The Wingham Advance-Times, 1951-05-30, Page 1Solo Winners at Belgraoe School Fair Music ,Nstival
LIONS JAMBOREE AND
AMATEUR SHOW
Howick Lions are making great
preparations for the Hayloft Jamboree
to be held in the Town Hall, Wrox-
eter, Thursday, May 31st., and Friday,
June 1st. The show is being directed
by Miss Greta Liles who has had spec-
i& training in radio and stage' work,
and has had valuable experlenceg in
helping amateurs improve natural
talent in singing, speaking and spec-
ialty work. The children from the
three villages and district have a
contest of their own and are receiving
votes, a penny, a vote. Howick Lions
have in the past successfully carried
out many projects. This is a new
venture which is worthy of your
support.
TUMMY BOARD
AWARD COAL CONTRACT
The regular meeting of the Turn-
berry School Board was held in the
Glenannan school on Thursday, May
17th, at 8 pan. All members present.
The minutes of the previous meeting
were read and adopted.
The following coal tenders were re-
ceived: 1-lenry Mathers, A. C. Adams,
MacLean Coal Co,
Moved by Holmes and Powell that
MacLean's tender of $24.50 per ton
be accepted. Carried.
The following correspondence was
read: Chit. Teachers' Federation; Mrs.
Sara Campbell; Miss Edith Dinsmore;
Jos, Bailey; Dept. of Highways; Hel-
en Walker; Frank W. Holton; Herb.
Fuller.
The Board decided to again buy a
silver cup for the coming music festi-
Val to be held Jtine 15th,
IVIoved by Kirton and lVfundeli that
the following bills lie paid: Teachers'
and Caretakers' salaries; A, C. Agnew
April transp, $35.00; Wingham Advan-
ce-Times .80; Supertast Oil $19.35;
Beaver Lumber Co. $8,09; Donald Rae
& Son $1.74.
MoVed by Mundell and Powell that
Meeting adjourn, nekt Meeting to be
June 21, at Kirton's School. Carried.
Alex. Corrigan, Sec,-`Press.
Dancing at the Royal T
You are Weida-de at the tioyal
On Saturday night for Your dancing
pleasure from 9,80 to 12, Music by
Wilbee'S Orchestra.
MRS, ROBERT MUIR
DIES AT GLENANNAN
On May 24th there passed away at
Glenannan, Mrs, Robert Stead Muir,
in her 90th year. The late Mrs. Muir,
horn Mary Reid, at Erin, Ontario, was
'the eldest of nine children of the late
Peter and Christens Reid, She passed
her youthful years, until her marriage,
on her paternal farm home on the
4th concession of Elderslie in Bruce
County. Mrs, Muir Caine of pioneer
stock; her parents came from Kintyre,
Scotland almost a century ago.
Of her immediate family there sur-
vive, one brother, Neil Reid of Chea-
ley and two sisters, Mrs, Herb (Kate)
Walpole, Paisley, Mrs. Peter (Annie)
Eraser, of Pilot 1VIound, Manitoba,
From the time of her marriage to
the late Robert Stead Muir, she had
lived almost continuously at her farm
home, Sunny Brae, near Glenannan,
She leaves to mourn her loss, five
Alldren; Gang() and Peter of Tor-
onto, Mrs. Oliver (Margaret) Stokes,
on the home farm, Robert of Port
William and Norman of Fort Frances,
Also surviving are six grandchildren
and five great grandchildren.
The funeral was held from Currie's
funeral home in Wingham, on Sat-
Urday, May 26th: The pal'lbeare'rs Were
her close neighbors:, Torn, Herman
and Isaac Metealfe, Thomas
David Fortune and Reuben Appleby,
Her six nephews were flower-bearers,
ACCIDENT SENDS
WINGHAM BOY TO
TORONTO HOSPITAL
Sydney Thompson, 16-year-old son
of Mr. and Mrs. Frank'Thorapson, R.
R. 5, Wingham, was pushed to the
Toronto General Hospital on Sunday
evening, after the fruit he was driv-
ing overturned and plOnged down a
steep embankment. The accident oc-
curred in Culross Township, north of
Wingham. His companion, Raymond
Bennett of Wingham, suffered a brok-
enankle in the accident and is con-
fined to the Wingham,Hospital.
Apparently the young driver lost
control of the truck on the gravel
road, The machine veered into the
ditch, struck a pole and turned over
and then slid down 'the embankment.
The driver was thrown out of the
open door and it is believed he may
have struck the polo with his head,
A passing motorist 4ummoned aid
at once and the injured youths were
rushed to Wingham Hospital, Here
Thompson was given emergency treat-
ment and then taken on to Toronto.
It was believed that a brain operation
might he necessary, but at last re-
ports he was still unconscious.
Past Presidents Take
Over-judge Is S, ea_ er
Wins Scholarship
At Western U.
/Miss Alice Laidlaw, a former pupil
of Wingham High School. was suc-
cessful in passing her recent exami-
nations at Western University, Lon-
don, obtaining 1st. class honours and
also winning the "Myrtle Rowntree
Memorial" Scholarship for third year
honours in English.
DISTRICT TEACHERS
MEET AT WINfillAM
On Tuesday evening, May 22nd.,
teachers from Wingham, Teeswater,
Brussels, Kincardine and the neigh-
bouring rural schools assembled in
the Wingham District High School to
hear an address given by Miss
Blanche Snell, Director of Educational
Research, Introduced by Principal W.
S. Hall, Miss Snell spoke for over an
hour on "The Curriculum—Master or
Servant", and dealt with the philoso-
phy underlying the present changes
taking place in the courses of study
and in the curriculum,
Miss Snell's address was most in-
teresting to the teachers, as she trete-
ed the history of education and the
import of the new curriculum as it
affects both teachers and pupils.
RECEIVES WINGS
Congratulations are in order for
Glenn Foxton, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Milford Foxton, who was successful in
receiving his wings as a Paratrooper
with the Princess Patricias 'Airborne
Division) at present in Calgary. y
The first Past President's Night of
the Lion's Club, held at the Hotel
Brunswick on Friday evening was a
marked success. President Charlie
Roberts opened the meeting and wel-
comed the guests. These included.
Past District Governor Nels Hill of
Goderich, Lion Bob Spittal and his
son, Peter, of Seaforth, and the guest
speaker. Judge Costello, Huron Coun-
ty Judge, Lion Wally Armstrong was
welcomed back from Florida, Past
President Ciayt, Gammage acted as
taitwister. He was ably assisted by
Lion Clarence Richey. The variety
of fines entertained the Lions and
considerably increased the funds of
the fine box. Past President Jack
McKibbon was Lion Tamer for the
evening. He had prepared a special
song sheet for the occasion and the
Lions joined heaetily in singing many
old favourites, "If You Knew Susie"
and "In the Good Old Summer Time"
were followed by a • request number
"Take Me Out to the Ball Game"„ as
a trib ute to the keen interest Judge
Costello takes in this sport.
The president's chair was taken by
Charter President Ron Rae, After a
few remarks regarding the' organiza-
tion of the club Lion Ron called upon.
Past President Wilf, French to in-
troduce the Past Presidents, Lion
WiTf, presented each Past President
• and made suitable comments on the
outstanding features of each year,
The past presidents were all present
with the exception of Lion Hal Mac-
Lean, absent on business, and Past
• District Deputy Governor Fred Spry,
who was absent due to illness. The
Past Presidents are: Ron Rae. Fred
Spry. Bill Galbraith, Hal MacLean,
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WINGHAM, ONTARIO, WED NESDAY, MAY 30th, 1951
Vol. 76 - No. 40
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Winners at the Belgrave School Fair
,association Music Festival were these
happy soloist first prize winners. Left
to right are Grace Thompson, U.S.S.
No, '7, East Wawanosh, 14 years and
under; June Pierce, U.S,S, No, 3,
East Wawanosh, 7 years and under;
Mary Jefferson, U.S.S. No. 7, East
Armed bandits entered and robbed
the Mitchell branch of the Bank of
cc amerce shortly before two o'clock
yesterday afternoon.
The hank manager returning from
lunch shortly before two o'clock was
startled to see an armed bandit in the
onser office. Quickly, the manager, A.
0, McDougal, locked himself in the
bank's vault.
Meantime, at gun-point, the bank
staff was lined up by one of the ban-
sSits, while the other man proceeded
ele' pages. • s EL AND RS. ,KELLY M jilers
to scoop up the money from the two ""
s not' need iisseesse'd. ERsAfy- ,:b*,trozgo?m*4p4L-, , offs
by bank officials.
The radio division of the Provincial
Police at Mount Forest was notified,
and a net was immediately spread
over Western Ontario.
At last report, the bandits were be-
licved.headed north towards Listowel.
BANDITS HOLD UP
MITCHELL BANK
fiORRIE COUPLE MARK
FIFTY-FIFTH WEDDING
On May 24th Mr. and Mrs. John
Montgomery, Gorrie, had their fam-
ily with them for a celebration of
their fifty-fifth wedding anniversary.
The wedding date was earlier in the
year but it was not possible for the
family to be present. Attending were:
Mr. and Mrs. Telford Montgomery,
Lois, Ivan and Grant, of London; Mr.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Montgomery, Jack
Joan and Peggy of Simcoe,
Mr. and Mrs. John A. Kelly, respec-
ted residents of Turnberry Township,
near Wingham, celebrated the 45th
anniversary of their marriage on May
24th. A buffet dinner and the presen-
tation of a gift frail the members of
their family marked the notable oc-
casion,
Mr. Kelly was horn in Wingham, a
son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Alex
Kelly. Mrs. Kelly, who was the for-
mer Elizabeth Homuth, was horn on
the B. Line, Turnberry, daughter of
the late Mr. and Mrs, A, F. Homuth.
They were married by Rev. D. Perrie,
assisted by Rev, E. R. Fitch. With the
exception of two years spent in Sask-
atchewan, they have lived contin-
uously at their present residence.
Members of their family, all of
whom were with them last Thurs-
day, are: Arno M. Kelly, Kincardine;
Mrs. C. M. (Gertrude) Tilden, St,
Thomas; Mrs. A. (Ida) Proctor, Wing-
ham; Mrs. -Frank (Louise) Collar and
Mrs. Bruce (Marie) MacLean, both
of Wingham. There are thirteen
grandchildren.
Guests for the day included Mr. and
Mrs. F. F. Homuth of Harriston and
Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Kelly, Beligrave.
Wawanosh, 9 years and under; Aud-
rey Hackwell, US,S, No. 11, Morris,
11 years and under,
First Local Tennis
Tournament on 24th
The first tennis tournament of the
season was held on Victoria Day with.
a good turnout of members, Mixed
doubles were played, the winners be-
ing Larry Hutton and Mary Frances
Currie. Runners-up were Neil Stain-
ton and G. Storey. There were twenty
entries for the event, so,'
Several tournaments are planned
to take place in coining weeks. Presi-
dent of the club is Al Williams, Jim
Currie is the vice-president and Larry
Hutton the secretary-treasurer,
LEGION AUXILIARY
MEETS WEDNESDAY
sseisis'eelAisilidry.tosese Caiad-
ian,Legion, 'Wingham, will hold 'their
regular meeting in the legion home,
on Wednesday evening, May 30, at 8
p.m. Anyone wishing to attend the
rally in Harriston, May 31, contact
the president or secretary. 23:30b
HOSPITAL AUXILIARY
MEETS FRIDAY
The Ladies Auxiliary to Wingham
General Hospital. will hold their reg-
ular meeting in the Council Chamber,
on Friday afternoon, June 1St„ at 3
o'clock.
PLAY AT BELGRAVE
"Maid of Money" a three-act corn-
edy will be presented in Forester's
Hall, Belgrave, on Friday evening,1
June 1st., at 9.00, by Eelgrave Y.P.U.,
sponsored by W.M.S. of United
Church. All welcome. 30b
WHITECHURCH ANNIVERSARY
Anniversary Services at White-
church United Church will be held on
Sunday, June 3rd. Dr. W. j, Mumford
of Lucknow, will be the guest speaker.
Special music by the choir, Services
will be held at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m.
On Monday night, June 4, 8.30 p.m., a
3-act comedy "Have a Heart" will be
presented by A, Y. P, A. of Harriston,
in Memorial Hall, Whitechurch, under
the auspices of the W, A, Admission
50e and e5e, Everyone welcome, 301'
NOTED SPEAKER COMING
TO WINGRAM atrium
Youth for Christ is sponsoring the
Visit of Rev. Quinton J. Everest to
Wingham on Thursday evening of
this week, The speaker, wile IS reg-
ularly heard on "Your Worship Hour"
will be present for the service which
commences at 8.30 p,111, Special reti-
tle will be offered by Jack Va.nImpe,
of Detroit, and Mrs. Arno Kelly, of
Kincardine, The service will he held
in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church,
Notice to,
Water Consumers
re IteStrietions for Lawn and
Garden Service
The hours for lawn and garden Ser.-
viee remain the same as previous
years, 6 fiat, te) 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. to 0
p,m. Water consumers are requested
to observe these /touts as they Will be
strictly enforced.
Wingham Utilities Corninglaisonb,
NEW POLICE CHIEF
COMING FROVST, KITTS,
XMeeting last Tuesday evening the
Wingham Council aceePtecl the appli- ,
cation of James W, Irwin, St. Cath-
arines, as chief of police for this town.
He will succeed Chief T. W. "Bert"
Platt, who is at ,presnt on leave of
absence and has resigned.XThe new
man will take over on, June 16th.
Mr. Irwin is 49 years of age and has
served for the past twenty years on
the St. Catharines pOice force, the
past 15 years as a defective. His ex-
perience includes pstice administra-
tration, criminal fingeiiprint work and
photography. The elsincil feels for-
tunate in .having sekaureds, man of
'In • Ira L'essiI'i .1 .011.0.17ge
of. the police work here,
W.O.A.A. Intermediate
Baseball Schedule Set .
June , 6 Wingham at Teeswater
11 Mildmay at Wingham
13 Wingham at Listowel
20 Wingham at Elmira
22 Palmerston at Wingham
July 3 Listowel at Wingham
6 Wingham at Mildmay
9 Elmira at Wingham
11. Teeswater at Wingham
18 \Vingham at Palmerston
Parents and friends enjoyed an
Empire Day program, presented by
pupils of the local Public School, last
Wednesday afternoon. The program
was held outdoors and although the
weather was cool, a large crowd at-
tended,
After a few words of .welcome by!
the principal, Stewart Beattie, Jerry
Fryfogle took charge of the pro-
gram which was in keeping with the
theme "The Empire". Songs, chor-
uses, recitations, plays and numbers
by the rhythm hand made a varied
program,
Herb. Fuller, chairman of the ,
School Board, in a few worms, on be-
half of the Board, expressed his ap-
preciation to the pupils and teachers
and thanked those in the audience
for coming,
After the program the school was
thrown open from basettent to attic,
and all who desired had a chance to
see the various rooms and visit with
the teachers, Everyone was interest-
ed in looking at note books„ viewing
work done by the pupils and finding
out just what does go on from day
to day. Many were delighted with
the 'new look' of the floors which
have been recently refinished and the
hope was expressed that they would
soon all be done,
The day's program was as follows;
Welcome by the Principal); "0 Can-
ada" by Cr, IV; "Story of Empire
Day" by Bill Connell; song by Or. I,
"Our Country's Name Is Canada"; re-
citation "The Union Sack," by three
girls from Gr, IV; Rhythm Band.
pupils of Gr. II arid III; "Our Flag,"
song by pupils of Grade II; chorus, "I
Love You Canada" by Gr. III; play,
"British Empire Explorers", by Gr.
VI; presentation of '"'Hags of the Em-
pire" by Grade VII; two songs by
Gr. VIII, "Our Own Canadian Home"
and "Dear Land of Heine". '
DETROIT PITCHER TO
OPEN WITH LOCALS
Softball fans in this area are keen
to see the first game of the season,
slated for the Wingham Park on Fri-
day evening of this week, when the
local boys take on the Port Elgin
squad here.
One of the chief points of interest
this year is the performance of Wing-
ham's new pitcher, 19-year-old. Guy
Sparrow, of Detroit, who is said to
show promise of a real season on the
mound, He will pitch to veteran cat-
cher Harvey "Bob" Groves.
Sparrow, who is a student at the
University of Detroit, stands a mere
six foot five and he looks every inch
of it, despite his 220 pounds. He has
taken a position with Crossett Motors
and is already in town to stay for the
summer.
The star short stop, Wilf. Seli, is
hack in harness for this year and the
rest of the gang looks good from the
bleachers. The boys will work out at
the park on Thursday evening with a
full-scale practice, Monday evening of
next week they meet Seaforth here
for a scheduled game. Admission this
year has been set at 35c, A charge of
50c will be made for playoff and ex-
hibition games,
W. R. TIIOMPS'ON
DIES AT TEESWATER
W. R. Thompson, 81, of Teeswater,
who died in Wingham Hospital on
Thursday evening last, operated
cheese factories in °Eastern Ontarib
and Quebec, before coming to work
with his sons in Thompson Bros.
Creamery 25 years ago.
He is survived by five sons, William
and Carman, Teeswater; Roy, Port
Credit; Leslie, Philadelphia, and Earl,
Colborne.
Funeral services were held on Sun-
day afternoon at 2.30 p.m,
SsiesiSfaiseS.
EUCHRE AND DANCE
Gorrie Community Club will sponsor
a euchre and dance in the Community
June 4th. Don Robertson's Ranch , evening,' PARENTS GATHER FOR Hall, Gorrie, on Monday
Boys will furnish music. Euchre at!
B 30h r 8.30 p.m. Fund,ROGRAm AT SCHOOL in aid of Hall Building "
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. assissiiS
Shown at the reception desk at o the I looking on are students Viehi Mosz- and friends who had an opportunity
Wingham District B.S. Open Night, left] kowski and Mary Ann Cleland, both to see the work of the District High_
to right, Miss W. I. Rutherford, St.! of fifth form, The Open Night drew School pupils and their teachers.
Helen's, signing the register, while a large crowd of interested parents
The Hard ']'into' Dance was a feature to right these Millis ,. ly lookisg easier Wig,litman,
Of the Open Night Program at the actors are Jacqueline Currie, Sally Delores Hamilton,
Wingham District High School. Left Lou MacWilliam. Jean liobden, El-
'at Brophy and