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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1949-03-23, Page 1Alex Crawford's Rink Finished In First Place 111 With Which is Amalgamated The corrcie Vide e and Wraxeter News Single Copies — Five Cents WINGHAM, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23, 1949 Subscription, $2.00 a Year in Advance SOFTBALL ASSOC, ANNUAL KIM Officers Elected For 1949 Mr. Softball himself, (R. A. Coutts) Was again elected preSident of the Wingham Softball Association for the year, 1949, Enthusiasm ran high as plans for the coining season were dis- cussed. The purpose of the Associa- tion is to provide a season of good, clean sport for the people of Wing. ham and district and to assist and encourage minor sport. The report of last season published in an earlier issue of this paper) was received with favourable comment. Officers for 1949; Pres. Alex Coutts, Vice Pres., Harold Walsh; Sec., Lloyd Ellacott; Treas., Lloyd Hingston; Directors, Harold Wild, Charles Cros- sett, Vic Loughlean, Hugh Carmichael, Geo, Hotchkiss, Ross Hamilton, Bill Bain, Horace Aitchison, Harvey Ait- chison, Carl Bennett, Sam Burton. The problem of seating was thor- oughly discussed and it was unani- mously agreed that new seating was necessary, This will be dealt with at a later meeting. It is again the aim Of the, Association to enter as many teams as possible in the W.O.A,A. Hardball as well as Softball wil be en- couraged. Mr. Charles Crossett, man- ager of the Mercuries Softball Team, stated that it is hisintention to enter a strong team this coming season and that the team wil endeavour to stage several interesting exhibition games with outstanding teams. Other team managers wanted to have a week or so to recover from their hockey 'season before thinking of ball. Mr. Coutts called for the enthusias- tic support of everyone. "If we all pull together as we did last year we will be alright" Mr. Coutts said. COUPLE HONOURED ON ANNIVERSARY ••••••14 A number of friends from Stratford and this district gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Jackson, 234 St. Patrick St., on' TueSday last, to honor them on the occasion of their ,golden wedding day. The visit was a surprise to the couple who had made no plans to celebrate the anniversary occasion. Mr. and Mrs. Jackson were married on March 15th, 1899, in Londesboro township. After residing for a time in the vicinity of Clinton they remov- ed to Wingham where they made their htime until five years ago when they look up residence in Stratford. For a number of year ,,prior to going to Stratford Mr. Jackson was employed in the bridge and building department of the Canadian National Railways. Friends who called to offer congrat- ulations to the jubiliarians were from Goderich, Bluevale, Wingham, Galt, 'Parkhill and Elmira. Rev. George Murray Wyatt To. Assume Duties In May Rev. George Murray Wyatt, assist- ant curate at St. James' Church of England, Stratford, since the first of June, 1947, has been appointed rector of the Church of England in 13elgra-ve, Auburn and .Blyth, successor to Rev. J. L. H. Henderson, who has been transferred to the Anglican Church in Blenheim/The changes were made by Rt. Rev. G. N, Luxton, London, Bis- hop of Huron. Born in London, Mr. Wyatt is a son of Mrs. James Wyatt, and the late Mr. Wyatt. He received his secondary education in the London schools. His course at Huron College, London, was interrupted during the war years when the young cleric served overseas in .the Royal Canidian Air Force. Mr. Wyatt graduated from Huron College in May, 1948, when the title of Licen- tiate in Theology was conferred. He was ordained a deacon the year pre- previous to that date and was ordained a priest in 1948, Mr Wyattt will as- sume his new duties in May. Sunday Dinner At Brunswick Hotel Served from 12 to 1.30 and 5 to 1.30. Three choices of meat, one fowl. Chimney Fire Early Sunday The firemen were called shortly after one o'clock on Sunday morning to the residence of Joe Montgomery, corner of Patrick and Catherine Streets for a chimney fire. No damage resulted. Legion Auxiliary Meeting The Ladies Auxiliary to the Canad- ian Legion will hold their regular 'monthly meeting in the Legion Home, at 8 pan. on Tuesday, March 29th. It is expected all members will make it a point to attend this meeting to welcome Miss Hoyle, Zone Represen- tative. WOMEN'S INSTITUTE MONTHLY MEETINfi Interesting Contest On Irish Songs Conducted Title regular meeting of the Wing- ham Branch of the Women's Institute was held in the Council Chambers on Thursday afternoon, After the business was discussed Miss K. Pringle read a paper. "True Happiness understood consists alone of doing good", which was written by Mrs, S. Hall. The roll call was ads. wered by "How to be a Good Neigh- bor?" To practice the golden rule seemed to be the unanimous choice of the ladies. Mrs, W. J. Henderson gave an ex- tellent talk on "Citizenship", and Mrs. A. Lotkridge sang "Danny Boy" and "Smiling Through." A tonteSt to guess the correct title Of Walt eongS Was conducted by UM Henderson and won by Mrs. P. D, King. Following this refreshments Were served and a social hour enjoy- ed, HAVE YOU MADE YOUR RED CROSS DONATION Generous Donations Needed To Carry On This Work .0,..••••01. Approximately 2,500 cases of cloth- ing, bedding and other articles, valued at $454,000, were shipped overseas in 1948 as a, gift of thousands of Canad- ian women volunteers working in Red Cross workrooms across the country, Miss Orian Warwick, national . chair- man, announced last week. "The ill, the aged, the orphaned and neglected children have first call on these eagerly awaited supplies over- seas,” said Miss Warwick, "That our women's work is deeply apprecia- ted is shown by the hundreds of letters of gratitude that pour into national headquarters daily." More than 2000 of the cases were distributed in Great Britain and the remainder of the supplies went to other European countries, "While attendance in Red Cross workrooms has naturally declined since the war years," said Miss War- wick, "great numbers of women still give their time to turning out large amounts of clothing and supplies. Many of them are designated for home use in Canada surgical supplies for the Blood Transfusion depots; hospi- tal clothing, bedding and supplies for Red Cross Outpost Hospitals, for Sickroom Supply Loan Cupboards, and, in some cases for D.V.A. hospi- tals and institutions. Disaster Relief cupboards also are kept stocked with supplies of emergency clothing and bedding. Funds for our work come from the voluntary contributions of citizens to our national appeal, being held this month," The local campaign in Wingham, for funds is now being held and if you have not yet been called on canvassers will interview you this week or next. The work of- the Red Cross is im- portant, so be as generous as possible. BRIDGE CL A D The winners at Bridge CM, last week were: North and South: Mrs. W,‘ H. French and Miss Y. McPherson; G. Godkin and J. H, Crawford; MA., J. H. Crawford and W. H. French; Mrs. R. R. Hobden and H. L. Sher- bondy East and West: Mrs. G. MacKay and Mrs. G. C. Gammage; Mrs. J .A Wilson and J. Mason; R S. Hethering- ton and J. A. Wilson; Mrs, G. H. Ross and D. Kennedy TAX REDUCTIONS NOW IN EFFECT On Tuesday night Finance Minister- Abbott announced sweeping tax reduc- tions, in his budget address in the' House of Commons, and the following is a short summary of the more im- portant and long hoped for reductions: Personal income exemptions have been raised from $750 to $1000 for single persons and from $1500 to $2000 for married men, retroactive to Jan- uary 1st, 1949. The luxury tax on soft drinks and candy removed entirely, effective on March 23rd. Taxes on transportation, telephone, messages abolished. Jewellery tax is reduced from 25 to 10 per cent. Corporation taxes have been reduced and import restrictions eased on fresh fruits and vegetables. There will be no change in the taxes on liquor and tobacco. Twenty-( Dance At Royal T. You are welcome at the Royal T on Saturday night for your dancing pleasure from 9.30 to 12. Garnet Farriet's 5 piece band. Will Install Organ At a recent meeting of the Board of Managers of St. Paul's Anglican Church it was voted unanimously that a Hammond Electric Organ he installed in the church subject to 'ap- proval of the Synod./ Pleasant Evening Spent )(Mrs, Percy Harris was hostess last Friday evening at her home when she entertained for Mrs. 'Joseph Bailey Jr., who leaves next month on the Queen Elizabeth for England tivhere she will visit for the next three months, Bingo was enjoyed during the evening and ,Mrs. Bailey was presented with a gift of money from her friends. During the social hour Mrs. Franic Seddon and Mrs. G. A. Schatte assisted the hostess./ ,Truck and Car Hit Head On Near Listowel On Wednesday evening last about 5.30 while Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Step. hens and Mrs. E. W. Carson were re- turning from London in a heavy snow storm their car was struck head pn by a truck about 21/2 miles south of Listowel on Highway No. 23. All three suffered serious injury as well as the driver of the truck, Clif- ford Bray of Brussels, and are patients in the Listowel Hospital where their condition is reported favorable. Mr. Stephens had both legs fractur-, ed at the ankle, a broken pelvis and severe scalp wounds. Mrs. Stephens suffered severe face and scalp lacera- ations while Mrs. Carson had two bones broken in her forearm and her nose broken along with numerous cuts. The truck is said' to have swung out to avoid hitting' a car ahead which was slowing down to turn off the highway, thus meeting the Step- hen's car head on. Damage to both vehicles was extensive, On Tuesday and Wednesday even- ings of last week four lucky draws were made at each performance of "Nothing But the Truth." Tuesday evening the winners were as follows: Mrs. A. W. Irwin, $5.00 voucher donated by Rutherford Food Market, Reggie Spielvogel, shoes don- ated by Pollock Shoe Store, Mr. Robt. Ross, R. R, 5, Lucknow, bread boxes donated by Selrite Store and Zelnia, Stamper, Elizabeth Arden Travelling kit donated by McKibbon's Drug Store. On Wednesday evening the winners were: Whit Stewart, blanket don- ated by Waler Stores Ltd., Norman Walpole, Yardley's Cosmetic Set don- ated by Kerr's LD,A. Drug Store; Mrs. Don Robertson, Electric Iron by D. Rae ,& Sons; and Mrs. Fred Fuller, 3 pairs full fashioned Nylon hose by Carmichael's Dry Good Store, Prize winners in the ticket selling contest were, Patsy Carmichael, Douglas Murray, Donalda McDonald and Mary Hotchkiss (tied), Doreen Machan, Catharine .,,Keating, Jimmy Lockridge, Bill Foster, Mary Louise Towne, Donald Breckenridge, John Congram and Joan Armitage. The lucky draws were made by Bill Rann, Brussels; Connie McIntyre, Dave Murray, W. T. Cruickshank, Mrs. Jack Walk6', Joe King, Mrs. W. Grose and Mrs. H. Wild, who each re. ceived a box of chocolates, C, W. L. Received Charter Five Years Ago In 1922 a new Ladies' Society began in the Parish of Sacred Heart, Wing- ham, Rev. A. McHugh held a meeting of the Women of the Parish to form the Catholic Women's League, The following were elected as the Execu- tive, Mrs. John Gibbons, President; Mrs, Pilon, Secretary; Mary Madigan, Treasurer; Mrs. Alex Moir, 1st. Vice- President; Mrs. Gunn, 2nd. Vice-Pres- ident; Mrs. Forgie, 3rd, Vice Presi- dent. However it was but just a par- ochial Society. On March 14th, 1924, A charter was issued to the Society in Wingham, Out, So this society was recognized officially by the National Executive of the Catholic Women's League of Canada. The Executive at the time the charter was issued is as follows: Mrs, ' Angus MacDonald, Mrs. John Lock- ridge, Mrs. Patrick 'Gibbons, Mrs. Robert Sproal and Mrs. William For- gie, Of the 1924 Executive only three remain within the parish. Mrs. John Lockridge, Mrs, Robert Sproal and Mrs. Wm. Forgie. .• — The Catholic Women's League of Canada is affiliated with the Internat- ional Union of Catholic. Women's League. The Catholic Women's Leag- ue is composed of parish, units, Dioc. esan Units, Provincial and Natural Executives. The League's activities are many to mention but a few. Ed- ucation which includes scholarships, study clubs, Girl 'Guides; Legislation under ,,which is Citizenship and Inter- national Relationship; Social Action, which is broken into various phases, social welfarae, health and nutrition, Immigration under which we find such activities aas Traveller's Aid and Sis- ters of Service. As varied as the activ- ities are the first duty of each parish subdivision is to assist the pastor in the many activities of the parish. To commemorate twenty-five years of activity in the parish it was de- cided to hold a party and invite the friends of the members. Each member was free to invite three guests. Out of the forty-seven members about nine- teen members availed themselves of the opportunity. So a party was plan. ned for seventy-six. A more fitting occasion could not have been chosen than St. Patrick's Day. And at 8.30 o'clock the guests began to ,assemble and entered a hall that was tastefully decorated in green and white stream- ers, On the walls were large, green shamrocks and. placed on them were the numerals 25 in silver. Thus the two events were kept most fittingly. An evening of euchre was enjoyed by all with prizes being won by Mrs. G. Kinahan, Mrs. Geo. Skinn Sr., D. St. Marie and C. Fitzpatrick. A dainty lunch was served. Miss Lois Lockridge sang two solos, "Galway Bay" and "Mother Machree." Miss Shirley Lockridge was the ac- companist. This touch of Ireland was well received by all. During the twenty-five years there lave been many who served, on the Executive of Subdivision III in Sac- red Heart Parish. As all the names are not available, it is not well to give but a few. Therefore, having given the executive of 1922 and 1924, we shall give only the executive of 1949, who made the Anniversary party a great success. Mrs. C. Newman, Presi- dent, Mrs. Marvin Smith; 1st, Vice, Mrs. M. Gamble, 2nd. Vice, Mrs. John Ernest, 3rd. Vice, Mrs. Alex Skinn, Secretary, Miss Anne Morrison. 'ASSESSING OFFICERS RECTOR APPOINTED LUCKY DRAWS AT Topic "Taiwan" Our Pioneer Field HEAVY DUTY POWER GRADER DELIVERED TO EAST WAWANOSH 'Recently the Township of East Wa- wanosh purchased from the Dominion Road Machinery Co., Goderich, one of the• largest graders -made in Canada. The new grader is a heavy duty Cham- pion Model D483 powered by 100 hp. Diesel engine, equipped with snow Campbell, Coun. Alex Robertson, Coun, Orval 'Taylor, Stuart McBurnev, Road Supt., Alex McBurney, treasur- er; R. H. Thompson, clerk and John L. Parsons, Director of Sales for the 1Dominion Road Machinery. The above plow, wing and bull dozer blade. The above picture was taken when the Cotincil and Township officials took delivery at Goderich. Reading from left to right, Reeve J. D. Beecroft;. Coun. Orval McGowan, Coon, IloWar'd grader is an expensive piece of mach- inery but with the Provincial Gover- ment grant and the foresight of the Council in laying aside funds previous- ly, the purchase will not be a heavy drain on the taxpayers. AT PLAY LAST WEEK WEE RESIDENTS INJURED 1N CRASH Mrs. John P, ,McKibbon was the hostess for the meeting of the Evening Auxiliary of St. Andrew's on Tuesday, March 15th. Mrs. John Donaldson, 1st. Vice- President presided and opened the meeting with the Call to Worship fol- lowing which the hymn" 0 for a clos- er walk with God" was Sung, Miss Myrtle Deans led in prayer and the scripture reading taken in four parts was read by Mrs. P, Clark, Mrs, J. W. English, Mrs. W. W. Gurney and Mrs. C. Heiler, The commentory on the scripture was read between parts by Mrs. P. Campbell. Highlights of the "Glad Tidings" was given by Mrs. W. Congram, A piano Solo by Mrs, Bateman was very much enjoyed. Vol- unteers for the Jr. congregation were: Mrs. Geo, R, Scott, Mrs. L. Phillips, Mrs. E. McPherson and' Miss Irkna Harrison, , Mrs, W. W. Gurney offered her home for the April meeting which will be the "Spring Thankoffering." Following the singing of hymn 3.58, "Bread of life in niNey broken", Mrs, John MeKibboit gave the report ea the Women's World Day of Prayer. The topic for the evening, "Taiwan" our Pioneer field, was tdivided into four parts and taken iby Mrs, E. Mc. Pherson, Mrs, P. Campbell, Mrs. L. Phillips and Mrs, Geo, R. Scott. The closing hymn 464 "0 Help Us, Lord" was sung and Mrs. H, Rae Of. forted the dialing prayer. A social )tow' followed with Miss Edna Carr and Mrs. W. W. !6urney in charge. Accept Positions In Town 'Miss Maxine Cowan has accepted a position in the office of Fry & Black- hall, ttd., and Miss Lois Lockridge as stenographer in the Beaver Lum- ber Co, office./They commenced their new duties at once. Curlers and Bowlers Banquet The annual banquet of the Curling and Bowling Clubs will be held in St. Paul's Angican Church basement at 6.30 p.m., on Friday, April 1st. The election of officers for.,each club will be held and financial reports present- ed, MET AT HARRISTON TO BELHAVE-1311111 SOCIETY CELEBRATES SILVER ANNIVERSARY Euchre In Bluevale A progressive Euchre Party will be held in the Cominunity Hall, Blue- vae, on Friday, March ,25th, at 8.30 p.M. Everybody welcome. Ladies .please bring lunch. Admission 25 cents. Sponsored by the l3luevale Women's Instiute. 'Fish and Game Club The Wingham Fish and Game Club will hold a meeting on Friday, March 26th, at 8 p.m in theCouncil Chamber. All interested are invited to attend. Engagement Announced Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Whitney, Sea- forth, announce the engagement of their only daughter, Mary Lois, to Mr. C Ross Hamilton, younger son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hamilton, Wing- ham. The wedding to' take place on' April 6th, in Northside United Church, Seaforth. • SELECT DELEGATES FOR CONVENTION A well attended meeting of the Hur. on-Bruce Progressive Conservative Association was held in the Wingham Town flail, on Friday evening, for the purpose of nominating delegates to attend the April Provincial Party Convention which will select a sueces. SO' to Hon. T. Kennedy, Provincial Premier. R. J. Bowman was chairman of the Meeting. The following names were selected, 14 as ,delegates dnd 1.4 as alternates: Ilttegon, W. Miller, O. Taylor, a Sturdy, John McQuillin, kichaed Elliott, R. Seigneur, L. Falcone!, A. Courtney, Gotdon Pinlayason, ten Farrell, Rhys. Pollock, George Kerr, burst, Chas. MeDotiagh, Keith Gardner, Harvey Johnston, Alf. Zhu- littro Jack Watson, Jim Brown, John Pearson, Y. W. low, J. 11. Crawford, Gideon Ruffle, Dr. B. C, Weir, R. C. Robertson, R J. Bowman, FoSter;Mot.. hit. WINNER DECLARED IN ROUND ROBIN During the winter the Wingham Curliag Club has conducted a Round Robin tuornaament with,30 rinks par- ticipating, these being divided into three sections. The winners of the sec- tions were: Section one, Jas. Hobden, Wes. Cook, Harry Browne and A. M. Crawford skip; section two, Geo, Ski- ing, L. A. MacDougal, Wm, Bain and Dr. W. A.' Crawford, skip; section three, Marvin Brown, Athol Purdon, Wrn. Currie and A. D. MacWilliam skip. Last week the three section winners played off, with Alet Crawford's rink winning two ,games and first place; second, Dr. Cravvford's rink with One win and a loss; third, A. D. MatWilt.: liank's rink, with two losses. Return From Florida Dr. and Mrs. F. A. Parker, who have been holidaying at Daytona Beach, Florida, for the past six weeks arrived'horne ott Sunday. „ Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Walker, after spending the past ,two and a half months in Florida, returned on Mon. day. Mr. and Mrs. J. Heal returned with them. Presentation To Bride-Elect Mrs. Douglas Fry was hostess at a charmingly arranged St. Patrick's party on March 17th, at the home of her mother, Mrs. E. S. Lewis,'Frances St., when the guest of honour was Miss Lois Whitney, whose Marriage to Ross Hamilton takes place next month. The tea table was attractive with shamrocks on a white linen cloth, candelabra and lighted green tapers and centred with marigolds. The bride-elect Was presented with a Kenwood blanket and an electric tea kettle by her friends. Play At Wroxeter "The Blue Bag" a three act play will be presented by the Young People's Society of Wroxeter United Church ,in the Wreeteter Town Hall, on Friday, March 25th. Entertainment between acts, admission, adults 500; children 25e. • Officers Were Elected For The Coming Year The annual meeting of District No. 4, Assessing Officers of Ontario, comprising the Counties of Bruce, Huron, Dufferin, Wellington, Grey and Perth, met at Harriston, on 'Wed- nesday, March 16th, with Alex Alex- ander, Huron County,' Assessor, pre-, siding with 75 in attevlance. The address of welcome by Mayor Thompson of Harriston, was replied to by D. A. Hueston of Kincardine. J. P. Coombs, secretary of the As- sociation, had charge of the discus- sion period, and stated that the Ont- ario,Association was the largest deal- ing with municipal subjects in the North American Cofitinent, Of 950 assessors in the Province, 388 were members last year and many„ more municipalities are joining this year. Addresses were delivered by E. V. Bradburn, Owen Sound; H. D. Scott, Durham; Robert Brydon, Guelph;‘, while a. paper on situation of jot'ors, written by President Tipper of Kirk- land Lake, was read. Officers for 1949,, were elected as follows: Chairman, Alex Alexander, Goderich; County Representatives, Bruce, D, A. Hueston, Kincardine; Grey, H. Scott, Durham; Huron, W. H. Haney, Wingham; Perth, Mr. Hol- man, Moncton;,Wellington, T. Thomp- son, Harriston. . fi0FORTH AUX. OF ST. ANDREWS MET Wingham Legion Meeting The regular Legion Meeting will be held in the Legion Home, John Street on Tuesday, March 29th, 1949, at 8 p.m. This meeting is especially for all ex Airforce Service Men and as many as possible are invited to attend, along with all ex service men.. A spec- ial program is being arranged with a social evening following, Let's get behind our Branch Boys! Coutts Greeting Cards for all oc- casions, April Fool and Easter Cards, now on display at Warren House. "NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH" 'AGAIN Friday, April 8th, Town Hall The play "Nothing Butvhe Truth" will be repeated by popular request on Friday, April 8th, in the Wingham 'Town Hall. Proceeds will be for the Juvenile Hockey Club which had a good Season in every way except fin- a.iicially. A sell.outwould also aid the Recreation Council „ in its spring pro- grant which is now under way. Keep the date open. Spring samples of Drapery now on display at Warren House. EUGENE KASH HERE MARCH 30th. With Kallender and Tatneanka •1=0•01•11,IMMIONO One of Canada's top concert violin- ists will appear in Wingham in the third of this season's series along with the famous classical dance team of Kallender and Taineanko. Not only is Mr. Rash's program for Wednes- but he is recognized as an authority on the subject of music appreciation for children, He is retained as teclini.. cal advisor on music by the National Film Board. He will bring with him a film entitled "The Instruments in the Orchestra" which he recently made, This will be shown at 8 p.m. to the school children of Wingham and dis- trict. Mr, Rash will also play and talk to the children about music. Mr. Rash's pprogram for WedrieS- day, March 30th, is most attractive, in- eluding as it does Midi items as Selina bert's Ave Maria and several other familiar compositions. The dance team should provide something entirely new ht the field of entertainment locally,