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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1949-01-12, Page 1WROXETER BUSINESS SECTION SUIFERED DESTRUCTIVE FIRE The Third Serious Fire In 25 ;Years A Wroxeter business section suffered the most destructive fire in 'its his- tory on Tuesday evening of last week. when an egg Vradiug station owned and operated ,by Dobson Brothers,. a residence owned by Mrs, B. Martin of Hamilton, and in which Mr, and Mrs. John Colwil were tenants were completely destroyed, while the pool room operated by Mr. Mel Beattie, the double storelind living apartment above the store owned by Mrs. W, E. Vanvelsor and Miss Rona Vanvelsor, were damaged by fire and water. e The fire which started in the egg grading station is , thought to have been caused by the refrigeration unit. It was noticed by a passer by about, 8.80 in the evening. A bucket brigade . soonfollowed the alarm, Firemen from five neighbouring towns responded Wingham were the first to arrive but the fire spread rapidly to the Martin residence though some of the house- hold furnishings were saved, The Van- velsor block roof was destroyed by fire, also the living apartment above the store while the store suffered ex- tensive water damage. Heroic efforts were made with suc- cess to save the Draper residerice and Telephone Office next door, Great praise is due 'Mrs. H, I. Durst, the telephone operator, who remained on duty calling help and answering calls through it all and with the assistant operator, Mrs. Reg Newton, carried on far into the night. Five fire brig- ades responded to the Call for help, Wingham, Listowel, Brussels, Clifford and Teeswater./ Their combined ef, forts with the quantities of water available at the mill dam no doubt saved the village from a much greater catastrophe. Hundreds of people streamed from all directions and gave willing assistance. This was the third serious fire in Wroxeter business sec- tion during the past 25 years, The Robinson BlOck fire „where Ted Smith's garage now stands, threaten- td several buildings and the flour mill, which was never. rebuilt and was . a distinct loss to the village and com- munity. Because—clue to the excessive cold wave that struck' the fruit belt of California, information has been re- ceived that commodities from this re- ' gion will be off the local markets, thus causing prices on locals produce to climb. Present stock of imported fruits will be sold at the current priees. Come ,in and purchase a supply and, beat the high prices. Bondi Fruit Store, Wingham. Pick Fresh Pansies Nit While ;visiting Mrs. Robt. Bell in " Pine River, Ont., last week-end, Mrs. J. Breckenridge of town, picked five lovely fresh pansies. Quite a record for January in this country, Engagement Announced V; Mr. and Mrs, 3. A. Morton, atis nounce the engagement of their dau- ghter, Betty Iris, to John Charles Wellivood, son ,of the late Mr. and., Mrs. Wilbert Wellwood, Winghami, The marriage will take place on Jan- uary 22nd., in Bedford Park United Church, Toronto. Dance At Royal T. You ate welcome at the Royal T on Saturday night for your dancing pleasure from 9,30 to 12. Garnet Farrier's 5 piece band, BRIDGE CLUB •Ideta•••••••••• The play at Bridge Club last week consisted of eight tables, the results as follows: North and Sonth—lat. (tied) Mrs. R. S. liethetittgtorn J. Mason, and D. C. Nesmith and W. H. French; 8rd., Mrs, G. S. Cameron, 0. HaselgroVe; 4th, Mrs, W. H. French, J. 3. Good ine East and Westist,, Mrs, J. A. Wit- atnly10, MacKay; Rind., Mrs. H. Canine bell, Crawford; ,.3rd., Mrs; I), Porten J. A. Wilson; Mrs. G Porter, D. Iterittedyi, Broadcasting On Dominion Network X Eric Scott and his 10 piece orchestra have entered a two Months' contract with the CB,C and are broadcast every Saturday everting at 10.30 over the Dominion Network from the Brant Inn at Burlington, Holidaying Irt Florida Mr. and Mrs, Joe E. Kerr left last Wednesday for Miami, Florida, where they will spend the next two months, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Buslifield also left a few days ago for Florida to enjoy the neat feW Weeks, Amateur Contest At Myth The Blyth Lions CM) will present an Amateur Contest in the Memorial Hall, Blyth, at $:15 on Friday, /an- nary 21st. Severe prizes, amounting to $O, First 20 entries Will be accepted. Send.entries to Rev, W. J. Rogers, Myth, Admission,, Adults Skr Ftt1,14 School "Pupils, 211. With Which is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News WINIGHAM, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12, 1949 • Single Copies Five Cents Subscription, $2,00 a Year in Advance. ........... .... WROXETER SUFFERS ITS THISD DISASTROUS FIRE IN 25 YEARS STORY HOUR SATURDAY Remember the Story Hoar? Well, so do a lot Of other children and they have been coming' regularly, as many as 60 children some days. It's in the Town Hall at 11 a.m. every Saturday. Don't miss next Saturday, A "Tip" to The Wise Get Your Supply of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Noivt Notice Re Snow Plowing THE HIGHWAY TRAFFIC ACT provides a penalty for anyone leaving a vehicle parked on any street itt Town either day or night which would cause 'interference with the re.. inoval of snow, In addition, the ToWn Council is bringing 4 previous By- Law up-to-date provide as follows: No vehiele is to be left parked on any public street in Town between the hours of 1 AM, and 7 A.M, in the night or on Josephine Street on Wednesday or Sunday afternoons be- tween 1 P.M. and 6 PM, Or in any area temporarily marked by "No Parking" signs where found necessary tot Snow plowing, These regulations will be strictly tattoo& Parking Areas such as at the Rear Of Iterkley'S Ontage Will be kept free *I Sum Street um DR. V. JOHNSTON ADDRESSES KINSMEN Vice-Pres. Cy. Scott In Charge Of Meeting The first Kinsmen meeting of the new year Was held at the Queen's Hotel last Friday night, January 7th, President Art Loucks had only one official duty to perform, He turned the meeting over to Vice-President Cy 'Scdtt aii ad'mirable job in, the chair. This follows the Kins- men plan to give each member of the executive a chance to show his wares in the king-pin position. Kin Cy kept things moving along at a good pace, with' the open season on fittes.yather more, quiet than lia:d been the case previously. It might have been the imposing moustache which Kin Cy displayed which would account for the quietness of. the members.. The guest speaker of the evening was Dr. Johnston of , Lucknow, who was invited on the instigation of the Projects Committee, to explore , fur- ther the institution of dental care for children of public 'school age, Dr, Johnston was • introduced by KM Fraiik Pickell, chairman of the com- mittee, and Dr., Johnston gave the members facts and figures concerning a similiar endeavour undertaken in Kinloss and Ashfield townships by the Clansmen of ,Lucknow. Dr. John- ston in his closing words wished the Kinsmen every success ,should they Undertake such a worthWhde project, President Aft also mentioned at last Friday's meeting that the anniversary of Kinship in Canada is February 20, Suggestions for special ,'entertainment- on the meeting nearest that date was laid over until next meeting. A motion for the club to buy sweat- ers and socks for "the bantam hockey club was moved and passed, and Kin Jack Walker, chairman of the Ways and Means Committee was instructed to order the sweaters immediately. If possible, the suggestion was made that the sweaters be obtained in Kin col- ors, A lucky draw on two tons of coal to defray expenses of this hockey gear was set for January .31st, and tickets will be going out next week to all Kin members, Music acids much to the good fellowship of every Kin meeting, and Kin Johnny Brent was song leader with Harold V. Pym at the piano. The next regular meeting of the Wingham Kinsmen Club will be held on Friday night, January 21st, at 7 .o'clock. The usual good attends ance it requested. WINUHAM LEMON ELECT OFFICERS Installation Will' be lleld January 25th The Annual Meeting of Winghato Branch No. 180, Canadian Legion, B.E,S,L., was held at the Legion Home on Tuesday evening of last week, with the following officers elect- ed for 1949; Past Pres., Dr. ,A. W. Irwin; Pres., DeWitt Miller; 1st Vice-Pres., John Currie; 2nd Vice-Pres., Jack Bateson; 3rd Vice-Pres,; Alvin Smith; Fin. Sec., Lloyd Hingston; Rec. Sec., bon. Ad- ams; Treas., Roy Bennett; Sgt,-At- Arms, Willis Hall; Adjustment Off., George Williams;. Chaplain, Rev. A. Nimmo; Assoc, Chap., Rev. W. A. Beecroft; Press Sec'er, Don, Adams; Auditors, Clarence Olms, E. S, Lewis; Trustee, A. M. Peebles (3 years), At the next regular meeting, to be held on Tuesday, January 25th, the in- stallation of officers will be held. Sunday Dinner At Brunswick Hotel Served from 12 to 1.30 and 6 to 6.80. Three choices of meat, one fowl. LAYMEN'S.- SERVICE AT ST. PAUL'S St. Paul's Men's Club held their monthly church service on Sunday morning, Mr. Joe Marshall said the Office, while Mr. Fred Stanley and Mr. Don Nesmith read the lesson./ Members of the Club ushered and received the offering. While the offering was being re- ceived the Men's Choir sang "I need Thee Every Hour." The Rector, Rev. E. 0. Lancaster preached on the sub- ject, "Feeding on Ashes." TEEN TOWN. TO HOLD ELECTION Teen Town will go, to the polls on Wednesday, January 19th to the a mayor, reeve and council for the year 1949. The campaign for -election start- ed to-day and we shall be watching it with a great deal of interest, Teen Town has accomplished much more than meets the eye. For instance, you have probably noticed certain boys who -have suddenly changed for the better, Its a private affair, but if you were allowed to investigate you would discover that Teen Town was the reason, While all dances are supervis- ed, all lawbreakers are dealt with by the Teen Town Council and punish- ment by them is most effective. It is hoped in the new year that some ef- fort will be made to encourage studa ents to work harder at their studies, in other words, good citizenship. There are many other plans under way also and, With adult support, Teen Town hopes to become a greater force for good in the 'community, The big lack is a place to hold dances aand other social events. It 1.1 hoped that acme group in town will hate the courage this year to do some- thing drastic about this, In the mean- time Teen Town will carry on and will try to help teensters to improve them- selves as well, as providing good times whenever possible, Adults Invited Any. time you wish yon are tord,.. fatty itiVited to attend Teen Town dances and On, VST 0 COME, you will-4-4nA ,1 WINGHAM MASONS INSTALL OFFICERS Bro. Robert Vint Presented With 50 Year Jewel Rt. Wor, Bro. Walter VauWyck, D.D.G.M., was in charge of the install- ation of officers at Wingham Lodge No, 286, A.F. & A,M., G,R,C„ last week, when the following were install- ed: Immediate Past Master, Dr. W. A. Crawford; Worshipful Master, Hugh Carmichael; Senior Warden, J. Walpole; Junior Warden, A. B. Ad- ams; Chaplain, David Fortune; Treas- urer, J. A. Fox; Secretary, H. L. Sher- bondy; Senior Deacon, Don Jeffs; Junior Deacon, Bert Mitchell; Inner Guard, H. Smith; Senior Steward, K. Saxton; Junior Steward, D. Miller; Di- rector of Ceremonies, A. Reid; Tyler, R. A. Coutts. At the close of the installing cere- monies Rt. Woe, Pro, W, VanWyelc presented a 50 year jewel to Wor. Bro.. Robert Vint, who had joined the Order over fifty years ego Myth; and about forty years ago had served as Worshipful Master of that lodge, Dancing In Bel grave On Friday evening January 14th, to Farrier's 5 piece orchestra. In aid of Building Fund, Goderich Blanked Juveniles Goderich Lions Juveniles defeated Wingham 15-0 in the first game of the season at Goderich last week. Entertained Sewing Group Mrs. E. Snell was hostess last Wed- nesday afternoon at her home on John Street, where she entertained. the Hos- pital Sewing Group, of which the is Convenor, Whitechurch Community Night rn Community Udinotinl Halt on Friday, January 14th, at 9 P.rn, COritest for girls under It, euchre, fiddler's contest and dance atter to, old time tiatisid. Good prizet, AdmIs- Slott 26e, selioed children, tree, Ladies with sandwiches tree* WINN MAN FIRST TORONTO FATALITY Robert Jackson Armstrong Dies After Being Struck By Car Toronto's first traffic fatality for 1949, occurred Wednesday night, Robert J. Armstrong, a retired far- mer from Wingham, died after being struck by an automobile on Yonge St., near Lytton Blvd., shortly after 7 p.m. A 32-year-old Lansing man was charged with manslaughter./ Caught beneath the car, Mr. Arm- strong was freed by street car motor- men and passing motorists who lifted the automobile. He was pronounced cl.gask.. P,Frivq1-.a.L:Torclqa? Western Hospital of multiple fractures and a fracture of the skull. An eyewitness to the accident, police said, thought the elderly man seemed to realize he was caught in a "trap" between a southbound street car and the car as the two started tip from the intersection. Armstrong was almost across Yonge St., police said, when he ducked his head, and was struck by the radiator of the old model car and pushed be- neath the vehicle. In his 72nd. year he was born near Glamis, and spent his boyhood in Wiarton and Hepworth. After a num- ber of years farming at Edison, Al- berta, he served three years inWorld War I. On his return he bought a farm on the first line of Morris. About 12 years ago he was married to Miss Prancis Thomas of Toronto, and for a number of years they have spent their winters there. Besides his wife he is survived by four brothers and a sister, Irwin of Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., William of Cockburn Island, Ont„ Edward of Shallow Lake, John of Hepworth, Vivie (Mrs. W. O. Wood) of Thistle- down, Ont, Mrs. T. C. Dunkin of Glenannan, is a niece. Funeral services were held on Sat- urday at 10 a.m., at Terrett's Funeral Home, Toronto. Interment in a Tor- onto cemetery. Dante At Royal T. To Eric Scott and his orchestra, Thursday, Jan. 18th, featuring vocals by Joan Peckham. Dancing 10 to 1. Admission 50 cents. Returning From South Mr. S, J.Pym who has been in Plor- I Ida for the past two months is return- I ieg 'this week and will resume his work next week. Donation Appreciated The Ladies Auxiliary to Wingham General Hospital extend thanks to the Ministerial Association for the gift of $60.82, the collections during the week of Prayer in the different churches. WOMEN'S INSTITUTE The January meeting of the Wo- men's Institute will be held in the Council Chambers on Thursday after- noon, Jan.- 30th, at 130 p.m. The Motto, Bvety day is a neW beginning, every day is the world made new, will be taken by Mrs, Walpole, The toll call will be answered by a New Year's resolution and A paper on Historical Reseatch will be 'given by Mrs. T. Rower. The hostesses for the tea are,: Mrs, M. Swanson, Mrs, W. Itenry, Mrs. God. Mitt, lbs. Jackson, Mts. Itionte and ''ors. Wail** HOSPITAL AUXILIARY COMPLETES VERY SUCCESSFUL YEAR Reports Presented And Officers Elected At Annual 1VIeeting The Ladies Auxiliary to Wingham General Hospital has just closed a very successful year as was shown in the reports presented at the aurivat meeting. The Auxiliary meets the needs of the hospital by providing in- side furnishings, such as bedding, dishes, curtains, nursery supplies, ate, Due to the ever increasing number of patients, the demand for these sup- plies is becoming greater,which de- mand the Auxiliary has been able to meet and has also provided a reserve for emergencies. The receipts were $1651.36 mainly from two sources, the semi-annual rummage sales and the marathon bridge parties, Donations also were received from Mr, Alton Adams and the Wingham Ministerial Association. The rummage sales are held spring and fall in the Armonries, and are fast becoming a community project, large crowds being in attend- ance, There are 112 women playing 'n the marathon bridge parties, 60 in the afternoon and 52 in the evening. This adds $28.00 each month to the funds. The sewing is done by four different groups of women who meet every month in the sewing room at the hos- pital where cutting tables and electric machines are provided. During the year, they made 861 new articles, sheets, pillow covers, curtains, nurs- ery supplies, etc, as well as keeping up all the necessary mending and re- pairing. Material to the amount of 50'7 yards was made into sheets and 133 yards into towels. The Social Committee had charge of all refreshments for rummage sales and teas. They also served for Flor- ence Nightingale Day at the hospital in May. ' On February 29, the Auxiliary pre- sented silver spoons to the two leap- year babies who were born in the hospital, They also provide Christmas (Continued on page five) LIKE MUSIC? BE A "LISTENER" Next Sunday evening at •8.30 p.m., in the Town Hall, music will be feat- ured on fine recordings. What kind of music? Well, everything! But most- ly the so-called "better" music. Inter, esting stories and facts are related about each selection so that your en- joyment is greatly increased. All re- marks are non-technical, If you like. good music, songs, instrumentals, etc.,. then just come next Sunday evening. at 8.3P p.m., it's free! Warning To 'Parents All citizens of Wingham and vici- nity are warned of the dangerous con- dition- of the ice near the C.P.R. bridge as it has been cut to allow work at the bridge. All children skating, etc., should particularly avoid this area. T. W. Platt, Chief of Police. Hospital Annual Meeting The annual meeting of the Wing-. ham General Hospital will be held at the Hospital on Friday, January 21st, at 8 p.m. Hospital Group Met The CEILIDH met at the Wing- ham General Hospital, on Friday ev- ening, January 7th, During the bocial hour that followed the work period, the hostesses were Mrs. Alton B. Adams, Miss Laura Behrns and Mrs. W. B. Cruikshank. Horticultural Annual Meeting The annual meeting of the Wing- ham Horticultural Society will be held in the Council Chamber at 8.15 pan., Monday, Jan. 17th, to hear reports of the year's work, and to elect officers for 1949, and other business. All mem- bers and others interested in horticul- ture are cordially urged to attend. CHRISTMAS SEAL FUND RETURNS Mrs. H. I. Durst is shown at switch- in calls while flames threatened the Reg, Newton, Assistant Operator, and night, The middle picture shows the board from which she continued to put telephone office. With her is Mrs. !together they carried on during the smoking ruins. At right is Chief Jim Carr of the Wingham Fire. Dept., ail tuckered out, At left, some of the Wingham firemen at work, while at the right Dave Draper sorts Pictures by courtesy of The Globe and Mail, over-some of his stock, 6uncil The following are the returns fot donations received for the Christmas Seal Fund in the County up to jarb, uary 3rd, Blyth .„ $ 393.00 Howitic 41'7.00 479.00 Seaforth 573.00 Clinton „.- 61340 Exeter. ...... ....... 803.00 Coderielr ....... ........ -„, . ...1095.00 Witighturt I099.00 t 5482.00 It is expected that the Campaign will close the end of January, It yo haVe:'i dithatd4 '.01011141:0' Y,tip Watt tlt1 4' •