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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1947-05-01, Page 1,^01•••• twautezEi bam F. B. Y. P, 4. The Fundamental Baptist Voting People's Association held it's weekly meeting on Monday night at the Wing- ham Baptist Church with a good at- tendance and directed by Mrs. Bruce MacLean. The meeting was opened with the hymn "In the Sweet By and By" and prayer by Glenn Scheifele. Miss Mildred Jones led in a Bible Quiz on, "Little Things in the Bible", Mr. and Mrs. H. Brooks favoured with a piano and violin: duet ,entitled "Only a Branch in the Vine." The subject for the evening was on prayer and two short readings were given by the Misses Ruth Brooks and. Jessie Scott entitled "Talking to Our Father" and "How Can I Pray" res pectively. A duet entitled `Vogt a Whispered Prayer" was rendered by the Misses Ruth Cantelon and Lois nitimill, Several more readings were given as follows, "Perseverance in Prayer", "Power Prayer" "Effectual Fervent Prayer", and was followed and climaxed by a summary on "Pray tr" by :Mrs, Glenn Scheifele, Mt, and Mrs. IL Brooks again favoured with a piano and violin duet entitled "The Church by the Side of the Road" which was very much enjoyed, and Miss Marjorie Falconer closed with prayer; With Which Is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News Single Copies Five Cents WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MAY 1st, 1947 4•1•111111111MMIIIIIIMMIM1101111111.• Subscriptions $2.00 per Year •NII•11•111•111, "LAUGHING GAS" TAX RATE SET AT A COMEDY HIT FIFTY-FIVE MILLS Fire Dept. & Misc. Service Hydrant Rentals ,Street Lighting Cemetery Expenses Public Library Board Insurance .55 Mills • $59510.00 1 Mill equals $1082,00, Expenditure Charity and Grants 83675.00 County of Huron Rate 6771.54 Debenture Debt Charges 10582.92 Education 15992.00 General Administration 15985.00 Health and Sanitation 2400.00 Streets and Bridges 6000.00 1750.00 1750.00 3600.00 3000.00 1300.00 800.00 Telephone 350.00 Land Purch, MacLean Est, 500.00 Anstett Shed Purchase 800.00 Plaque, Town Hall 464.50 Plaque, Monument s 315.00 Town.Hall Improvements 1870,92 New Band Stand 1000,00 Miscellaneous 8,00 Won Toronto Scholarship Geo. Thomson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo, Thomson, of Bluevale, a member of the graduating class of Western University this year, was awarded the Reuben Wills Leonard 'Scholarship to Toronto University for next year. DANCING AT ROYAL T Every Saturday evening from 9 to 12, Ken Wilbee's Orchestra, Moderate admission. Lorne Hudson, employee of the Pal- merston Public Utilities Commission, was painfully injured on Monday af- ternoon, when a falling brick struck him in the centre of the back. Mr. Hudson was working in a pit on time street in front of the theatre. Dur- ing the winter, the water service had frozen and theatre workmen had lit a fire in this pit to tlmaw out pipes. The blaze had burned the covering from the under-ground street light cables there, and Mr. Hudson was repairing the damage when time accident occur- red. He was stooped over at time in- stant a bricklayer working up on the front wall cut a brick, and the severed portion fell down, catching Mr. Hud- son in the centre of his back, just above the hips, It was a crippling blow, and the in- jured man was taken to Palmerston General Hospital. X-rays showed that time Point of one of the vertebrae's in his back was broken, an injury, that while not considered very serious, is paralyzingly painful. Mr. Hudson, it is expected will have to leave his back in a cast for several months.--Pal- merston Observer. FORMER RESIDENT HURT AT PALMERSTON Lorne Hudson To Be In Cast For Several Months A special meeting of the Wingham, Town Council was held on Wednesday evening, for the purpose of setting the tax rate for the year. All members were present. .The council agreed that with in- creased expenditure the tax rate must be higher, after considerable discus- sion and the tabling of a communica- tion from the Department of High- ways, informing the Council that a refund for Road Expenditure and maintenance up to the amount equal the ,County Assessment for roads, $2370, would be made. After taking this into consideration the rate was set at 55 mills, an increase of 5 mills over last year. The following are the estimated re- ceipts and expenditures. Receipts One Mill Subsidy $1082.00 Weigh. Scale Fees 125.00 Licenses 600.00 Penalties and Interest 300,00 Dog Tax 250.00 Rents 300.00 Fire Truck Rentals 300,00 Fines 15.00 Cemetery Revenue 1800.00 Snow Removal Highway 4 446,00 L.I. Sewer Rates Recoverable 500.00 Dust Layer Recoverable 125,00 Deb. Debt. Recoverable '7709.78 Utilities Corn. Refund Audit 60.00 WPTB Refund 792.00 Rec. Director Refund Sal. 800.00 Sale Steam to Armoury 500.00 Ref. Roads Dept. Highways 2370.04 Arena Acct., bal. roof - 810.00 Miscellaneous 565.96 Local Cast Scores Triumph The Play "Laughing Gas" sponsored 'by the Wingham Fire Department turned out to be a success in every -way. Two capacity audiences laughed .and screamed as the plot was expertly unfolded by local talent, A third aud- ience also saw the play on Monday -evening. Each character did an excel- lent piece of work, helping to keep the fast moving plot racing. The cast is as follows: Mrs. Merlino, Italian Landl'ady, Mrs. M. Swanson; Penny Whitman, visitor in' New York, Lois Whitney; Miss .Amy Whitman, her aunt, Katherine McGregor; Olga, a Swedish house- maid, Velma Scott; Vivian Whitman,' Penny's sister, Mrs. J. Hopper; Chris Wynn, detective story writer, Jiin Beresford; Flavia Winterspear, modern ,poet, Mrs. S. Burton; Paul Van Doren, radio actor, Frank Johnson; Kitty Doe, chorus girl, Jean McKague; Ambrose Rosenbloom, policeman, Bill Conron; Judge Haley, Dr. Art. Irwin; Corpse, George Calvert. Drama Club To Be Organized Over fifty persons left their names with Sam Burton, Director of Re- Creation signifying their interest in a riew Drama Club which is to be organ- ized on Monday evening, May 5th., at at 8 o'clock in the Town Hall. Anyone else who is interested in any phase of dramatics is invited to at- • tend.'Some of these phases are acting, staging, directing, lighting, make-up, wardrobe, properties, advertising and 'building scenery. RUMMAGE SALE SAT. MAY 3rd. On Saturday afternoon, May 3rd., at two o'clock, all roads will lead to the Wingham Armouries for the Spring Rummage Sale, sponsored by the Lad- its' Auxiliary to Wingham Hospital. Donations are asked for: clothing, dishes, hats, shoes, etc. In fact any- thing can he sold, So, clean out your -attics, basements and clothes closets, and give anything you do not need to the rummage sale, All articles should 'be at the Armouries on Friday, May 2nd. If you wish your donation called for, phone Mrs.. W. J. Adams, 312. Afternoon tea will alio be served. Notice To Pet Owners Notice is hereby given . that the Town Dump will be poisoned on Mon- day, May 5th., for destruction of Rats.. An persons with pets in the vicinity are requested to keep them confined for about ten days. T. W, Platt, Chief of Police. FREE COLOURED MOVING PICTURES Plan to attend the free coloured moving pictures this Thursday even- ing, May 1st., in the Town Hall, at 8 p.m. sharp, sponsored by the Junior and Senior Wingham Fish and Game Club. This two hour showing will, feature fishing, hunting and picture- esque scenery in Canada. Two door prizeS will be given and everyone is welcome, For this fishing season three cups lave been donated by the following: 1st, donated by Dr. W. M. Connell, to be awarded to the member catching the let gest speckled trout, 2nd: Donated by J. W. Hanna M. P, to be given to the member having the largest Black Bass. 3rd, Donated by Wingham Fish and Game ,Club for the member with the largest Brown Trout, The fish are to be caught by mem- bers of the Junior or Senior Fish and Game Club. Secure your membership ticket now. These cups are new on dis- play in Hamilton's window. SIGNALLING EXAM. AT HIGH SCHOOL Sgt. Major 1.ackie Visited Wingham High School last Thursday afternoon to conduct examinations for the Sig- nallers of the Cadet Corpse " Cadet Stanley Hieelet passed the test in Morse code at 6 words per minute, and will reeeive a certificate and an award, of five dollars. ,Cadets John Armitage, Joseph Brown, ]Merman bickifison, James Hall, Robert Lever, and Ralph Seddon qualified at 12 Words per minute, and will each receive two certificates and an award of ten dollars. The Sgt. Major praised the Cadets for their• excellent work, end said that the performance of the W. H. S, Cadets compared most favour. ably with that of the Corms• hi other BAPTISMAL SERVICE AT UNITED CHURCH Special Music Marked Last Sunday Of Organist and Choirmaster In Wingham United Church special music marked the last Sunday of Mr, A. W. Anderton as organist and choir- master of time Church, The pastor, expressed the regret of the congre- gation at the departure of Mr. Ander- ton, who has given such splendid ser- vice to the church throughout the past six years. At the morning service the choir sang "Festival Te Deum" Dudley Buck, Mr. Hugh Gage guest violinist played "Ave Maria" by Gou- nod-Bach" and Mr. Sam Burton sang "Ninety and Nine" by Campion. . During the service Rev. Mr. Bee- croft christened ten children: Nancy Lu, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Ross Howson; Loretta Ann, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Howson; Susan Lynn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Spry; Brenda Margaret, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Murray McLennan; Penny Sue, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Bell; Terry Ross, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Merkley; John Frank- lin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hop- per; Harold Bruce, son of Mr. and Mrs, John L. Currie; Robert James and George Edwin, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Kress. During the evening service the choir sang "The Radiant Morn", by Wood- ward. BRIE CLUB Wingha.m Defeats Goderich In Tournament Goderich Bridge Club were guests of the local Club on Monday evening, April 28th. Twenty-eight pairs from each club participated and the Wing- ham teams edged out the visitors by a small margin on aggregate points, as well as securing top positions in each direction of play. ' North and South: 1. R. S. Hetherington, J. A. Wilson, 2: tied, Miss MacNaughton, P. F. Carey (G.); Mr. and Mrs. Currie (G.): 4. Mr. and Mrs. Chapman (G). East and West: 1, Mrs. J. A. Wilson, Mrs. R. S. Hetherington. 2, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Crawford. 3. Mrs. Wheeler, Mrs. Thomas, (G). 4. Mrs. P. F. Carey, Mrs. W. H. Hay (G). Aggregate points, Wingham, 1927, !Goderich, 1895. NOTICE TO CURLERS A meeting of all interested Curling Club Members will be held in the Curling Club House, on Friday even- ing, May 2nd., at 8 p.m. Ron. Rae, Dr. A. W. Irwin, President, Sec.-Treas. Kincardine Minister New Moderator Rev, S. M. Scott, B.D., of Knox Church, Kincardine, in the presbytery of Huron-Maitland, was elected Mod- erator for, the coming year of the Sy- nod of Hamilton and London of the Presbyterian Church in Canada at St, Thomas on Monday evening. IV I. T. U, 1110116110011111101110 The April meeting of the Women's Christian Temperance Union was held at the home of Mrs. J. A, Johnston, The president, Mrs. Coserts, was iii charge of the program which was opened by the singing of "Simply Trusting Every Day" and prayer by Mrs. Field. Mrs. Gowans read the 28th chapter of Matthew and gave a few remarks on the need and power of prayer. The Clip Sheet dealt with the effect of time liquor business on economic conditions, "The liquor trade conceit- trates wealth in the hands of the feW, and this money is used to bribe govern- ments and create protection for the trade at the sacrifice of the public good. 'The money, spefit on beer Might better be spent on milk and batter, This would mean money fo'r the far- mer and food for the family of the drinker, which often go Imegry. The purchase of liquor not only serves no useful purpose, but the purchaser is actually harmed' by its outlay. "The liquor traffic is a great con- tributing cause of unemployment, Can. adians are spending over a million dol- lars a day on liquor, The worst CCOnOtnie waste of liquor is not the money spent on it, hitt the waste of human efficiency and the loss of the will to work which is caus- ed by dtink, not does the loss in Mon- ey cover the loss in pelt-0116,11W and happiness." MONTHLY MEETING F. B. S. W. M. S. The regular monthly meeting of the Baptist Senior Woman's Mission Circle was held Apil 24th., at the home of Mrs. James f Stapleton with Mrs. Geo, Scott, ,Pres., presiding. Hymn "What a Fricknd We Have In Jesus" was sung and Mrs. W. Clark led in prayer., The 'president, read a poem on "Lord Show- Us How". As the theme .of the .meefing,„was "prayer" Mrs. H. 'Brooks took the Scripture reading from Ira 64th, 7th verse and gave a fine outline of prevailing prayer. Minutes of Treas. report were given by Mrs. John Falconer and Roll Call answered by a verse of Scripture. The Devvotional for next meeting to be cm "Courage." A motion was passed to pay part of the expense of a native worker in Africa. Hymn, "Hark tis the Shep- herd's Voice I hear". Mrs, C. Phippen read an article by Mr, E. K. Jones, Missionary home on furlough telling what a wonderful experience it was to be in America, of the courtesy and friendliness met with an abundanCe of so many good things, all made their first impressions seem like a dream. He asked prayer for India. Miss M. Falconer favored with a solo, "The little lost sheep comes home", Mrs. John Falconer read a letter from a missionary's wife in India. 200,000,000 million people in India . have never yet heard the Gospel and 30,000 die every clay without Christ. Sentence prayers followed, those tak- ing part were Mrs. John Falconer, Mrs. (Rev.) Couplancl and Mrs. Geo. Scott. Meeting closed with the hymn, "Sweet Hour of Prayer", and prayer by Mrs. ,R. Cantelon. After which a delicious lunch was served by the hostess. Special Dance At Royal T. Thursday, May 1st., Music supplied by Farrier's Orchestra, featuring the three Farrier Brothers on the saxa- phone, Modern and Old. Time Danc- ing 9,30 to 1. Admission 50 cents. Hospital Group Met The CEILIDH met at the home of Mrs. W. J. Greee on Monday evening, April 28th.1 to make hospital dressings. A social Mete followed the work per- iod, and assisting the hostess were Mrs, 'Gordon Buchanan, Mrs, Win, Cruikshank and Miss Myrtle Deans, SENIOR SOFTBALL CLUB MAIMED Tim annual meeting of the Senior "A" Softball Club was held in the Council Chamber on Wednesday even• were semi-finalists in the W,O.A,A,, ing of last week. The team last year and have again tittered a teatn fat coin- pletiOtt this yea['. The newly elected officers are: President-Vie Latighlean Sec-Trees.-Horace Aitehisan Manager-,,M, Bader txecntiveHtigh Carmichael, Carl Bennett and above °filters, Press Repartee-eMerrill Cameton, RETIRING BUSINESS 'MEN LIONS GUESTS The Club to Donate $1500 to Erect Floodlights at Town Park The Wingham Lions Club held their regular luncheon meeting at the Queen's Grill on Monday evening, hav- ing as their guests several of the re- cently retired business men and their successors, and a welcome was extend- ed them by Lion President John Mc- Kibbon. Three new members Dr. !Geo. W. Howson, Miller Davis and Sam Bur- ton were welcomed to the Club, Lion Harley Crawford brought up for discussion the possibility of pro- viding funds for the erection of flood lights at the park. Considerable mon- ey had been collected and set aside for a swimming pool, and as the project seems definitely off at the present, a portion of this fund could be used for the purpose. A rather lengthy discussion follow- ed, several speaking in its support, while others were not definitely sold on the idea. Eventually a motion was past granting $1500 to the Recreational Council to instal flood lights, Two violin solos by Sam Burton were much appreciated. Lion Ron Rae as chairman of, the Committee of Wingham - Citizens Band, threw out the suggestion that a donation of $500 would greatly assist that organization. This matter was re- ferred to the Civic Improvement Com- mittee to bring in a recommendation. The activities of the Club, and how its money is spent, is not fully known by the public. The Secretary was in- structed to prepare such a statement since the Club's formation and have it published. A manufacturers' quartette composed of Lions Roberts, Tiffin, French and Spry "entertained" with "Down by the Old Mill Stream". The meeting was then turned over to Lions John Hanna, who on behalf of the Business Men's Association paid tribute to the excellent contribution that several retiring business men had made to Wingham, arid read the nam- es of those who had recently retired from business: A. M. Crawford, Thos. Fells, Geo. Williams, Geo. Olver, Miss Graham, J. A. Haugh, Harry Browne, Fred Carter, R. Galbraith, H. Camp-. bell and J. A. Wilson. Lion Al. Walker made the presenta- tion to those present on behalf of the Business Men's Association, Regret was expressed at time illness of Lion Bill Connell and a motion was passed to give hint his attendance dur- ing his illness. Owing to the late hour the slide taken by Lion "Doc" Cruickshank on his trip to Florida, will be shown. at the next meeting. The meeting closed with the Lions song and roar, NOTICE All Town Licenses are now past due and must be paid at once: T. W. Platt, Chief of Police. Will Hold Family Reunion Mr. and Mrs, Luther 'err and son flew from Winnipeg to Toronto, on Sunday, and motored to Wingham on ,Monday with Mr. Douglas Kerr, to visit with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Kerr, Sr. On Sunday they will hold a family reunion wheit the re- mainder of the family: Marjorie of London; Robert of Toronto, and Jos- eph John of the Bluevale Road will be present, This will be the first time in seven years for the familyto be to- gether. Addressed High School Students Flying Officers G. G, Agnew of Clinton Radio School addressed Grade XII and XIII at the High School on Monday, in the interests of the Royal Roads College in Vancouver Island. The College is established for the primary purpose of training Cadets who can aspire to assume positions of leadership in the Royal Cattadian Navy and in time Royal Canadian Air Force, The College Course is of two years duration and the Autumn term begins in mid-September. • BINGO The Women's Auxiliary to time Leg- ion is holding its annual Spring Bingo' in the Armouries on Wednesday, May 7th., at 8 p.m. sharp. 20 games for 25c, 6 specials for 250, 2, 10 cent specials (hill house). Proceeds for patriotic purposes. Conic early and avoid dis- appointment. There's no justiee, If you Make out• your intoind tax correctly you go to the poorhouse. If you don't you go to jail, PERSONALITY , AND DRESS Many Worthwhile Hints Given Well, well, well, surely Winghara has a place in time sun nowt Four weeks ago it boasted of its tremendous' snow drifts; three weeks ago it claim- ed its floods were the worst in two de- cades. Last week it bad a truly beau- tiful style show and now the Women's Institute have gone so far as to im- port a lady to tell them how to dress and act-in short to be at once the envy of their lady friends and the ad- mired of their male friends. Although it was a thoroughly dis- agreeable day those in charge were very disappointed that more ladies did not attend the special Institute course given by the department each year. But never mind, we are told that what the instructor said it to re- main a deep dark secret. Her recipes for mysterious beauty lotions will for- ever remain unknovin except to those present. Her figure and raiment sug- gestions will also be closely guarded. Our women friends will see not the means but only the result in their friends who took the course and the husbands likewise only will be aware of the course when they inform them that they simply must try atleast three of the new costume suggestions the stylist told them would be simply rav- ishing on them. Furthermore these ladies having professional advice on col ours, etc. will brook no criticism on their new spring clothes. As for the members themselves they found Miss Burke very interesting and regret that so much worthwhile information ,,had to be so condensed and all agreed it was worth while interrupting their housecleaning for one day to attend. PRESENTED WITH PURSE OF MONEY Mr. and Mrs. Albert Bacon of Bel- grave, recently suffered the loss of six young cattle from poisoning due to water-core turnips. This was a heavy loss and their friends and neighbours rallied to their aid and collected a purse of money, amounting to $258.00 which was presented to them on Monday; April 21st. The "Rummy Gang" of Belgrave, sponsored a dance and presented them with the proceeds, amounting to $30. Mr. and Mrs. Bacon and family are roost grateful for these expressions of kindness and generosity to help com- pensate them to a great extent in their loss, and wish to thank one and all for generous gifts. Syl Apps Named Athletic Chief Premier Drew announced appoint- ment of Sylvanus Apps, captain of the. Stanley Cup winning Toronto Maple Leafs, as the new Ontario athletic. commissioner. Apps, 32 year-old native of Paris, has been a star on the for- ward line of Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League for tan seasons. BUDGET RELAXES THE INCOME TAX. In the Budget address delivered by Hon. Douglas Abbott last night some relief was given on the Income Tax. The exemption remains unchanged at $750 for single persons and $1500 for married men. In the low wage brack- et there will be a reduction of 54% and graduated until in the high salary bracket only 6 to 7% reduction, Et- fective July 1st. An overall reduction in Income Tax of 29%, No change kvas forecast on time liq- Mir or tobacco tax, The Excise Profit Tax repealed as of next December, A surplus of 8190,000,000 estimated for 1947-48. PRESENTATIONS TO RETIRINGORGANIST The inetnbers of the Winghtun United Church Choir assembled oft Thursday evening, April 24th„ to bid farewell to iMr. A. W. Anderton, who has been choir leader and organist for six years. The choir president, Mr. N. Keating, expessed appreciation to Mr. Anderton for his efficient leadership. The choir has enjoyed excellent train- ing and regret losing an outstanding musician. Both Mr. and Mrs. Anderton have contributed to the pleasure of the choir by their hospitality on many oc- casions. Mr. W, Tiffin amid Mr. Bert Isard made time presentation of two Chairs, antique style. Following the choir presentation Mr, T, S. Beattie and Mr. A. Reid present- ed Mr. Anderton with an address and gift of money from the Official Board in appeetieticem of his excellent service in the church. $78914.88 A request was received for the rental of the former Gregory property at the south of the town. As this is antici- pated being used for High School track meet, and possibly a hardball diamond, it was referred to the Prop- erty Committee to investigate, A resolution was passed that the tre- asurer's bond now held by the Crown Attorney, be secured and kept in the town vault. Application for building permits were received from G. A. Schatte, H. Brooks and A. C. Adams. These were granted. The Street Committee reported that the Maitland river was washing out under Victoria St., opposite Winghain Auto Wreckers. As this is Highway 86, it will be brought to the attention of the Highway Department. $19450.78 Total Expenditure .V8914.85 Total Receipts $19450.78 Balance 859464.10 Surplus 45.90 MEMORIAL TO CHURCHILL AND LATE F. D. R. Largest carillon in Canada is being installed in Peace Tower at Rainbow bridge, Niagara Falls, Ont. It is a memorial to Winston Churchill and the late President •Roosevelt. An Increase Of Five Mills Over Last Year Small Fire Saturday The Firemen had a short run on Saturday afternoon to a fire in a garage at the rear of Hanna's Store, Little damage resulted, Hospital Auxiliary Meeting The regular meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Wingham General Hospital, will be held in the Council Chamber, on Monday afternoon, May 5th„ at 3 Alock, BELGRAVE STORES CLOSE WED, AFT. Commencing Wednesday, May 7th., and until further notice the following business places in Belgrave will close Wednesday afternoons, Belgrave Co-Op, Store and Chop- ping C, W, Hanna, R. j, aMeltetizie, Cliff, C. Putdott. jaek Wilson,