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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1949-06-29, Page 1Sunday Dinner At Brunswick Hotel Served from 12 to 1.30 and 5 to 6.30. Three choices of meat, one fowl. Office Closing Notice The dental office of Dr. A. W. Ir- avin, will be closed from the 1st. of July to the 16th of July inclusive .Attended Convention at Buffalo W. B. McCool spent a few days' in Buffalo last week attending the Ont- ario-Quebec division of the Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association's Con- vention, in conjunction with the New York State Association. Engagement Announced The engagement is announced of Florence Gertrude, Reg. N., young- est daughter of Mr. Albert Osborne and the late Mrs. Osborne of Ripley, to Mr. Joseph Cumming of Toronto, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Cum- ming, of Molesworth. The marriage to take place in July. Confer R.A.K. Degree At the regular meeting of Lebanon Chapter, No. 84, last Tuesday, the R. A.M. degree was conferred on eight candidates by the local degree team in a most excellent manner. There was a good attendance with visiting brethren present from Palmerston. At the close of the meeting the fourth degree of sandwiches, cake and coffee and sing song was enjoyed by all present. County Federation Office On July 2nd., Huron County Fed- eration of Agriculture will open an of- fice in Clinton to be occupied jointly by the Federation and Co-Operative Automobile and Co-Operative Life In- surance. This office will be in the busi- ness section, directly opposite the Cold Storage Locker. The facilities of this office are at your disposal and we in- vite you to make use •of it when in Clinton. GAUNT REUNION The third annual Ganut Reunion was held in the form of a picnic on Saturday, June 18th, in Harbour Park, Goclerich, with an attendance of 104, compared with 70 of last year. The sports program consisted of a softball game, races and stunts, Among those receiving prizes were Mr. and Mrs. Bert Howlett, for having come the farthest distance to attend the picnic. Mr. and Mrs. Howlette flew down from their home at Hythe, Al- berta, to Oshawa in order to be here in time for the reunion. This is Mrs: Howlette's (formerly Ruth Phillips of St. Helens) first visit home in the past 27 years. Mr. Sam Durnin, Lucknow, was the oldest person present, being 88 years of age, while Michael Form, 16 mos., was the youngest. Mr. and Ups. Irving Reed and gt, and Mrs, Russell Phil- lips, were the latest newly weds, The George Phillips family of St. Helens, was the largest family present, Mrs. J. Gaunt, St. Helens, was the oldest grandmother. The 'business period was completely conducted by the President, Andrew Gaunt and the Secretary, Russell Gana, who were both re-elected for the Coining year. The reunion next year will be held at the satire place on Saturday, June 17th, Those present were from London, Lucknow, Whitechureh, Wingham, tondesboro, BelgtaVe, Hythe, Alberta; :Goderich and St. Helens. • ELSTON CARDIFF HOLDS N. HURON FOR CONSERVATIVES Received a Majority Of 28 Over Both Liberal and C.C.F. Candidates North Huron was one of the few ridings to stay with the Progressive Conservatives in the Liberal landslide on Monday. Over 80 per cent of the voters turned' out and returned Elston Cardiff for a third term with a major- ity of 521. A total of 13,880 votes were counted as compared with 12,356 in the 1945 election. THE WINNING CANDIDATE L. Elston Cardiff Mr, Cardiff polled 6,954 votes, with his. closest rival Robert S. Hethering- ton, Liberal receiving 6,433. The -C. C.F. candidate, H. C. Burrows getting only 493 and forfeiting his $200 de- posit. The majority over both candid- dates was 28. In the last election Mr. Cardiff won with a plurality of 1821 over his clos- est rival, Major Doug. Nairn, the Lib- eral candidate. ASHFIELD 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Total BLY,TH 1 2 0 0 94 53 13 94 37 2 85 70 5 66 44 0 18 104 1 36 64 1 43 70 22 436 442 3 121 66 1 .118 65 EBENEZER CHURCH HELD FINAL SERVICE Church Officially Closed Following Sunday's Service )( The service at Ebenezer United Church on Sunday afternoon marked the closing of a church which has ser- ved the district for devotional services for over 75 years, Rev. J, A. Burden preached an impressive' sermon/ using the text:, Hebrews 12-1, "Let us lay aside every weight and the sin which <loth so easily beset us and let us run with patience the race that is set be- fore us. He compared Life to a race and pointed out the requirements, first preparation, the laying aside of any weight and the use of patience. He paid tribute to the early settlers who built and supported the church and to those who have faithfully carried on throughout the years, finishing with the verse; Grant its Lord, Thy Grace, For the running of the race, Help us long and hard to run, Give us courage Lord, to shun ,The weights and sins besetting. At the close the trustees, Messrs. 'W. J. Souch, Henry Bosman, Melville Mothers, Charles Bosnian and Fred McCutcheon declared the church of- ficially closed according to the rulings of the Huron Presbytery of the Un- ited Church of Canada, Subscription, $2.00 a Year in Advance. 1451 213 „ 5 75 SA 4 86 58 813 5 81 85 46 4 2 97 101 64 6 13 87 80 29 6 13 64 56 50 41 Total 56 656 698 79 6 75 87 60 83 Grand Total „ ... „„, .... 498 054 6483 Total 13 WINGHAM 1 8 104 2A 6 62 Total 4 305 WEST WAWANOSH 1 10 2 3 0 Total ........... .... 43 325 300 EAST WAWANOSH 1 0 38 2 0 94 3 3 72 4 1 48 64 5 0 58 39 BAPTISMAL ;HELD ' AT ST..ANDREW'S • At the morning s rvice•of St. And- rew's Presbyterian hurch. on Sunday, June 26th, the follotying children were baptized; Douglas .'Mayne, son of Mr, and Mrs. Delbert Ewing; Catherine Ann Ruth, daughter of Mr, and Mrs, Donald W, Gibson; Douglas Keith, son of Mr, and Mil,' Clifford W. Hel- fer; Kenneth Ray, sdn of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick A. F. Lewis; Larry Douglas, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Douglas Ait- chison; Donald Grant, Murray on of Mr. and Mrs, Murray N. Rai M Wayne, son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald C. Rob- ertson; Susan Elizabeth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Alvin Seli; Bren- da Anne, daughter of: Mr, and Mrs. Clifford E. Bennett; David' Jeffrey, son of Mr, and Mrs. Jeffrey M, Hawkins; Brian Michael, son of Mr. and Mrs. James A. Carr; ,Jayne Ann, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Geo, Baker; Jackilyn Jane, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Day; Margaret Joan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Harry A. Posliff. 348 313 To Huron Home Herd A real addition to the good Hol- 130 stein herd maintained at the Huron 84 County Home, Clinton, is Riven Sue 87 Posch Champion, She was purchased 70 at the dispersal sale of the W. H. C. Ruthven herd at Alliston for $970. The committee that selected her were Warden John Armstrong, Londes- bone; Agricultural Representative, Gordon Bennett; J. D. Beecroft, Wingham, Chairman of the County Home Committee; and Dick Jacobs, Home Superintendent, 91 91 50 38 62 16 Office Closing The office of C. R. Wilkinson will 282 be closed from June 30th to July 21st, inclusive. 52 Accepts Position In Clinton 62 ' Miss Alice M. Parish has accepted 32 the position as stenographer for the 61 Huron County Public Health Unit, 54 52 with headquarters in Clinton, / Her duties will continence July 5th. inion Bank, Lion Hal MacLean was accused of parking his car out four feet from the curb to protect Lion Ron Rae's baby buggy as well as Sam Burton's, from passing traffic. Lion Murray Rae was charged with blocking traffic at Sunnyside and fined. Lion Ron Rae's new car was described as being of the accordion type, easily parked. Grandfather Art Boe was given a hand by the Lions on his visit to the Club, Lion Frank Madill presided and in- stalled the new officers after outlining their duties. President Bill Tiffin had LION OF FICERS WERE INSTALLED You are welcome at the Royal T 6 on Saturday night for your dancing 6 pleasure .from 0.80 to 12, Garnet. Varrier's 5 piece band, Total Total 156 1217 GODERICH TOWNSHIP 1 15 106 2 8 86 4 97 4 1 65 8 85 1 60 RESULTS OF HIGH SCHOOL COMMERCIAL .The following students in the Spec- ial Commercial course at the Wing- ham High School have been awarded Diplomas; Lois M. Burchill, Doris A. Clark, Maxine E. Cowan, A. Grace Holmes, George C, Gammage, Mary A, Porter, Murray C. Stainton. Each will receive his or her Diploma by mail in the course of a few days. SAM BURTON LEAVES WINEIAM Mr, W. G. Burton, otherwise known as "Sam", is leaving for Sarnia, on Sat- urday, July 2nd.' In an interview, "Sam" stated that he was sorry to leave all his friends in Wingham. He wanted especially to thank all those who so kindly helped him in his work. Without their aid the programme Would have been impossible. The Rec- reation Council had done their utmost to be of assistance at all times, Mr. Burton said, He felt that with their help the programme would go on and would expand in many ways. Sam said he would always have a tender spot in his heart for Wingham and promised to come back and visit often. He wanted to mention several people and organizations individually but was afraid he might overlook someone, so instead, he expressed his thanks to all Wingham people and wished them success. Singing increases the blood press- ure, says an American doctor, but he neglected to say whose. , Successful In 1st. Year 1, Miss Margaret Nimmo, first year student in Household Science at Tor- onto UniVersity, has been successful in securing her year. t, Stands. First In Class ' Congratulations are in order for Miss Leslie Mae Wall, Household Ec- onomics Student at Toronto Univer- sity who passed her first year with 1st, class honours and also topped her class for the year. / Appointed To Senate William Henry Golding, of Sea- forth, former member of, parliament for }Ittron-Perth was one of six legis- lators whose apnOintment to the Can- adian Senate was announced on Sat- urday by Prime Minister St. Laurent. Party For One Of Group The original sewing group of Wing- ham General Hospital, held a social get-together at the Kincardine cot- tage of Mrs. W. H. Gurney, in hon- our of one of their group, Mrs. R. H. Lloyd, who leaves next Wednesday for a three months vacation in Eng- land In Appreciation On Thursday afternoon of last week the Wingham Choral Society was happy to present Mr. W. G. Burton with a Gladstone bag in appreciation of the fine and capable leadership he had given them during his stay in Wingham. Best wishes for the future go with him. Native Found Slain Thomas Elliott, born in Wingham 60 years ago. was discovered dead from a crushed skull last Tuesday in a Calgary Hotel. Police said a lead pipe was found near the body. The deceased was a veteran of World War I, since 1946 had been a night clerk in a downtown hotel in Calgary. Accepts R.M.C. host )k New assistant Professor of English at Royal Military College in King- ston, is Peter Francis Fisher, now completing his studies at the Univer- sity of Toronto. Prof. Fisher interrupted his stud- ies in 1940 to enlist with the Perth Regiment and subsequently saw ser- vice in Eurone and Italy, He was awarded the Military Cross and at- tained the rank of major. Born iii Toronto, the professor received his early education there. He qualified for the civil service post in a Domin- ion-wide eompetitiVe examination...) Prof, Fisher is the only son of Mr. Peter Fisher of Wingham, Mr, and Mrs. Anthony Doyle of Evanston, Illonios, spent the past week visiting with Mr. Doyle's dau- ghters, Mrs. l.ody Inglis. near Whiteehurch and Mrs, Oscar I(ciffer. near' Belmore, It is 19 years since he resided here and Me, and Mrs, Doyle hope to return to Wingham in. the near future to conduct a business here. Dance At Royal T. Exemplify Degree At Belgrave L.O.L. Notice is given to the members of L,O,L. 462, Belgrave, that the degree team from Atwood will exemplify the Blue Degree at the meeting to be held on Thursday evening, June 30th. All members are urged to attend and are asked to bring lunch. Recording Sec., Wm. T. Brydges, NEW DIRECTOR ARRIVED MONDAY XWingbam's new director of Recrea- tion, Mr. Ernest Miller arrived on Monday to carry on the Summer Playground Programme. Mr, Miller is a graduate of Western University, and while attending there lie displayed a keen interest in sports and in many other phases of the recreation pro- grammelHe is already busy arranging the details in connection with opening the playgrounds on Monday, July 4th, Assisting Mr. Miller will be Mrs, Jack Hopper, directress of senior girls, Miss Pauline Galbraith of Stratford, direct- ress of junior playground and Mr. Grant Ernest, director of senior boys and senior swimming. Many other vol- unteer helpers have signified their in- tention of again helping on the play- grounds and it is hoped that more will volunteer in order to insure the com- plete success of the venture. Companions Note All Companions of Lebanon Chapter please take notice that the lodge will be closed during the months of July and August. Lodge re-opens on Sept. 20th, when 10 or more candidates will be ballotted on. Office Closed The office of Dr. W. A. McKibbon Will be closed from July 1st., to July 15th, inclusive. Passes Third Year At Western Harry Posliff, student at the Univer- sity of Western Ontario, at London, passed with first class honours in his third year honour course in history./ Attending Graduation Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Coutts and Miss Norma, are in Toronto, where they will attend the graduation of Elgin Coutts who graduates from Osgoode Hall on Wednesday, County L. 0. L. Church Service North Huron County L.O.L, will hold its annual church parade on Sun- day, July 3rd, at 7 p.m. to the Salva- tion Army Citadel. Capt. Henry de- Vries will address the 'brethren. Visit- ors cordially invited, brethren to meet in the Orange Hall at 6,30. a rear window and after cleaning out the cash register, of between $13,00 and $14.00 left without touching any of the tobacco stock which was close by the register. Invested by Lieut. Governor On Saturday, June 25th, Squadron Leader Harvey MacDonald was in- a(On 'Wednesday evening, June 15th. Mrs. T. W. Platt, Miss Norma Ritchie, Mrs. M. Swanson and Mrs. P. Stain- ton entertained fifty guests at the for- nier's residence, Centre St., in honour at Miss Mabel Bennett whose mar- riage took place this month, The bride- elect received lovely collection of super health cooking utensils. Dancing To Charlie Spivak and the Sweetest Trumpet in the world, at Walkerton Memorial Arena on Monday, July 4th, Dancing 9-1. Advance sale tickets in Wingham at Queens Hotel and CKNX, LIBERALS WIN IN LANDSLIDE MONDAY •••••• Capture 193 of the 262 Seats To Command A Record Majority In the House of Commons Prime Minister Louis St. Laurent and his victorious Liberals moved con- fidently into another five years as Can- ada's governing party in the wake of the greatest political triumph in the history of this Dominion. Monday, with a. smashing general election victory that was as breathtak- ing as it was decisive, they captured 193 of the 262 seats in the new House of Commons to command an upreced- dented parliamentary majority of 121. votes. Early Tuesday when the final votes. were counted and the last seat won and lost. the party standing fell into. this Liberal-dominant pattern. Liberals, 193; Progressive Conser- vatives, 42; C.C.F„ 12; Social Credit, 10; Independents, 4, Independent-Lib- eral, 1. Neighbouring Ridings Bruce joined the Liberal swing by electing Donald B. Blue, of Ripley, Auctioneer, with a plurality of 761, over A. E. Robinson, Progressive- Conservative, who gained the riding for his party in 1945 after it was 25 years in the Liberal column. In Huron-Perth the contest was close between Andrew Y. McLean, Seaforth Publisher, Liberal, and Elgin McKinley, Zurich farmer, Progressive Conservative. The C.C.F. candidate, Rev, J. R. Peters, trailed far behind.. Mr. McLean's plurality was 171 in the civilian vote, with the Air Schools stilt to be reported. Wellington North returned to the Liberal ranks when Arnold Darroch won over L. ilvfenary, Progressive Con- servative. F. Heffernan, C.C.F., was a. poor third. Dance at Royal T. Ns.: Thursday evening, June 30th, to music of Don Robertson and his Ranch Boys. New and old time danc- cing. Attended I.O.O.F. Convention John Preston, of Maitland Lodge, No. 119, .1.0.0.F., and Albert Cerson of Teeswater lodge, attended Grand Lodge held at Toronto, Thursday and Friday of last week. Presented With Kit St. Andrew's Presbyterian choir met last week to present W.G. (Sam) Bur- ton with a man's travelling kit in zipper case. They expressed good wishes for him and his family in their future home in Sarnia, Harold Mitchell High Scorer )(Harold Mitchell, formerly of Wing- ham. and totally blind member of the Hamilton team, competing in the Nat- ional Canadian blind tournament, was tight scorer when he rolled an out- standing game at the Y,M,C.A. alleys, Toronto. Opening with four straight strikes, followed by two spares, he blew the seventh frame, scored a 15 in the ,eighth, a spare in the ninth, and a strike in the tenth for a grand total of 267./ ON MONDAY NEXT With Which is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News Single Copies — Five Cents. WINGHAM, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 1949 . 32 499 278 262 63 80 83 79 91 85 137 90 81 68 85 64 61 4 1 2 At United Church Sunday Principal Kent, of Queen's Theolog- ical College, will speak in the Wing- ham United Church next Sunday even- ing, GREY 1 1 68 48 2 0 79 48 3 2 53 55 4 6 58 71 5 17 110 90 6 3 61 68 7 2 69 60 Total 31 498 440 HOWICK 7 87 54 2 7 54 120 3 4 177 102 4A 11 130 126 413 4 30 61 5 5 59 90 6 1 48 52 r 3 80 61 Total 42 665 666 MORRIS 1 3 80 61 5 89 55 3 2 71 65 4 3 107 36 5 1 85 47 6 6 64 82 Total 20 496 346 TURNBERRY 1 20 114 102 2 2 84 82 3 8 61 45 4 ......................... .... 13 66 71 PRESENTATION TO ORGANIST AND LEADER Short Social Evening Held Following choir rehearsal on Thurs- day evening, the members of the Wingham United Church choir gath- ered in the church parlours to honour Mrs, W. W. Currie. recent organist of the church and 'Mr. W. G. (Sam) .Burton, choir leader. Ice cream and cake were served, after which Rev. W. A. Beecroft, as master of ceremonies addressed Mrs. Currie and Mr. Burton, Miss Janet Murray on behalf of the choir, presented Mrs. Currie with a lovely silver relish dish in grape de- sign and Mr. Bill Cruikshank made the presentation to Mr, and Mrs. Bur- ton of ta large engraved silver serving tray in -grape design. Mr. and Mrs, Burton and family leave for Sarnia at the end of the month where Sam will take over dut- ies as Recreational Director, Total 4 239 131 BRUSSELS 1 1 106 92 2 5 73 60 3 5 104 64 Total 11 283 216 CLINTON 1A 2 94 64 113 3 86 68 2A ...................... .. 3 114 78 2B 97 87 7 3A 111 66 8 3 313 107 88 4A 49 87 12 4B 3 105 77 Total 4t 763 613 COLBORNE 1 5 79 58 2 11 26 . 59 3 2 79 92 4 0 40 53 Total 18 224 GODERICH 1 6 65 2A 13 67 213 18 63 3A 5 65 313 55 68 4 17 60 5 12 100 6 4 51 7A 4 76 713 8 59 8 3 64 9A 8 77 9B 5 80 10A 6 87 10B 5 56 11 15 70 12A 10 62 1213 12 47 Wing Commander Hull of Clinton Air School, Guest Speaker The final dinner meetingfor the summer of Wingham Lions Club was held at the Brunswick Hotetil lllausft Friday evening.i Mr. Art,Boe of Tor- onto and Wing-Commander H Clinton Air School were guests of the Club. At the request of President Bill Tiffin, Lion 'Don Nasmith introduced the 'guest speaker of the evening, Wing: Commander Hull and gave many in- timate highlights on the career of the guest speaker, Wing Commander Hull addressed the Lions on the subject, "The De- fence of Canada." After a brief re- view of the previous wars, he felt that Canadians should be prepared for any future wars and this was the objective of the services at present. Canada and the United States had been the great supply _countries for war materials and he felt that they would be the first targets should war again arise. His address proved very informative and on motion of Lion Norm. Wel- wood, he was tendered a vote of thanks. Presentations were the order of the evening, Lion Wilf. Hamilton address- ed Lion Hugh Carmichael and com- iplimented him on his good sportsman- ship in promoting baseball among the younger players. He felt that lie had given up his time freely and in recog- nition of his good work, Lion Wilf. presented him with two tickets to the picture "Take me out to the Ball Game" to be shown next week in Town. The Lions also sang "Take me out to the Ball Game" in honour of Lion Hugh. Lion Hugh thanked the Lions for their gift. Lion Wilf. Crawford addressed President Bill Tiffin and after con- gratulating him on the arrival of his new son, he presented him with the Lions silver cup for the new baby. President Bill thanked the Lions. Lion Mike McPhail addressed Lion Sam Burton and after telling of Sam's act- ivities in the interests of the Town since he came here, he presented him with a fine brief case on behalf of the Club._ Lion Sam thanked the Lions. He had enjoyed his stay in the Town and felt that Wingham was an out- standing Town in every way. He was sorry to leave and felt that the future of the Town was in good hands with the Lions 'boosting for the community. Tailtwister Gord, Buchanan and the incoming Tailtwister George Howson, were on the job, Lion Gord laid out the fines and Lion George followed up with the collections. Lion Bob Hob- den was accused of moving into his "pent-house" so that he could watch activities on the street, Lion Clayton Gammage came in for considerable Johnson's Garage Entered comment on his location in his "pent. I XEarly last Wednesday morning, house" and for the radical nu in - I thieves broke into the garagae of Mur- provements being made the Dom- ray Johnson. They made entry through 38 80 and the Lions Roar. signers, 61 Brides Showered ow Awarded Scholarship his term of office. A grant of Harvey T. Beecroft, son of Rev, and was unanimously approved for the Mrs. W. A. Beecroft, who graduated summer program of the Recreation recently as Bachelor of Architecture, Council. „ • took front Toronto University. has been PresidentClaytonC • awarded the scholarship in Industrial over and after thanking the Lions - for Design, offered by the Association of the honor of being elected to the Pres- ca. Industrial Designers. This scholarship ident's office, he asked for their provides two years of post graduate operation in the coming year, The study at the Chicago School of Be'meeting closed with the usual song -i)( The home of Mrs. Earl Wild and daughter, Patricia, which was attract- vested with the Distinguished Flying Cross by the Lieut. Governor of Ont- PLAYGROUNDS OPEN ario. Squadron Leader MacDonald, a final year dental student, is the eldest son of Mr, and Mrs. L. S. MacDonald, of Toronto, and a nephew of Rev, W. Previously thanked all the officers and A. and ,Mrs, Beecroft, Ballet Instructress Hired Lions for the help given him during . Hi Kids, you can start the holidays right by coining to the playgrounds on 'Monday, July 4th, The Junior play- ground for children 4 to 7 inclusive, will be held at the High School front 10 to 12 Monday through Friday. This program will be in charge of Miss Pauline Galbraith of Stratford, who is a competent ballet instructress, There will be ballet classes for both junior and senior girls, Swimming Program Enlarged The swimming program will be en- larged to provide instruction for swim- ive with early sununer flowers was the suers at all stages. ''here will be a scene of a happy event on Wednesday beginners class to teach those who evening, June 8th, when about forty- cannot swim. The age limit on the five guests were present to shower begieners class will be 8 years and Miss Iona Bennett, bride of this over this year. The senior boys sports month with a host of beautiful person- program will be enlarged and some al gifts. new sports will be introduced, The senior boys program will be under the direction of Grant Ernest. A wide var- iety of activities is being planned for the whole playgroun&, and will in- clude, crafts, hikes, gymnastics, coin- petitions,- etc. Mrs. Jack Hopper, will be in charge of the Senior Girls Play- ground. So don't miss any of the fun, be at the playgrounds on Monday. Re- member junior Playground for those 4 to 7 is front 10 to 12 in the morning and in the afternoon the senior play- ground front 2 until 4, The Junior Playgrotmd will be at the High School and the Senior at the Wingham United Church.