy, Auburn; President, Russell T. Bolton, Dublin; 1st Vice-Pres,. Bert Lobb, Clinton; 2nd Vice-Pres., Chas, Coultes, Belgrave; Secretary-Treaserer, We V, Roy, Loindesboro; Robt, McKercher, Dublin; Gordon Kirkland, Lucknow; Wm, Davidson, Zurich; Bert Itivni, Seaforth, and Orval Harrison, Mctnk- tots. It was decided to hold the menial Field Day in 'Exeter itt 1947, oe June 11th, if arrartgemehts Can he complet- ed for that date, Perhaps most important of all, they. Huron County Federation of Agricul- ture has decided, unitnonsiy, to launch a to-operative Hospitalization Plan, Vallable to both uthatt and rural people throughout the Cetnity. ,A Health Committee was appointed last August to Make a thorough study of Co-oper- ative Hospitalization, and etincrete ate tunnicemeets will be made in the very near future. Mitaurt-Oltutts twit *tat' Euchre and Dance at Belgrave on Friday To be held hi the Potestets' Belgrave, Friday. Jan, 3rd. Euchre to ecentlietioe at 0 pan, Good pritee. Mc- DoWell's orchestra With novelty dances. Auspices Of Athletic Association, Ad- iniaSiOri 35e, INTERMEDIATE ORA. GROUP SCHEDULE WINfillAM WEEK OF PRAYER SERVICES of their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs, R. H. Lloyd, Mr. and Mrs. Bosnian who have lived many years in this' district have as host of friends, who extend to them sincere congrat- ulations. Mr. Bosnian, who is , in his 88th- year, was born in the County of Rid- dleeexe near. London, .and came to this district with his parents, when he was thirteen years of age, and settled on a farm on the Bluevale Road. Twenty-- six years ago they moved to Bluevale, Where they raided for sixteen years. Ten years ago they moved into Wing- ham and are now residing with their son-in-law and daughter, Mr, and Mrs. R. H. Lloyd. Mrs. Bosman's maiden name was Rhoda Elizabeth Fletcher. She was born at Newmarket and for some years previous to her marriage resided' on the second concession of Morris Town- ship. Mr. arid Mrs, Bosnian have a fam- ily of two sons and two daughters, 420-70-102.sleVIMM-r MR. AND MRS, L. H. ROSMAN CELEBRATE DIAMOND WEDDING Mr. and Mrs. Bosman were the re- cipients of many letters and cards of congratulations as well as several beautiful bouquets of -flowers. Friends were here from Aurora and Leamington for the occasion, ASSISTANT FOUR ._ SALVATION ARMY An assistant officer to Capt Agar, commanding the Wingham Corps of the Salvation Army, has been appoint- ed in the person of Lieut. E, .Smith, Lieut. Smith comes to Wingham front the "Mountain" Corps of the 5, A, at Hamilton. . Welcome meetings for the Lieuten- ant will be combined with the much anticipated visit of Envoy "Bill" Clark of :Brantford Citadel, the dynamic, 17- year-old blind Christian orator, who will conduct and speak at the services in the Salvation Army this coming Sunday. P.kNrekerkAMWANtrt atom. ape Frit/ay, jam. 3rd, to Bert Worth and his CKNX AinbasSadors, REDISTRIBUTION TO AFFECT HURON For the forthcoming redistribution based on the. 1941 Dominion censuses, when the size of the next parliament will be increased 255 members com- pared to-245 at- presentewill make con- siderable changes in the boundaries of several smaller ridings in Western Ontario, and two or three may disap- pear in the process. Pretty certainly, Huron and Bruce, which now have three seats will be cut to two seats for the two counties, It is possible that Bruce and Grey counties, which also have three mem- bers may be reduced to two members. Euchre and Dance at Currie's School A euchre and dance will be held at Curries School on ?ridgy evening, Ja- nuary 3rd, Music by Tiffin's orchesta. 65,000 One Cent Stamps Sold During Rush Period ASSOCIATION TO MEET Will Hold Annual Meeting, Tuesday, January 14th. •••••••••••,...... The annual meeting of the Wingham General. Hospital Association will be held in the Council Chambers, on Tuesday evening, January 14th., at o'clock. This will be a very important meet- ing and all members are urged to be present. An important change in the By-law is suggested to increase the member- ship of the Hospital Board from 9 to 12 members, two of which to be ap- pointed by the Huron County Council from rural areas surrounding Wing- ham, and one from the County of Bruce. In order to amend the By-law it is necessary to have two-thirds of the membership ratify the change. If you are a member of the Association and unable to attend you have the privilege of voting by proxy. liENERAL HOSPITAL 1:LOCAL TALENT