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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1953-04-01, Page 1With which is amalgamated. the Morrie Vidette and Wroxeter News 111011.10,111614.4.01.11.4.11.016.1111100.41141 P.41,1•111.11NIVIMMILY WINGIIAlVX, ONTARIO, WED NL'SDAY,APRIL lst., 1953 Ptione $2,00 per year, 6c per copy ALONG THE MAIN DRAG By The Pedestrian SIDEWALK SUPERINTENDENTS —Lots of moral support is being given the big excavator digging out the hole for John Pattison's new store beside The Advance-Times office, judging from the number of spectators who seem to be interested. There is a cer- tain amount of speculation as to just how much work will be done in the adjoining buildings, with such a counter attraction next door. 0 - 0 - 0 MILK TO THE DAIRY—One of the ladies who won a bagful of groceries as a door prize at the cooking school last week in the Town Hall was Mrs. Stafford Bateson, On returning home she found that among other things she was the winner of a couple of large cans of powdered milk. 0 - 0 - 0 BASEBALL'S HERE—Or almost, anyhow, Vic Loughlean, newly elected 'vice-president of the Recreation Council, is looking for boys under 18, who are interested in playing baseball In the 'sown League which is to be set up shortly. If interested, see Vic and get your name on the list. 0 - 0 - 0 SKATERS FIGURE—that they did pretty well in Stratfor,d on Sunday, when eleven young members passed their pre:iminary tests in figure skat- ing and dancing. This is the first time members of the Wingham Figure Skating Club have been officially ex- amined on their proficiency, Congrat- ulations! Thanks are due to those who provided transportation to Strat- ford. 0 - 0 - 0 • RED SAILS AT SUNSET—have nothing on the bright, new, red awn- ing which was put up on the Welwood store this week. Future plans call for a new front to match, which will be started as soon as the weather warms up a bit. WINUHAM DRIVER IN BLYTII FOUR CAR MIXUP A motor accident involving four cars and a light truck, and causing almost $2,000 damage occurred on the Main street in Blyth around noon on Friday. A car owned and driven by William E. Alton, of 1,Vingham, was driving through the village from the 1 north, when he struck a car owned by Harry Hunking, of Hullett Town- ship, as he was pulling away from the side of the curb. The Alton car then bounced across to the east side of the street and hit another car owned by Nasif Elzenni, of Toronto. Following the impact this ear hit a Canada Bread truck. Both the Tor- onto car and the bread truck were parked in front of the Huron Grill at the time. The Alton car continued on its way and then hit a Chevrolet sedan owned by Douglas Brown, of Blyth, which was parked nearby on the same side of the street. Provincial constable Sid Jeffries, of Wingham, and Blyth constable Wil- liam Reihl investigated and finally sorted out the puzzle. They estimated the damage at be- tween $1,500 and $2,000. S ertiice5 (a ter You are cordially invited to attend the Church of your choice on VASTP.',R SUNDAY April 5, 1953 114110.0411+141•1.110111.011111 New Recreation -Council Is Named to Plan Activities Wingham Assessment Is Discussed at S. Meeting ;:4440161b Teeswater; Olive Hinz, IViohltton; Arlene Rock; Monk- ton; Rene Batte, Walkerton; back rows left to right Grace Simpson, Listowel; Betty Hoegy, Walton; Joan Clark, Goderich; Mrs, Jean MacDonald, MolesWorth; Shirley Snell, Lucknow, Catharine Ketehabaw, Luck- noW. LIONS, LADIES HEAR KITCHENER 'SPEAKER About 128 Lions and guests sat down to a turkey dinner in the Ar- mouries last Friday evening when the Wingham Lions entertained at their annual Ladies' Night. Proceedings were officially begun when Piper Bill Connell piped' in the head table and the Lions' grace was sung. Upon arrival, each lady had been presented with a rosebud corsage and the ob- viously much appreciated table fav- ours brought a fine for advertising to Lion Tamer Jack McKibbon. Lion Jack, assisted by pianist Har- old Victor and Lion Bill Conron led in singing several times during the evening. Deputy Tailtwister George Howson and his Barnyard Gang entertained, after which Tailtwister Al Rutherford and Lion Gord Bu- chanan brought pressure to bear upon Lions Bob Hobden and Norm Smith to model the newly-purchased safety belts for the public school traffic monitors. All Lions were pro- vided with tickets for the monthly suit draw which is starting in April. President Mike IVIePhail called on Tom Rafferty to act as MC for the musical portion of the programme which featured guest artists Joan Gaffney, soprano, of Mitchell, and Ken Wood, pianist, of Brussels. Mrs. Gaffney sang "Grenada" and "Rus- sian Lullaby" and gave two enthusi- astically received impersonations of Grade Fields. Ken Wood was round- ly applauded for his interpretations of Paderewski's Minuet in G, "Bum- ble 'Boogie" a medley of popular airs. Guest Rev. Alex Nimmo introduced the speaker, Rev. Finlay Stewart of Kitchener. The guest speaker asked the audi- ence to consider with him the growing importance' of ideals in the cold world of business. Cold and brutal facts, he said, invariably perish in their own generation, hut ideals remain through passing ages. That, he said, is the message of Easter. At this season men are reminded of the tremendous value of extra service, beyond the bounds of enforcible obligations. Speaking of the Crucifixion, he said that in that worst of all human errors, as in all the major tragedies which have befallen the human race, stupidity rather than evil intentions has been the underlying fault. Christ acknowledged this when He pleaded "Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do." In closing, Rev. Stewart said that the undying message of Easer to all ages and peoples is that despite the discouraging aspect of events which may meet human eyes, God has provided the proof that righteousness does prevail, Lion Art Irwin thanked the speak- er on behalf of the club and guests. Lion Whitney and Mrs. Grose and staff were thanked for the splendid dinner which they had provided. The meeting closed with "0 Canada" and the Lions roar. Family Leaves n Tuesday of this week Mr. and rs. Harvey (Bob) Groves and two daughters left to take up residence in Akron, Ohio. Bob has /been employed at The Advance-Times office for many yearss and is well-known in the community particularly as the veteran softball catcher. Recently he has been ad- ding to his laurels as a star member of the curling club. Student Nurses Receive Caps LAST WEEK AT 'WINGHAM GENERAL HOSPITAL Admitted to Hospital 40 Out Patients Operations ............18 X-Rays 29 Births 4 Deaths 1 Accident cases 6 High Census 83 Low Census 71 [These facts are published weekly to acquaint the community with the services of our hospital, ROGER WEST CHOSEN TO ATTEND BANFF CAMP 1.SalCTotice has been received - by the Wingham District High School Cadet Corps that Roger West, aged 16, son of Mr. Harry West, Teeswater, has been chosen as one of the sixteen cadets to go from the Western Ont- ario area to the National Cadet Camp at Banff, Alberta, from July 19th to August 9th. He will also attend a one- week preparatory camp at Ipperwash before going to the national camp ai Banff. A limited number of cadets from the cadet corps of all schools in Ont- ario are given the opportunity of going to the Banff camp, and competition is keen for this honour. Cadets select- ed must have attended a summer camp at Ipperwash or Camp Borden. They are chosen on the basis of schol- astic standing, personality and leader- ship qualifications, together with the efficiency of the cadet corps/to which the candidates belong. Officers from the Western Area Command, London, interview each applicant for the camp. I Roger attended a summer camp at Ipperwash last year, and this year is captain of the cadet corps. He is to be congratulated on this fine award of a trip to Banff Camp which gives him the opportunity to meet other cadets from Ontario schools, and to receive further cadet training. United Church W.A. Honors Mrs. Beecroft The Women's Association of Wing- ham United Church made a special event of their meeting on Thursday to honor Mrs. W. A. Beecroft, who will shortly be leaving for their new pas- toral in Ottawa. In a few well chosen words, Mrs. R. R. Hobden teed of the splendid leadership which ,s. Bee- croft had given to this org,,,ization during the time she had been with the. Wingham congregation, and as- sured her that the love and goOd wish- es of all the members would go with her to her new lime. On behalf of the Association Mrs. Wm. G. Hamil- ton then presented Mrs, Beecroft with a two piece set of matched luggage. In accepting the gift, Mrs. Beecroft thanked the ladies and expressed her, appreciation for the many things that had been done for their comfort in the parsonage during the thirteen years they had lived there. Tea was served from a large table bright With spring flowers and candles. During the besineSS part of the Meeting Which was conducted by the president, Mrs. A, W. Irwin, it was decided to hold the Coronation Tea in the school room on Wednesday, April 29th: Mr. and Mrs. Alex Reid Mark 50th Anniversary Fifty-six friends and relatives from Toronto, Sarnia, Woodstock, Kincar- dine, Ripley and Wingham, gathered in the United Church basement on Wednesday last at a dinner in honour of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Reid, who were celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of their wedding day, March 25th., 1903. Mr. Gideon Ruttle, of Kincardine, acted as toastmaster and proposed a toast to the bride and groom of fifty years ago. Other speakers were Mr. Gordon V. Thompson, Toronto; Reid Morgan, London; Miss Edith Ander- son, Kincardine and Dr. W. A. Bee- croft, of Wingham, Telegrams were received from many friends at distant points who were unable to be present, including ohn Hanna, M.L.A., and Roy McLeod, a nephew who was raised by Mr. and Mrs. Reid, who lives in Dan- ville, Mr. and Mrs. Reid were married in Ripley at the home of the bride, the former Etta McLean. For five years they farmed on the Durham road, No. 0 Highway, before coming to Wing- ham to live in 1908. For fourteen years Mr. Reid ran a bus service from the trains to the hOtels in Wingham, and he can recall a time when there were fourteen pas- senger trains a day in and out of Wingham. At one time Mr. Reid had five men working for him on the bus, Cs. The question of assessments of the municipalities concerned in the Wing- ham District High School area, and particularly the assessment of Wing- ham itself, were subjects of discus- sion at a meeting of representatives of the municipal councils held at the High School on Monday, Charles Coultes, of Belgrave, was the first speaker on the issue, and gave a summary of the views of the surrounding municipalities, Mr. Coul- tes was of the opinion that the dis- trict needed a hospital more than a high school, and that it would be, a mistake to attempt to provide both in the same year. He said that in his own opinion it would be better to postpone the building of the high school until a more opportune time. On the matter of assessment he quot- ed figures to show that Wingham had a lower comparable assessment than the rural municipalities, and he felt that a percentage basis would be fair- er to all concerned than rates based on the present Wingham assessment. An exchange of views followed on certain of the figures quoted by Mr, Coultes, Reeve R, E. McKinney, of Wing- ham, pointed out that the cost of transportation was a factor which necessitated greater rural contribu- tions to the school area. He maintain- ed that with an increased assessment WINGHAM GIRL JOINS HURON HEALTH UNIT Turnberry Festival To Be Held Tomorrow The sixth annual Music Festival of Turnberry township will be held on April 2nd, at Bluevale. The afternoon session will start at 1.15 and the even- ing session at 8 o'clock. Dr. G. Roy Fenwick, provincial sup- ervisor of music, will be the adjudi- cator and Mr. J. H. Kinkead, I,P,S., will be chairman. The festival will he under the musical supervision of Mr. R. C. Ireland, R.M.T., and a commit- tee composed of Mrs. Palmer, Mr. C. sinde 1950, Wingham was bearing its full share of the load, Mr. A. H, McTavish, Teeswater, was of the opinion that the 75 per cent share of the cost of the new High School, which the provincial govern- ment was bearing, should do much to ease the burden for the municipalities and to iron out any inequalities in the assessment, He fold the meeting of his experiences in Toronto in talking to the Minister of Education and urg- ed them to avail themselves of the 75 per cent grant before such grants are curtailed or withdrawn. Mr. Alex Alexander, assessor for the County of Huron was called upon to explain the assessment equalization for Wingham and said that in every municipality but two, one of which was Wingham, the municipal assessor had worked under the same manual as was used by the county. He explained that in order to equalize Wingham for the purpose of High School assess- ment, he had assessed 40 dwellings in the town of Wingham, computed the percentage of difference between his assessment and the local assessment, and added that percentage to the total assessment of the emit The question of Wingham's willing- ness to co-operate with the county as- sessor was then brought up and dis- cussed, as was the question of equaliz- ing the assessments of Huron and Bruce, Mr. McTavish felt that the whole question of assessment was out of the scope of the meeting, and made a motion that the meeting endorse the new school, let the assessors of Huron and Bruce get together to arrange equalization between the two counties LOCALS AND PERSONALS —Miss Holly 0. Martin left on Sun- day to spend some time in Toronto. --Miss Louise Allin, of Cleveland, Ohio, is spending the Easter holidays with Miss Belle Martin. —Miss Louise Hawthorn was a week-end visitor at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Percy •Stainton, —Miss Sally Lou MacWilliain is home for her Spring holidays. Visiting her is Miss Joanne Scott, from Port- land, Oregon. Mrs. J. J. Moffatt spent the week- end with her sister, Mrs, E. Purrott, of Hamilton, who celebrated her 90th birthday, and attended a party given in her honour at the home of her niece, Mrs. W. E. Stewart, of Stoney Creek. CARS MEET HEAD ON AT MILANO BRIDGE Mr. Joipl Craig, of Whitechurch, suffered a broken rib on Friday night, when tile car he was driving collided with a ear driven by Ronald Reid, RR 1, Rothsay, on the Zetland bridge. Other occupants of the Craig car, Mrs. John Craig and Mr. and Mrs. DaWsen. Craig and their two children, were shaken up but otherwise uninjured, and reqtfired only the services of a doctor, Mr. Reid escaped ,injury. The accident occurred when the two cars stopped on each side of the bridge, and each thinking the other was waiting, started across the bridge. The ears collided in the middle of the bridge when the brakes failed to hold on the snowy surface. Damage was estimated at $400 to the Reid car and $600 to the Craig car. Provincial police front Wingham in- vestigated the accident. WENGHAM LODGE The regular meeting of Wingham Lodge No. 286 G.R.C., will be held on Tuesday evening, April 7th., at 8 o'clock. Visiting brethren welcom'e. Fib A recreational council consisting of four members and two directors was set up at a meeting on recreation called by Mayor DeWitt Miller, last Wednesday, Two members of the town council will also be appointed to the rscreation body, as well as another director, Members elected at the meet- 'ass' wers: Conron, president; Vic Loughlean, vice-president; Walter Chalmers, secretary; and Allan Ben- nett, treasurer, The two directors el- ected were Harold Wild, who was a member of the previous recreation council and Mrs. Harold Burrell, Sixteen persons were present at the meeting, representing the Lions club, the Kinsmen, sports circles, the town council and the public school, as well as persons attending in a private cap- acity. Mayor Miller opened the meeting with a general outline of the recreat- ion picture in town. He pointed out that grants from the government were available up to one third of the cost of the program but that it is necessary to have a funtcioning recreation coun- cil before grants will be made. He out- lined the need for a recreation pro- gram, particularly for the coming summer months, and suggested that such a program should include swim- ming instruction and town league baseball as a minimum, He cited Han- over and Walkerton as examples of how a recreation program should be run, and said that it would be to Wingham's advantage to have repre- sentatives from these towns give the benefit of their experience. The Mayor also mentioned that estimates for the town budget would be prepared next month, and that it would be necessary for the town council to know how much money was needed for recreat- ion as Soon as possible. The meeting was then thrown open to discussion, and there followed an exchange of views on the subject. Alex Coutts said, that there would be soft- ball in town this summer, and Vic Loughlean offered his services in the promotion of a town league for the boys. Walter Chalmers voiced the opinion that same provision should be made for older people's recreation, and offered his services in this regard. Other branches of recreation, such as music, drama, arts and crafts were discussed, and it was agreed while these things are desirable, the sum- mer program of swimming and base- ball should be the first consideration. It was also decided that the recrea- tional program should be carried on by means of voluntary labor, rather than by engaging the services of a full time recreational director. It is expect- ed that part time help will be engaged in supervising the summer program. It was also suggested that country people of the surrounding' district be invited to participate in recreational activities. A meeting of the newly elected com- mittee will be held as soon as possible to plan the program in more detail. osptsT esc-tpllt DANCE IN BLUEVALE COMMUNITY HALL The annual Stone School Ball Club are holding an "April Fools" dance on Wed., April 1st, to the music of Wilbee's Orchestra. Spot and Novel- ty dance prizes. Lunch counter. F25:1* Mr.-and Mrs. Alex Reid, Wingham, who celebrated their 50th wedding anni- versary on Wednesday, March 25th. —Staff Photo, Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary Twelve student nurses at the Wingham General Hos- pital received their caps in a capping ceremony on Thursday, after a five month probationary period. Pront roW, left to right: Helen TYlaeGillivray, 'Walker- ton; June McKinnon, Tiverton; Marjorie Pettiplace, is a student public health nurse at the University of Western Ontario, London, will join the Huron County Health Unit for April to do field work, according to Dr. R. M. Aldis, of Clin- ton, director of the unit. At a meeting held in Clinton on Wednesday last, discussion was held on a recent course on plumbing• in- spection in Toronto, and attended by Dr, T. Melady, public health veterinar- ian, William Empey and R. M. Hale, sanitary inspectors. Presiding at the meeting was Stan- ley Snyder, R. R. 2, Clinton, and pre- sent were W. A. Galbraith, Wingham; Harvey Johnston, Morris Township; W. M. McKenzie, of Exeter and secre-° tary, E, H. Erskine, of Goderich. In 1922 Mr. Reid took a position with the British American' Oil Com- pany and worked for them for twenty- five years until his retirement six years ago. Mr. and Mrs, Reid have one daugh- ter, Mrs. (Rev) J. C. (Tena) Thomp- son, at present ,on furlough in Wing- ham from the Mission field in Trini- dad. There are five grandchildren, Their numerous friends wish the couple many more years of happiness together. D. Brown and Mr. Ireland. Miss Hilda Pletch of Wingham, who and let other assessment problems iron themselves out in the course of time. On a show of hands the motion was defeated. Further discussion of the assessment problems followed and finally the fob. lowing motion was made and carried by a good majority: That this meeting vote in favour of the new school pro- vided the whole town, of Winghara is re-assessed by an assessor under the County of Huron assessor, using the same manual as is used in the rest of the county. It is understood.that the Wingham town council will meet tonight to de- cide its course under the resolution. I Library Renovating Progressing Well Interested library patrons have been dropping into the town hall to see the transformation taking place in the library. Messrs. Bennett & White have designed and recreated the whole interior and a very fine job they are making of it too. New fluorescent lighting by Burke Electric, highlights the modern decoration scheme by Wil- kinson. The drapes will be furnished by Warren House, Book lovers will soda be able to browse about in a new atmosphere amid beautiful surround- ings. The Library Board and the public are grateful to Mr, W. A. Galbraith, who is supplying the funds from the Currie Estate, The opening date will be announced later.