The Wingham Advance-Times, 1951-11-07, Page 1ALONG THE MAIN DRAG
By The Pedestrian
You certainly can't heat Wingham
for honesty. Take what happened
last Friday night for example. A
traveller left his bag sitting on the
sidewalk in front of the Bell Tele-
phone office from 4.45 p.m, to 6.15
p.m, By the time Vic Ldughleen
took it into the Brunswick hotel, it
was covered with a layer of snow.
The anxious owner called from Toron-
to where he had first missed it and
was relieved to find it was safe. Guess
he'll come bacIt'again. .
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The 'eyes have it or should we say
have had it? Two of our local groc-
ers George Smith and George Shaw
have been sporting bruises in the
vicinity of their peepers. Could they
lave been arguing about each others'
prices? Ask them, they both have
pretty good stories. Both Kinsmen
too.
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Which local 'characters' scared two
ensiting young girls so badly with
their Hallowe'en costumes at last
Wednesdays dance that they had to be
rescued by two young gentlemen?
Seems these 'fiends' were dressed as
women. The large economy size.
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Johnny Brent has been checked-out
on his winter driving after making
the trip both ways to and from Toron-
to on Sunday without going into the
daich. Was a little worried when we
ha... 100 m.p.h. on Front St. though.
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Understand that Bill Conron is go-
;;ng to play for the Wingham and
District high school squad this after-
noon. Coach Higenell scouted him at
the Kinsmen Hallowe'en dance, Would
manch rather see his cheer-leader wife
or. the field
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The housewives of Wingham have a
complaint. It seems that leaf-burning
is not restricted to 'the evening hours
;ant4ite:' And.,1341
the gals have-a. legitiinatOtani=.
'plaint and the snow has solved the
problem until next year. .
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Bob Pie Face' Clark is getting into
the act just fifty years too late.
Charlie Chaplin did that pie throwing
business when you were only dating
your first girl friend. What flavours
do you p ref er7 Robert?
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WANTED—One large rubber mat
which strayed from the entrance of
MCKibbon's 1Drug Store during Hal-
lowe'en night: Finder will receive
:reward of one large bottle of castor
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The town barn will be cleaned out
completely and then locked, the coun-
cil has announced.' To keep it clean
we suppose. Maybe the idea is to keep
the Lions in.
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Are you confused about your dates?
Do you call on the wrong girl friend
on the right night? If so the Wing-
ham General Hospital Ladies' Auxil-
iary have the answer to your problem.
For a very nominal charge you may
have a beautiful, memo calendar and
your date problem will be solved.
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Doc Cruickshank, CKNX head, was
the speaker at the Mildmay Rotary,
Club last Monday night, where he
gave a very interesting talk on the
radio broadcasting business.
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W. T. (Bill) Abraham, assistant ,to
Middlesex Agricultural Representa-
tive W. K. Riddell since August, 1949,
has been named associate agricult-
ural representative for the county. He
is the son of Mr, and Mrs. T. H. Ab-
raham, Turnberry Twp. councillor.
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Town Clerk W. A. Galbraith was
startled upon arising last Thursday
morning to find the bow of a boat in
his front door.
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Don Jeffs, who recently resigned
as superintendent of Hydro, was the
guest-of-honour at numerous parties
around town, last Week.
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Hon. Geo. Doucett, Minister of
Highways, paid high tribute to Robt.
Mowbray of Wingham, who was 'the
contractor on the new Durham bridge
over the Saugeen River. Stated Mr.
Doucett, "This bridge is second to
none in Western Ontario and will be
a lasting landmark to the commun-
ity." He paid special tribute to the
contractor, Mr. Mowbray and the
engineer. The total cost of the struc-
ture was $60,000.
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The rural fire brigade were called
to the farm of Gordon Wright, 14th
concession of Howick, where a chim-
ney fire was under control and no
damage done,
Anglican W.A. Huron Diocese Meeting
Some of the 250 delegates to the annual Anglican W.A, meeting of the Diocese
of Huron are Shown in the top picture, when they gathered in Wingham,
Centre; The executive of the W.A., ptior to the meeting in St. Andrew's Pres-
byterian Church. Bottom: Rev, E. 0, Lancaster, rector of St. Paul's Church,
Wingham, and Rural Dean, is seen with members of the executive. Lett to
right are Mrs. A. C. Calder of ',wan, president of the Huron Diocese W.A.;
Mrs, M. H. H. Farr of St. Luke's, London, first vice-president; Mrs. Paul
Turnbull, Bishop's Messenger, of London, who was the guest speaker, and
Mrs. ,I, N. H, Mills, Church of St. John the Evangelist, London, second vice-
president, Mrs. W. N. Swanson, of Wingham, presideht of the Huron Deanery
W,A, was also present, Staff photos.
inobant titattroZimt.
With which is amalgamated the tie Vidette and Wroxeter News
Subscription $2.50 per year; 6c per copy WINGHAM, ONTARIO, WE ESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1951 Vol. 78 No. 10
Nelson Underwood, Reeve of
Turnberry Township Passes W.O. Motorways May Locate
Headquarters in Wingham BOB GROVES HONORED
AT SOFTBALL DINNER
Thursday night last week was
Bob Groves' night, when local soft-
ball supporters gathered in the Hotel
Brunswick with the team and man-
agement to honour the retiring
veteran catcher. Bob was the recipi-
ent of a fine wallet full of the folding
stuff.
Guests at the head table were man-
ager and sponsor Charlie Crossett,
coach Mike Carmichael, third base
coach Vic Loughlean, President Alex
Coutts, John Hanna M.P.P., Mayor
Jim Gurney, Bob Groves catcher with
the Crossett Mercurys and master of
ceremonies Tory Gregg:, a,
Each member_ of the team was the
guest of a local businessman who paid
for his dinner, Thit' idea was very
popular and many feel that the
banquet was the best yet for any
local softball team.
Entertainment was supplied through
the courtesy of CKNX with Mel
Lavigne and Mill Mankiss on deck
with some very fine music. The 'Tory
Gregg' Special was given its first
public .performance under that name
(Continued on page 5.1
Nelson Underwood, of Lot. 9, Con,
9, Turnberry and Reeve of Turn-
berry Township, died in Wingham
General Hospital, on Monday, Novem-
ber 5th., at 9.30 p.m. He was stricken
earlier in the day at a meeting tof
Turnberry Township Council. Mr.
Underwood was in his 61st, year.
Born in Howick Township, he was
the son of the late Mr, and Mrs.
George Underwood and has lived in
Turnberry practically all his life.
Nelson Underwood had the reputa-
tion of being one of the best farmers
in this district.
He is survived by his wife, the for-
mer Lillian Moffatt, and two daugh-
ters, Aileen of Hamilton and Mrs. J.
(Jean) Macdonald of Toronto. A son,
George, is at home. One sister, Mrs.
George Foster resides in Elmira.
Active in the United Church, he
was •a member of the Board of Ses-
sion of Wingham United and was
formerly on the Board of Managers.
He was Reeve of Turnberry for the
past two terms and a former coun-
cillor. The funeral will he held on
Thursday, November 8th., at 2 p.m.
with a private service at his resi-
dence and a public service in Wing-
ham United Church. Dr. Beecroft will
conduct the service. Interment will he
in the Wingham cemetery,
In FlandettFields
In Flanders fields i 4,yoppies blow 1
Between the cria*sel5; goiv on row,
That mark our place; in the sky
The larks, still bravey singing, fly
Scarce heard anti teal. guns below.
We are the Dead..Sort days ago
We lived, felt 4:vent:Saw sunset glow,
Loved ,and were lo and now we lie
In FlanderiP1 Ids.
Take up our titiarti4With the foe;
To you from failing' ands we throw
The torch; be yeum 'o hold it high.
If ye break faith us who die
We shall not sleepasthough poppies , 4
grow
In Flanders 4erds,
3 n McCrae
Dear Fellow Vitiienia,
Wingham will become the head-
quarters for the Western Ontario
Motorways if plans now prepared are
followed up Mr. Henderson, manager
of the company, told Wingham town
council on Monday night.
Mr, Henderson was present to at-
tempt to reach a solution to the
double parking of busses on the Main
Street opposite the town hall and the
theatre. Both sides felt that an agree-
ment could be reached and the coun-
cil referred the matter to the prop-
W.I. HOLDS LEADER
TRAINING SCHOOL HERE
Huron County, was in charge of the
demonstrations ,assisted by Miss Jane
Robertson of Toronto, another home
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erty and streets committee for fur-
ther study and a recommendation.
"We realize that it is not in the
best interests of Wingham to double
park busses on the Main Street in
front of the bus terminal," said Mr.
Henderson. The company has contem-
plated building a terminal and offices
here for some time, he said, but the
tickets sold so far here do not war-
rant the cost of such a building.
"We fully expect big changes in our
responsibilities within the next six
months" the manager stated, and I
think there will be some big changes,
in the transportation business in the
town of Wingham in that time."
He also pointed out that 80% of
the bus passengers are women, either
elderly or girls working in the city,
and for that reason it is necessary to
provide a satisfactory rest stop.
"Wingham is the geographical centre
of our 3,000 miles of lines and the
most important stop on our system,"
he said. Their present terminal at
the Foxton Dairy met their require-
ments perfectly and it was felt that
they should have 80 ft. of "No Park-
ing" space in front of the dairy.
There would then be no double park-
ing. he promised.
The town barn came in for some
more attention and council decided
to give notice that everything in the
barn must be cleared out as the coun-
cil has no right to rent space to priv-
ate
A complaint was received with re-
gard to a noisy pump be!- used by
an oil company between midnight and
.3 a.m. to unload oil. The letter claim-
ed that the noise can 1w heard for
blocks.
It was felt by council that the new
disposal plant is at least two years
away. Instructions were given how-
ever to go ahead with the plans for
the plant. The new public school has
also been tendered, it was announed.
Watch your driving. motorists, there
will be several speed traps in opera-
tion soon in our fair town.
The question was raised whether
the town would not have a huge hos-
pital bill to pay when the new old-
age pensions are put in force. Indi-
gent patients are given free hospital-
ization by the government and the
town has to pay a portion of this.
Last year the Huron County bill for
such patients was $40,000 and the
1:94Yn's share was $1,800. It was decid-
ed to get comPlete lieforfrialala "Beet
fore taking any action.
BLYTH CO-OPERATIVE
RAZED BY FIRE SUNDAY
Loss was estimated at more than
$50,000 here Sunday night when fire
destroyed the Blyth Co-Ooperative.
According to reports, the fire —
caused by an exploding oil burner,
broke out about 9.30 p.m. while the
Blyth fire brigade was away at Lon-
desboro fighting a fire at the home of
Alex. Wilkins.
With the Blyth brigade away, the
Wingham Fire Department was called
to the scene of the factory fire and at
a late hour Sunday night was attempt-
ing to save the butter and cheese cur-
ing room in the building. All other
rooms in the structure were lost in
the blaze which was described as the
worst experienced by this centre in
many years.
No Injuries
An employee, William Mountain,
escaped serious injury in the fire.
Mr. Mountain said ha was sitting at a
desk about 10 feet from the stove
when it exploded, spreading burning
oil throughout the room. He was not
injured.
Formerly an old planing mill, the
Blyth Co-Operative was formed in.
1945. Carman Hodgins is the man-
ager.
At the first blaze, fire of unknown
origin left Alex. Wilkins, his wife and
four children homeless. Loss was not
immediately known.
WOMEN'S INSTITUTE 'MEETING
, The W. I. will meet Thursday after-
noon, November 15th., in the Council
Chamber at 2.30 p.m. The topic is
i "Our Health." Mrs. F. A. Parker has
prepared a good program, one that
will be of interest to everyone. Dr.
Aldis of Huron County Health Unit,
Clinton, will be on hand to show and
explain a Cancer film on the screen.
Miss Love, Huron County Health
Unit Nurse, will speak. There will be
solos by Mrs. Lavonne Bondi. A full
attendance is requested. Visitors
welcome. Hostesses are Mrs. W. S.
Henderson, Mrs, W. Henry, Mrs. D.
Chamney, Mrs. S. Bateson, Mrs. C.
Whitfield and Mrs. P. King.
TURKEY DRAW AND BINGO
Canadian Legion Annual Turkey
Draw and Bingo will be held in the
Wingham Armouries Dec. 19th. Tick-
ets are non, on sale and can be pur-
chased from any of the members. Buy
a ticket on this draw so that the Le-
gion May help other ex-servicemen
and veterans. 711.
osity ••and coovf
i:the Tas andA
f951„,RoPps •D,;?‘:
atipPort.
• Yours sincerely,
aaatia.ael
LIONS TREAT KIDS TO
HALLOWE'EN PARTY
In a very few. datl,the citizens of
Wingham Will orate --1#ere be asked to
remember 'the' •.clead,i:of two World
Wars -by wearing ',poppy, and,
where possihle,..bie, displaying a
wreath in placea:dr!bitsiness, church-
es, schools and the windows of The Department of Ariculture spon-
their hohies.- sored a local leader training school for
When we'displaY'these emblems of the Women's Institutes. Sixteen mem- remembrance made,4iv the hands of hers from nine local communities
were on hand at the town hall to
study the project, "Accessories for the
Club Girl's Bedroom". These leaders
disabled :veterans. 4.1.ip. offered them-
selves in our deten0, We remind our-
selves and, our childfen of the ter-
rific price that has..been paid for our
freedom, *and alpo.'.'show the world
that these heroes andawhat they died will then demonstrate to their own
for shall never Itet forgotten by us. clubs what they learned.
The funds contributed by the public Miss T.K.Suhhadramma, from
erans; help veterans ntid the widows India, was the main speaker of the provide employment •for. disabled vet- •
and otphans of -; veterans to obtain afternoon. She is studying cn a
just recognition' ins form of pen- scholarship at the University of To-
sions and -,aliciwancei -through the • ronto in the field of nutrition and
Canadian `Leglina.t•Service Bureaux, dietetics. A resident of South India,
and alai; providelecal Legion she is on the staff of the Public
branch avitlaWelf,fire.:ftinds which are Health Department there.
used tia .nesist-Veteraes:iilld their de- . Miss Jean Scott, home economist for
pennenta,:pa atti`Wii, who are in
distressed .ciretinlStartnes.,-,
TneaWingliartOtatich of the Can-
adian •yLegion
our
i e
citizens Plans
ecponlaonmsiswaere
made for the County
alriaan of the Achievement Day during the Easter • p ,this, ball4ays.
.Looafalaadera preseht:,..Acere
Jean MacPherson, R. 2, Lucknow for
St. Helens; Mrs. W. J. Humphries,
D. Miller, Chairman Walton; Miss Edgar ,Gorrie; Mrs. Geo
Pearson for Ethel; Mrs, W. H. Porter
for Brussels; Mrs. Robt. Mitchell, R.R.
2, Listowel, for Molesworth; Mrs.
Jack Cox, R.R. 2, Brussels for Cran-
brook; Mrs. George Richards, Blue-
vale for Fordwich and Miss Wilda
Breckenridge, R.R. 2, Bluevale for
The judges had a tough time to de- Bluevale. Watch next week for plc-
cide the prize-winners at the Lions tures of the meeting.
Hallowe'en Frolic last Wednesday
night. Over three nundred children
from one year old to sixteen paraded R
across the town hall platform to be
judged and collected their dime as
meeting on Thursday evening, Nov-
ember 15th., for the purpose of dis-1
cusing by-laws. •
EUCHRE PARTY
The Bluevale Women's Institute I
will hold a euchre party in the Com-
munity Hall, Friday evening, Novem-
ber 9th., at 8,45. Novelty prizes. Ad-
mission 25c. Ladies please bring
lunch. 7x
JR. FARMERS' MEETING
The regular meeting of the North
Huron Junior Farmers has been
postponed owing to the death of Mr.
Nelson Underwood, Notice of meeting
later. 7x
Dancing at the Royal T
You are welcome at the Royal T
on Saturday night for your dancing
TOUGH FOR JUDGES AT
KINSMEN MASQUERADE
You couldn't recognize your best
friend or the next. door neighbour at
the Kinsmen's Hallowe'en masquer-
ade last Wednesday night. The Arm-
ouries was crowded with various
masked types by the. time the cos-
tume judging rolled around.
The only civilized-looking citizens
in the hall were ,the band and Ross
Hamilton who served as ticket-taker
and bouncer, and members of the
army and fire brigade on hand.
Aside from the prize winners there
were several very interesting cos-
tumes on the floor. Mrs. Johnny Brent
in a harem outfit, was really worthy
of attention as were Mr. and Mrs.
Jack Cook who were a show in them-
selves. The Lee boys were something
to see in dainty feminine attire as
were Mr. and Mrs. Barry Wenger in
baby attire. George Westlake had a
good time 'flirting with the boys.
While the first prize went to out-
of-towners, Bill Lindsay. and Eileen
Koenig of Mildmay, there were many
who, we thought warranted prizes
but being members of the Kinsmen's
club could not :qualify' efor-'that bon-
*One "
1st. National Costume, $5.00; Bill
Lindsay and Eileen Koenig of Mild-
may; 2nd., National Costume, Box of
chocolates froin Shaw's Groceteria,
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Spry; 1st., Comic
costume, $5.00, Mr. and Mrs. tom
Rafferty; 2nd., comic costume, Box
of English cookies, from Smith's
Groceteria, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Lott;
Best dressed couple, Men's socks and
nylons, from Hanna's store, Mr. and
Mrs. Bill Conron.
emembrance Day Services
night bath amused the small fry
especially, COMING EVENT
Then came the judging ,and what a The W. A. of Knox United Church,
job. There were at least 13 classes Belgrave, are holding a bazaar and
with three prizes in each . home baking sale in the school room
The prize winners were: Best Dress- of the church on Friday, November
ed Girl, under 10, Linda Jane Clark, 23rd,, at 3 o'clock.
Daphne Walker, Jean Ann Gurney;
Best Dressed Boy, under 10, Ken
Crawford, John Donaldson, Bob Craw- I.O.O.F. MEETING
ford; Best Dressed Girl ,10 and over, All members of Oddfellows Lodge
Margaret Machan, Eileen Saint, Mar- are asked to he present at the regular
garet Brooks; Best Dressed Boy, 10
and over, Richard Pollock, James Rae,
Wendell Alton; National Costume,
Girls under 10, Sue Spry, Barbara
Cameron, Sandra 'McLennan; National
Costume, Boys under 10, Bill Craw-
ford, Wayne Nichol, Brian Cameron;
National Costume, Girls 10 and over,
Mary Lou Dunlop, Marjorie Foxton,
Phyllis Hamilton; National Costume,
Boys 10 and over, Grant McIntyre,
Dan Stuckey, Lester Burden; Comic
Girl, under 10, Marilyn Riehl, Bev,
Ann Cunningham ,Mary James; Comic
Boy, under 10, Wally Cleghorn, Bob
Furness, Ted Brent; Comic Girl, 10
and over, Mary Ann and Bill Mc-
Kibben, Florence DawsOn, Dorothy
Chamney; Comic 'Icy, 10 and over,
Ken Carter, Don Gurney, Bill McIn-
tyre; Most Original Costume, open
class, Claudia liaselgrove, Ron. Clog-
horn, Brenda Metoman, Patty Gregg.
The Lions were oat in full force to
give the kids a whai., of a time and a pleasure from 9.30 to 12. Music by !nary to the Canadian Legion. Good
lesson in good clean Hallowe'en fun. Wilbea's Orehestra. prizes. Lunch served, 7b
air force types to little old ladies At Church and Cenotaph they left the stage. Everything from
were seen. Several observers pointed-
out that they have not seen such at-
tractive, healthy children elsewhere, KINETTES ,rEA
as we have here in Wingham. Parents
and children alike filled the hall to Wingham Kinettes present their
overflowing first tea with homemade baking and
Several hundred youngsters formed- babies' knitted articles for sale, No-
vember 7th in Wingham Armouries, up at the town park to march behind i from 3 to 5 p.m. the band, who were hardly recogniz-
able, in comic outfits, to the town hall,
Many of the parents marched along EUCHRE AND DANCE
with their off-spring. Candy was
handed out at the door. Gorrie L.O.L. No. 767, are sponsor-
On the stage, Johnny Brent and his ing a euchre and dance in the Gorrie
C barn dance gang opened up the fes- Community Hall, on Friday evening, Nov.. 9th. Bruce's Orchestra will fur-
selections,
tivities with some of their popular lush music for dancing., Lunch coun- and skits. Bobby Clark ter Hall, Euchre at 8.30. 31-7b was the fall-guy and his Wednesday i
The officers and members of the
Wingham Branch of the Canadian
Legion extend an invitation to ALL.
VETERANS and citizens to join them
at the Remembrance Service which
will take place at the Cenotaph fol-
lowing church parade and service to
the United Church with Rev, W. A.
Beecroft officiating. Fall in at Legion
Home at 10.30, Dress, Berets and
Medals.
The blood red poppy of Flanders
is immortalized as an emblem of Sac-
rifice and Remembrance for the hon-
ouring of the thousands who died in
foreign lands laying down their lives
for those things which we as Canad-
ians cherish. It speaks to us of sac-
rifice, It calls upon us to remember
not only those who have died but
those they left dependent, those who
still suffer from honourable wounds
and disabilities. It challenges us to
serve in peace as in war to help those
who need our help, to protect those
who need our protection.
TO PRESENT PLAY
Play, "Truth Takes a Holiday" will
be presented by the Moncreiff Young
People in the Community Hall, Blue-
vale, Nov, 16th, sponsored by the
choir of the Presbyterian Church at
Bluevale, Adults 50e; children 25c,
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LEGION AUX. CARD PARTY
Everyone is welcome at the mixed
cribbage and euchre party to be hold
in the Legion Home, John Street, out
Friday evening, Nov. 9th, eight
o'clock. Sponsored by Ladles' Aux-
CHRISTMAS SALE
A Christmas sale and tea, under the
auspices of the Women's Association
of the Wingham United Church, will
be held in the Sunday School room
on Wednesday afternoon, November
14th. 7b