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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1953-06-10, Page 2MAN-MADE VOLCANC.0, The WiAgtopiq AdvanegaTinies, Wednesday, 4tme 10, 1004 One Step.iNearer 11 WS OF 13,UEV ALE Community Saddened by Death of Bobby Johnston The erection of a new Wingham District High School was one step nearer reality last week, when municipal councils of the district moved to accept the report of the Assessment committee which was appointed to look into the equalization of the two counties of Bruce and Huron. It is felt that this should remove the last obstacle to the building of the new school, and that approval by the local municipalities should follow as a matter of coarse. The original bones of contention on the building of the new High School were the fact that Wingham was not assessed under the Huron County manual, and the differ- ential in assessments between Teeswater and Brussels, and Huron and Bruce. The town of Wingham was agreed to re-assess under the county manual, and is now in the pro- -cess of doing so. The report of the assessment committee, -which was authorized to look into the assessments of Huron and Bruce, has shown that assessments in those two counties are as nearly equal as is possible under the -circumstances. Those intimately connected with the af- fairs of the High School District now feel that the passing of by-laws for debentures, on the part of the municipalities -within the school area, should follow closely the removal of these two obstacles. The community was saddened by the loath of eleven-year-old Bobby John- ston, son of Mr. and 'Was. Charles Johnston, of Morris, in Wingham Gen- eral Hospital, en June 4t13, after sev- eral months' illness in Victoria Hospi- tal, London, and the General /aospital, Toronto and Wingham. The funeral service was held in the Walker Funeral Home, Wingham, on Saturday, ReV. R. A. 'Brook, of Blue- vale United Church, conducted the service. Interment was in Bluevale cemetery. Pallbearers Were: Kenneth Johnston, Clarence Coil, Stewart Mac- Lerman and John Brewer. The flower. bearers were cousins and school mates of S. S. No. 8, Morris, Nits. Norman Welch On June 4th, at Toronto Western Hospital, Lillian Diment, wife of Nor- man Arthur Welch, died after a short illness. Mrs. Welch, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Diment, was born in Bluevale, She was first married to Mr. MacKnight, who died several years ago. Surviving, besides her husband, -are two sisters, Mrs, Alice J. Brown and Mrs. Margaret Young, and one bro- ther, Thomas Diment, all of Toronto. The funeral service was held in Tor- onto on Saturday. Mrs. W. H. Gurney df Wingham, is a cousin, United Church W. A. The Woman's Association met in the United Church, on June 4th, the president, Mrs. Stanley Darling, pre- siding. The chief business was the discussion of plans for the coming garden party. It was decided to buy needed kitchen utensils. W. M. S. Meets At the .W.M.S. meeting, the pre:' dent, Mrs. Milton Fraser, was in charge. Mrs. Chas. Bosman conducted the study program, Mrs. Wallace Agar and Mrs. John Wickstead assist- ing. Mrs. Bosman introduced Mrs, Wm, Blackmore, who gave an interest- ing address describing home mission work at Elk Point, Alberta, where her husband was stationed for two years, Mr. Blackmore being the only mini- ster in a 50 mile area. She described the needs there and the fine response of the people. Presbyterian Ladies' Aid The Ladies' Aid of the Presbyterian Church, held its regular meeting in the church, Mrs. Burns Moffatt pre- siding. Fourteen members attended. The secretary's report and the treas- urer's report were read and approved. Correspondence and reports were dealt with by Mrs. Gordon Mundell. Plans were proposed for a bazaar to be held in the fall, and for decorating the church for anniversary. Mrs. Moffatt closed the meeting with prayer. Presbyterian W. M. S. The W,M.S. of the Presbyterian Church met on June 3rd, with. Mrs. Eldred Nichol conducting and leading in prayer, Mrs. Leslie read the Scrip- ture. Reports from the secretary and treasurer were given. Several mem- bers reported on the highlights of the Presbyterial meeting held recently at Whitechurch, Appropriate hymns were sung. Mrs. Donald Robertson conducted the study program and Mrs. Gordon Greig gave the topic "Africa, Old and New." Personals Mr. Herbert Durstan spoke in the United Church on behalf of the Ont- ario Temperance Federation, on Sun- day. The Presbyterian Mission Band held its first anniversary meeting on Satur- day with a good attendance. Anniversary services will be held in the Presbyterian Church on Sunday, June 14th. Rev. Donald MacKay, of Stratford, will be the guest minister and there will be special music by the choir. Personals Visitors with Mrs. P. S. McEwen on Sunday were: Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Cardiff, James Moses, Will Moses and Billy Moses, all 8'f Brussels. Mrs. Pearl Kaine, of Gorrie, is a guest of Mrs. Arthur Shaw. Miss Flora Stewart, of Toronto, has arrived to open her summer home here. Mrs. A. Procter, of Wingham, visited her niece, Mrs. W. J. Johnston, on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Horton attended a dedication service in Clifford United Church on Sunday, when memorial windows were dedicated, !!! 1111 lllllllllllllllllllll 1011111111111 ' visiting his parents and other friends. Miss Edna Smith, of Kitchener, vis- ited recently with Mr. and Mrs. Gor- don Smith. Decent visitors at the home of Mr. and. Mrs. Marvin McDowell were: Mr. and Mrs. R. Vincent arid Mr. and Mrs, Dan McKenzie, of Blyth, Mr, and Mrs. Jack Cowan and Don, of Exeter, Mr, and Mrs, Neal Robb, of Belle" vide, visited last week with Mr, and Mrs. Maurice Bosman. Mr, and Mrs, Jim Boak and child- ren, of Crewe, visited on Sunday with Mrs. Fred Cook, - Mr. and Mrs, Mel Cox and Beverley, of Goderich, visited on Sunday with Mr, and Mrs, Clarence Cox. Mr. John Gear visited recently at the home of Mrs. J. La McDowell, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey McCallum and Pat, of Niagara Falls, visited on Fri- day with Mr and Mrs. Jack Buchanan. Mr, and Mrs. Elvin Wightman and Sharon, of Niagara, spent he week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Wlghtman. Mr, Wm. Bakker and sons of Blyth, called on Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Mc- Dowell on Sunday. Mr. Jasper McBrien, of Goderich, visited on Monday with Mr. and Mrs, Gordon Snell. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Vincent and children, of London, visited on Tues- day with Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Mc- Dowell, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Cox attended the reception at Goderich on Saturday evening for Mr. Win. Manning and his bride. Mrs. Arthur Spiegelberg commenced her nursing duties at the Clinton Hospital on Monday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Mansel Cook, of Kin- burn, spent a day last week with Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Rodger. 'REMINISCING t. FORTY YEARS AGO At the Lyceum Theatre, Chester Conklin, in "Tell it to Sweeney." May MeAvoy in "If I Were Single," Tune in to Wingham Broadcasting station 10 B. Pa (250 metres) every Thursday from 10 to 11 p.m., and listen to an hour 'of dance music by the Blue Water Boys Orchestra playing at the Wingham Arena. We welcome re- quests or comments. Mr. and Mrs. A, A, Fleming and son, Walker, of Chatham, spent the week-end with friends in Wingham. Mrs. (Dr.) G. H. Ross accompanied them on their return to Chatham. Main buildings of the Stratford Ag- ricultural Park were mysteriously morning. burne burned aboutthree o'clock Friday Secondary School scholars from Mt, Forest, Arthur, Harriston, Listowel, Drayton, Clifford and Palmerston will all come to Wingham on Friday, June ist,, for the Interscholastic Field Meet. There will be morning and aa ternoon sessions. Children and schol- ars wearing school colors free. 0 - 0 - 0 The members of the B Company, 33rd. Regiment held an enthusiastic meeting Thursday night at the Bruns- wick Hotel. Quite a number of the young men of the town have signified their intention of going to camp this year. There is, however, still room for a few more good men. Within the last few weeks headquarters have changed. the training ground from Goderich to London. This no doubt will meet the approval of everyone. It is expected that the new armoury to be built at an early date in Wingham will stim- ulate recruiting to a large extent, The armoury in addition to the regular drills which it is proposed to hold, will be available for all kinds of indoor sports, rifle practice, etc. Mr. Spotton, editor of The Wingham Advance, visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Glenn, over the week- end, where Mrs. Spotton and daughter have been visiting for some timea The Brussels, Morris and Grey Tele- phone company is increasing the rent- al of telephones from $10 to $11 per annum. The work of laying the new side- walk on Josephine Street between the Bank of Hamilton and the Brunswick Hotel has been completed. This is a very much needed improvement. The Victoria Day holiday passed off quietly in Wingham, The only at- traction in Wingham was the Wood- stock-Wingham football match. There was a heavy holiday traffic on the railroads. Mayor C. G, Vanstone this week sold his house on the corner of Patrick and Frances Streets to Dr. W. J. Moon. The transfer was made through Messrs, Ritchie & Cosens, real estate agents. A slip of paper picked up by boys on the shore of Lake Huron, near the Point Clark lighthouse, contains the following words, written in pencil. "October 8th, 1912—Gasoline launch A.nna, Bell, of Sarnia, sinking in the middle of Lake Huron, John, Archie and Brother Tom Alward. Tell Father goodbye." The paper was in a tightly corked bottle, 0 - 0 - 0 TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO George Spotton, M. 1., in implement- ing his pre-election campaign promises, is holding a public meeting in Wing- ham Town Hall on Saturday evening next, to be addressed by E. R. Wigle, ex-M.P.P., Goderich; Duncan Sinclair, M.P., North Wellington; J. C. Brady, M, A., M. P., Skeena, B. C., one of the Empire's most noted University lect- urers, and Felix Quinn, M. P., Hali- fax, N. S. Sir Robert Borden's success- or. Mr. Spotton will give an account of his stewardship during the present session, Orchestra and entertainment. Ladies especially welcomed. The following Turnberry farmers have purchased new cars, Howard Wylie, Essex Sedan; Thos. Haugh, Pontaic sedan; Frank Powell, Pontiac sedan and Thos. Gilmour, a Pontiac coach. FIRST CLARS WATCH REPAIRS AT MODERATE PRICES Owing to lack of space, am com- pelled to confine my repairs to watches only. George Williams Located in MASON'S STORE Why do 1 endorse kcheque? FIFTEEN YEARS AGO Due to the heavy rain on Monday which saturated the ground at the Agricultural Park, Goderich, and the cool winds of Tuesday morning, the Huron County' Scout Rally that was to take place in Goderich on May 24th, was postponed until "''Saturday, June 11th. The Rovers, Scouts and Cubs of Wingham were all ready to proceed to Goderich on Tuesday morn- ing when aWord was received cancel- ling the proceedings. On Monday night two district rob- beries were staged. At Blyth, Chester Morrison's garage was entered with a crow bar and $43 in cash taken, and at Counter's Billard Parlor, Clinton, the thieves walked off with a quantity of cigarettes. In several of the municipalities of this district, the Highways Depart- ment is bearing down on motorists. Brakes, windshield wipers, horns, lights are being inspected and per- mits are being asked for. Our turn for this inspection will 'likely come soon, so be prepared. Mr. H. T. Thomson has purchased the chopping mill at the south end of Josephine Street from Mr. Russell Walker. He took possession last Week. Carman Hetherington, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. C, Hetherington, Bluevale Road, has been successful in obtaining honors (78%) in, his sec- ond year course at the Ontario Vet- erinary College, Guelph. Mr. and Mrs. J. Stanley Elliott, of St. Catharines, spent the holiday with Mr. Elliott's mother, Mrs, John El- liott, Con, 12, East Wawanosh, Ex. Alderman Elliott is president of the Publib School Men Teachers' Federa- tion of Ontario and will represent that body at the ,Canadian Teachers' Fed- eration meeting in Winnipeg, in Aug- ust. He has recently been appointed as principal Of the Denionstration School in connection with the summer course in health training, to be held in Northern Vocational School, Tor- ont, during July and early August, 82 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE CANADIAN PEOPLE See the. New Ready-pasted Wallpaper JUST DIP IN WATER AND APPLY No Paste - No Tools - and No Muss. It is washable, fadeproof and guaranteed to stick. Come in and see the book. The-Wallpaper Shop 1111111111111111111181111111111111111181111111111111111niaitimlittaistuntimmuuttimininisii and REFRESHED Here are four delightful fragrances hi this refreshing cologne that gains more of a following each .year. Be sure to get your share of this bargain Trea sure. • Sweet Spice • Nan0 kai • Summer Bouquet • Lilac-Time Kerr's Drug Store A sense of urgency which has hitherto been some- -what lacking within the municipal councils, was shown by James Armstrong, of Brussels, chairman of the High School Board, at the meeting last week. Pointing out that an increase of over 100 pupils has been predicted over the next five years, Mr. Armstrong asked on behalf of the Board, the pertinent question, "What are we going to do -with them?" He also made mention of the fact that if the Municipalities did not promptly avail themselves of the offer put forth by the Ontario Government, they might find themselves building a school at a similar cost, but with far less facilities than the one now proposed. If it has been decided that a new school is necessary, or even that it will be necessary within the next five years, -this last thought is one worth keeping in mind. * * Community Sales The community sale proposition in town has been obscured a certain amount by the hog cholera epidemic, and nobody seems to know exactly what the score is as regards the starting of a sale in Wingham. Originally we had a couple of interested parties who wanted to rent the town barn.. Everything was just about ready to roll when it was found that under some regulation -or other, cement floors in sale barns were a must—which meant that the town would have' to pay from $500 to $1,000 for the installation of same. The council's answer to this was to up the rent of the barn to a figure which the other parties felt was too high. As the matter now stands we have a barn, but no floor, and no immediate prospects of starting a community sale. Which is about where we started. There seems to be a certain amount of argument as -to who is doing who the favour, when it comes to starting a community sale. And there is no doubt that, if the sale IS a success, the operator stands to make some money. On -the other hand the whole thing is a gamble and if the council is too tough to deal with, prospective operators will be scared off. In Wingham we have a building which is ideally suit- ed and located for use as a sale barn. It is to be hoped that it can be employed for this purpose at the earliest . possible moment, A Generation of Spectators Somebody recently remarked that we are turning out a generation of spectators. Harking back to the "good old days", which may or may not have been so good, one must realize that in those days people at least knew how to amuse themselves. Without such modern advantages as radio, television and movies, they were forced to provide their own entertain- -ment. And so home talent and entertainment were foster- ed and encouraged, and people learned to entertain them- selves. They were simpler folk on those days, of course, and -their tastes in entertainment were simpler. The school concert or th'e church play was- received with as much enthusiasm as Cecil B. DeMille's latest colossal epic from Hollywood. We have come a long way from the old days, with -almost every type of entertainment at the fingertips, and it is sorrietirnes a question whether the progress has been very progressive. We doubt if there were as many people who were 'bored in the old days as there is today. If all the automobiles in the world were put end to end, 98 per cent- of the drivers would immediately pull out of line to pass the car ahead, declares the St. Marys lour- tal-Argus. Mitt itt4Itaut Published at -Wingham, Ontario ‘NiVenger Vitothets, Publishers, W, Barry Wenger, Bditor Member Audit Bureau of Circulation Authorized tte second Class Mail Post Office Dept, tittbsetiption BatO One Year $2.50, Six iVrarithe $1,25 in advance A. 0.50 per year Foreign Rate $3.50 ffier year AdVertlsing Rtes On applidation When you sign your name on the back of a cheque, you are generally acknowledging receipt of money for the cheque, or the transfer of your rights to another person. Once a cheque is endorsed, anyone can cash it, For your protection, never endorse a cheque until you are ready to deposit it, get cash for it or transfer it to someone else. For advice and assistance on either personal or business financial matters, consult the manager of your nearby Dominion Bank branch. A friendly welcome awaits you. THE OHMINAN KIONI I B • 13-11 • Ready-to-Hang WALLPAPER U a U WESTFIELD Mr. Wm, Spiers, of Toronto, visited on Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. Ar- thur Splegelberg, Miss Lorna Buchanan, of London, spent the Week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Buchanan, IVIessrs, Arnold Cook, Jim Buchanan and Cecil Campbell, were London vis- itors on Sunday, Miss Margaret Tactiblyn, of Dres- den; Mrs. J. W. Humphrey, of Chat- ham; Mr. and Mrs. Milton Hooper, of Woodham, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Tenth- lyn of Blyth, called on Mrs. Frank Campbell and Mr. and Mrs. Bert Tay- lor on Sunday, Rev, Arthtir Cragg, Mrs. Gregg and family, of Waterloo, visited on Sun- day with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Spieg- elberg. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Snell and children, of Anderson, Indiana, are G. ALAN WILLIAMS Optometrist Patrick St., Wingham Professional Eye Examinations Ph 7/0 tw e ain* by Just Arrived- One Car Plywood, Cedar Shingles & Mouldings FOR COMPLETE STOCKS CALL 60 BEAVER LUMBER COMPANY • LIMITED WINGIJAM t. ebuttb ('CHURCH OF ENGLAND 1N CANADA ) ingbant Second SUnday after Trinity 9.45 ,a,m—Church School 11.00 a.m.—Morning Prayer 4 7.00 pat.—Shortened '4venSong * Thurs,, J'une 11th—Altar Guild at the home o Mrs. T. Smalley.