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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1963-04-25, Page 14 FIRST SECTION Wingham, Ontario, Thursday, April 25, 1963 noeffeinte LONG ESTABLISHED BUSINESS Butcher Shop SoId To Kitchener Man It was announced on Monday of this week that the Lockridge Meat Market on Wingham's main street, has been sold to a young man, Jacob Jutzi, of Kitchener. The new owner has purchased the business and equipment, and will take pos- session on May 1st. Mr. Jutzi is a native of the Milverton district, where he lived until he finished school. For the past seven years he has been employed as a meat cut- ter by Zehr's Markets in Kitch- ener, He is not married. The business will in the future be known as the Wingham Meat Market. Mr, Jutzi stated that he plans to handle only the best quality meats, which will all be government inspected. He intends to make homemade bologna, a•product which has gained an enviable reputation over the years at the Lockridge tablishment. The shop has a long history of service to the community. Alfred Lockridge started work- ing 52 years ago, as a boy, for Thomas Field. He later pur- ** h��tlild- ALONG THE MAIN DRAG By The Pedestrian HOW DID IT HAPPEN? -- The many friends of the genial Charlie Hodgins have been sorry to see him limping around because of a badly broken toe. One hardly knows whether to offer sympathy or congratulations, as there are two versions explaining how the mishap occurred. The first is that he had the misfor- tune to drop a heavy crowbar on his foot. The other story is that it happened at the local bridge club, about the time his partner trumped his ace I Have you noticed any of the members nursing a sore shin? 0--0--0 SHORT NIGHT -- Don't forget about the change to Daylight Saving Time which takes place at 12:01 a.m. Sunday. All time- pieces must be set ahead one hour before retiring Saturday night. (That is if you have a place to go on Sunday morn- ing). 0--0--0 DO YOU READ IT -- Recent editions of the Ad- vance -Times have carried sports articles by John Power on a wide range of outdoor sub- jects, Did you Lead the column and if so would you like it con- tinued? We'll be glad to in- cit,de it as a regular feature if ., , ,here is sufficient interest. A call to 357-2320 will let us know. 0.-0--0 BIG MEETING -- Both United and Presbyterian Churches in Wingham will be Ateltuired to accommodate "Tiembers of the C.G. I. T. for Huron County when they gather ` here on Saturday for their an- nual rally. A graduation ser- vice will be held in the United Church ht the evening, chased the business and build- ing from Mr. Field and contin., ued until he leased it to his brother, Walter, seven years ago. Walter passed away a few months ago. Mr. Lockridge, in recount- ing the history of the business, remarked that when he was a boy he could remember beef steak being delivered to the homes for three pounds for 25 cents. In the early days, he said, delivery was made by horse and wagon to the farmers of the area. Perhaps one of the biggest changes, he point- ed out, was the advent of re- frigeration, to take the place of the huge amounts of ice which had previously been re- quired. WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR Miss Gwendolyne Martin, of Brussels, and a student of Wingham District High School, attended a course at Guelph during the Easter vacation and received her Red Cross Water Safety Instructor's Certificate. PS ART S Qauide Receives Certificate At Ceremony Miss Brenda Conron, who last fall received a Gold Cord in Guiding, was in Toronto last week for the Presentation of Certificates. There ceremony was held in Convocation Hall at the University of Toronto. Mrs, J. Keiller Mackay, presented the certificates to Ontario Girl Guides, who .had received Gold Cords during the year. Brenda's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. B, Conron, attended the ceremony. Zetland Bridge Floor Started WHITECHURCH—Gravel crushing machinery has been moved to the north side of the road at the Zetland hill. The men working at the new bridge are now busy with the cement approaches, and are starting to lay the floor of the bridge. CELEBRATE 55th WEDDING A happy event was celebrat- ed on Saturday, when Mr. and Mrs. Charles Martin of East Wawanosh Township, marked their 55th wedding anniversary. A quiet dinner for the immedi- ate family was held at Danny's Restaurant. The couple was married in Toronto on April 23rd, 1908, by Rev. Jamieson of that city. Following their marriage they returned to the groom's farm in East Wawanosh, where he bad been born and raised. They have lived in the same home since that time. Mr. Martin is toe son of the late Mr, and Mrs. James Mar- tin Sr. , and Mrs. Martin a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Gillespie of White- church. Their farm was purchased by Mr. Martin's grandfather from the crown in J854, when 400 acres were cleared. It has been in the Martin family ever since. The present farm home was built by Mr. Martin's father. The couple remembers that their wedding day was IoveIy, warm April weather, and the snow was all gone. Mr. Martin believes that the early days were better than the present. He thinks everything goes too fast. He remarked, "In the old days of horse and buggy, when you met your neighbor on the road, you stopped for a chat Today, all you see of him is a cloud of dust behind his car." Mr. and Mrs. Martin have three daughters, Mrs. Ezra (Gertrude) Scholtz, of White- church; Mrs. Elroy (Louise) Laidlaw, of West Wawanosh; Mrs. Cameron (Agnes) Sim- mons, London. There are five grandchildren and three great- grandchildren. They are members of the Whitechurch United Church. Both are in good health. Entries Received May 23rd to 25th Single Copy Not Over Ten Cents W FOR TRADE FAIR There will be an entirely new exhibit at the Trade Fair this year, which will he of in- terest to public Kik; teachers and thein pupils. It is an art exhibit sponsored by the Kin- ette Club. The exhibit is open to all grades from Kindergarten to Grade 8, who attend public schools within the Wingham District High School area, All entries will he judged, and displayed upstairs at the Wingham arena, during the Trade Fair, June t, to 8. Tea- chers will be notified of win- ners from their schools, prior to the date of the fair. RULES OF EXHIBIT The work is to be done on 12 x 18 inch sheets. Any medium may be used except chalk. Each grade may submit only four entries, All entries must have entry tags completed and attached. Entries may be left at the office of G. A. Williams, optometrist, Patrick St., Wingham, from May 23 to 25, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., or be mailed to that office. Mrs. G. A. Williams will be pleased to answer any inquir- ies if further information is needed. Her number is 357- 2783. Prizes will be, 1st three sil- ver dollars; 2nd, two silver dollars and 3rd, one silver dollar. Teachers, and pupils who would like to enter the exhibit should note carefully the fol- lowing topics which must be used by the entrants; Kindergarten, "Community Helpers" (milkman, mailman, policeman, fireman, etc.) Grade 1, "Me Eating Fluffy Candy at Fair". Grade 2, "Father at Work" (or mother). Grade 3, "Nursery Rhyme". Grade 4, "It Was Windy Yesterday". Grade 5, "Up in the Ferris Wheel". Grade 6, "Fun with My Friends". Grade 7, "Our Tree House': Grade 8, "Fun at Camp". It is hoped that a good deal of interest will be taken in this new project of the Kinette Club, and that all teachers within the area eligible for entry, will submit the best four pieces of art from her class. The judges will be Mrs. D. A. Rahn of Brussels and E. L. Stuckey of Wingham. Wins Award for Sportsmanship Paul Bell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Andy Bell of Petrolia, was presented with a trophy when the Petrolia Midgets finished their season. The trophy was donated by Pat Patterson, for playing abil- ity and sportsmanship. No announcement had been made ahead of time that such an award would he presented. $5,000.00 CHEQUE — Murray Gaunt, M.L.A., Huron -Bruce, is pictured left as he presented Wingham clerk -treasurer William Renwick with e cheque for $5,- 000 representing a grant from the De- partment of Agriculture towards the re- cently completed front on the Wingham arena. The new front houses dressing rooms, booths, and hall facilities. The structure was built during the winter at a cost of close to $50,000.—Advance- Times Photo. Looking for Relatives Here Mrs. C. E. Graber, 217 Riley Street, Lansing 10, Mich., has written to this paper re- questing information about her mother's family, and any rel- atives that may be living in this district. If anyone can help, please send the informa- tion to the above address or to the Advance -Times, and it will be forwarded. She has received the follow- ing details from her sister, who visited Wingham 75 years ago with her mother. Mrs. Graber's grandmother, Fannie McConnell, married a Mr. Cooper, Thgre were three sons. The eldest, William, and his sister Janett, went west as young people and as far as is known did not return. The other sons were John Cooper, who lived near Wing - ham, and the third son, be- lieved to be named Joe, lived in town and had a wife and two young daughters, at that time. There were also three daugh- ters besides Janett. Jane mar- ried a Mr. Cowden; Euphene married Mr, Grey and Maggie Cooper married Mr. Thornton. After Mr. Cooper died, Mrs. Graber's grandmother married John Thompson, and to this union was born her mother, Frances Ann Thompson, who married James Waggoner of Michigan. Frances Ann Thompson was born February 13, 1850, BORN AT BLUEVALE Accepts Post At Hamilton Margarine May Be High Yellow A bill introduced in the On- tario Legislature on Monday by Agriculture Minister W. A, Stewart would permit the sale of colored margarine in the province. However, the shade of yellow called for by the act would be considerably deeper than that seen in butter. The color limits are set out in the act, guaranteeing that butter and margarine would not be confused in appearance. Turnberry Surplus To Reduce Taxes An operating surplus of slightly over $7000,00 in 1062 will enable Turnberry Township Council to reduce the general rate by three mills. however, 'the Wingham District High School will require two mills extra this year or 13.9 mills; Public School 11.7, the same as last year and county rate 14 mills also the same as 1963, In the overall picture, the total rate, will he reduced 1 mill on a total assessment of $1, 700, 000. Parliament to Meet May 16th New Federal Cabinet Sworn In The first session of Canada's new Parliament has been called to meet May 16th. The an- nouncement was made by Prime Minister Lester 13. Pear- son on Monday after he and members of his Cabinet had been sworn in by Governor., General Vanier. The new Liberal Cabinet is made up as follows: Prime Minister, L. B. Pearson, Al- goma East (Ont.); Justice Minister, Lionel Chevrier, Montreal Laurier; External Af- fairs, l'auI Martin, Essex East (Ont.); Govt. Senate Leader, W. Ross Macdonald; Sec. of State, J. W. Pickersgill, Ilona- vista-Twillingate(Nfld.); De- fence, Paul (lellyer, Toronto Trinity; Finance, Walter Gor- don, Toronto Davenport; Trade and Commerce, Mitchell Sharp, Toronto Eglinton; Postmaster -General, Azellus Denis, Montreal St. Denis; Transport, George Mclltaith, Ottawa West; Mines, William 13endickson, Keuora-Rainy River; Northern Affairs, Arthur Laing, Vancouver South; Pres. of Privy Council, Maurice Latnontagne, Nlontrcal Outre- mont; National Revenue, R. Garland, Nipissing (Ont.); As- sociate Defence Minister, Lucien Cardin, Richelieu-Vet- cheres (Que.); Labor, Allan J. MacEachen, Inverness -Rich mond (N. S, ); Fisheries, 11, J. Robichaud, Glouchester (N, B. ); Solicitor -General, J. Watson Mac Naught, Prince (1'. E. 1. ); Veterans Affairs, Roger Teillet, St. Boniface, (Klan.); Health, Judy La Marsh, Niagara Falls; Defence Production, Charles M. Drury, Montreal St. An - tone; immigration, Guy Fav- rcau, Montreal Papincau; Forestry, Jack Nicholson, Van- couver Centre; Agriculture, Harry !lays, Calgary South; Without Portfolio, Rene Tremb- lay, remhlay, Matapcdia (Que.). Rev. J. K. West, minister of Alma Street Presbyterian Church in St. Thomas for the past 20 years, has tendered his resignation, effective of July 31. Mr. West informed the ses- sion Sunday morning about his decision. He will take a new position as director of Christian education work with Central Presbyterian Church in Hamil- ton. The Hamilton church has 700 members, His new duties will involve youth and children's work and Bible study. "We have been very happy here and have made many friends," said Mrs. West. "We hate to leave after being here 20 years." Mr, West a native of Blue - vale, went to St. Thomas from Monkton, Ontario, Mr. West is in Welland at- tending the annual meeting of the synod of Hamilton and London. He is clerk of the synod. Rev. De Vries To Mission Rev. Bren De Vries, of Exeter, has been appointed to a mission parish in the Edmon- ton Diocese of the Anglican Church, He will assume his duties in June. Mr. De Vries will be about 80 miles northwest of Edmon- ton, at Maplethorpe. He will also serve Whitecourt, a town of less than 1, 000 population, which is expected to develop into a city of 10, 000 in the near future, Mr. De Vries and his family moved to Exeter in ei68. They had been in Blyth prior to that time and were known to many people in Huron Deanery. Mr, and Mrs. De Vries have six children. —Mrs. James Sell is visiting in Detroit with Mrs, Maud Wil- son and other relatives.