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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1961-05-31, Page 1With which is amalgamated Om GIPrrie Vidette and Wroxeter News wusionAst (Inman; WEDNESDAY, Max lit, 1W 1 smn,31,r, COPIES -ird aola Baby• Bu n -1144 4)4-- ALONG THE MAIN DRAG Illy The Pedestrian. ce to Open 90th BIRTHDAY MANY FRIENDS CM ON MRS. P. fiOWANS New Features Will Highlight 1961 . Edition of Popular Annual Shaw Mrs. Pate' (iowans of Minnie Street celebrated her Nth 'birthday Saturday afternoon lull evening, May 20th. Mrs. L. C. Young'! of Toronto, sister of Mrs. ,Go ors planned anti arranged the 11 My party, aseisted 'by cousins 'ancittne, t rd gifts, neighbors. Mr wishes w , beautiful cards, flo fts,s. Gowans received many :Anti erse with mobile radio -units at the starting points, The first club to 'bring its baby buggy to the finish line at the Wingham arena will take the $100 prize and the president of the win- ning club will officially open the 1961 Trade Fair. Judges will be mayors of the various towns in- volved, The fair once again promises to be a, top-notch event, anti members of the local Kinsmen Club have The third annual Club Trade Fair will get under way with hilarity on Thursday, when seven district Kinsmen Clubs will send out groups. do a race to Wingham pushing baby buggies. Club members from Hanover, Walkerton , 'Kincardine, Clinton, Listowei and Harriston will start the race 22 miles from the Wing- ham arena. All will be using dif- ferent routes, The starting gun for the race will be fired by CKNX New Body Shop Ppens 'Whigham A new -Wilk 'Wily; repair shop op- ;Oiled for buelireae In'Wingliani this Pest week in 'the building that has Housed the aviotfee Harvester de- pot, :fqr the 'past several years. John and jim. Marks, brothers, 'have teamed up in the new ven- ture. They have leased the build- eng from the IVIeliee anti will Itio repair work to auto bodies and .11,Sterri. welding • and farm mach- 'eriery.' repair. • The location is still -to be the de- , . pot for 'McKee Harvesters anti the harks brothers will be available to erecondition - and repair the McKee line of farm implements. Parts for these machines will 'be carried -in stock. James Boyle, IvioKee salesman, will continue - to operate :from the depote ''-john Marks ,has been with the McKee firm for seven years, and his brother also worked for the 'same people for five —years. The latter has been . doing auto body Work at a Drayton garage for some time and is a newcomer to •Wing- ham. John has been working here for some time. BISHOP IS SPEAKER ST. PAR'S OBSERVES 94th ANNIVERSARY Mrs. Jack Young of Guelpe, isles Howard MacGregor of Siniaear Mrs, Percy Jacques of London and Mrs. George Egleston of Wingham' poured tea, Over 150 signed the guest bpele and came from Toronto, Harni4al Simcoe, London, Guelph, StaYriOrt Goderich, Auburn, St. MarYa;otirit, cam) and Wingliam, which e helped to make 'Mrs. ;GOWLU1S' sAiv day a very happy and merreora. le occasion, Cominuelon eel-vire at. 8,20 nen, stud applWpf te rntir& rat the regu- ' r 'earning eerviee marked the 94th anniversary of ea. Paul's Ana- lean Church on Senday. The itt. tev. H. F. apployari, D.D., Bishop f Georgem Bay, was the eele- erant and the guest speaker at the deven o'elock service. Rodger Schwass Receives Degree Rodger Schwass, son of ;Mr. and Mrs. Dan Schwass of Paisley, and _manager of National Farin Radio Forum, wan among those receiving their degrees at the University of -Toronto this 'week. Rodger 'was 'formerly assistant favin editor al CNNX. His studies, leading to the B degree, were carried on while he was working full time for Farm Forum. He plans to enter Grad- uate School in the fall to complete e Miss C. Wellwood' Feted by Friends MRS. PETER GOWANS celebrated her 90th birthday at her home On Minnie Street on Saturday, when a host of 'friends called, after- 110011 101(1 evening, to extend best wishes.—A-T Photo, STUDENT MINISTER AT BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. C. P. J011113011 conducted the ;Pyrite< and Brian Douglas was the staff bearer to the bishop. Barry Fuller was the server. EHOINEY FIRE— Tha `Wingham Fire Department responded to a call. Sunday after- noon about 4.15 in Morris Town- ship- No damage resulted from. ,Lhe chimney fire at the home of Mrs. Les Cunningham, on the second concession, and by the time the bri- gade arrived the fire was out. Q-0-0 WORSE AND MORE OF IT— Well, here we go again, Wing- ham received a -nice dusting of snow last Friday morning (the 20th of May that is), However, if you think things were bad here yoti should have been in Ottawa, where everything in sight was properly plastered, The capital ee- orted the latest snowfall of the Cason since 1893.. A motel operator at the remote village of Denbigh, east of the Haliburton Highlands, wept when he recounted a snowfall Of four inches which failed to melt until the following day,' " 0 - NEW BUILOING— Construction ,of, the new lumber company 'building on the 13 Line just north of town is well on the way. The frame was completed at the week-end and workmdn are proceeding with the siding and oth- er operations. • • = 0 MANSE IS GONE— Tbe demolition of the United Church mutat:, was completed on Monday, Nothing remains of this familiar home but ry rough spot in he growtd, The new manse will be erected on the same site. MOTHERS TO MEET The Scout and Cub Mothers' Aux- iliary will meet at the Scout 'House next 'Wednesday evening, June 7, for a soelal evening. All mothers who haVe sons in either the Scout Troop of the Wingham Cub Packs are invited to come out and en- joy an evening of bridge and euehre, F31e, Department Approves Plan For Riverside Park Scheme KINETTES CONTRIBUTE TO ELECIIC OMAN FUND NitEfiY, HOME . Ken Holmes, graduate of 'Wing- ham 'District High School and a first-year student at Grace Semin- ary, VVionna Lake, will take the service at Wingham Baptist Church on Sunday morning. The evenine service will be conducted by the South Huron Youth for Christ. Rev. 'D. 'Sinclair, minister of the church, will preach both morning and evening services at Fellowship Baptist Church, Courtland, Ont. This former charge of Mr, Sin- Males will be holding anniversary . services thae day. .e.Mrs Sine, 'Air; Lois and Aiith" will accoMpany him to Courbland. Frank fleawi,lt Of Tef.i.w.'ater was• and sang, "The Holy Hour"' and "My Task". aoshoo aenleyead, In his address, unlined the fferenees in religious ettitude today end at the 'time of the ereetion of the ehueele The eioneers labored under difficulties 4,nd haerishin, but held fast to their ri and hallowed the Sabbath. Err the -present time of automation we live tt life of ease by compari- etineee-Gent4ally'.81realitnge'theeBish---- 'in suggested that nowadays ye are less honest with ourselves. Such things as evading income tax, little discrepancies for political reasons and our frankness in agreeing with open Sundays are a few of the signs that we are not as steadfast as we might 'be. The Bishop met with the board of management hi the afternoon and at four o'clock members of the congregation met in 'the parish hall for a social hour and to 'personally greet Bishop Appleyard, The La- dies' Guild sec;; ed refreshments. I,- • A shower 'was held last Wedneae day evening In the fiddle-hews Hate for Miss Caroline Wellwood, whose marriage to A, J. MeDormici takes place early in June. Some eighty neighbors and -friends -attended., A table centred with a bouquet of pink mid white snapdragons, ..mulles and miniature bride sp.0 groom bad been placed ,beneath de rairations of pink and white strea- mers and wedding bells. Miss Wellwood received many useful and beautiful gifts, some of which were a cannieter set, easser- nes roasting pan, and other kit- chen utensils, step-up stool, etc. claroline thankeeee her...frienthr,eer their gifts and good wishes and invited them to visit with her in her new home near Teeswater. Two contests were held. A delicious lunch was served by the hostesses, 'Miss Cora Gannett, Mrs. Hazel 'Campbell, Misses Phyl- lis and 'Marguerite Johns, 'Miss Marion Simpson, Mrs. Rennie Goy, Miss Leah Robertson and Mrs. Gor- don Johnstone of Lucknow, The Wingham Kinetic 'Club met on' Wednesday evening in - the Scout House with the viceepresident, Mrs. Max McCarter, in the chair. AT HOME TO FRIENDS Mr. and Mrs. Alex Elliott, Al- fred Street. will be at home to their friends on Wednesday, June 7th, from 3-5 and 7-9 on the oc- casion of their 50th wedding anni- versary. F31b Elect 'Ace' Bateson AT HOME TO FRIENDS Mt. and Mrs. Howell Fraser, of Ford'wleh, wish to announce 'they will be at home to their friends on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, Juno 10, 1961, from 2.30-5 p.m., and from 7-10 p.m, Everyone welcome. No gifts please. F31b LADLES' AUXILIARY MEETING Ile Ladies' Auxiliary to the Wingham General Hospital will hold their monthly meeting in the Council Chamber on Friday after- noon, June 2nd at 3 p.m. Dist. C FLOWER SUNDAY Anniversary and flower Sunday of Wiugham United 'Church Sunday School, June 4th at, 11 1011. and 7 pan. Guest speaker, Lloyd Hut- ton, Kincardine. Guest musicians, Brass Quintettee Hanover. Theme, "Launch out _for Christ". Fab work leading to an M.A. degree in the department of Political 'Econ- omy. Farm Forum, meanwhile, has concluded its 21st year of contin- uous adult education in rural Can- ada. The 21st annual conference will be held in Banff on June 8, and 10 and will 'feature Dr. H, H. 1-faxmam of the Canadian Federa- tion of Agriculture and C. W. Gib- bins, president of the Saskatche- wan Wheat Pool, as speakers. Ma- jor changes in the entire program are expected, pending the approval of the conference. It is 'hoped that the idea of group discussion, always useful 'for solving problems, may be given new life in rural communities. electric organ for the Huron County Home at Clinton. After some discussion it was de- cided to buy a bridge set, consist- ing of a card table and to` chairs, for the lucky draw to be made at the fall Lea, The Lieltets Will be distributed id the next meeting. Final plans were made for 'the operating of the three food booths at the Kinsman Trade Fair, June The Riverside Parks Develop, mend Board has received approve' for its of riverside parkways Herrn the Ontario Department, of Commerce and Development, Pro- , proved .plan 'WM bear a 50 per cent siVta carried, pet, tinder thie, ap- greet from the department. It is expected that a period of five years will 'he required to complete the entire work.. Under the regulations of the Mrs. Don Raper was 'welcomed act which provides the grants, it as a new member to the club. is required that a camping area The Nineties voted to pledge --- be developed for the use of tourists $100,00 to a fund ',for purchasing an and others who are joining the growing trend to outdoor life. The area set aside for this purpose will he immediately north of Victoria Street, from'where entrance Lo the camping park will be gained. IL will extend northward along the river Lo a point not far from the Scout House, leaving room efor 15 or 16 campsites. Necessary 'plant- ing will have to he done to beauti- fy the area and afford a, measure of privacy 'for those who make use of the spot. mmander snared no- effort to make it both entertaining and different. New retituros This year a number of new fea- tures have' been added to make the fair more interesting, Besides- top-flight entertainment by out- standing artists, there . will be a 'bingo game operated every everting in the tent beside the areaa, An- other feature that should draw a major amount of interest is the marathon dance. Looked after by Bill Connell, the dance is open 'to airy couple who think they have enough energy to stick it oat. Dancing will start at noon and nun 'through until 11 p.m., when prieeie will be awarded. During the past -couple of mouths tickets have been sold for a draw with a huge doll and $50.00 silver . dollars. The draw will be made during the fair. • Each night there is a $15 cash door prize. Winner must he pre- sent when the draw is made, On Friday from d to 7 pan. CleNX will broadcast the program. "Focus" live from itie arena;, It 'will he the -first time that -thin type of program has ever left the -Anther • and wilt 'be of considerable, War- • est to TV fans. Entertainmene The Kinsmen are bringing in. some excellent entertainment. On 'Thursday at 0 pen, the Williams • Twins will demonstrate their ab- ility on the trampoline ..its at let- o'clock Gordon Emmerson, -a bale acrobat, will perform , The program on Friday evening inchiries-juggler and acrobat Bud- ry Heriek and- en hour later later Car- Ole Joy, a contortionist, will be on • 'the stage. Saturday ,evening 'Frail `Will, tikele-Wii'e.'""a'itiettMifiriirs-AtreSte'air followed at 10 O'\ ock by Marie May, another acrobat. Besides the indoor - entertain-, .ment, Joyce Brothers Midway is set up beside the arena with a, merry-go-round, ferric wheel and other rides for the children. Refreshments for the huge crowd expected 'will be supplied 'by Kin- ette booths, Good Exhibits Over 60 exhibitors will be dis- playing Their wares and services at the fair, and some will be of outstanding Interest. Ontario Hyd- ro and the Bell Telephone hErtJe big displays, and local industry will be represented by Lloyd Doors, Berry 'Door, 'Western Foundry and Fry and Blackball. Many of the local merchants will also be on hand, as well as a number of firma • from outside Whig-ham. At the moment the fair promises to 'be one of the best staged so far. Interest has been running high and the 'baby buggy contest ehould set-the pace for fun -and frolic for all. Proceeds from tins event, which is the major fund-raising scheme of 'the Kinsmen, will be used for community projects. F31b AT HOME TO FRIENDS C's Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Masterg,. of . Parkhill, formerly of :Bduevale, will be at home to their relatives and friends on Wednesday, June 7th. from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m., on the oc- casion of their 50th wedding anal- versary. Two New Members Gill T.D Bank. Staff Miss Patsy Bryans, of Brussels, has been working as a member of the Toronto-Dominion Bank staff since May 15. Mrs. Keith' Montgom- ery joined the staff on Tuesday of last week. Miss Bryans had 'been a sl intent at Wingleam District High School until accepting her present position. Mrs. Montgomery worked for the local bank branch before her marriage, AT HOME TO FRIENDS Mr. and Mrs. Omar Brooks, Havelock Street, Lucknow, will be at home to their friends on Sat- urday, June 3rd, from 2-5 and 8-10 pen„ on the occasion of their 25th tie.eeeecidirtg anniversary, . ---- nib • , Tu the fall it; is expected that dredging will be done in the up= per pond opposite the new picnic park and the retaining wall on the eouth bank. of the upper pond will be extended toward Josephine St. Longer range plans call for a hall diamond or other such recre- ation area near the Scout House, as well as parking space for cars. The campsite 'project will not 'be started until next year, but has to be completed within two years to qualify ter grants. The immediate project for this season will 'be the -further dredging 'at the swimming area and the er- ection of a bathing house near the pool, also required 'by- Provincial regulations.- IfNIrAGEMCA Mr. end Mrs. James Gibbons, of Wingham, wish to announce the engagement of. their daughter, Mary Catherine, to Mr. Warren Raymond Weber, son of Ma and Mrs, Henry Weber, of Lietowel. The marriage will take place on Satur- day, June 17th, at eleven o'clock in Sacred Heart R. C, Church, Wingham. F314' The convener if the social cone- mittee,• Mrs. Freddie Templeman, asked for members to make sand- wiches• and cookies for the Brownie graduation party on Monday, when the Kinetics provided lunch for the Brownies and their mothers, Mrs. Bruce MacDonald won the lucky draw of the evening. Mrs. Stewart Leedhara and Mrs. :LW( Walker gave very colorful and in- formative reports on the Kinsmen- Kinette convention held recently at Prucihommes near St, Mahar- hies. ' Mrs. Freddie Templeman and Ml's. Mervyn Templeman served de- licious barbecued hamburgers and coffee 'at (he close of the meeting. Next meeting will he lane 12, when Mrs. Maurice Slainton. and Mrs, Murray 'Steelton will be is charge of the program end lunch served by Mrs, Jerry Timm and Mrs, Jack Walker, ANNUAL REPORT CNI11 PROVIDE MANY SERVICES FOR BLIND The Royal Canadian Legion held the District "C" convention in Markdale at the week-end when over 300 Legionnaires were regist- ered. A. D. Koehler, district com- mander, was chairman. Business meetings were held on Saturday evening with the District Council meeting at 8.30, Following registration on Sun- day morning, the marching of the district colours preceded the reports of the four zone representatives and Deputy District Commander Jack Bateson, of Wingham, gave the Resolutions report. The visitors were welcamed by the host branch, the reeve of Mark- dale, and introduced to the plat- form guests. At 'noon the parade formed In the coffin-amity park and proceeded to the cenotaph under Parade Marshal J. IA. Dunlop, Q.C., where the wreaths were placed. The salute for the march past as the parade re- turned was taken by Mervyn Woods, M.B.E,, Q.C., LL.M., Do- minion President. Lunch was served in the com- munity hall, with toasts- made to fallen comrades and the Queen. District Conimander Koehler intro- duced the president of the Demle- toe Command, who was the speak- er and Depilty District Commander Bateson thanked the distinguished guest at the close of his address. Nomiiiations were asked for at the opening of the .afternoon t ses- MOn and the reports were tweed. Doh Adams, of 'Whighene, reported for the public relations committee, and George Inglis, also of the local branch, gave his report as Service Bureau officer, Pelting the election of officers jack I3ateson was named district eta/inlander, defeating two other candidates; Durward Preston, of Waterloo, and a, .-forMer Wingham resident. was elected deputy distriat commander over three opponents, arid II, Gelittley, of Kitehener, wan elected as chairman of the sports The annual report of the Huron Coenty.Advisoey Board to the Can- adian National Institute for the Blindtovealed a busy year, in which Many services end comforts were provided Tor 'blind persons Within the 'county. The report Was read at the annual meeting held in the Legion Horne here Mt Friday evening. There ere 66 'blind persons in Huron, and during the 'past year 89 prevention eases were under care. Fifty-nine persons benefit- ed front social service woelt, ih Which field secretaties and volun- teer workers aid newly-blinded people le borne and community ad- justments and recofientend Inetittite ePlease turn to Page TWeive) Archie (lowaillock of Waikertaa; Stewart Protier, Reeve of Mattis Township, and Clarence lIantra, ReeN of tkl,St WaWanosh. Pitted° by itIOnincIL TARE SALLTE.—TalOag the salute at tae Satigeeit District Boy Scout Church Parade in Beigrove tot Sunday afternoon were, left to right: Commissioner MISS-MARY ELIZABETH Sit IN dauguter 01 and George Skien, geminated on Wednesday from St. Joseph's School of Nursing, Oneiph, receiving the paediatric ing award. The ceremonies took plate at Walt Meinorial Hall on the tatinpus of the OM), Miss Shinn plans to re. nude, on staff at St. Joseph's 116spital for at least a yeah., ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Carl Fitch, R., 11., 1, Wroxeter, wish Lu announce the engagement of their daughter, Lois Mae, to Melvin 'McCuteheon, son of Mrs. nervy aVicCuteheon, Brussels, and the late Mr. IVIcCutcheon. The marriage will take place in the l , ,United Church, Behnore, on june ir '''17th, 2 o'clock. --- — P:31'4 ENGAGEMENT Mr. and 'Mrs. Alex Shaw wish to announce the engagement of their daughter, Dorothy Isabel, to Mr. James Martin Thompson, Son of Mr, and Mrs, Jack Thompson, of Bleevale. The Marriage will take place in the Bluevale Presbyterian Church on Saturday, June 17th, at 180 p,in. F31* — _— 'GARDEN PARTY The 'Woman's Asset:let:len of Knox 'United Church, BeigraVe, will sponsor a Garden Party in the church bestment on May 31st, Sup- per served from 5.30 to 8 pen. M- utts $1.00, Public school children Mc, pre-school Children free. F24-31b