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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1952-03-05, Page 2THE SLAVE DRIVER 4.11111141.1.100.0,1111,04.0114.1 41011.0.0.41/4.11.pfp.411411.0.1.4.11Welmweege,... The Horne of Coutts Hall Mark Cards Recently we have been appointed sole distributors for the "EXCLUSIVE" line of COUTTS HALL-. MARK GREETING CARDS in the Wingham District, and in keeping with the event we have established an entirely new, card dept. 4qCq'tfill3 414 g • w foto t Around our new display of distinctive the warmth of friendliness glows...For everyone who buys Co-..-et.0-CA,A4.— from our wide selection is being friendly . .. is remembering someone on some special occasion or iust saying "hello." Be sure to visit our new greeting card section and see our complete line of distinctive for every occasion. Kerr's Drug Store Q, 4 ,re ,, '1. , 4.0.0.0.1•11.0111111/401/410.41111.11/401111•11/4040.1. .0 0 WEDNESDAY, miviou oil, Pm rum TWO WINGHAM ADVANCE. TIMES Published at Wingham, Ontario Wenger Brothers, Publishers, W. Barry Wenger, Editor Member Audit Bureau of Circulation Authorized as Second Class Mail Post Office Dept, Subscription, Rate — One rear $2,50, Si;; Months $1.25 in advance U. S. A. $3.00 per year Foreign Rate $3.50 per year Advertising Rates on application THIS IS OUR RESPONSIBILITY The Childen's Aid Society has' been doing an impor- tant job in Huron County and is assuming new responsi- bilities. This organization is one of the least publicized welfare groups in the county. This is probably because the public is not as well acquainted with the work they do as they are with other groups. It's our responsibility to look after the children in our county who have no homes . These are the youngsters, who through no fault of their own, are deprived of a normal family life. Some of them are babies, the rest are any age up to and including 16 years. 192 children in the county are given a chance at a normal, childhood and home through the Children's Aid. Society. Our taxes help to pay for this work, but our responsibilities do not end there. There are those children, who, for various reasons, are not adoptable. They must be placed in well chosen foster homes for a temporary period. These children must have parents, love, happiness and security, which means a home where they can share . the responsibilities and benefits of a normal child life. Caring for a child is an opportunity to build good citizens. Ask yourself if you can give these little boys and girls the care and love they need, by taking one into your home. Foster parents receive S18 a month and the Society assumes full responsibility for all medical and dental care as well as clothing. The Children's Aid Society also assists foster parents to meet various problems as they arise. If You can help in any way and would like to, contact the Children's Aid Society of Huron County, Goderich, Ont., and they will be happy to talk it over with you. The following facts show what the Children's Aid Society did last year. They supervised 178 children in their own homes so they would not have to become wards. There were 32 unmarried mothers who looked to the So- ciety for protection and proper care for their babies. There were 26 children placed for adoption. ALMANAC HAS ANSWERS Last week we received a calendar almanac in the mail with its wealth of information from tea cup reading, weather forecasts, holidays, poisons and anecdotes to puzzles, recipes and jokes. A veritable gold mine of read- ing matter and facts. Almanacs, like free samples, are rapidly becoming a thing of the past. They were more closely read back when there were fewer newspapers, magazines and radios to distract attention. Then the almanac was read from cover to cover. There is always a great deal of educational material in the pages of this handy guide and hours could be spent perusing its pages. Take the weather for instance. Looking at the al- manac's predictions for Friday, February 29th., we noticed that it states that the weather will be fair and milder. Looking out the window, we noticed a light snow falling and an overcast sky but who are we to argue with the almanac? Almanacs are always full of little sayings or homilies that are very refreshing to read, such as the following "When in a fix, sweating will get you further than swear- ing." "Competition is good if you have sense enough to use it as a stimulant." "If your foot slips you can recover your balance, but if ybur tongue slips you cannot recall your words." "There are substitutes for almost every- thing except, work and sleep." "This is probably the age of triumph for the pessimist who always expected the wars t," IMMIGRATION Immigration is tinder fire, because there are some im migrants not yet placed in employment, despite the-efforts to make sure that n.o one is brought to Canada who has not a fair certainty of a job: Immigration department is evidently by no means perfect. It has been necessary to discharge some officers for taking bribes to issue permits, and at least some immi- grants have managed to get through the screen by ingenious tricks. It seems highly probable that many of those who have succeeded in entering Canada improperly are the sort of people who would be fairly sure to be unemployable, although some of them may be only too enterprising. Broad facts are that, in 1951, 190,000 immigrants en- tered this country, that is to say, about the population of Hamilton or Quebec. Some hundreds of these people are not yet placed, but there are some hundreds of men out of jobs in Hamilton or Quebec. Some hundreds of these people have difficulty in obtaining housing. There is difficulty in obtaining housino. in Hamilton and 'Quebec. Canada has not yet reached6 the millennium: Anyone who comes to this country has to take the same chances as the present inhabitants face. On the whole, the evidence is that this country can absorb, with a minimum of friction, a large number of immigrants each year. Imrpigrants,. however, are at a disadvantage in a new country, and it is to be hoped that the government, as well as other public bodies and associations of private .citizens, is prepared to give 80111e' special assistance to' the small percentage of immigrants who may need it, One precaution that should certainly be taken is to provide that immigrants, who, after a given period, are unable to adjust themselves to Canadian conditions, should be repatriated withoitt cost, at the e x pense of the Canadian government. —The Letter Review, REMINISCING FORTY YEARS AGO A Disastrous Conflagration The disastrous fire that destroyed the Beaver Block, early Saturday morning, was possibly the worst that ever blurred the appearance Oof our town and caused the heaviest finan- cial loss. The block was owned by Mr. R Vanstone, and occupied as follows:. first floor, R. Knox, watchmaker, dealer in fancy goods, etc.; King Bros., general merchants and G. A. Schmidt, hardware merchant. The second storey was occupied by King Bros., for carpets, clothing, etc., Dr. W. J. Price's dental office. In the third storey, the K.O.T.M. bad their lodge room, The alarm of fire was given short- ly before two o'clock a.m,, but before many were around the fire had gain- ed tremendous headway, and some- one broke open the front door of the Knox store, when the flames rushed out in a volume reaching halfway across the street. It was difficult, with the thermometer down to zero or below, for firemen to get every- thing into working order, but soon five streams were playing on the building. From the first, it was evi- dent that the block was doomed to destruction, The volume of flame from the Knox store swept the King Bros. show room upstairs, descended and licked up the contents of the store below, and then had gained such headway that there was no chance of saving the hardware stock of Mr. Schmidt. Roofs of adjoining buildings were occupied by workers, for it was feared at one time that Greer's shoe store and McGee and Campbell's would fall a prey to the flames. The efforts of the firemen were aided by solid brick walls be- tween the blocks. The Brunswick Hotel was scorched and the flagstaff caught fire, but all the boarders and Mr. Putland himself were on the alert, and prevented the roof from taking fire, and wet blankets out- side assisted in saving the windows, though the lower plate glass windows were cracked. The large plate glass of Mrs. Grisdale's grocery in the Field Block was also badly cracked. Practically nothing was saved of the contents of the burned block, with the exception of some seed in the storehouse of King Bros. .to the rear of their store. It was impossible to touch the contents of the three stores, and the stocks are a total loss. The firemen are deserving of credit for their work. Owing to the feeble alarm first rung, there was a little delay at first, but once at work,.they worked like heroes. With the temper- Lure at ten below zero and water freezing as it fell, their task was by no means an easy one. Mr. Putland of the Brunswick Hotel was exceed- ingly thoughtful. All his household were at work and a boiler full of steaming coffee and refreshments were available for the firemen, The losses are very heavy, Mr. Vanstone, owner of the block, had insurance of some $10,000, but aside from this, his loss may run up to $*000, to say nothing of his valu- able law library. R. Knox had a stock which he values at $5,000 with $5,000 insurance, King Bros, stock ran up to about $27,000 ,on which they had $14,000 insurance, Mr. Schmidt car- ried a stock of about $6,000, with in- surance of $3,000, 35)r. Price lost everything and like many of our citizens khew hothing of the fire until the next Morning. He had in- surance of $600. McGee and !ampbell expect their loss is fully covered by insurance, The K.O.T,M. lOat every- thing. 0 - 0 - 0 TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO The regular 'heeling of whigharn. Town Council was held on Monday night with all members present, Mayor Vella presiding. Councillor C. R, Wilkinson, reporting Lot the fire committee, stated that the fire extin ST. HELENS The World Day of Prayer was ob served by the W.M.S. on Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. S. E, Hayward with 19 in attendance. The theme of the service was, "Christ Our Hope," and the presi- dent, Mrs. W. I. Miller as leader, was assisted by Mrs. J. Cameron and Miss Mary Murray. Prayers were offered by Miss W. D. Rutherford, Mrs. A. Murdie, Mrs. G. MacPher- son, Mrs. Hayward and Mrs. W. A. Miller Rev. Mr. Hayward galie a talk on the World Day of Prayer and what the offering was used for in 1951: Mrs. E. W. Rice sang, °'Sing Me a Song of Jesus." At the con- clusion a pleasant social hour was enjoyed. Mrs. Cameron, Miss Ruth- erford and Mrs. Rice assisted Mrs. Hayward in serving lunch. Miss Marjorie Stuart of Denver, Colorado, is a visitor at the home of her uncle, Mr. George Stuart and Mrs. Stuart. F. 0. Tupper Hayward of Central- ia and Mrs. Hayward and baby son, are spending a thirtyklay leave with his parents, Rev. and Mrs. S. E. Hayward. DONNYBROOK The February meeting of the Wo- men's Missionary Society was held on Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Chas. Jefferson, with the presidents Mrs. H. Jefferson, pre- siding over a program arranged by Mrs. Wm. Hardy. The meeting open- ed with singing "Breathe on Me Breath of God," followed by the Lord's Prayer in unison. Verses 7-21 of Chap. 4 of 1st John was read as Mrs. John Lockridge was a week- end visitor 'at Niagara Falls, Reeve P. L. Davidson left Monday morning for Reading, Penn., on a business trip, He was accompanied .by Mr. Fred Sturdy. Mr. R. J', Deachman, M. P., and Mrs. Deachman were visitors in town over the week-end and attended the funeral of the late Mrs. D. Geddes on Sunday. Mrs. H. Campbell, of Belfast, Ire- land, arrived home Tuesday to be with her mother, Mrs. Beckwith, who has been Ill for the past three weeks. ioskrze Colorizes Matching colors for draperies, wallpaper, and floor coverings made easy with 1,322 colours from which to choose. Bring your paint• problems to The WALLPAPER SHOP The Complete Paint Service nmiall•••••••n •••1/4 the Scripture lesson. Mrs.. Chas. meeting with prayer. During the Jefferson read a poem entitled "The Bridge You'll Never Cross." The was ,sung and Mrs. Edw. Robinson ardship. Mrs. Stuart Chamney read gave a reading on Christian Stew- hymn, "Rise UR. 0 Men of God," hostesses. visitor at her home here. Stratford, was a recent week-end afternoon a quilt for the bale was completed. Lunch was served by the Miss Olive Jefferson, R. N., of Mrs. Olive Allen of Clinton, was about "The Church in Little Places" a Sunday visitor with her sister, frirtn Chap, 5 in the Study Book. Mrs. R. Chamney. The minutes of the January meeting Gordon' Chamney was a Sunday were approved as read and letters visitor with Mr. and Mrs. Herb of thanks for flowers received were Pocock' of Holmesville. read. Mrs. Jefferson closed the Plywood is the Answer for All Your Needs! Fir Plywood is Perfect For Your Dream House For Your Farm Buildings For Your Dream Cottage For Your Garage For Your Built-ins For Your Boats, Toys and Garden Furniture Sixbstantial Savings are possible when you use PLYWOOD. Ask us for information and FREE, LOW-COST ESTIMATES on our revised Fir Ply Schedules, BUDGET PAYMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ON PURCHASES OF $100.00 TO $2,000.00. Our Financial and Planning Services are provided YOUR PLYWOOD iritADQUARTERS! BEAVER LUMBER CO, LIMITE 'WINCH AM PHONE 66 'Utz Ilainttnitt rums guisliers which they were authorized to purchase, were not ordered, but would be in the near future, Maor Fells, chairman of the street committee, said he had personally supervised the cutting of trees by the Bell Telephone Co. On motion of Councillor Elliott and Reeve McKib- ben, the following grants were pass- ed; $25 to the Huron County Breed- ers Assoc,, $500 to the Wingham Town Band, providing they are re- organized; $400 to .Wingham General Hospital, $500 to Turnberry Agricul- tural Society. Mayor Fells has been busy for some time in an effort to have some industry locate here, and after con- siderable correspondence, he has been successful in getting a fair rental offer from the Canada Furniture Manufacturers for their Bell and Union factories, He will not rest until he has finally located an industry. Through the affiliation with the Old Orchard Athletic Club, the Wing- ham Arena Club will put on a night as soon as possible for Speed Skating and other attractions. W. H. Dunne, skate manufacturer of Toronto, will donate a number of pairs of Dunne Tube Racing Skates, valued at eight dollars per pair for each event. This is put on for the purpose of promot- ing speed skating and should be en- tered into by boys, girls and adults with a determination to show speed. Mr. John Reidt is busy harvesting his ice. He intends to keep cool this summer. Mr. Irving S. Higgins of New York, is visiting with his brother-in-law, Mr. George Boyle. Mr, Eldon McKinney of London, spent the week-end with friends in Wingham, I BOX 4, 3 1 Editor of Advance-Times This letter is intended for every- one who is interested in Girls' Hoc- key and to a few people in particular. Some rather harsh criticism has been made towards the Wingham Girls' Hockey Team, After, all, they are girls and shouldn't be expected to be able to play hockey as well as boys, should they? Perhaps someone will disagree with me on this point, Personally, I think the Girls' Hoc- key Team has been doing very well this season and should be encourag- ed, Qf course, the girls aren't perfect and they don't pretend to be, but they shouldn't be discouraged by fans who should be cheering them on instead of crying them down. The girls are puttipg time and effort into their hockey and are practising often. Their aim is to come out on top, and most of Wingham is for them not against them. I know all the girls on the team personally and they are all ftiends of mine. I wish, them the best of luck on the Ice. Signed, Catherine Keating 0 - 0 - 0 LETTER FROM SEOUL KOREA A 800001 Pte, Mitchell E. C., 25 Cdn F.D,S. (RCASC) CAPO 5,000 Vancouver, B.C. I would like to thank everyone who has sent clothing to the orphanage here in Seoul. The children are well clothed now and with warmer wea- ther coming their hardships won't be so great. Thank you again, we appreciate the parcels very much. Anyone sending clothing now please address it to the Chaplain 25 Cdn. F.D.S. C.A.P.O. 5,000, Vancouver, B.C. I am very happy to be able to dis- tribute the parcels but rotation is getting close and I may be sent to Japan. Ted Mitchell. 0 - 0 - 0 FIFTEEN YEARS AGO A special meeting of the Town Council was held on Tuesday evening to consider the purchasing of a steam heating. plant for the town hall and the purchase of the Gregory and Graham properties at the south end of town. It was finally decided fol- lowing discussion that the matter of purchasing a heating plant be laid over for consideration, as was the matter of the purchase of the• pro- perty. Strike conditions that are creating much trouble in the furniture indus- try in Ontario at present leave only one of three factories closed here at present. As we go to press no settle- ment has been made with the em- ployees of Wingham Manufacturing Company, It was a ease of Beauty versus the Beasts, beg pardon, we mean Age, at the Arena on Friday night. The event was a broom-ball game. there was a" good attendance and most of those present went home with sore Sides from laughing. All in all it was heaps of fun and those who missed it, "ain't seen nothing yet." On Wednesday of last week, Alex Crawford, skipped his rink to win the Chamber of Commerce Tourna- ment at St. Petersburg, Florida, The week before Dr, Krupp of Woodstock and Alex won the doubles event. On Thursday last, Alex played in the finals of the singles. The St, Peters- burg Bowling Chtb, of which Alex is President, is one of the largest in the world and each year this big In- ternational Tournament is held.