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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1951-05-02, Page 1Amr/ Am's/ if With which is amalgamated the GC! 1clette and Wroxeter News Subscription $2.50 per year; 6c per copy WINGHAM, ONTARIO, WE 'RAY, MAY 2nd, 1951 Vol. e No. 36 DAMMED BY FIRE The village of Wroxeter narrowly vamped a big fire on Sunday after- noon.. Harvey Reidt and Phil Durst noticed smoke coming out of the walls At the rear of the Masonic Block and at once called the Wingham fire reels. Wheir prompt response no doubt eav- ad the block as the fire evidently was o in the wall and is thought to have been caused by feseity A hole was cut in the brick wall and Some windows broken to allow the firemen to reach the blaze, which was fast gaining headway, but the damage is not expected to be heavy. It is not many years since, a fire on the opposite side of the street destroyed two buildings and damaged Several others, threatening the whole village. It was fortunate this fire started in daylight and was noticed in time, The Masonic Block includes the Bank of Commerce and Mac- Lean's barber shop besides lodge room and club room, HURON PRESBYTERIAL MEETS AT EXETER "The World For Christ" was the theme of the Huron Presbyterial Women's Missionary Society, in the St. James' United Church, Exeter, on Friday of last week. The meeting opened with doxology and invocation led by Mrs, H. Kirkby, Walton, president. Mrs. Desjardine .and Mrs. Allen conducted the wor- ship service and greetings from Exeter church were given by Mrs. Harold Snell, replied to by Mrs. W. J. Moores, Belgrave. The secretaries gave reports show- ing advance in practically all depart- ments, There are. 70 auxiliaries, in- cluding afternoon, evening, junior and affiliated, with a total membership of 2175, an increase of 157 over last year. There are also 5 Mission Circles, 42 Mission Bands, 16 groups of C.G. 17.T, girls, and 35 Baby Bands work- ing with the junior groups in the ..OPSAI:fs ,%..: .,••• • • , • 'eeensent to Canadian Churele belief and to Manitoba Relief valued at .1,3200.00 and Christmas gifts valued .at $100.00 sent to Eden Valley Re- serve in Alberta. The treasurer, Mrs. Sutter, Clinton, ei ported $19,747.00 had been raised, -which is an increase of $314,00. A skit on Christiai Citizenship, "Be wi Resolved" was presented by the May Lane Auxiliary, Seaforth. Delegates to the London Confer- ence Branch Convention to be held in Chatham were appointed as follows: Mrs. Rutherford Lucknow and Mrs. ,;lohns, Exeter. An invitation from Wesley-Willis Church, Clinton, for 1952 was accept- d. The report of the .nominating tom- . enitte was accepted and the officers "elected as follows: President, Mrs, H. Kirkby, Walton; Vice-President, Centre, Mrs. R. Allen, Brucefield; North, Mrs. W. J. Greer, Wingham; South, Mrs. Desjardine, Grand Bend; West, Mrs, C. Robert- son, Goderich; Evening Auriliary President, Mrs. W. Thompson, Cen- tralia; Recording Secretary, Miss M. Milne, Blyth; Corresponding Secre- tary, Miss M. Barbour', Wingham; Treasurer, Mrs, J. Sutter, Clinton; Christian Stewardship Sec., Mrs. Bate Mills, Walton; Mission Circle Sec., Mrs. Edwin Miller, Exeter; Mission Band Sec., Mrs, W. Johns, Exeter; •C.G.I.T. Sec., Mrs, G. W. Tiffin, Wingham; Baby Band Sec., Mrs. A. 1VIcCrackin, Bluevale; Community Friendship Sec., Mrs. C. F. Penwer- Ben, Centralia; Missionary Monthly (Continued on Page Twelve) RUMMAGE SALE The spring Rummage Sale under the auspices of the Ladies' Auxiliary to Wingham ,Hospital will be held in the Armouries on Saturday after- noon, May 12, opening at 2 o'clock. This is the community event for which everyone waits, Owing to the larger number of patients in the hos- pital, more supplies are needed ante the Auxiliary hopes that this sale will be bigger, and better than ever. Do- nations are wanted, clothing of • all kinds, hats, shoes, dishes, furniture, etc. Anything you do not need," we elan sell, Please take all parcels to the Armouries on Friday, so that they may be sorted and marked, If you wish your parcel called for, phone Mrs. Murray Jennison 284. When doing your spring Cleaning snake up a box for the rummage sale. 2612:9b Dancing at the Royal T You are Weletnne at the Rental 't on Saturday night for your dancing pleasure from 0.20 to 12, Maid by Wilbeee Orchestra. BRIM There were, bridge on Thur4d winners 'being: North and South. Crawford, Mrs. W. ond, George Williams third, David Cromptei Pherson; fouith, Do' Mrs. F. A. Parker. East and West-L.-Fri Ross, H. G. MacKenees C. Nesmith, Mrs. 4:;:, Mrs. D. B, Porter;Reer: R. S Hetheringtonh - George HeOd Charges have been laid against James 3, Hamilton of Berkley, as the result of an accident which occurred at the bridge across the Maitland River in North Wingham. At 12.50 a. m. Wednesday of last week the 1951 Chevrolet light delivery truck owned and driven by Hamilton, struck the sloping girder on the east side of the bridge. The front wheels mounted more than nine feet before the vehicle overturned and landed on the floor of the bridge. The truck was extensively damaged, Two passengers were injured in the mishap and both were taken to the Wingham General Hospital for ex-1 amination•and treatment. G. F. Ellis' suffered a fractured shoulder and C. V. MacDonald suffered multiple bruises and abrasions. Police Chief T. W, Platt and Night Constable Lloyd Brant ,investigated the accident, Maple Leaf Star To Speak Here The Wingham Lions Club has made arrangements for a Family Night on tfefke#444ftseq4Sel! ..tleiSTVaOsen The meeting' will' leste-`'i6 form of ''''On Sunday, April 15th, a memorial window was unveiled and dedicated iii Wyebwood' Presbyterian Church, Toronto to the late Rev. A. Gordon Relatives Kathleen Council Sets Tax Rate TO REV. RINTOUL MEMORIAL DEDICATED --Increase Is Moderate Ed Nash Died Suddenly Monday The community was saddened to learn of the sudden passing of Ed, Nash at his home on Monday, Mr. Nash had been suffering from a heart condition and only last week had sold his service station business because of ill health. He was in his 73rd, year, Mr, Nash had been a resident of Wingham for the past 55 years, and had carried on the business on Diag- onal Road at the rear of the Bank of Commerce, for the past 18 yeers, He was a member of the Anglican Church and the Wingham Masonic Lodge. He is survived by his wife, the for- mer Winnifred McPherson of Kincar- dine, and a sister in Exeter. The funeral service will be held at St. Paul's Anglican Church this (Wednesday) afternoon at 2 o'clock, with his rector, Rev. E. 0, Lancaster officiating. Interment will be in the Wingham cemtery with the following pallbearers: Dr. A, W, Irwin, James Murray, James Carr Sr., Morris Swanson, Verne Dunlop and Roy Mundy, John Fowler Dies In 86th Year Friends were grieved to learn of the passing of John' Fowler, the oldest resident of the Bluevale Road, and well-known throughout the commun- ity. Ho passed away in the Wingham General Hospital on Sunday. He was born in Morris Township on August 12., 1865, and grew up in that township. He was married to Margaret Ellen Conery who prede- ceased him in 1941. Surviving are one son, Charles of ieenenieneneeengrantinhilteire;Mten tr.'°(Evelyn)"Wearin keii; Marilyn. 'add' Anne and two great-grandchildren, Carol Anne and Bobby Woan, all of Toronto. The funeral was held on Tuesday at the R. A. Currie funeral home with Rev, John Pollock in charge of the service. Interment was in the Wing- ham Cemetery. pallbearers being George Fowler, Russell Henderson, Thomas Henderson, William McGee, William MacKenzie and Murray Jen- kins. BRIGADE OUT TO BELGRAVE FIRE The Wingham fire brigade was called to the farm of Edwin Mason, on the seventh concession of East Wawanosh, at 4,30 Monday afternoon, where a grass fire was out of control. A bonfire in which brush was being burned at the rear of the home ignited dry grass in an adjacent field' and the blaze spread over an extensive area before the arrival of the brigade. FAY PATTERSON WAS FORMER WINfillAM MAN Friends here received word on Tuesday of last week of the sudden death of Faymond Orville Patterson, in Chicago. Mr. Patterson, who was born at Arthur, Ont,, 60 years ago, came to Wingham with his parents, Mr. and Mrs, W. G. Patterson;*- and resided here until about thirty years ago. His father, who has since passed away, carried on a jewelry business here. His mother now resides in Brampton. Mr. Patterson had been a resident of Chicago for the past 30 years, where he was engaged in the real estate business. The funeral was held in London on Friday, with interment . in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Attending from Wingham were John Hanna, H. C. MacLean, A. J. Walker and John McKibbon. HOSPITAL AUXILIARY MEETS FRIDAY The Ladies' Auxiliary to Wingham Hospital will hold their meeting in the Council Chamber on Friday af- ternoon, May 4th., at three o'clock, Plans will be made for the Rummage Sale, , .ii• Huron Old Boys Hold Party A pleasant evening was enjoyed by many Huronites and their friends at the annual euchre and bridge of the Huron County Old Boys' Association of Toronto, which was held Friday, April 20th., at Robertson's Hall. The McLaren Euchre Trophy, which was up for competition for the fifth con- secutive year, was won by Miss Scan Turner, (Seaforth) and Mr. Ray Carter, (Clinton), Other prize winners were, Mrs. A, G. Smith, Mr. Reg Wil- liams, Mrs, W. A. Campbell, Mrs. W. McCutcheon, Mr, Gordon Fowler, Miss Jean Turner, Mr, A, G. Smith, Mrs. Ray Carter, Mr. Bob Leiper and Mr. Wes McCutcheon, s •/at the ening, the Mrs:, J. H. ench; see- Wilson; 9s Y. Mc- smith and re; G. H. d; Mrs. De Val; third are; fourth, Crawford. Moved to GO X' George Hendersnrie the local repredentql er Sewing Machina 'has been the Sing- the past year has been alit Manager '§Godbrich, of the Company's, of the as well as - being salesmen in the. Zan" e'area of which Wingham it rte He cern- enenqqcleePA ffI tttjeA, nee5. Mi. and Mrs. ,'HentldiSein" an 'family will move to Gdderich as soon as a home is available.x Belgrave, on May 10th., at 8.30 p.m. Proceeds for Cancer Fund. Draw for door prize. 2b On Monday evening, April 30th., the WINGHAM KINETTE CLUB celebrated its 1st. Anniversary in the form of a dinner meeting, and as their special guests of the evening the Wingham Kinettes entertained twenty-two members of the Goderich Kinette Club, who one year ago, as- sisted in organizing the Wingham Club. The dinner commenced at 7,09 o'clock after the singing of 0 Canada, and the Kinette Song, after which Kinette Jean Ellacott said Grace, Then Presi- dent Joyce Heal extended a sincere welcome to the Goderich Kinettes and also acknowledged the lovely gifts of flowers received from the Wingham Kinsmen Club, and the Goderich Kinette Club. This was fol- lowed by the Toast to the King, During the dinner a lively "fine" session took place when many Kin- ettes, unable to defend themselves sufficiently, had to forfeit the maxi- mum fine of .05c, Also during the din- ner Kinette Songleader Lois Hamil- ton led all the Kinettes in a rousing sing-song. Kinette Edith Walker pro- vided the piano accompaniment. A very appropriate message was given by Kinette Peg Bateson on the activities of the Club in the past year. Peg mentioned the many appeals With its one candle, Was then cut by the President, Joyce Heal. Kinette Lois Hamilton favoured the girls with two lovely solos, after Which She led again in a sing-song, Kinette Lois then on 'behalf of both tittles presented gorgeous bouquets of roses to Kinnette President, Della Shenton of the Goderich Kinettes and Joyee Hettl of the Wingham Kinettes. CHARGES ARE LAID IN BRINE CRASH Maple Leafs hockey star, will be the speaker for the evening. The Midget team was sponsored by the Lions Club, At this time Kinette Ada Vogan, on behalf of the Wingham girls express- ed their appreciation to the Goder- ich Kinettes for sponsoring our Club and congratulated them on the suc- cess of their own organization. After a few more fitting remarks, Ada then asked the Wingham Kinettes to rise and drink a toast to the members of the Goderich Kinette Club. An ap- propriate response was given by Goderich Kinette Lillian McGrath, Following the dinner the minutes of the previous meeting were read by Kinnette Secretary Ethel Spry, and the roll call was taken by Kinette Register Jean Loughlean. Several extremely interesting films were then shown by Kin Bud Cruick- shank, after which an enjoyable ses- sion of Court Whist was played. The winners of the evening wore Goder- ieh Kinettes, Muriel Skelton and Grace Patterson. The evening was brought to a close with the singing of God. Save the King, SPECIAL SERVICES AT KNOX, BELGRAVE The regular morning service at Knox Church, Belgrave, will be held at o'clock, Sun- day next, May 6th, and at Brick May 6, at 8 p,ni, the Vettivvieli Young People will present a drama, in the Belgrave Church entitled 'Release. PLAY AT BLUEVALE "Grandpa's Twin Sister" in nlueVitle Community Hall On. Prickle,- evening, Nay if th., auspices of Women's As- soolation Bluevale United Church. Admission 50e and 25c. 21bb Tragedy struck the family of Kath- leen Stokes, well-known organist and radio artist on Saturday. Her 'nus- band, son, grandson and brother-in- law were drowned when their out- board motorboat overturned in the Musquash River near Waubaushene, Ont, Mrs. Stokes is well known as the organist with "The Happy Gang". Drowned were her husband, Frank Stokes, 55, superintendent of postal deliveries in Toronto; her son, Rus- sell, 28; grandson, Frank Stokes, 3 years; and Douglas Stokes, brother of Frank Stokes. First intimation of the fatal acci- dent came when their overturned boat drifted into Honey Harbor. The body of Frank Stokes was recovered late Saturday night, hut dragging operations were continued as the search went on for the remaining bodies, James Gibson Buried Thursday An aged and respected resident of this community passed away on Tuesday of last week in the person of James B. Gibson. He had been in ill health for some time with heart trouble, . but had not been confined to bed.. He was 83 years of age, Born in Clifford, he came to Wing- ham 40 years ago, and worked at the Western Foundry until his retire- ment about eighteen years 'ago. His wife was the former Selena Cole, who predeceased him in 1934. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs, Milo (Edna) Casemore. of Morris Township, and Mrs. Gibson of London, and one son, Percy Gibson, Wingham. There are seven grand- children. The funeral was held at. Walker's funeral home at 2.30 Thursday after- .Beeerf t iin eeharge he, the service. Pallbearer; were lanieS Zone Representative Is Auxiliary Speaker The Ladies' Auxiliary to the Can- adian Legion Wingham, held their ceived and the new member will be initiated at our May meeting. The past president's badge was pre- sented to Coin, Irene Ross, by the guest of the evening, Zone Rep. Miss Dorothy Hoyle of Stratford. Plans were made for a bingo to be held in the near future, when the draw will be made on a bag of sugar, The auxiliary donated $28.00 to Mr. Mann at Westminster Hospital, Lon- don, for bingo prizes for the veterans. A very inspiring address by Miss Dorothy Hoyle, concerning auxiliary duties, was much enjoyed, Miss Hoyle was presented with a gift, by president Com. Lola Sanderson, ,A dainty lunch brought this meet- ing to a close. Elizabeth Sutton Respected Resident A life long district resident. Miss Elizabeth Sutton, died here on Mon- day in her 86th year. Born in Dub- lin, Ireland, deceased canto to Canada over sixty years ago. Prior to mov- ing to Wingham, she resided at Zet- land for twenty-two years. The de- ceased was a member of the Anglican Church, She was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William B. Sut- ton. Left to mourn her passing are two brothers, and ono sister, Samuel, Lon- don, Charles, Wingham: Mrs, Sohn Wingham Cemetery. The pallbearers were six nephews. Herbert, Arthur and Ernest Agnew, London, Ernest Sutton, GAR; Reginald Sutton, Han- over; Wellington Thaler, Walkerton. BLOSSOM TEA The Women's Association Of the Wingham. 'United Church Will hold a BlOsSom Tea and Sale of baking in the Sunday School room on Wednes- day, May 16th. at 3.30 Mrs. Horace' Aitchison represented Majestic Rebekah Lodge at the dis- trict meeting held in Southampton re- cently. TO SPEAR HERE Gordon Shewfelt, Ptineipel of Mad- Gregor Public School, Toteente, and president Of the Ontario Temperance Federation, will speak In the Wing- ( hrien United Church, on Sunday Morning, Detroit Players Expected. For Champions' anquet ''The banquet to honor the Stainton Spitfires, winners of the Gordon Litt Trophy for W.O.A.A. Class "A" Championship and the Bissett Bro- thers Trophy for Grand Champion- ship, W.O.A.A. will be held in the Queen's Grill on Monday evening of next week, at seven o'clock. se- se Noted guests at the banquet will be Tommy Ivan and a carload of h;s team mates from the Detroit hockey club. All will be guests of the town for the evening. A. In order to permit some of the younger hockey players and as many of the older fans as possible to hear the visiting hockey stars, they will be :asked tcie:epealne meeting 'WWII 611 'following the, 'banquet, 'at' nine o'clock. All members of the minor hockey teams, the coming players and adults who are interested are invited to attend the meeting. —.Central Press Canadian `!''op quality Canadian woollen plaid anti suiting, part of en exhibition being sent by the Canadian goverrurient to the International Tektite Exhibition In' Lille, Peened, are examined' by Sheila Coventry and Ann Edwardt in. Ottawa, The displays, representative Of this dotintry's wide Variety of textile PreduCtS, were previewed by the public in Ottawa Mere being shipped to Vrarice. Later it Will be displayed in India, CANADIAN PRODUCTS GO TO FRENCH FAIR Named Distri Siupt, of R,As Dr, R. M, MacLennan Wingham, and AndyO Burke, Wroxeter, attO vocation of Grand 01 Arch Masons, Toronto MacLennan was eleo.t. intendent of Heiron ,• Arch Masons. Coutts, . and Tom he Con- pf Royal d Super- t, itosal SALVAGE DR1V NETS Bib DAB The waste paper an staged by the Kiete Saturday 'proved to successful, They coil tons of paper, rags, et fill a box car. The ..pi' sale of the waste pail be used for the Iii work, vane drive Club last completely about 24 leficient to e from the :trials will welfare FASHION SHOW Belgrave Junior Institute Fashion winners, and Howie lefeeker Toronto, Show will be held in Forester's Hail, Rintoul, former minister and padre of the R.C.A,F,, who died April 17th, Stokes Drowned 1041, while on a route march at Man- ning Pool, The window was unveil- ed by Mrs. Rintoul and was dedicated by Rev. D. Crawford Smith, .11,C., B.A., B.D., of Guelph. The service was in charge of the minister, Rev. A. A. Lowther. Mrs. Rintoul is a daughter of the late Rev, Dr. Perrie and Mrs. Perrie of Wingham and Mr. Rintoul was a former member of Knox Presbyterian Church, Blue- vale and active in the Young People's Society, N. quet, each member being asked to. Halliday, Glen Sinnamon, William bring a girl or boy as guest, Guests Phair, William Casemore, William of honor for the evening will be the Court and Jack Glousher. Interment Midget hockey team, WOAA group was in Wingham cemetery. regular meeting in the legion home, Kinettes Celebrate First dent, Com. Lola Sanderson in the ch Wednesday evening with the presi- Anniversary with Dinner applicationthe business p for membership eriod was re- pai rut. , one that had been met by the Kinettes, • " and the worthwhile projects that had in . mem Agnew, On Thursday evening last thirty Time of the service changes to Funeral service was held tociaej been completed successfully, Con- !members of the local lodge enjoyed Daylight Saving ori Sunday, May 18, (Wednesday) at 4 p.m, from the R. i a social evening with the ladies Of chiding her address, she asked all the A. Currie ftmerni home, Rev. r. girls to rise and drink a toast to the which is Mother's Day. On that Riebehltah lodge, LiStOWM. At the close Sunday service will be held in the Laueaster of St. Paul's Anglican 1st. Anniversary of the Wingham served, meeting a dainty lunch Was Kinette Club. At this time the beauti- Brick Church at 10 aen. and at Knox Church officiated with burial in fully decorated Anniversary Cake, Church at 11'15' On Sunday everting, The town council met on Monday. evening to consider estimated ex- penditures for the balance of the current year and to set the tax rate. After lengthy consideration the rate was struck at 60 mills, made up as follows; District High School, 5.00 mills; Public School. 12,29 mills; County of Huron, 9.95 mills; deben- tures, 3.33 mills; general rate, 35.43. mills. This compares with a total rate for last year of 59 mills, and the council did well to hold the tax rate to this level in view of the sharply increased costs in every department. Public School expenditures and a much higher county rate account for a high proportion of the tax increase. In view of the generally higher, costs and the building program at the at the Public School the council de• tided to postpone plans for-construc- tion of the sewage disposal plant. Drawings will be completed and the site prepared so the actual construe- , lion can be commenced without delay as soon as it becomes feasible. As a result of the discussion on estimates several economy features were introdeued in order to prevent the local rate from climbing higher than absolutely necessary, A new rental schedule for the town hall was established. There will be a charge of $5.00 for the use of the council chamber, while the upstair auditor- ium will he rented to local groups, when an admission is to be charged, for $10.00. Outside organizations will pay $50.00 for this same accommo- dation. It was also decided to cease pay- ment of grants for recreational ac- tivities at the first of September this year. Extra Subsidy Received Clerk W. A. Galbraith was able to announce that a cheque had been' received from the Department of Highways, amounting to $946.71, be- ing extra road subsidy on 1950 expenditures. The Saturday morning pick-up of rubbish. from households in row will 'be Cdrifilineht this -year; Several complaints have been re- ceived about the noise caused by loose planks in the MacKenzie bridge at the north end of the town. It was decided that the local member, John Hanna, be asked to contact the De- partment of Highways about this nuisance, as well as the bridge at the south end of the town. In the latter connection, the council requests that the present bridge be replaced by a culvert at the corporation limits, opposite the Ward Drain. The Clerk was asked to write a' letter of appreciation to Wm. Conron for his efforts in connection with the March of Dimes campaign. Coun- cillor Miller said that plans are being formulated by the band for sponsor- ing a tattoo this summer. An agreement with Rutherford Reavie, of East Wawanosh Township was approved, providing for dumping ground for town garbage. Chief Platt Granted Leave Police Chief T, W. Platt request leave of absence for thirty days, which was granted by council, The Chief also requested that the coun- cil advertise the position in order to locate a successor as soon as possible. Mr. Platt filed his resignation some months ago and is anxious to com- mence work on the farm which he has purchased near Orangeville. The council agreed to advertise at once and at the same time expressed sin- eere regret that. Chief Platt, who hall been an exceptionally capable officer, is being lost to the community, REBEKAIIS VISIT -iSTOWFI About twenty ladies of the Majestic Rebekah. Lodge, No. 352, Wingham, were guests of Kincardine Liberty Lodge, No, 175, on Wednesday evening, !"April 18th., to witness the initiation ceremonies of eight .rho joined the order. Lunch was served and a pleasant time enjoyed.