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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1951-08-29, Page 1Royal Couple to Visit Canada Pass Tests at Teeswater Po 1 /Two of the )11 youngsters, who have been taken!' to Teeswater twice weekly for swillimaing instruc- tions this summer, haye passed their tests. They are Franie,l-lougliton and Jim Lockridge, who.? passed their inntermediate tests under the super- vision of Mrs, L, MnKellar of Lon- don, Red Cross swi F ing instruct- ress. ENGAGEMENT - Mr. and Mrs. Katt A. Powell, Wingham, wish to mamunce the en- gagement of their,; gaughter, Delia Catherine, to Keith •I...eonard John- ston, son of Mr. and, Mrs. Mark L. Johnston of Holyrohit marriage to take place in September, 29* Congratulations are most certainly Mr, and Mrs. George B. Ansley in order for these ladies who have an d son, John, of Oshawa, renewed been bringing fame to the local club. 'acquaintances in town last week. "Thousand Dollar Joe" Adds Television Set to Winnings Stone School and Formosa to Play Defeating the Wroxeter softball squad here on Saturday night, the Formosa nine now meet the' Stone School team for "C" honors, Stone School eliminated Beigrave a week previously. There was A good crowd on hand to witness the Wroxeter- Formosa finals Saturday. Just try to tell Joe Thyssen of the Brunswick coffee Shop in Wingliam that there Is no such thing as luckt Two weeks ago he won the jackpot prim of otte thousand dollars at the Teeswater bingo, Last Wednesday night he was the winner of et $400,00 television set at the Shriners' draw in Listowel. Joe should be a good prospect for tiaras of all kinds front now on, but perhaps he will decide to pull out while he's ahead. • With which is amalgamated the CK4le Vidette and Wroxeter News Subscriptio4 $2.00 per year: 6c ,per copy WINGHAM, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29th, 1951 Vol. 70 N. 62 • • •1 John W, Hanna, IVI.L.A,, was on hand to personally present the prizes won at the Hanna Doubles tourna- ment here last Wednesday, Winners of the first prize were J. A. Wilson and E. Wellston with three wins and a plus of 20, In second place Wars Ed. Koch's rink from Listowel, with three wins plus 15; third, Ed. Johnston's rink, Chesley, three wins plus 14; fourth, Dr, Brady's rink, Seaforth, three wins plus 11; fifth, W. Miller, Grand Bend, two wins plus 19; and sixth, P. Valachos, Elora, two wins plus 15, The tournament had been postpon- ed from a previous date because of rain and last Wednesday turned out cold, so entries were down somewhat from previous years. Thirty rinks were entered. WINHAN RINK WINS HANNA DOUBLES EVENT Masonic Lodge and Chapter and IN NEWS PICTURE Boy Scouts. 1Theatre-goers in Wingham were Making the presentation of a Glad- much interested to else pictures at the stone bag, the best wishes of the local Lions were extended both to Lion Gary and his wife and daughter. In his reply the honored guest said that he was extremely sorry to be forced to leave Wingham where bust- ness and social contacts had all been of the most pleasant kind. He ex- pressed his sincere appreciation of the gift which had been presented by the club. Four New Teachers Will Greet Pupils at W D.H.S. Rev. E. 0. Lancaster will have the syineriathv of this community in the ' his father, Ernest L. Lan- caster,' "-the Stratford General Hos- pital on Saturday. He had been a life- long 'resident of St. Marys, where he was a member of St. James' Church, a former warden and member of the board of management. Surviving are three sons, Rev. E. 0. Lancaster, Wingham; John, St. Marys; Douglas, Weston; three dau- ghters, Mrs. McCausland Irvine, and 'Miss Eva Lancaster, St. Marys; Miss Dorothy Lancaster, London; two bro- thers, Bert, St. Marys, and Frank of Vancouver, and one sister, Mrs. Thos. Barrett, of St. Marys. Funeral service was held at St. Marys, on Monday, with interment in St. Marys cemetery. LONDON MAN TO SPEAK HERE —Mr. Stephen Byles of London, will will be in charge of the service Sun- day morning in the Wingham United Church. Expect to Start Arena Floor Next Week After a quiet summer things have come to life again at the Wingham Arena. It is expected that next Mon- day Robt, Mowbray and his men will start putting in a cement floor. It is estimated that it will take forty hours of continuous pouring to dO the job. The depth of the cement will be 4 inches under the pipes and 13./2 inches over, The finish Will be a special cement preparation with a polished surface, The installation of a permanent cement floor will save the expense of a cracked-ice fill every fall. It will also make the arena usable the whole year round. Service clubs are already planning to stage their aurn- mer affairs in the arena. Alf Lockridge and Rod Macintosh assisted by Mayor Gurney has* been busy finding cement and sand and gravel and it Is expected that next week will see another step taken to make the Wingham Arena with its Artificial ice inatallation one ,of the town's best assets. DANCE IN ISELGAAVE PORIESTFITI'S bance tit beIgrave Forester's Hall, Friday, August 81, to music of Hen. derton's Orchestra, Admission 50 cents, Everyone welcome. 20* Sponsored by the 21st Anti-tank Regiment Band, the band Tattoo staged in the Wingham town park Wednesday night was one of the best ever held here. Despite the cool weather which marred the attend- ance, a fair-sized crowd enjoyed the performance given by the seven bands participating, and the varied acts4of entertainment interspersed between band selections. The tattoo got under way at 7.30 p.m, when the following bands parad- ed from Reavie's Garage to the park: Brussels Boys' and Girls' Band, Mit- chell Citizens' Band, Mount Forest Senior Pipe Band, Walkerton Brass Band, Mount Forest Brass Band, Mount Forest Junior Pipe Band, 21st Anti-tank Regiment Band. The program, in charge of Ronald Rae at the park, consisted of marches by the various brass bands and pipe band selections. Highlight of the tattoo was the appearance of the Mount Forest Junior Pipe Band who recently wen top laurel at Fergus in the Highland competitions held there, As a fitting climax to the tattoo the massed bands played the march "Thunderer", hymn, "Abide With Me," "0 Canada," and "God Save the King." Much could be said of the top en- tertainnient provided by the bands vvhieh made a decided hit with the crowd, Impersonations by Sack Me= Lean, novelty singing by Margaret Brenton and dancing by little Sharon Ann Grubb Were well received by the audience. Many thanks should be extended the 21st. Anti-tank Regiment Band under the command of Sgt, Major Bert Mitchell and Bandmaster Ernest Seddon, for their fine effort in stag ing the tattoo, Proceeds of the tattoo Were in aid of the `Wingham Surinior Band, Other guests at the meeting were William Kidd of Montreal, guest of Lion Don Cameron, and Miss Lois Burchill, who was pianist for the evening and who was presented with a gift from the club by Lion Stan Hall, with appreciation for her splen- did assistance. A trio composed of Lions Omar Haselgrove, Norman Welwood and Bill Conronn, rendered "For Me and My Gal," with fitting pathos. The president outlined some of the tasks which face the club within tire next few months. Lion Garrett told of the project which had been carried out in arranging for swimming et the Teeswater pool for local young eters, A bus -had been engaged and the children had been taken to the podl twice weekly whet' weather was suitable, Written permission had been secured from the parents, and Lion SteWart 'Beattie had taken the responsibility for supervision. An average of 30 children were on hand for each trip, A teacher had accom- panied the bus each time Lion If, P. Carmichael announced that bingos Will 'be resumed within a few weeks and the fall frolic will be held as sooh as the new floor in the arena is in shape for use. Lions were asked to turn in ticket stubs and money collected to date, Lion Jim Carr, chairman of the property committee, reported that some work would be requireLl on the booths before the frofle and suggest- ed that an effort should Le made to protect the moveable property from damage while in storage, The meeting was brought to a close With the Lions' song and roar. —Mrs, Lindsay Skidmore and dau- ghters, Diane and Sandra of betroth, are visiting at the honie of her Mother, Mrs. J. ttogers, Who iS in the Wingham General Hospital. Miss M. Willie Wins Chair at C.W.L. Bingo ei{ Miss Martine Willie was the winner of an occasional chair at the bingo sponsored by the Catholic Women's League on Friday night. Second prize, a tri-lite floor lamp. went to Mrs. Percy GibsonXThey were awarded as the result of a draw of tickets which had been on sale for several months past. The bingo was held in the church lawn and attracted a fair crowd of supporters, despite the rather cool weather which prevailed at the time. The organization wishes to extend thanks to all who helped to make the event successful. MEAFORD TRIMS LOCALS ON MONDAY NIGHT Monday night saw another trim- ming for the Wingham Mercurys when they 'travelled all the way to the Bay town for a 4-1 defeat. Miller, on the mound for Meaford, chalked up eight strike-outs and dur- ing the first two frames dealt four walks, However the Wingham bat- ters were unable to follow through and so the home team failed to capi- talize on the handouts. Gardner was the only member of the Mercurys line-up to make the rounds, scoring his run in the second inning, The Meaford boys clitked for two in the first and two in the third, the re- mainder of the fixture being Score- less. MEAFORO—Direds, lb.; Chapman, s.s.; Miller, O.; Douglas, 3b,; Free- Man, c.f.; Richardson, c.; Doran, 1,f.; Smithson, 2b.; Eagles, r.f. Wingham--Teraplemart, 1.f,; Sell, s.s4 sparrow, ILE Orewsett, Gard- ner, 3b,; Jardin, 2b.; Fexton, r.f.; Poster, c.f.; Saxtezt, 0. Arrangements have been complet- ed by the executive of the Huron- Bruce Conservative Association to have Premier Leslie M. Frost as the principal speaker for their nomina- ting convention. The meeting will be held in the Wingham Town Hall on Thursday evening of next week, Sept- ember 6th., at 8.30 o'clock. Purpose of the meeting is to name a candidate for the next Provincial election, which is likely to be held this fall. John W. Hanna, of Wing- ham, the present member of the Leg- islature for this constituency, will again be a candidate foe, the nomina- tion, and as yet we have heard no word of other contenders. Other speakers will be Thomas L. Pryde, M. P. P., L. E. Cardiff, M. P., Howie Meeker, M. P.,J.Fred Edwards, M. P. P. and Z. Janes, M.P.P. Fol- lowing the meeting there will be a -reception and an opportunity for all to meet the Premier, ' LUCKNOW WORKER SERIOUSLY HURT A Lucknow resident, Oscar Hod- gins, was admitted to Wingham Gen- eral Hospital, Friday afternoon with a possible fractured pelvis and shock. Hodgins an employee of the Warren Paving Company, was working with the company laying asphalt between Lucknow and Arnberley, and is re- ported to have been hit by a car driven by Albert Campbell of Luck- now, and thrown 29 feet. The accident happened on Highway 86, near Lochalsh, Mr. Hodgins is a married man, Dr. W. V. Johnston of Lucknow, attended the injured man. Hospital authorities report his condition to he satisfactory, LADIES ADD THIRD TROPHY TO COLLECTION The outstanding trio of lady bowl- ere, aIrs. C. W. Lloyd, Mrs. J. E. Webster and Mrs. A. R. DuVal, skip, who brought two trophies to town the week before last, stepped out last week to add a third to their growing collection, This time it was the Thistles Vic- tory Trophy, won at the London Thistles Club on Thursday, emblem- atic of first place in, the big London inert for ladies. On Tuesday last week Mrs. Webster and Mrs. DuVal won three pairs of Phantom hose each when they placed eighth at the London Fairmount Club doubles, In this instance the ladies received a bye which spoiled their plus, URNS MAN IMPORTS FINE AMERICAN STOCK T. P. O'Malley, well-knonwn Cuiross Township farmer, has recently taken delivery of a shipment of ten valuable Red Poll cattle from the United States. Six of the animals were purchased from S. P. Burton of Winchester, Indiana and the remaining four from John Schmoising & Son, of Fort Lor- amie, Ohio. Of the six animals purchased from the Burton farm, four are of advanced registry and two were members of the the undefeated 1949-50 dairy herd which captured highest honors at the Indiana State Fair and the Internat- ional Dairy Show in Indianapolis. One of the Burton cows is Mars Onda, whose highest milk test was 7.1. and who has an average of 5.81 for 331 days. In 1947 and 1948 in Red Poll national milk contests she was champion with a butterfat of more than 583 and 609 pounds,Three of the six are daughters of Burton's senior herd sire, Fame's Lad, an undefeated grand champion bull in Red Poll shows. Incidentally Mars Onda, brought the highest selling price for a Red Poll female to date in North America. The animals secured at the Sch- meising farms include a four-year-old cow and three senior yearling heifers. Top sire of the O'Malley herd in Cuiross is Kirton Cyclops, two years old last May, and weighing more than 1600 pounds.This animal is the only imported Red Poll bull in Ontario, coming from Ipswich, England, earl- ier this year, The O'Malleys art' taking 12 head to the Canadian National Exhibition on Thursday of this week where the stock will be on exhibit for the next seven days. When classes open next Tuesday morning at the Wingham District High School, there will be new faces, not only in the student body but on the faculty as well. °,,4 The closing of the continuation. school at Wroxeter, will add about 35 pupils to the attendance here, bring- ing the total to an expected three hun- dred. Hector Knight, former principal of the Wroxeter School, will join the Wingham staff in charge of junior science and mathematics. Other new teachers on the staff this year will be Mrs. Alan Williams, who comes from the Ontario College of Education and will teach girls' physical education and English; Ar- thur Martin, of Madoc, who will teach history, and Gerald Higenell, of the Ontario College of Education, and whose home is in Dashwood, will be in charge of physical education for the boys and geography. Only teacher to leave the staff is the former Miss Refuse, who resigned. to be married. Mr, and Mrs. Martin and family have taken up residence on Carling Terrace in the Hillcrest section. Mr. and Mrs. Higenell, who were married recently, have taken an apartmenet in Mrs. McKibbon's residence. LOCAL BRIGADE HEARS TORONTO FIREMAN The members of the Wingham Fire Department were fortunate in having Doug. Brunton of the Toronto Fire Department as a speaker at their meeting on Monday evening, He in- structed in the use and proper meth- ods of ladder work, hoisting and tak- ing hose up to and over roofs. He also enumerated the chief factors in saving lives and property and the many ways en which firemen, working as a team, can co-operate to do their job more easily and effectively. The speaker said that when lie is in Wingham again he would be pleas- ed to give further assistance and in- struction. The firemen expressed their thanks for his help and are looking forward to his next visit. Suitable activity for Fire Preven- tion Week was discussed and final plans will be made at the next meet- ing. Fire practice will be held on September 10th, and all member:; of the brigade are asked to turn out. At present there is one vacancy in the Wingham Fire Department, Any- one interested in joining the brigade is asked to contact the secretary, Wilfred Caslick, or speak to -any member of the brigade. Store Manager Leaves For Parry Sound It was with sincere regret that frineds in this community bade fare- well to "Gary" Garrett, popular man- ager of the King Department store here for the past eight years. Mr. and Mrs. Garrett and their daughter moved to Parry Sound on aIonslay, where he has taken over a store Mr. Garrett has taken an active part in various activities in town, and was always of such a friendly dispos- ition that he was universally well thought of here. Best wishes are ex- tended to the' Garretts for success in their new business venture. • MERCURYS END IN FOURTH PLACE TIE The Wingham Crossett Mercurys completed the series of scheduled games in the WOAA Intermediate 'A' softball loop on Monday night with their game in Meaford. Final round- tip of standing "shows the Mercurys tied for fourth position with Port El- gin. Walkerton leads the league, fol- lowed by Lucknow and Meaford. Group committeemen met hi Walk- erton last night to make arrange- ments for the playoff series. Dancing at the Royal T You are welcome at the Royal T on Saturday night for your dancing pleasure from 0.80 to 12, Music by Wilbee's orchestra. Premier eslie Frost to Visit Winghail for P.C. Convention N. WELWOOD BUYS STORE IN LUCKNOW )( Norman Welwood, one of the younger merchants of Wingham, has purchased a second plaee of business, this one being the Market Store in Lucknow. He took over in the new premises on Monday morning. The store, which has been opera- ted recently by the W. Hornell estate, handles variety merchandise, in the "five-te-a-dollar" line. Jack Pollock, who has been man- ager of a store in Lucan for the past six years, will move to Lucknow, as manager of the new Welwood store. Mr, Welwood will continue to operate his present Win,gham business, Score Board Placed On Park Felice In line with other improvements which have been in progress at the town park in recent weeks, the score board has been moved to a position at the rear fence, where it will be visible to the entire field, Several merchants have taken advertising space on the same fence and the col- orful effect serves to brighten up the outfield area. RECTOR'S FATHER DIES AT STRATFORD Mrs. R. F. Bacon Was' Native of England Confined to the General Hospital for the past two months, Florence Mary Bacon, wife of Robert F. Bacon, Lower Wingham, died Saturday in her 76th year. A native of Norfolk, E'nglene, de- ceased came to Canada over thirty- eight years ago, taking up residence at Teeswater, and later ,moving to Wingham. The late Mrs. 'Bacon was a member of St. Paul's ' Anglican Church and Women's Auxiliary. Surviving besides her husband are three sons and two daughters, Albert of BelgraVe,i,Willitinee Oakville, .Ro- bert; Toronto, (Mae) Mrs F. Ross, Barrie, Mrs. Lillian Cripes, North York, and one sister Mae, Norfolk, England, Private funeral service was held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from her late resi- dence. Rev.. E, 0. Lancaster offici- ated with burial in Wingham Ceme- tery. t The pallbearers were, Harvey Aitchison, Robert and 'William Bacon, Orville Welsh, Miles Cameron and Leonard Shropshall. Band Tattoo Provides Fine Entertainment at Town Park LIONS PRESENT DEPARTING MEMBER Lion "Gary' Garrett was the guest of honor at the meeting of the Lions Club held in the Hotel Brunswick dininng-room on Friday evening. Lion President Don Nesmith called on Lion Art Irwin to address the honored guest, and the speaker expressed the keen regret of all the club members that Lion Gary was about to leave for Parry Sound He enumerated the various activities with which the parting member had been associated; such a; boys' and girla, `Work; the 99th Battery, softball clubs, recreat- ion council, merchants' association, CHILDREN CHRISTEN-ED At a special baptismal service in Wingham United C on Sunday morning, Rev:. Dr\ . A. Beecroft christened Linda t re, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Geor Lorne Farrish of Wingham, and K hryn Elizabeth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Darrell Biggs of Toronto, WILD' CARTER WAS. IN TOWN TUESDAY Western music fa.tis should have been on Wingham's main street on Tuesday afternoon when the famous Wilf Carter, well-known to radio lis- teners, stopped off at CKNX where he was interviewed before gOing on to Walkerton for an.'engagement. WINGHAM 1107110WN Lyceum Theatre of a former local boy who now resides in Hamilton. Harold Mitchell, who works at the steel plant in Hamilton, was shown taking part in a golf tournament for the blind. There was ample time to recognize Harold and his name was mentioned by the commentator. He is a son of Mrs. Herb Mitchell of Wingham. PAPER LATE NEXT WEEK Some of our 'readers will get their papers day later than usual next week, due to the holi- day on Monday. Each Monday holiday this year the "boss" and one of the men has worked all day in order to maintain the customary schedule. This time, however, the boss and his boys are going to take the holiday too. Bobby Hammond Passes After Long Illness Following a lengthy illness the death occurred in Whigham Sunday of Robert "Bobby" Hammon I, only son of Mr, and Mrs. Ralph Hammond in his fifth year. The little Noy is survived by his parents. The funeral service will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the R. A. Currie funeral home. Dr. W. A. Bee- croft of the United Church will officiate in the absence of ,Rev Alex. Nimmo. Interment will be made in Wingham cemetery with Ted Elliott, Andrew Bell, Andrew Lunn, George Guest, acting as pallbearers Deep sympathy is extended to the sorrowing parents in their grievous loss.