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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1961-03-22, Page 1—LIMA ALONG THE MAIN. .DRAG'. By The. Pedestrian rtaa, of PEP— The young .hopefuls who took part in, the Police Tournament hem on 'Saturday certainly de- monstrated just how much pep can be poured into a game of hockey. Canada should have plenty of good material on the way up, judging by the serious way these lads take to the game. 0 - 0 - 0 STILL COMING— Lots more signs of spring. This week we have reports on the re- turn of red-winged blackbirds and mourning doves, plus robins. All the birds are corning back early. Let's, hope they haven't got their signals crossed. 0 - 0 , 0 ' DOWN— • Don't forget the two campaigns which are at present in progress, The Legion members are 'calling' at homes. In town from now until the end of the month on behalf of the Red Cross. Also, yeti will haVe re- ceived your Easter seals some time since, and your donation can be returned by mail.' Every' little bit helps; 0 . 0 - 0 The village of Tara-Ls...taking 'a leaf from Winghasn's 'hook. The people of the .community are gets ting together on a project to plant slips -in- flower. pots which will he put .on the lamp standarda on, Tara'a main street this summer, 0 - 0 - TAKE NOTICE— ommercial fishermen on Lake sie have taken the first big fiches of smelt, so it's time to ' reek over the high hoots and clip nets. In a versa few weeks you'll be able to take your first swim of the season while you try for your quota of the little monsters. 0 7 0 - 0 gARLY Mrs. Margaret Fralick, Edward Street,. bass, beaten her 'neighbors when it comes•to the 1961 vegetable Orel), She has a full-grown tomato plant, in her home with a ripe-' - mato on it. The rest of ,hs will have lbs wait until July for similar , re- sults, A ushfield Is Name uron Crown Attorney With which'is, alnalgamated the Ciorrie Vidette and Wroxeter Newo WANDIXAM, .ONTARIO, WV•011&$04,41t, MARCII xz, 1061 SINGLE COPt8iS —1,0 cents WALKERTON' WINNERS—The Walkerton Bantams Won the I3 and C categories in the Grey-Bruce Police Association hockey tournament held in Wingham last Saturday. The winning entry is pictured above and includes, left to aloha front, Ken Kenneth Murray, Bill Lepard, TAMERS CROWN ATTORNEY-.4. W. Bushfield, 4C., Who has operated a law Prettied here for the past 34 yore. Wilma Crown Attorney for the County of Miran, on *nth 15th. lie 'has been the fitting official since lrebrunry of lest year when Glenn hara the former Crown Attorney was appointed magistrate, Mr. BuShilield has sold Ills prim- Dee to if., T. Geodell, of Vericag, coach, Morris Lobsinger, Robert Bogdon, captain, Doug Spitzig, Eldon Turnbuill; centre, Tom Hughes, Lepard, Tim O'Hagan, Milt McLean, Ron Brindley; back, Terry Thompson, Robt. Gunther, Jim Stark, Cayl Kelsey, Barry Weiler, Doug Lepard and Pat Moran. Six Tables Play at Firemen's Euchre The Fireman held a social even- ing on Wednesday when they entertained the ladies at a euchre party. There were six tables in play, Mrs. Ken Foxton had the high score for ladies and Stewart Cowan was the winner for the men, The• low lady was Mrs. Bob Sinnamon a,nd the low man, Dave Crothers. Ken Foxten won the draw prize. Instead of the usual lunch, the evening closed with a box social ANNUAL MEETING alkerton Bantams Win Police Trophy BBLGRAVE —The 13eigrave Co- operative Association held its an- nual meeting on Tuesday evening in •the Foresters Hall, commencing with a turkey banquet catered to by the members of the Belgrave Women's Institute. s Albert Bieman, president, ex- tended a welcome to all present and grace was said by Rev. J. H. Anderson. Jack Taylor, vice-presi- dent, introduced the /guests at the head table. During the eunner, the Huber Sisters, of Teeswater, entertained with musical numbers and duets. A sing-song was also enjeyecl, led by Bad. Orr and accompanied laysliars, George Johnston. Sam Thompson sextendea thankS 'to the-members of. the W.I., to which Mrs. Clifford Logan responded. After the dinner, Charles Coultes introduced the guest speaker, Wil-, liam Harvey, supervisor of Area No. 9, United Co-operatives of On- tario, Mr. Harvey was associated with the Belgrave Co-op for three and a half years prior to being moved to the Chatham area in January. Mr. Harvey spoke on the tremendous strides that the Co-op- eratives have taken since their for- mation, and he also stressed the humility of each individual mem, ber, as a link in the Co-operative chain. Ronald Coultes extended thanks to the Speaker, Brief speeches were given by Simon Hallahan, past president, Bill Rousse, area field- man, and H. H. Hotson, manager of the Canadian Bank of Com- merce at Wingham, The minutes of the last annual meeting were read by R. H. Coul- tes, secretary, and the financial statement was read by Lorne Power, area supervisor, 'showing the total sales for 1960 to •be $412,- 363 and in 1959 the total sales had been $349,909. The total "assets for 1960 were $186,943, making a total sales increase of $62,454, 0. P. Chamney gave the direc- tors' report, stating they had held 13 meetings in the year and had only 13 absentees from the total meetings. Also in the near future a hydro power change is going to be Held Shower for. Marianne Mclabbon. Nsas Marianne 1VfoKibb'ora' •was. , guest 'bf honor at a shower 'the 0,ddfellows' Hall on Friday evening, prior to her forthcoining marriage. The hostesses, were Mrs, Jack Alexander, Mrs, Oniar Hazelgroye, MrsaGeorge 'Cameron Jr., and Mrs. Jack. Colvin. They were ably 'assisted by Mrs. W. E. Fielding. . There were about 90 present. • • A "mock. wedding" was humor- ously enacted with the following taking part: Mrs. Andrew Lunn as, the minister; Mri. H. P. Car- michael, the bride; Mrs. Tom Cruickshank, the groom; Rae. Gurney, the flower girl Ann Mc- Kibben, 'the ring bearer. Mrs. Gordon Godkin gave the bride away, Mrs. M. Swanson was the organist and Mrs. George Williams the soloist. Miss McKibben was presented w'th a corsage of pink carnations, c1 come cannister set, four tray bles, a chrome Sani-maid, paper owel holder, 'ironing board, Ken- wood blanket and an electric floor polisher, She thanked ,her friends for the lovely gifts and a very .pleasant evertialg. A centre table Was decorated with daffodils and yellow candles. Lunch was served by Sylvia Alex- ander, Ruth 'Fryfegle, Eleanor Robb, Barbara Cameron, Elizabeth Burrell, Judith McKibben, Ann McKibben and Rae Gurney. PUBLIC SCHOOL CONCERT Friday, March 24th, coinmencing 7.45 p.m., in WDHS., ,Fteys. choir, girls' choir, dances, rhythm band, singing games, choruses, gymnas- tics. F221s GAGEMENT r Mr. and Mrs. Eric Blois, of site Errodk, B.C„ wish ato an- nounce the engagement of3 their daughter, Eleanore May, to RCMP Con. Jack Holmes :Horton, of Chilli ,. rack, B.C., son of Mt, and Mrs. Joseph Horton, of IllueVale, The marriage wit( take place in St. An- drew's United Church, Mission City, BC. ,on April 35th, 1961. P22b ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs, J. 'Carl Pennington, of Teeawater, Wish to'announce the engagement of their daughter, Edith Louise, of Listowel, to Mr. Harold Stanley Schmidt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Schluidt, Of Har- rIeton, Wedding will take place early In April. 22 4 ago. kis death took Place abet:it 18 months •ago. Frienels-throughout• the'storr&arrai? ity will •be pleased to know that Mr. Bushfield does not intend to move to' Goderich immediately. ' KINETTES INVITED TO OWEN SOUND Twenty members were present on Monday evening when the Kinette Club held its regular meet- ing 'in the Scout House. A letter was read from the' Owen Sound Kinettes; inviting' the Wingham girls to the spring inter-club meet- ing, to be helcl•May 19 in the 'Owen Sound s Agrieultural•Colliseum. It is hoped '.that' many, of the local Kihettes- attend. • A nominating committee, consist- ing of Mrs. Len Crawford, Mrs. Freddie Templeman and Mrs. Ken Cerson, was appointed to present a slate of officers at the next meet- ing. The executive for 1961-52 will be elected at that time. Mrs. Max McCarter was appoint- ed to reply to the toast to the ladies on Kinsmen 'ladies' night, which is coming up in, April. Mrs. Bruce MacDonald won a lovely raffle prize. Mrs. Allan Williams and Mrs. Bob Wenger conducted some stim- ulatialg exercises and games at the close of the business session. Mrs Jack Gorrie and Mrs. Ivan Gard- ner served a dainty lunch. The next meeting will be April 3, when Mrs. Jerry Timm and Mrs. Jack Walker will be in charge of the program and lunch will be served by Mrs. Jack Henderson and Mrs. Bruce MacDonald, Sales Meeting At Berry 'Door Berry Door Company, Limited. held a sales meeting on Monday and Tuesday of last week at the plant here. Attending from the Birmingham plant Were Hobart Mthisell, sales manager fq Canada end the United States. and Jacic Deacon, Vice-president. The Canadian representatives at the meeting were Harry Jackson, of WillOWdale, sales Manager for Ontario; Don Service, of Calgary, sales manager of the Western Provinces, and Gaston Soitaillard. of Montreal, in charge of Sales for Quebec and the MaritimeS, as well as department heads of the local plant. On Monday evenhig the represen- tatives were entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Alton Alt:laths, with Mrs, Adams and Mrs. Herbert Puller ea hostesses. NEW LAWYER—J. T. Goodall, of Fergus arrived in Winginun on Monday to take over the law office formerly operated by J. W. Bush- field; Q.C., who has taken the po- sition of'. Crown Attorney for Huron County. Mr. Goodall is a graduate 'of the O.A.C. and -Osgoode Halt He has been with the firm of Wit, son and. Jack of Fergus for the Past two years. THIN WOMEN WIN IN Vu,l, DEBATE The regular me aing of the Wingham Women's Institute was held on Thursday afternoon with a good attendance and several visit- ors. The debate, witeilolved that fat women have more advantage in life than thin women." wee won by the thin women which consisted of Mrs. J, Currie and Mrs. Lapp and was won by two points. Mrs. Smil- lie and Mrs. L. Port:tins look the part of the fat women, The judges were Mrs. G. raunsett, Mrs. H. Aitcheson and Mrs. Nichol, who gave the report of the judges. Mrs, Bumstead gave a pacer on resolutions. Mrs. aVre, Kennedy played several Irish tunes and a film was shown. Hostesses were Mai. J. riallidaY, Mrs, G. tlannett, Mrs. (r. lava and Mrs, C. Carter, tyrtmc scHool, PUPILS TO JPRESENT VARIETY CONCERT Pupils of the IA/Ingham Public School are making final prepara- tions for a variety concert, sched- uled for the auditorium of the Wingham District: High School on Friday evening of this week at 7.45 p.m. Numbers to be nresented will in- clude boys' choir, girls' choir, (latices, rhythm bend, songs, games, choruses and gymnastics. Judging by the Interest which is Usually shown in school children's activities here, it is expected that lllr &MOOR Will draw a full taad- ience of parents arid friends. ‘CWI, Weekly Euchre Mrs, Clarence Borho was the convener last Tuesday evening for the euchre party in Sacred Heart parish hall, sponsored by the Cath- olic Women's League. Mrs. Ruth Montgomery was the winner for ladies and Joe Red- mond won the prize for men, Wil- frid Vollmer won the week's draw prize. There were twelve tables in play. and everyone sang "Happy Birth- day" for Stewart Cowan, made in the building, making it possible to operate more efficiently, and if the time comes all the ma- chinery in the mill could be opera- ted by electricity, The directors recommended a 3% patronage re- fund for the past year. M. R. "Bud" Orr, manager, in giving his 'report stated that the Co-op had another favourable year's business with sales consid- erably higher than in 1959, A good- ly portion of the increase was in feed sales. Having raised the roof of the mill and installed bulk feed bins, elevators and augers, the Co- op has now the facilities for bulk feed service. Also,s 'with the new semi automatic bag-off scales and bagSeff ,., is me, ,te handle' more feed per hour, Petroleum products, through the new petroleum distributing service accounted for the remaining in- crease in sales. Mr. Orr urged all those patrons vi hose accounts are past due to pay them promptly. Eleven new members were accept- ed by the directors in 1960. Mr. Orr gave words of appreciation to the board of directors for their guidance, the assistance by the em- ployees and for the patronage and support that the members and pa- trons had given the Co-op. Ward and Aldersley, chartered accountants, were again named as auditors for the Co-operative. During the meeting it was agreed to give the following remuneration to the directors, president and secretary, for the meetings attend- ed; Directors, $4.00; president, $5.00, arid secretary, $6.00. Retiring directors were R. II. Coultes, Albert Bieman and Sam Thompson. These men were also eligible and were all re-elected to be directors for a three year per- iod. Other directors are Leslie Bolt, C. P. Chamney, Ronald Coul- tes, C. R. Coultes, Mel Craig, Jack R. Taylor, and M. R. Orr, manager. At the close of the meeting C. R. Soultes reminded those present about the Beef Feeder Club spon- sored by the Co-op and that in- stead of the members taking their prize money, they are going on a bus trip to Kent County on April Twelve bantam hockey teams were in action in the Wingham arena on Saturday, the occasion being the annual Grey-Bruce Polies: Association tournament, The Walkerton team emerged as winners of the B and C grouping, while Ebeneezer took the honors for the D classification. In the first round of the B and C games Winglaarn's first team de- feated Kincardine 3:2; Walkerton trimmed Port Elgin 9-1; 'Hanover took Goderien 5-0 and Durham put out Winghara's second entry on a 6-1 decision, In the semi-finals Walkerton. shut out the Wingham first team, 6-0 and Durham defeated. Hanover 8-4. In the finals Walkerton defeat- ed Durham 12-3. B Grouping Inbeneeser defeated Toberrnory 7-1 in the first round of D play, white Ripley' took Tara. 4-3. In the finals Ebeneezer. won 8-4 over Ripley. Chief Gordon Deyell, of Wing- hails, Chief Earl Wrightson and Constable Kenneth Fry, of Kincar- dine, were in charge of this year's tournament. John W. Hanna, MPP, presented the Police Trophy to the Walker- ton team at the conclusion of the final game. The Lee Trophy was presented to the Ebenezer team by Chief Earl Wrightson. TRADE FAIR PLANS DISCUSSED BY KIN 6th, planning on touring two feed lots in the mornnig and afternoon and also the Agriculture College at Ridgetown, J. .W, Bushfield,.. ‘'siso has practised law in. Wingharn, for the Past --34a Years, • shas - ananied• Crown Attorney for the County of Huron. The official announcement was made, last Wednesday. Ms. Igughfield as been Acting CroWn Attorney since 'February of last year, 'succeeding H. Glenn Hayes, who was elevated to the snag- istrate't post. Mr. Bushfield's Wingham prac- tice has been purchased by J. T. Goodall, of Fergus. The latter is a native of that place and received his high school education there, In 1955 he graduated from the On- tario Agricultural College at ,Guelph with a B.S.A. degree and in 1959 graduated from Osgoode Hall, Tor- onto, as a barrister. Since that time he has been associated with the law firm of Wilson and. Jack in Fergus. During the past year Mr. Goodall was married to the former Anna Mulvey of Ferlgus. They are mem- bers of the United Church and he is a Marriber of the Masoble Lodge. An officer • with the 11th Field Regimen taast. Gatelphaaheashepeeates be transferred to the local militia unit, Mr. 'Goodall has been keenly interested in sports, particularly hockey and .baseball, and served for some time as secretary of the Guelph Minor Hockey Association. Old Practice The law practice which Mr. Bushfield leaves was one of the early firms in town, The founder was H. E. Meyer who began the practice in the 1870's. He erected the Meyer Block, in which the law office is still located in 1880's, Mr. Meyer was followed by E, L. Dick- inson, who later sold the practice to Dudley Holmes Sr. Mr, Holmes was appointed Crown Attorney for the. county in 1931, and sold the practice to Mr. Bushfield. Dudley Holmes was later named judge of Simcoe County and his son, Dudley Holmes Jr., was named Crown Attorney . for Huron and became county magistrate 13 years Belgrave Co-operative Shows Healthy increase BANTAM "Di" WINNERS--Ebenezer won the 'Ban- tam "0" trOWn in the bantaiia tournament sponsored by the troy-llyttee rain Association on Saturday. Joel Kennedy, left, team Captain la presented with At the regular meeting of the locial Kinsmen Club, last Friday evening, the main item on the agenda was •ap discussion. of plans,. • for the Trade Fair which will he held at the first of June. • Kin Cy Robinson, chairman of the fair committee, reported that Maurice Stainton has taken on' the duties of heading up the sales com- mittee assisted by Dave Burgess; He said that arrangements have been made for the midway and a good selection of rides will be set up, and should be bigger and better than in previous years. More loud speakers will be set tip and the tent will be put up again on Diagonal Road. He also reported that permission had been granted by council 'to close Diagonal Road 'during the fair and to use the parking lot, • Kin Maurice Stainton said that sales are going very well but there is still a considerable amount of work to be • clone. Kin Bruce MacDonald, in charge of property, stated that equipment, would have to be moved from storage about the middle of May. Entertainment plans are still under way with no definite ar- rangements, and a draw for a doll covered with money will be held., Following the meeting the Kins- men were entertained by the Kin- ette Club at a dance in the Legion Home, the Lee Trophy by Pollee Chief Earl 'Wrightson, Kineardine, president of the assoelatkin. doal'a father, Watseit Kennedy, rights is team crateh. IA,. • te,.6..