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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1964-03-26, Page 1Capt1 J.. dams Spend 31 Years on Great Lakes A resident of Wingham since 1925, and a highly respected citizen, Captain W.J.Adams died in Wingham and District Hospital on Wednesday, March 18 after a prolonged illness. Capt. Adams was admitted to • hospital on his 89th birthday, March 15. He was born near Orange- ville, one of five sons of the late Thomas Adams and Eliza- beth Delaney. His wife, the former Stella Rowan, was also • a native of the Orangeville district and he married her there December 12, 1911. He was a telegrapher as a youth and then became a sail- or. He sailed for 31 years on . the Great Lakes in thepassenger lines. He was on the Thou- sand Island run in Lake Ontario for 13 years. He then joined the White Star Line out of De- troit and Toledo and for 13 years' sailed the Greyhound which made a yearly excursion from Detroit to Goderich. While at Goderich, the Grey- hound provided a moonlight excursion and several years later, when Captain Adams moved to Wingham, he met • people from here who had been on these cruises. He received his Master's papers at the age of 27 and was the youngest captain on the Great Lakes. He was acap• captain for 25 years. During his years on the lakes Captain Adams met a host of interest- ing people and made many friends. After he gave up sailing, he lived for 14 years in Or - CUM ALONG THE MAIN DRAG By The Pedestrian EARLY BIRDS ▪ It takes the young lads to show interest in sports and this was the case this week when it was noted that a couple of high school lads hit the fair- ways at the local golf course. It was a bit windy, but the course itself is in pretty fair shape for this time of year. 0--0--0 DUST STORMS The main drag has dried up and the annual accumulation of dirt and grime is being stirred up by every breeze that blows. It is to be hoped that the fire- men will decide its time to test the pumper and do a wash job on the thoroughfare. 0--0--0 GOOD SHOW- Wingham's Harmony Men were featured on the 10.30 Show on Monday evening over CKNX-TV and made a favour- able impression with their bar- ber -shop songs. The group was ' formed in January 1963 under leader flap Swatridge and has been having a great time ever since. Congrats for a good pro- gram bbys. ' 0--0=-0 OUT OF ACTION 4 Stafford Bateson is roundly cussing a plaster cast on his left leg. Last Thursday he slipped on a patch of ice at the dairy and in the resulting fall frac- tured a bone in his ankle. F t. angeville, purchasing the Ly- ceum Theatre here in 1925 and operating it until he retired in 1942. He was a member of the United Church and of the Mas- onic Order. He was a past Grand Lodge officer and was the holder of a 50 -year jewel in Masonry. Capt. Adams also took an interest in civic affairs and served on the high school board for 15 years, eight of which he was chair- man. He was a member of the hospital board for 16 years. Surviving are his wife, a . son, Alton B. Adams of Wing - ham, his daughter-in-law, Mary and three grandchildren, Byron, Philip and Julie. He was predeceased by four brothers, Andrew, Albert, Ern- est and Marvin. A Masonic service was held at the R. A. Currie and Sons 'funeral home on Friday even- ing. The funeral service on Saturday' afternoon was con- ducted by Rev. C. M, Jardine of Wingham United Church. Pallbearers were Walter Van- Wyck, Herb Fuller, Howard Sherbondy, A. D. Mac William, Honored by Fire Dept. A social evening at the fire hall was held on Wednesday evening of last week, when brigade members and their wives were out in full force to honour Bi11 Bain, who retired from the department after 20 years of service. At the conclusion of the evening, which was spent play- ing euchre, Mr. Bain was called to receive a lovely bronze plaque from Fire Chief James Carr. The engraved plaque, mounted on a dark wood panel, bore the following inscription; "Presented to Will- iam G. Bain for invaluable service to the Wingham Fire Department, 1943-1963." At the same time Mrs. Bain was presented with a bouquet of spring flowers. Chief Carr said that Mr. Bain had served faithfully and well for 20 years and that his efforts had been appreciated. He also thanked Mrs. Bain for her support and patience. Mr. Bain, who had been a captain on the brigade, thank- ed his friends for their thought- fulness and said he had enjoyec the work and fellowship which the fire brigade provided. Lions Tour New School Wing A meeting of the Wingham Lions Club was held in the Queens Hotel on Tuesday even- ing. Lion Charlie Perrott re- ported on the Zone meeting held in Zurich on March 18th. The guest speaker, Lion Frank Madill, principal of the Wingham District High School, outlined the various courses that are now available at the school to meet the present and future requirements of the students, both in the academic and voca- tional field. The meeting concluded with a tour of the new vocational wing at the school. J.P. McKibbon and Newman Paterson. Frank Madill and W. T. Cruickshank carried the floral tributes. Interment was in Wingham cemetery. United Church Receives New Members and Inducts Elders A service of recention for new members was held at the United Church last Sunday when the following were re- ceived by profession of faith: Mary Julia Adams, Gary Al- bert Benzil, Bruce Malcolm Cameron, Ross Earl Caslick. Donna Jean Edgar. Robert Brad Elliott, Barbara Alberta France, Sheila Anne France, Margaret Jacqueline Goldrich, Larry Norman Gordon, Paul George Guest, William Larry McDon- ald, Norman Murray Mac- Lennan, Matthew George Rich- ardson, Newton Thomas Rich- ardson. George Edward Ross, Adele Mathers Tiffin, Patricia Ann Zurbrigg. Mrs. Raymond Merkley. Received by certificate of transfer were Mrs. William J. Elliott. Mary and Nancy El- liott. Mr. and Mrs. Frederick T, Dustow and Mrs, C. R. Henning. A large congregation attend- ed the service and the Sacra- ment of tho Lord's Sunner was observed. The choir anthem was "Jesu, Word of God Incarnate" (C. Gornod), C. W. Caslick, C. W. Lloyd, K. M MacLennan and Hugh Sinnamon were inducted as elders. FIRST SECTION nooZinve Wingham, Ontario, Thursday, March 2/J, 1964 Single Copy Not ruts VETERAN BUSINESS PEOPLE PRESENTED—Jim Currie, at right, officiated last Wednesday evening for the presenta- tion of gifts to several veteran business people from the main street. At left are Mr. and Mrs. Gus Boyle, R. A. Spotton and H. P. Carmichael. The latter two have re- tired from business, Mrs. Mary Wade and Harry Browne were unable to be present to receive their gifts. —Photo by Strong Hold First Dinner Meeting Bu To �ness Association Favors PIan oost for Community Progress Over 60 business a:rd pro- fessional men and women of Wingham gathered at Danny's restaurant last Wednesday even- ing ven=ing for a dinner meeting, chaired by DeWitt Miller. The highly encouraging results of the meeting were the election of an enlarged executive and the decision to support the or- ganization by sharply increased contributions. The meeting unanimously accepted a slate of officers prepared by a nominating com- mittee. Lorne McDonald be- comes the new president and DeWitt Miller will be vice- president. Norm Welwood will continue as secretary and War- ren Callan as treasurer. For the first time a board of direct- ors was named to represent var- ious phases of business in town: Monty Bennett, ClareCantelon, Bert Armstrong and Jack Good- all. A vote of appreciation was extended to Jack Walker, re- tiring president of the associa- tion, and the other officers who have served since the group was formed. TOKENS OF ESTEEM During the delicious turkey dinner which preceded the bus- iness meeting, Reg Bitton sup- plied lively piano music and John McKibbon acted as song leader. DeWitt Iviiller wel- comed the members and sug- gested that the enthusiastic re- sponse indicated that such din- ners should be held more fre- quently. Jim Currie spoke words of appreciation to four veteran business people who have con- tributed much to the commun- ity, Mr. and Mrs. Gus Boyle, H.P. "Hugh" Carmichael and R. A, "Bob" Spotton, The lat- ter two have recently retired from business life. Gifts were presented to each. The same honors were extended to Mrs. Mary Wade and Harry Browne, both recently retired, who were unable to be present. Mr. Spotton, in reply, said TWENTY YEARS or SERVICE—William Bain, second right, nesday night by members of the department. From the who retired after 20 years of service with the Wingham left, Mrs. Bain, Fire Chief Jim Carr, who made the presen- Fire Department, was presented with a plaque last Wed- tation and Dave Crothers, deputy chief.—A-T photo. how much he had enjoyed his 45 years in business in Wing - ham. Hugh Carmichael spoke of his 20 years on the main street and Mrs. Boyle of 51 years of business life. All ex- pressed their appreciation. MAYOR SPEAKS Mayor R.S. Hetherington said he was pleased to see so many business people at the gathering and emphasized the Holiday Service At Post Office On Good Friday the wicket will be open from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. There will be no money order or savings bank business conducted and no delivery to rural routes. There will be one letter box collection at 3 p.m. and all mail posted at the office will be despatched as usual. The lock box lobby will be open until 6 p.m. On Easter Monday wickets will be open 8.30 a.m. to 9.30 a.m. and from 1 p.m to 4 p.m. Money order and savings bank business will be con- ducted and there will be deliv- ery to rural routes. There will be a letter box collection at 3 p.m. and mail posted at the office will be despatched as usual. The lock box lobby will be open until 6 p.m, importance of every person be- coming a booster for the town. He, too, expressed the hope that the dinner meetings would be continued. He mentioned the number of new faces in the business fraternity. The mayor predicted a per- iod of higher taxation if the town is to stay abreast of the changing times. Please turn to Page Eight. Wingham Team To Play at Goderich The Goderich Lions Club's 15th annual Young Canada Week will get underway this Saturday when 87 bantam hock- ey teams are expected to arrive for the tournament, from as far afield as Winnipeg and Montreal. The first game for the Wing - ham entry will be at 9.45 a.m. Thursday, April 2, Wingham kids are slated to play a North- ern Ontario team from Horne- payne. If the team wins this game 'it will meet the winner of the Dresden-Seaforth match at 6.30 the same evening. If successful in this encounter the kids will come up against a winnc:r from Elora, Durham, Pt. Edward, or Mitchell games, at 11.00 a.m. on Friday, April 3rd. L3elmore Rink Wins Legion Bonspiel A rink from the Belmore district, representing the Gor- rie Legion Branch skipped by Tom Ritchie, last Wednesday night won the top honors in the seventh annual curling bonspiel sponsored by Branch 180 of the Royal Canadian Legion at Wingham. The winners received the "John Pattison Electric" 'trophy from the hands of the donor, Wingham businessman John Pattison, and they also took home individual trophies. Other members of the winning rink included: George Inglis, vice; Ed. Gilmar, lead, and Alex. Graham, second. Their winning score was three wins and a plus of fifteen. The bonspicl, with a full slate of sixteen entries. was staged at the Wingham Curling club with entries eoming from Belmore, Gorrie, Palmerston, Clinton, Exeter, Goderich, Han- over and other Western On- tario points. Chairman of the 'spiel was George Brooks. of Wingham, the Legion's Zone C-1 sports officer. Runners-up were: Ralph Morphy, of Palmerston, three wins plus ten; Lorne Brown, of Clinton, two wins. plus 11: Lee Learn, of Exeter. two wins. plus nine and an aggregate of 21; Harold Walsh, of Wingham, two wins, plus 9 and an ag- gregate of 18; and Lloyd Carter, of Wingham, two wins and a plus of three.