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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1952-09-24, Page 1/OP ALM THE MAINORAG By The reilestrlah Earl Ste. Marie, Son of Mrs. Fran- cis Ste. lYfarie, cattle off second best in an encounter with a porcupine last Wednesday afternoon. Earl was climbing a tree and met the porky unexpectedly. He got the benefit of snore than 50 quills in his shoulder. He is recovering satisfactorily. 0-0-0 Lucky Lee Gratton, owned by Har- ry Gowdy, stood beet in the summary in his race at the Seaforth Fair op Friday, Mr. and Mrs. Ross McKague also won quite a' number of ribbons, including second for the best three if horses from any township. 0 - 0 - 0 The pumpkin which won the prize at the Belgra,ve School Fair weighed 631e pounds and was grown by Don- ald Procter, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Procter, of R.R. 4, Brus- sels. Donald grew his giant from a nickel package of seed and he has 35 more at home almost as big, 0 - 0 - 0 Redecorating, papering and paint- ing the entire interior of the post of- fice building was started on Wednes- day and is expected to take at least six weeks. Jim Murray, of town, was awarded the contract. 0 - 0 - 0 Don't forget "Let's Cook It Right" in the council chambers Sept, 24, 25 and 26 at 1.30 p.m., under the spon- sorship of the WI, Miss Elaine Found,' home economist, will show you how. 0 - - 0 Don Hildebrand, new additione to the CKNX announcing staff, is home to Stratford with influenza. Must be the Wingham air waves. 0 - 0 - 0 Congratulations to Mrs. David Ken- nedy, of Whitechurch, on her 90th birthday. 0 - 0 - 0 An unusual shaped potato was giv- en to us this week by Mrs. George Currie, who grew it in her garden. It measures 7 1,42. by 5 inches, 0 - 0 - 0 The Ross Savage Trophy for the best pair of swine club gilts in the counties of Huron and Perth was won by George Bacon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Bacon, of Belgrave, with Bell Acres Bess and. Bell Acres Lass. These sows were bred and raised on the Ba- con farna....-And.then they s.ay, "What's in a name?" 0 - 0 - 0 • A letter from Fred. Russell, former CKNX'er, to his former fellow em- ployees has come into our hands and we quote: "Two former Wingham bandsmen are at present playing in Long Branch band. Both played in Wingham at different times and both were stationed in the town as officers. They are Bill Bennett and Eveaet Gagnon. Both are just private citi- zens now. So there's a "little Wing- ham corner in Long Branch band,. Bill playing solo euphoneum and Ev- ert Gagnon on first cornet, which he played in Wingham." The letter goes on to say "Our hand is playing a con- cert in Grimsby on Saturday night (Sept. 20) at which it is featuring mu- sic by Canadian composers, among them a former deputy-bandmaster of many years ago in Wingham, Peter Mathias. The band's quartet party is featuring two of his numbers in their current programs, We're also to play a march, "Wildwood", by Bandmas- ter Wm. K. Gallagher, of Kitchener, and one of my own, "Ascension", both of which have been performed in the years past by the Wingha,m Salvation Army Band." To Represent Canada 'Map of East Wawanosh 'at School Fair Pointing to the Belgrave arena, where their school fair was held, are two students from SS 17; East Wawanosh. The map was one of the school displays in the Belgrave fair and showed all the farms and buildings in the township, —Staff Photo. ME ON TUESDAY Wingham District High School's football squad will take to the field next Tuesday in Goderich for the first of a six-game schedule with God- erich, Clinton and Seaforth. This year they will sport the new School colors, purple and white, and will tcaanilgsthemselves the WinghamMus- Coach Jerry Higenell has been hard pressed to replace the dozen players he lost from last year's squad. Some have graduated and others have left for jobs and a few were unable to qualify academically for the team, However, he feels he has some very good prospects and he expects the team to do well. The number of young players on the team indicates that we will have a good team next year, This year the coach has the assistance of Bob Rit stetarif.who has joined the W.D.H.S, Carryovers from the '51 team are. Bud Lott, halfback, 115 lbs, in his third year at W.D.H,S,' Ken GreWar,- halfback, 175 lbs., fifth year; John Crawford, middle, 170 lbs., fifth year; George Porter, inside, 190 lbs„ fifth ear; Jack Hilbert, end, 150 lbs„ fourth year; Keith Lancaster, end, 140 MS., second year; Bill Poster, Mettle, 165 lbs., second year; Neil Stainton, quarterback, 140 lbs,, fourth year, New members of the squad are: Insides, IVan McIttigue, 230 And Re, ger West, 210; snap, /fit Loekridge, 150; Middles, jim Gaunt, 175, Dort Dickihetle, 170, Dick Fcrby, 165; ends, Dori Biggs, 145, Bob Young, 160; fly- ... Standard Time commences i 2.01 a.m. , Sunday, Sept. 28, I q52 Citizens are reminded of the change from Daylight saving to 8tandard time on the above date. W. W. Gurney, Mayor With which is amalkamated the panic Vidette and Wroxeter News iritheerlPtlen. fZfoll per Year; fk Fer 00147 OITYARID, WEDNESDAY, .SEMENDIPR 4tbr 1-952 aeee Vel,.16 No," CKNX Program 7.30. Ionight To Feature Advance-Ties It was really ladies' night at the Wingham town hall last Wednesday I evening, when Edna Japues, noted I Cariadian pe'etess, was the speaker. ' •The few men who were present must • have felt lost in the 99% feminine audience, Things started in a humorous man- iner when there was trouble with the lights and Miss Jaques was alternate- ; ly in the dark and in the light, "It's good for one to move around 'in Canada," claimed Miss Jaques. Much of her talk revolved around her family life and life on the Canadian prairies. Her proud claim was that Canadians were hardy because they "couldn't be 'frozen to death" and 'they couldn't be blown away." Life is never dull to this lady and her first poem read was "To the Clothesline." Others of her poems read were: "To a Seed Catalogue", I"My Daughter", "The Faithful Few", "Above the „ Timberline" and "I'll f Sing For You'. Miss Jacques held her audience in the palm of her hand throughout and kept them' constantly thucklingat her homely humour, As a prelude to the main speaker, a pleasant musical program was pro vided by Mrs.. Ross Hamilton, Jim Hall, Eleanore Browne, Patricia Ry- der, and Catherine Keating. While Miss Jaques was in Wingharr she *as entertained by Mrs. E. A. .VanStone and after the program all who participated were entertained by Rev: and Mrs. 'H, L. Parker at the rectory. Her visit to town was spon- sorea by the Ladies' Guild of St. Paul's Anglican Church. Rev, Parker and Mrs, Edna Davis welcomed the guest- of-honour, EDNA JAQUES' PROGRAM PLEASES AUDIENCE Well=Known Farmer Angus McKinnon Dies Turnberry Twp, lost one of its best- known farmers when Angus McKin. non, 83, died in Wingham General Hospital on Sunday. A native of Tuckersmith Twp, he farmed most of his life in Turlyberry. He was a member of Sacred Heart Church in Wingham, His wife, the former Annie Brophy, R.N., predeceased him in 1937. Sur- viving are two brothers, John and Hugh, Turnberry; and four sisters, Mrs. Peter Austin, and Mrs. Jerry O'Connor, Kingsbridge; Mrs, Patrick Kilgallin, St. Marys; and Annie at home. Requiem High. Mass was sung at Sacred Heart Church, Wingham, at 9.30 a.m., Wednesday. Interment was in Wingham R.C. cemetery. Doug Fry, ONYX announcer, has left to enter the Presbyterian ministry, and this week enrolled at Waterloo College for his pre-theological course. Doug, who was born in Wingham, was educated here and is a RCAF veteran. He has been with CKNX since 1945. His wife and family will continue to reside in town. ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Chester Taylor, Luck- now, announce the engagement of their daughter, Doris Lillian, to Mr. Ernest Wendell Walker, son of and Mrs. George Walker,, Wingham. The marriage to take place October 11th in the United Churn, St. Hel- ens. ARENA DANCE Don't miss the oppoz;tunity of danc- ing to Lionel Thornton and his or- chestra in Wingham Arena, Friday, Sept. 26, Admission $1.00. 24b ATTENTION UNITED CHURCH MEMBERS AND ADHERENTS Don't ever let lack of transporta- tion keep you away from Sunday ser- vices. Phone Mrs. H, Burell, 586W or Mrs. W, W. Currie, 152, by Satur- day night and the Evening Auxiliary will be happy to call for you. 24b REMUS • FOR DEMME 'FAIR One of the largest and best raral school faire Was held in Belgrave on Tuesday, Septerebee 16th. The weatherman co-operated with a eutillY, cool day, eXeept fat; a shower late in the afternoon whiell held up the live- stock judging for a abort while. Elston Cardiff M,P., ieffielally opened the 82n4, Belgrave echaet fair, The parade, as 4eual, started pro- ceedings at 1.15 p;m., led by a car carrying John Hapna MPP, Elston Cardiff, MPP, Robert McMurray, pre- sident of the fair, and Stewart Proc- ter, secretary-treasurer. Following right behind were the fife and drum played by Athol Bruce and Clark Johnston. Then mine the 450 children from 21 schoole in their colorful cos- tumes and carrying beautiful banners. aatle'es Judges for the various classes were: Frank Johnsen, 4 Toronto, swine and livestock; Al, Morgan, of Hensel], eggs and poultry; Lorne Webb, of Goderich, vegetables and poultry; .Mrs, W. Haugh • and Mrs. Chapman, of Brucefield, sewing and baking; Rob- ert Allen, of Bracefield, grain; J. Jackson, 9f Wingham, vegetables; J. H, Kinkead, Goderich, school work; Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Epps, of Clin- ton, flowers; Mr. Butler, assistant agricultural representative, of Clin- ton, fruit; and Mr. Morgan and Mr. Webb, pets, nig-of-War In the tug-of-War competition, a team of five boys from S, S. 9, East Wawanosh, survived an elimination series which started with six schools represented, S, S. 9, Cu'rrie's school won its first pull by defeating S. S. 1, Morris. They took the semi-fiaais by .defeating U,S.S. 11, East Wawariosh and Hullett and won the final, in two straight pulls agaihst USS 6 East and West Wawanosh. Other schools entered in the tug- of-war were S. S, 10 Morris, which was eliminated by USS 11 East Wawa- nosh and Hullett and USS 17, East Wawanosh and Hullett which was el- iminated by USS 6 East and West ,Wawanosh. Races Girls, 6-7: Nancy Smith 3 Morris; Sandra Chamney, 7 EW; Dianne Dey- ell, 9 EW; Jean. Nffylor, 7 EW. Boys, 67: Jimmy Taylor, 9 EW; Kenneth Pollard, 1tt Morris; Jim Ad- ams, 10 MorrW; Hubert. 'Girls: 8-9: -Vifeaifoe'llachan, Vet- ris; Gail Lockhart, 16 EW; Mary Machan, 11 E. Wawansoh and Hullett. Boys, 8-9: Lyle Smith 13 EW; Ed: ward Lockhart, 13 EW; John Bylsma, 17 EW; Donny Noble, 3 Morris. Girls, 10-11: Brenda Breckenridge, 10 Morris; Maxine Breckenridge, 6 Morris; Mary Taylor, 9 EW; Rose Matte' Bolger, 11 Morris; Boys, 10-11: Keith Rogers, 6 EW; Wilfred Pocock, 9 EW; Robert Pitblado, 6 EW; Bobby Higgins, 7, Morris. Girls, 12 and over: Freda Sawyer, 6 Morris; Edna Deer, 11 EW; Ethel Machan, 6 Morris; Phyllis Steer U 11 EW and Hullett. Boys, 12 and over: Barry Brecken- ridge, 10 Mdrris; Allen Campbell, 5 Morris; J. Campbell, 5 Morris; Gordon Smith, 13 EW. Kicking Slipper: Sandra Rath, 13 EW; Freda Sawyer, 6 Morris; Ruby McLean, 9 Morris. Three-legged race: Arnold Mathers, 7 Morris; and Larry Cook BelgraV'e; J. Campbell, 5 Morris and Ken Grey, 5 Morris. Wheelbarrow race.: ham. Wing ham and Gordon JOINS STAFFORD INDUSTRIES Norman Fry, Well-known CKNX radio announcer, has joined the sales staff of Stafford Industries and will travel ie,this territory. NOTED PREACHER FOR HARVEST SERVICES One of the outstanding dignitaries of the Church of England in Canada is to be the guest preacher at the annual Harvest Thanksgiving services to be held in St. Paul's ,church next Sunday. The Very Reverend R, C, Brown, 1V/, A., D,D, rector of St. Paul's Cath- edral, Lonaon, Ontario, and Dean ,,f Huron is known throughout Canada as an outstanding churchman and a fine preacher. Born in Sarnia, Dean Brown was educated in Sarnia public and high schools before graduating from McGill University and the Montreal Diocesan Theological College. He began his min- istry in his home town of Sarnia by building Canon Davis Memorial Church in 1930. From Sarnia he went to Calgary to he rector of St. Mark's and St.-Martin's Churches. From 1938 (Continued on page six) KINSMEN CLUB TO SPONSOR HEIKEN° The Kinsmen have been Scratching their heads for a new idea to give Wingharn 'and district residents some fun and at the same time make some money for their projeets. They have come up with KinKeno, This is a game that can be played at home for a small cost, and with a chance at big cash prizes. Similar to Bingo, cards are sold in a sealed en- velope and once daily, at a specified time, a number is drawn, This is continued until some player has a complete card and a large sum of money to boot. Special prizes will be awarded for the first person complet- ing tae four corners and the first player to complete an X, Each play- er may purchase any number of cards. However Kinsmen club members and their immediate families are not allowed to play KinKeno, Kill two birds with one stone, have fun and win some money by playing this new, interesting game. For full Particulars see next week's Advance- Times, BREAKS ANKLE Elmer Walker, was the victim of an unfortunate accident on Tuesday when the ladder on which he was working slipped, and he fell, fracturing his ankle. „Elmer, who is employed by Howard Fuller, Was working on the McClenaghan home near Whitechurch repairing eavestroughs. SHOWER The office staff of C. Lloyd and Son entertained at a miscellaneous shower for Miss Doris Wray, bride- elect of this month, at the home of Mrs. Bruce MacLean. Many useful gifts were received from her fellow workers. A dainty luncheon was serv- ed by the hostess. ing wing, John Freuderman, 140, Bill Laidlaw, 165, Bill Connell, 140; full- backs, Bev Brooks. 160, George Waine, 140; halfbacks, Dave Donahue, 175. Here's the schedule; Tues., Sept. 30—Wingham at Goder- ich, Wed., Oct. 8—Clinton at Wingham, Wed., Oct. 15—Seaforth at Wingham. Fri., Oct. 17—Wingham at Clinton Wed., Oct. 22—Goderich at Wingham. Wed., Oct. 29-'-Wingham at Seaforth OPEN HOUSE, The Rev, H. L. and Mrs. Parkeran- vite the members of their congrega- tion and their friends to Open House at the Rectory on Friday, Sept. 26th, from 7.00 to 10.00 pm. 241) To-night at 1.30, Wednesday, Sep-- towhee 24th, the radio program Tan triarchs and Papers" Will feature the story of the Winghinn Advance4Inies over radio station CKNX, A special tribute will also be paid to Mrs, Bosnian and Mrs, Win, Dawson,. Wingluan'e patriarchs, both of 'Whotn were 95 on May 24th, This program was first broadcast over CF .r last Friday night and to- night's program will give those who missed out a chance to hear it, Sport- sored by the Cities Service Oil Co,. this series of programs is covering the Weekly papers of Ontario and at the same time saluting the oldest resident of each town, Both Mrs. Bosman and Mrs. Dew.. son will receive a life-size charcoal portrait by the noted Canadian, artist Egbert C. Reid, as a moment°, All those who heard the program on Friday evening found the history of their paper quite interesting and were particularly pleased with the stories of the town's two oldest resi- dents. Wingham is the first town where the two oldest residents were found with birthdays on the same day and the announcers found this quite intriguing. Be sure to listen in. to-night at 7.30 over CKNX for Ontario's Patriarchs b.ncl Papers. W.I. PLANS TAG DAY FOR BLIND The convener of agriculture, Mee. Jas. Henry, had charge of the pro- gram for ,the September meeting of the W.I. The president, Mrs. Aitchi- son e,took charge of the business. It was decided to have the tag day for the blind on Saturday, October 4th, and it is hoped that the public will be generous and receive the taggers in a kindly manner. This is one of the W.I,'s major benefit en- deavours. An invitation was received from the Wroxeter W.I. to the Wing- ham branch to meet with them at their October me6ting and assist with the program, Arrangements were completed for the course "Let's Cook It Right" to be conducted in the council chambers on September 24th, 25th and .26th, It is open to all ladies each day at 1.30 p.m, It was decided to extend an, invitation to Belgrave W.I. to join with the local W.I, at the October 16th meeting and take part in the' program. Mrs. Henry then took charge of the meeting and gave thoughts on the motto "Farm life helps in moulding a character". Two piano solos' by Jim Hall were very much enjoyed by all. The speaker for the meeting was Mrs. R. DuVal and a large at- tentive audience learned a great deal from her address. Mrs. DuVal gave a story about furs she had been asked to prepare for printing in the Canadian Home Jour- nal, All phases of carrying on the business of fox and mink raising was dealt with. Fashion dictates the popularity of certain furs so markets are indefinite and the hoof and mouth disease touched this business too. Mrs. DuVal had a very beautiful fox fur and a number of different mink skins to show. Of special in- terest to women was the advice given on the purchasing of a fur coat, Roll call was answered by "How to make a good neighbour", After the sing- ing of "0 Canada" the hostess served lunch, LUC-TEE-WIN MEETING The Luc-Tee-Win conservation club met in the West Wawanosh township hall with a very enthusiastic group in attendance. A recommendation was made that a deputy-garee warden be appointed in the West WawanoSh. area. The club has had a very interesting exhibit at the Blyth fair featuring live wildlife and intends to exhibit at Lucknow, Teeswater, Brussels, Ford. wick and also at two ploughing matches, Andrew Y. MeLeati, Seaforth, M.P., for Ntiron-Perth, who has been ap- pointed one of tee five delegates Who Will represent Canada at the General Aseerhbly Of the United Nat. ions, which opens at NOW York on. October 1.4tki, The Other delegates are Hoh. L, B. Pearson, Secretary of State for External Affairs; Hon. Paul Martin, Minister of Health and Wel- fare; Seeger Gordon; B. lenoie Holi- fax and 1Vtr, D. M. johieson, Canadian Perntanerit Repreeentativb to the United Nati ens, Enters Ministry reiMed. and retina the tractors and ploughs'wept the farm of Bob Johnston south of town one day leg week and before the suit had set 80 acres had been plifinglied..„Bob has been ill with the neuinpe. Driving Fall Ploughing Completed in Day by Neighbour's the nlbtlghe above are' Ebb Arbuckle,, Wilfred Haines, Art Edgar, Doug Casemore and jiMe Casemate, Charlie Congrani Is the passenger on the leading treietor. --Staff Photo, Bruce Waive,\Arrg'i.FIRST FOOTBALL Welfare Office Opens Here • W. J. Chalmers, district supervisor of the newly-opened welfare office here, is shown at his desk in his new office being congratulated by John W. Hanna, MPP, at the official opening recently. To their left are Miss Sarah MacLean, Wingham, field worker, and Shirley Edgar, of Wingham, office secretary. —Staff Photo.