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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1951-05-09, Page 1DRIVER ESCAPES FROM BURNING GAS .:TRUCK Bluevale man, Harry Elliott nar- rowly escaped being burned to death on Monday afternoon,,when the gaso- line truck he was driving burned after crashing into the ditch west of WhItechurch. Mr, Elliott was proceed- ing west on highway' 86 and was going down Dlekie's Pill when, it is reported, a front tire blew out, caus- ing the truck to veer to the right. Going out of contrail, the vehicle crashed through the cables, knocking off several posts, Int down a six foot embankment an plowed a hun- dred feet into marshy land before turning upside down and bursting into flames, Fortunt,ly the load did not explode. Only a miracle saved the driver from being trapped in the cab. The impact threw open one of the doors opening up his only escape route through the ;lames, Crawling out on his hands and knees, he es- caped with a shaking up, and slight burns to the face, VS The truck owned , y Murray John- son and Sons, Wingham, was enroute to Kincardine with; 705 gallons of gasoline, 6 cases of ; motor oil and 1 case of grease, when the mishap oc- curred. The inferno set fire to the grass for yards around and scorched two crab-apple trees in that area. The loss was covered by insurance, Mr. Johnson stated. Provincial Constable Salter of town investigated, United Church Choir Presents Members \"Wingham. United Church choir held a social hour , following choir practice on Thursday evening to honour Mrs. Alvin Orvis, who has been a very faithful member for a number of years, owing to ill health has resigned. Mrs. Carl Bondi, a recent bride, was also honoured. Mrs. Orvis and Mrs. Bondi were pre- sented with gifts 'from the choir members. BREEDERS MET PREMIER FROST John Hanna Wingham and other Ontario Government mem- bers accompanied a delegation from the Ontario Standard Bred Assoc.!, when they called on Premier Frost last Thursday. Discussion centred around conditions at the rural fall fairs throughout the province. A survey of the agricultural grounds is being made in this connection. DISTINGIUSHED SPEAKER FOR JUNIOR FARMERS Dr. Robert Weir, head of Field Hus- bandry Dept., 0.A.C., will speak on hay and pasture to the Junior Farm- ers at the Community Centre, Bel- grave, Thursday, May 1t0h. Following he will show slides on his trip over- seas. Everybody welcome. 'V. Owens ey • Buriedin West The following obituary appeared in 'sine Moosomin newspaper and refers to a former resident of the Beigrave thstrict, H. C. Owens, well respected citizen of Welwyn, and a friend to all, passed away at Welwyn on Friday, April 13, and was laid to rest in Welwyn ceme- tery on April 15th. Born in Belgrave, Ont,, Mr. Owens came west in 1899, farming continuously in the Welwyn district until his health failed in 1949, In earlier years he was a faithful member of the old Methodist church, .Helping to lay the cornerstones of the church, and at the time of Church 'Union he became an elder of the 'United congregation, and served faith- -Sully until his death, He attended the Easter Sunday service this year. Rev, A. Clayton conducted the tun- e ral services in the United Church, Active pallbearers were J. C. Traquair, Shearer, Alex Stewart, S. Morton, Collyer, and W. Campbell. Honor- ary bearers were F. McGuire, H. Little, G. Holding, C. Birkbeck, B. Swanston and A. Ward, He is surviv- ed only by his wife, the former Susan A, Mathers, whom he married at Bluevale, Ont., in 1899. Mr. Owens was a member of the Masonic order, and was the last remaining member te‘ his family. Dancing at the Royal T You are welcome at the Royal T on Saturday night for your dancing pleasure from 9.30 to 12. Music by Jack Henderson's Orchestra. INSTITUTE MEETING The Wingham Branch of the Wo- men's Institute will meet in the Council Chamber on Thursday after- noon, May 17th., at 2.30 p.m, The roll call will be an exchange of flowers and the executive will be in charge of the program. Hostesses are Mrs. A. R. DuVal, Mrs. J. Hanna, Mrs. P. King, Mrs, F. A, Parker, Mrs, J. J. Kerr and Mrs. Greer. 9:16b WINGHAM Lodge, No. 286 A. F. and A, M., will hold an emer- gent meeting Sunday morning, May 27th at 10.30 a.m., E.D,S,T, for the purpose of attending Divine Ser- vice at St. Andrew's Presbyterian. Church at 11.00 a.m. A, B, Adams, W, Id.; H, L. Sherbondy, See'y. PROGRAM AND DANCE A good program at 8.80 . and dance to follow in community memorial hall, Whitechureh, on Friday May 11th. Music by Jr, Farmers' Orchestra, GentS, 50c., ladies 500. Lunch counter. Everybody welcome. Ob 4L, Clinic to Be Held Friday An immunization clinic will be held in the Town Hall, Wingham, on Fri- day, May 11th, at 2 "p.m. Diphtheria, Whooping Cough and Tetanus toxoid and Smallpox vaccination will be given, --Huron County Health Unit DEADLINES DISAPPOINT liVOULD-BE ADVERTISERS In several instances within recent weeks The Advance-Times has been forced to disappoint customers who sought to insert large display adver- tisements. Reason for the disappoint- ment was, of course, that the adver- tising arrived too late to be included in the issue requested, If you have a large advertisement we like to have the copy by Friday afternoon. Some exceptions are made When it is impossible to have copy prepared by that time, but our plans for the coming week's paper are completed by Saturday morning and space is often not available if orders have hot been planed by that time. Classified advertising will be accepted until Tuesday afternoon. .PLAN AT BLUEVALE "G'randpa's Twin Sister" in Bluevale Community Hall on Friday evening, May 11th., auspices of WoMen's As- sociation, Bluevale United Church. Admission 50e and 25e, 2;9b Tommy Ivan, coach of the Detroit Red Wings and Ted Lindsay, of the same club, and one of the most out- standing players in the National Hockey League, were the guest spea- kers at a banquet held in the Queen's Grill on Monday vening to honor the Wingham Stainton Spitfires, win- ners of the WOAA "A" champion- ship and the WOAA grand champion- ship in the intermediate divisible Mayor W. W. Gurney ably presid- ed as 'chairman of the gathering and the guests, including the hockey ex- ecutive, arena commission, town council and others, extended their congratulations to the chomplons. The mayor introduced the two dis- tinguished guests as well as Mel Rig- , gan, of Kincardine and his son, Den-1 ny, who is now a member of the Detroit Red Wings organization. May- or Gurney said that the gathering was for the express purpose of hon- oring the champions and he extend- ed his congratulations to the team members and their manager, Percy Stainton. Couneilior H. P. Carmichael spoke in the same vein and presented pen and pencil sets to each of the play- ers. Official recognition was extended to the Areita Commission and those who , had assisted to put across the arti- ficial ice program, Alf. Loekr chairman of the commission, gave ; credit for much of the success at-1 tained by the arena to Percy Stainton and his hockey team and Presented a gift frotn the arena cornMiSsion.l Mr, Stainton with a wrist watch as (Please teltei to page twelve) Panel Discusses Publicity a' W. I. Conference With which is amalgamated the Goirrie Vidette and Wroxeter News Subscription $2,50 per year; 6c per copy WINGHAM, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, MAY 9th, 1951 Vol. 76 - No. 3T Rec. Council Protests Decision to End Grants The Wingbam Drama Club took on L. tough proposition when they com- menced the preparation of "Arsenic and Old Lace", the suspense-filled production which played on Broad- way for so long. However, when the play was presented in the town hall lbere en Thursday and Friday even- ings, under the sppnsorship of the Vdd Fellows' Lodge, there was ample evidence that the cast and director had "clicked", The story of how two dear little li)ld ladies shocked their family, their teighbours and even a murderous nephew by their pleasant pastime of poisoning lonely gentlemen, is in- deed quite a yarn. All members of the east turned in exceptional per- formances. If a standout must be mentioned Miss Katherine McGreg- or should receive the honor, for her work as Abby Brewster, who led the insane destruction of innocent vic- tims. .)( Directed by Bill Conron, the rest of the east was made up as follows: Dr. Harper, Jack Walker; Teddy Brews- ter, Dr. A. W. Irwin; Officer Brophey, Ren Koch; Officer Klein, Ernie Miller; Martha Brewster, Jean Hobden; El- aine Harper, Lois Hamilton; Morti- mer Brewster, Tom Rafferty;; Mr. Gibbs, Norman Welwood; Jonathan arewster, Bob Ferguson; Dr. Ein- stein, Brian Metcalfe; Officer O'Hara, „el Williams; Lieut. Rooney, Bill Con- Ten; Mr. Witherspoon, Lloyd Smith, Attendances at the play were not particularly large, and since it is felt that there are many in the com- munity who would like to see the production there has been some sug- gestion that the cast be held together until early fall for a repeat. No fin- al decision has been reached. The sponsors of the play have ask- ed that thanks be extended to those who assisted in any way with the production, and those who sponsored he programs and 'whose names ap- peared on the folders. Mrs. J. Brooks Dies at Hospital resident of Wingham for the past fifty-four years, Mrs. John Brooks, died Monday in the General Hospital here as a result of a fractur- ed hip, suffered/ five weeks ago. Born at Belgrave, she was the former Mary Brandon, daughter of the late Matthew and Jane Brandon. The last surviving member of a fam- ily of nine. She was in her 82nd. year. Surviving, besides her husband, is one son, Water of Waterloo. A son, Clarence, and one daughter, Mrs. William (Janet) Chapman, predeceas- ed her. Funeral service for Mrs. Brooks was held today (Wednesday) from the R. A, Currie funeral home at 2 p.m. Dr. W. A. Beecroft of the United Church officiated with burial in Wingham cemetery. Cadet Inspection Next Monday Cadet Inspection of the Wingham District High School will be held on Monday of next week at two o'clock, in the town park. Brigadier J. A.' W. Bennett, C.B.E., C.D., area commander of Western Ontario, will be the in- specting officer. TO HOLD BINGO The Ladies Auxiliary to the Can- adian Legion, Wingham, are holding a cash bingo in the Wingham Arm- ouries, on Friday evening, May 18th., at 8.15 p.m. Admission 50 cents. Draw will be made on bag of sugar. Members please turn in tickets be- fore this date. 9:16h MAPLE LEAF STAR SPEAKS AT DINNER Last Friday evening was a big night for the members of the Midget hockey team when their sponsors of the past season, the Lions Club, en- tertained them in the Armouries. IL was also the annual eons and (laugh- tees night, most of the Lions being accompanied by a girl or boy. President Chas. Roberts occupied the chair and the speaker of the eve- ning was Howie Meeker, famous member of the Toronto Maple Leafs, winners this year of the Stanley Cup, Following the dinner, served by Mrs. Grose and the Brunswick Hotel staff, the visiting hockey player spoke to the gathering. He told of his exper- iences and drew an interesting pic- ture the life and operating methods of the Maple Leafs, At the cinclu- sion of his remarks he invited those present to ask him questions and the results were interesting. Some of the youngsters in th crowd were re- sponsible for some real posers, but the speaker took them all in his stride and the session proved most informative. Lion Bill Tiffin expressed thanks to Howie for his consideration in coming to Wingham and presented him with a Stetson hat gift certi- ficate and a set of Lions insignia wa- ter glasses. After the meeting had been con- cluded the younger hockey fans ga- therd round for a hears-to-heart talk with the Maple Leaf player and to secure his autograph, Already some eight members of the Wingham Club have decided to attend the District No, 1. Convention in Windsor this month. Five members and their wives will attend the three- day convention as delegates, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Hamilton, Mr. and Mrs. Rea Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Carinizighana,' Mr; Ana Mrs.''' Andy Scott, and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Clark. The non-voting delegates, will be Jack Lloyd, Hi Grisdale and Bob Ferguson. This was one of the most lively Kinsmen meetings in some time, with Kin Jack Cook as Sgt.-at-Arms, and President Scott Reid in charge of tne bell. Kin Jack and Kin Johnnie Crew- son worked up a really exciting fines session. Currie Burchill was pianist, and Kin Lloyd Smith was song leader in the absence of the regular song leader, George Henderson, who has moved to Goderich. Kin George will be greatly missed by the Wingham Club, and they are hoping that he takes as much interest in the Goder- ich Club, as he has in the Wingham Kinsmen, Left for Singapore Mr. and Mrs, J. H. E. Webb left Toronto at noon on Saturday for Singapore, Straits Settlements, where Mr. Webb will represent an American firm, They have Visited recently with Mrs, Webb's mother, Mrs. .1, W. Mc- Kibbon, Mr. and Mrs. Webb are making the whole journey by air. They expected to spend a part of Sun- day in England and part of the follow- ing day in Rome. From Italy they will travel to Egypt, India and from there to Singapore. PUBLICITY IMPORTANT TOPIC AT CONFERENCE More than 900 delegates from all parts of Ontario attended the annual Ontario Women's Institute Convener's Conference held Thursday and Friday of last week at the Ontario Agricul- tural College, Guelph, The Conference on Thursday was turned over to the discussion of the topics "Historical Research and Cur- rent Events." As a result of the dis- cussionpassed: the following resolution was "Whereas, local history is now on the course of study for elementary and secondary schools, and, Whereas, there is not sufficient material available for visual teaching of local history and, Whereas, a great many historical places are not marked, therefore be it resolved that the Convener's Con- ference on Historical Research request the Government of Ontario to film historical sites in Ontario to aid in this teaching; these films to he avail- able to all schools on Ontario, They would also he valuable as a tourist at- , traction, We further request that the Government continue to mark stra- tegic points of historical interest, for tourist information," Subjects for the Friday discussions were "Community Activities and Pub- lic Relations," Of special interest to our readers was the afternoon panel discussion which had as its subject "Effective Publicity for Women's In- stitute Functions." Chairman of the panel was Jack McPherson, Director of Publicity for the Ontario Depart- ment of AgAiilture.Supporting him on the panel were Mrs. Maud Kerr, Women's Editor, Family Herald and Weekly Star, representing the farm press; Mrs. Katharine A. Marston, Editor of the Elora Express, repre- senting the weekly press; Miss Mar- garet Brophey, Women's Editor of Radio Station CKNX, Wingham, re- presenting radio, and Miss Gladys Houck of the London Free Press, representing the daily press, In introducing the subject to the audience, Mr, McPherson pointed out that publicity merely consists of "Making information public." "Good publicity increases public understand- ing• of what you are doing," explained Mr. McPherson, "and since your or- ganization is doing such a fine job it publicity like charity begins at home, and since the Women's Institutes arc concerned with so many worthwhile activities in the community, it was important that the story be told, "But you must report to your paper the right things," said Mrs. Marston. "We want information about the speaker, the subject he spoke on, the project you have in mind—all of it sent in in good time, Know the dead- line of the paper that you are sending your reports to, since what is news this (Please turn to page twelve) The above picture, taken at the re- cent Conveners' Conference, held at the Ontario Agricultural College, Cuelph, shows a representative group f rem the weekly press, the daily press, 1111111110es Classified Ads. Get the Business Advance-Times classified advertise- ments get results, One advertisement placed in a recent issue brought in 23 telephone calls within two days, The "Want Ad" column is thoroughly read each week by an average 4,000 buyers, Forty cents will get the kind of action you want when you place a classified ad. Howson - McCallum A. wedding of interest to this com- munity was solemnized at the manse in Milton, on Tuesday , afternoon, when Mrs. Ruby Kerr McCallum of Milton was united in marriage Frank R. Howson, of Wingham. Im- mediately after the ceremony tin couple left for Galt for their wedding dinner, where they were joined by the groom's two sons, Mr. Fred Howson of Winghaen and Dr. Ross Howson of Galt, and their wives, and by Mrs. Benson, Cruikshank of Wing- ham, sister of the bride. OPEN NET AT HS FRIDAY NEXT WEEK The Wingham District High School will hold its annual Open Night on Friday evening, May 18th. The entire school will be open to visitors and there will be displays of students' • work and of equipment and teaching aids. Since the formation of the Wing- ham High School District there have been a great many additions and im- provements to the school. Shopwork, home economics, agriculture, typing, and bookkeeping are being offered in addition to languages, history, geog- raphy, mathematics, agricultural science, health and physical education, art and music. The merebere hf the Distriet Board, the principal and staff invite anyone interested in the school to come on Open Night, They will be pleased to meet the parents of students or pro- spective students and discuss with them the opportunities offered by the District High School, Help Needed at The Golf Course The time has come when all who are interested in the new golf course can lend a hand, Work parties are busy at the site every Monday and Thurs- day evening. You don't need a special invitation—work will be in progress on these two evenings each week, and your help will mean omen to the development of the course. Church of the Air In charge of the regular Church of the Air program heard over CKNX next week will be: Monday, Rev. J. W. Moores, Belgrave; Tuesday,Rev. J. C. Hutton, Pine River; Wednesday, Rev. Arthur Mitchell, Lucknow; Thursday, Rev. C. H. Baetz, Chesley, FASHION SHOW Belgrave Junior Institute Fashion Show will he held in Forester's Hall, Belgrave, on May 10th., at 8.30 p.m. Proceeds for Cancer Fund. Draw for door prize. farm press and radio discussing pub- Hefty for Women's Institutes, Left to right are Mrs. Katherine Marston, 'The Elora Express; Miss Gladys Houck; London Free Press; Jack Me, 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 ands 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 can sell, Please take all parcels to the Armckries on Friday, so that they may be sorted and marked. If you wish your parcel called for, phone Mrs. Murray Johnson, 234. When doing your spring cleaning make up a box for the rummage sale. 25 :2 ;9b Pherson, Dept. of Agriculture, chair. man of the panel; Mrs. Maude Kerr, Family Herald and Weekly Star and Miss Margaret Brophy, CRI1X, Wing. ham. U 'l 11LUL1~ 11 CLASSIC THRILLER XThe children of the town of Wing- ham are going to have a wading pool before the summer is over, thanks to the efforts of the Wingham Kinsmen. Club, who decided at their regular meeting on Friday night that this would be their number one project for the 'coming season, plans are' not final. With regard to the pool,• bilt it Te'liop•:' ed that a forty-foot circular pool, with a cement apron, and the latest water system will be erected in the town park this summer, for the benefit of the younger generation, )( Funds to finance the pool will be raised by the annual kinsmen raffle, which will again be held on the even- ings of the Kin Carnival, Tuly 6 and 7. The prize will be a $1000 kitchen set featuring a nine-foot refrigerator, an electric range with modern timer and a chrome table and chairs, For those who prefer, a deep freeze unit will be offered instead of the refrig- erator. All funds received from the raffle will be turned over to the financing of the pool and anything left over when the pool is completed will be in- vested in playground equipment. It is hoped that much of the actual con- struction work will be done voluntar- ily by Kinsmen and anyone interested in this project should get in touch with the executive. The Kinsmen Club has decided to hold another frolic this summer. They are going to sponsor a Soap Box Derby for the boys in town, with the run-offs on the two nights of the Kin Carnival. As yet the final plans governing this derby are not com- pleted, but the Kinsmen have been as- sured by the town council that the street repairing program will cover one mile of town street which should make it much easier for the derby, All boys competing will be required to build their own racers, and there will be a limit to the cost of the ve- hicle, At this regular meeting, the new executive was appointed, Ross Hamil- ton had been appointed president by acclamation at the nomination meet- ing, one week ago, and the following men will take office this fall, along with him: 1st. Vice-President, Ken- neth Johnson; 2nd, Vice-President, Bob Clark; Secretary, Al Williams; Registrar, Cal Burke; Treasurer, Lloyd Ellacott; Directors, Jack Bate son, Johnnie Crewson and Jack Lloyd. Kinsmen Ross Vogan and Vie Loughican acted as scrutineers at the election of officers. President-elect Ross Hamilton reported that the re,‘ dent scrap drive in Wingham had been a huge stieeess, with over 49,000 pOiniciS of paperS and rags contribut- ed by the folks of Wingliam, Bluevale and Belgrave, A total of over $428,00 was received from the driVe, and the plans have already been laid for an- other One of these drives this coming The fertheorning meeting, May 18,, Will be initiation night for five new members of the club, Jaek Cook, Bob Fleteher, ;lack Stephens, Warren Cal.; kin and Len Crawford. Kinsmen Elect Executive- Plan Town Wading Pool is important that people know what Hockey Celebrities Here you are doing." First speaker on the panel was Mrs. Marston, representing the weekly For "Spitfires" Banquet press. Mrs. Marston pointed out that Meeting in the council chamber on Monday evening, the Wingham Re- creation Council voiced vigorous pro» test over the action of the Muni- cipal Council in its decision to cut off grants for recreation at the first of September this year, Basis of the protest was the general feeling that organized recreation in this commun- ity would be dealt a fatal blow by the cessation of payments from the council and the members of the Re- creation Council were of the opinion that there was no real assurance that the public is in agreement with the town council in this decision. Recreational Director Ernie Mil- ler submitted his resignation but the council failed to accept it pending further study of the situation, The Recreation Council has asked this newspaper to make public the following statement of its activities in recent years; as well as their re- action to the present situation, Firstly, the council wishes to have it known that Ernie Miller has sub- mitted his resignation for one rea- son only: Because he feels that his position in the community may be en- dangering the future of organized recreation in Wingham. Since the council does not agree that such is the case the resignation has not yet been accee Perhaps the public is not aware that Mr, Miller spent an average of seven hours a day in the arena this east winter, fulfilling the duties of • arena manager without any remun- eration for this work. These duties were in addition to those for which the Director was engaged and on which his salary was based. In many other towns the arena manager alone receives a much higher rate of pay than the entire salary of the Wing- ham Director. A ievlew of the activities in this commenity which have been devel- oped os a direct result of the work of the Recreation Council and the Dir- ector will demonstrate the service whiele has been 'provided for the Coril-s''. m u nity: Organization of Choral Society, Drama Club, Concert Association, Teen Town, Tennis Club, Boys' and Girls' Band, Camera Club, Junior Choral Society, Summer Playground Program, Story Hour for Children. 1951 projects started and complet- ed include sponsoring and guidance of St. John's Ambulance Course; or- ganizing a ten-team schedule for (Please turn to page twelve)