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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1953-04-29, Page 2III I I N U U I U U U The SUPER PAX ALBUM is - FREE when you leave your films with us for developing and printing. U U U U U U Toys -- or Dynamite? You've heard the old warning many times: "Don't play with dynamite!" Apparently there are a lot of par- tnts who have forgotten its wisdom, Dozens of the children in our town, and we suppose in every other On- tario community., will spend the next five or SiN: weeks fooling around, not with dynamite, but with gunpowder, which is just about the same thing. We have no wish to spoil any youngster's fun un- necessarily, We happen its have three small one's of our own and have every sympathy for their desire to work off high spirits—but this fire-cracker hazard has reached the dangerous stage. On Saturday afternoon we watched a group of boys, all of them under ten years of ,age and some under six years, as they 'went through high jinx with the first of this rear's supply of explosives. It didn't make a pleasant show. Youngsters of this age have no right, by any stretch of the imagination, to fool around with matches and fire crackers. They simply haven't brains enough, at that -stage, to practise even basic precautions. And further- more, any parent who knowingly permits children so young to have possession of these potential killers is al- most criminally careless. No doubt you think we are raising a big fuss about something which has gone on without any serious conse- quences for years. That's where you are completely mis- taken. Every year there is a toll of property damage and personal injury—caused by youngsters with fire crackers. Only a few years ago the C.N.R. freight shed at George- town and a dwelling in the same building were destroyed because two small boys were lighting fire-crackers in an open section beneath the floor. Last spring the daily pa.peps carried numerous reports of serious burns and in- juries:caused the same way. Here are a few of the stunts pulled by the boys we observed on Saturday: One lad tried repeatedly and final- ly succeeded in placing a miniature bomb in a playmate's pocket, with the fuse lighted. The results, fortunatel) were not too painful—but only because Providence was merciful. One of the commonest tricks was to light a cracker and time the throw so it would blow up as close to cover. a friend's face .as possible, (The boys, of course, fail to realize that the explosive in the little red cylinders is the Town Clerk Groves has received from Ottawa the plans of the new same thing as the contents of a shotgun shell). armoury building which the govern- mentme w building intends ierecting will bthree in Wingham. e a el* the group had departed we found that they had h armoury and will be 62x106eief. c feet and ompany stud:. fire-crackers into every possible crack and crevice in -the wooden structure of a shed at the rear of a business the site proposed is the vacant land at theof the Town Hall. The property. Many of the cardboard remains were smolder- building of brick. In the base- ing merrily away,. just perfect beginnings for a wholesale ment there wbe will be a shooting gallery, fire. Burned matches were scattered everywhere. furnace, toilet, lavatories, etc. On the ground floor will be a large drill What should be done? The answer is so simple that hall and rooms for rifle and other supplies, The second floor will be de-ftmust be plain to even the dullest mind. First of all, for ova lie - to euaerrte anders men. T fortlie • n ohne k u - cwoumr m i s of your own children to have either matches or fire- sioned crackers—and tan the seats of their pants properly if youjbuilding will be started as soon as possible. Winghamites will be pleased are disobeyed. Second, insist, like sensible -citizens, that. to learn that a building of this kind sale of these small red death traps be stopped. Heaven is to be erected in town. knows, today's youngsters do not lack for diversion. They Nave just about everything which could be conceived by nors was hurled headfirst out of his Josephine street being filled with mot- seat when the car crashed into the or cars, which overflowed to the side streets. This will be a regular affair culvert, burying itself into the side during the summer season, for a lot and was 'dead when picked up. Robert of people find it to their advantage Hunter, of the Hunter Bridge Comp- to come to Wingham, the hub of the any at Kincardine, who was with him, north, was terribly shaken up, He was rush- During his absence from town on ed to Walkerton hospital and will re- Sunday, Dr. McInnes's house was ent- ered, apparently by some local 'young- FORTY YEARS AGO Daniel Connors, hotelkeeper at Eden Grove, was instantly killed near the village of Dunkeld, six miles from Walkerton, on Friday afternoon, when a big auto crashed through a, culvert, weakened by recent rains, Mr. Con- Mr. George Haney narrowly escaped a serious injury last week. Haney and Son's men were at work on H. Bow- man's barn in Morris when a plank was thrown off the roof and Mr. Han- ey being below, it struck him on end just behind the shoulder. As it is, the injury is a painful one and will keep him from work at a very busy season, 1 a U • N 11111 lllllllllllll I,,,,,,,,,, 1 lllll 111 lllll 111111 llllllll 1 llllll 11111 lllllll 1111111111111111 llllllll 1 lllllll 1 llllllllllllllllll 11111111 lllllllllllllll Canada Is Visited by Prince Coronation Bound • Wed., April 29th—B.O.A.C. Banquet in Goderich— laymen leave Church at 6.30 p.m, Thurs., Apr. 30th-3.00 p.m.—Ladies' Guild in the Parish Room. SMART NEW PATTERNS See our Selection of Lindietiftia. INLAID—Tile and All over Patterns. CONGOLEUM & BAROLEUM in floral and all over designs: REXOLEUM-2 yds. wide in bright kitchen colors, REXOLITF,-Z yds. wide. The New Plastic Coated Floor Covering. Comes in two shades Grey and Green, All Prices Are Reasonable. Floor Coverings —Central Prase Canadian On his first trip outside Japan, 19-year-old Crown Prince Akihito seems to suggest that he finds the ways of the western world a bit awe-inspiring, and little wonder, for since his arrival qn the North American continent he has been "doing the rounds," first in the U.S. and now in Canada, at a fast pace. Trying to see as much of the country as possible during his nine-day schedule n Canada, the heir-apparent to the Japanese throne, which rules 410,000,000 people, has travelled from ,west to east coast, where he is seen above arriving in Toronto with Hpn. Louis 0, Breithaupt, left, lieutenant-governor of Ontario, and Premier Leslie Frost On hand to greet him. His world-wide tour will eventually take him to England for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth in London • on StinA a #t.aur5 eburcb I ( CHURCH OF ENGLAND IN CANADA) TheWALLPAPER SHOP ELI$IIER WILKINSON DECORATORS REMINISCIN6 11.00 a.m.—Holy Communion 2.30 p.m.—Church School 7.00 p.m.—Evening Prayer Fourth Sunday after Easter Etlingbatrt sters and given an overhauling. Money from children's banks and from the doctor's office are missing. There are very strong suspicions as to the guilty parties, and it is expected that the suspected ones will soon confess, Wingham Bowling Club are holding a euchre and dance in the Armouries on Friday night, May 4th. Cards from 8 until 10.30 o'clock, refreshments, and the dancing to Arthur's Radio Orches- tra. Properties are selling better in Wingham this spring than for some time. The Conte& Booth Real Estate agency report the following. Mrs. Cassels, Minnie Street, to R. H. Lloyd; R. H. Lloyd, Patrick Street, to C. W. Lloyd; J. W. Walters, John and Ed- ward Streets, to J, H. MacKay. The Teeswater bianch of the Wom- en's Institute have added another. commendable act to their list of good • U U U I I U U n 91 611 N N N the mind of man for their entertainment. Is it necessary, then, that they should be permitted to bloW each other into the hoSpital. just because we are too lazy to refuse them fire-crackers? Sound Activity Is the Answer There is au ever-increasing interest in those hobbies Which call for manual skill, such as wood-working, leather craft, etc. More and more men and women are discover- ing that humans are naturally craftsmen and that there is a reward of deep satisfaction in making things with their hands. Gardening and horticulture have their devotees, who look forward to every summer with keen pleasure. Recreation is not necessarily the pursuit of a ball or a -puck. Recreation is any: kind of activity which provides pleasure and a mental refreshment. The first rule is not that it should be a stylish or popular activity, but one which offers genuine "re-creation", A hobby show would stimulate interest in a hundred -and one different skills and crafts, not only among young- sters, hut adults too, The town would be vastly enriched by having a visual demonstration of the accomplishments of its people. Since we lack a fall fair, this type of exhibi- ,tion might be particularly appreciated. .U......71r=1.1*.fee11.11.1111/11111/111... Eitt riit4itaut Crintrs Wenger- Brothers, Publisher* W. Barry 'Wenger, Published at Wingham, Ontario Editor Meniber Audit Iltireatt of Circulation ,Authorized as Second Class Mail Post Office Dept. -Subscription Rate One Year $2.56, SIX Months $1.25 hi Ativtv8 ret A. $0.40;po year °reign gate st.to per year BENRAVE Present at Presbyterial At the annual Presbyterial of the United Church held in Goderich last week, Mrs. Richard Chamney and Mrs. Geo. Martin were representatives for the afternoon and Mrs. Jas. Coul- ter and Mrs. Ed: Wightman for the evening meeting. Delegates from Brick Church were Mrs. Harry Cook and Mrs. George McGee. Change in Services Commencing next Sunday, May 3rd, services in the Presbyterian church will commence at 9.45 a.m. with Sun- day school at 11 a.m. Attends London Meeting Rev. Charles Cox represented Huron Presbytery at a., meeting of the con- ferenc , committee on missionary and maintenance which was held last Fri- day in Metropolitan United Church in London. Y. P. A. Rally A Young People's Union Rally of North Huron and South Bruce held special church service in Hackett's church, A trio from Wesley Willis Church in Clinton sang "In the Gar- den." A solo alk) was rendered by El- wyn Merrill, of Clinton. Mr. Frank Alton was in charge of the service and Rev. Chas. Cox, of Belgrave, was guest speaker for the evening, week, She attended all the meetings and visited at the home of her sister, Mrs. 0. G. Anderson. Miss Mildred Cook, of Lonckin, spent the week-end here. Mr, and Mrs. Jas. O'Brien, of Kin- cardine, spent last Wednesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Chamney. Mrs. Cecil Chamney and Mr. and Mrs, Sam Thompson spent a couple of days last week in Toronto and visited with Mr. and Mrs. A. Harris. Mr. and Mrs. Art Scott are both confined in Wingham Hospital with a severe attack of flu.- Mr. and Mrs. George Dalgleish and Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Pickard and baby, Jo-Anne, of Hamilton, spent the week- end with Mr. •and Mrs. Joe Dunbar and also visited with Mrs. Thos. Bry- dges, Mr. and Mrs, George Lindley of De- troit, Michigan, spent a day or two with relatives in this community and visited with Mrs. Lindley's mother, Mrs. K. Cameron, who is a patient in Wingham General Hospital. Martin Grasby was confined to his home a few days last week with -pleurisy. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Hunking of Auburn, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Hartlin of Goderich, and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Schrieber of Port Credit, visited with .Mr. and Mrs. Earl Anderson. Lloyd Anderson was a visitor with his parents Mr, and Mrs. John An- derson, Cliff Kelly, of Western University London visited with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Kelly. James Anderson of 0.A.C., Guelph, was a week-mid visitor with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Earl Anderson, Miss Mildred Cook, of London, visited with her parents Mr, and Mrs. George Cook, Mr. and Mrs. Hadley Price, of Princeton, Ted Cole, of Kitchener, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cole and Joan, of London, were visitors with Mr. and Mrs. James Miehie. Mr, and Mrs. Leslie Beatty and family, of Seaforth, and Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Beatty and family, of Wing- ham, visited Mr. and Mrs. George Michie. Mr. and Mrs. Art Scott and Mrs. Wm, McGregor are patients in the Wingharn Hospital, Mr, and Mrs, George Jones and dau- N U a U r. 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An opportunity for the pupils of Wingham Public School to assist stud- cPtS in the dried out area of the. West has been presented, The idea is that pupils of the school may give pencils, erasers, scribblers, old school text books, old clothes, to be used at Gull Lake and Gouldtown, Sask., where all are on relief, The assistance given does not 'allow for such articles. The goods will be packed at the school here and will be transported free to Saskatchewan. Many schools through- out the province are carrying on this idea of adopting Western Schools. The Alps Golf Club have completed arrangements for leasing the Alps course again this year. Paul Kritz took over his duties at the course on Mon- day and it is expected that the club will enjoy a very successful season. The course wintered well and it will be but a short time until the course is in Al shape. Many who have already played considered the course in ex- cellent shape for so early in the seas- • '46 • on. Piers at Kincardine harbour are swarming with anglers these days after Clare Ireland hooked a thirteen pound trout from the north pier. Whit Ruttle caught a seven pounder in al- most the same place. While operating a saw at the mill 1 on Tuesday of last week, Mr. R. Garniss had the first finger on his right hand taken off at the third joint. He - He was taken to Wingham General Hospital where he remained fore, a == short time. He is making favourable I • progress. Personals deeds by presenting, for the use of Mrs. John Bennett, of Port Albert, the Teeswater hospital, a Buckanon was a delegate at the London-Hamil- portable operating table, complete. I ton Synodical held in St. Andrew's While the necessity of operations of Presbyterian Church, Wingham, last any kind are to be regretted, yet they are in need at times to save human life, and by placing modern utensils Provincial constable Phippen was in. at the disposal of those needing such, Lucknow and secured samples of the Women's Institute have added an- liquor which have been sent to Tor- other item to their growing number 'We have talked to several people who ,attended the onto for analysis. ;of worthy achievements. 'hobby show in Walkerton last week, and according to their reports it was a most interesting affair. It sounds very much like the type of thing which would be good in any town. Wingham does not lack organized activity, particu- I larly for the adults. There is tremendous emphasis on sports, which is all for the good, as long as it is. properly balanced with hobbies and other interests which tend to , produce a well-rounded sort of person, rather than the kind of man or woman whose outlook is so one-sided as to be boring. ghters, of London, spent the week-bnel with her parents, Mr. and Mta. John 11111111111iIiiig'