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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1958-07-23, Page 1PARK COMMITTEE LISTS DONATIONS. FORMER WINfillAM EMPLOYEE KILLED A fatal accident on No. 9 High- way, about a mile and a half .north of Mildmay on Friddy evening claimed the life of a former em- ployee of the Hotel Brunswick, Wingham, She was Mrs,. Roland,'of Mild- may, the 'former Margaret Vortney, Wein-ewes 2tlats of 'age andehad been married:or/1Y a. years`, She and her husband had just started the construction of .a new eaorree less than a mile from where flan fatal accident occurred. The crash also cost the life of Christopher Euper, of the Millen may district ,and sent the drlyer or the ear in which he 'was a pas- sengee, Arthur Hossfeld, to the Bruce County Hospital at Walker- ton with serious injuries. The latter suffered a broken hip, broken leg and facial lacerations, It is believed that the car driven by Mrs. inland, in Which she was travelling alone at the time went out' 'control as it rounded a curve while proceeding south. The vehicle apparently left the road and ,then shot back into the path of the oncoming Hossfield car. GOLF BRIDGE There were five tables in play at the golf bridge on Thtireday afternoon of last week, The prize winners, were, Mrs. t:ert. Porter, Mrs. W. R. Hamilton and Mrs. Don- ald Rae. lr MARLENE JOHNSON Of linn•dtviein ware Officially entitled Dairy Printess of the County of Amon when • the Soil and ()top briproventent Association held their INvitight Meeting. at the Iliteren County Clintert oh Friday everting. The new Prineem seete at Centre, Doreen tirowatt, .of .eel rave the vurt,,, Is at left and George Watt, direettrik of the Myth. 0o,nip is genii at tike Yight, 'Overcast skies cleared, as the afteknoon got, under way, to make excellent golfing weather. Jack Lloyd was in charge of the bar- becue pit and , hot chicken was served to tbe guests 'at the supper hour. W. H. French •wa,s tourna- ment chairman. • NO ASSISTANCE AS BIG BARN BURNS Fire of unknown , origin com- pletely destroyed a large barn at a farm three miles north. of White- church early Saturday morning. The building WAS owned by Simp- son Brothers of Kintail and the farm was occupied and worked by Raymond Hoffman, The loss, which is estimated at over $10,000, in- eluded the barn, a quantity. of hay and grain, binder and other farm implements. t • One of the Hoffman children Was awakened about 2,30 by the light froth the kerning barn and roused his father. An alarm was im- mediately turned' in to the Wing ham and District brigade and the siren sounded in town, However, before tbe truck left 'it was, learn- ed that the fire was outside the Wingham fire area and no response could be made. No other fire truck. reached the farm and for- tunately the blaze did not spread to the house or nearby' drive-shed, With Which is amalgamated the Goirrie Vidette and Wroxeter News wpoiml, ONTARM VE0141P451DAy, ot,ry egroe 1958 AMMO THE MAIN DRAG By The Pedestrian closed on Friday evening when the Sunday School room of the -United C N Vr Dhurch was filled for Parente' fight. Rev, T. G. Husser welcomed the owd and introduced Mrs. Jack ay, who led the ehildrela in sing- ing the Many lovely songs they had Wingham. Vacation. Bible .School , leereed; Mts, G. Davidson =am- *rued the songs, $Mrs. A, Green outlined the pro- *am of the 'Kindergarten children and, these tiny folk then sang from 'the platform, repeated the Lord's Prayer, and selected children re-. cited the daily lessons, • T,he Primary children ,performed ertai. t Close Bible School The Hoeviek Lions Annual Prone, iii Wroxeter Community- Park, on Tuesday and Wednesday, evenings duly 29th and Both, On Tuesday, the popular and entertaining IVIever Sisters, end Terry McClure of eininertore On Wednesday even- ing, rennet engagement by poptilar demand, Vince Mountfetd and his concert troupe of derantfotd, Pro,. nrain starts at 8 pen, each night, March Midway, Pony Aide:41346th, :bingo Games, Draw for twenty peizes, half to be drawn each night, Free dancing on outdoor platform, Adrnissibn to grounds 250, Public Sehool children and eats .free, tub paid atbiliseion Will reetive a erne ticket on the 'draw. Get your tickets from arty Lien, IViake a date to Meet your friends on tuesday, and Wednesday evenings. Fatb The Turnberry Park Club has asked the Advance-Times to ac- knowledge the following deflations, which have\ been of ,tremendous assistance in the establishment' of the new park and swimming area on the nin.thl concession. Wingham Kinnettes, $15.Q0; Omar Haselgrove, $5.00; Ross Dundee, $2.00; Anonymous, 12.00; Lower Town School, $25.00; Wingham Kinsmen Club, $25.00; Kirton's School, $40.00; Feed Porter, $2.00;, Margaret Brophy, $2.0Q; George Merkley, $200;.F. H. Prowse, $1,00; Wm, Mundell, $5.00;- Joseph, Kerr, 175.00; Powell's School, e19,70; Wil- fred Gilkinson, $5.00; Wm. Vienape nen, Wingham, $5.00; Harley Craw- /ford, $10.00; Eastern Star, $10,0Q; John Glousher, $2.00; Robert Car- bert, $5.00; Stewart McKercher, Saskatchewan, $10.; Myrtle Deane, $5.00; George Day, $5.00; David Hastings, 7c; Canadian Legion, $25.00. Wee also wish to express our appreciation for the eollowing do- nations; Gathers and Gallagher, 5 hours free labour, with bulldozer and scraper; . Ross Hastings, 2 hours bulldozing; George Orvis, one bench; Jack Walker and R. A. Currie & Sons for chairs used at • euchre parties in Turnberry schools; :Ladies of ,Glenannalt' School section,'- orndn table dnEle10 Kirton for 50 yards of sand; as well as all those who helped with the work of preparing the park area. Miss Helen Ford was maid of honor, Miss Lois Walker, Wing- ham, was bridesmaid, and Miss Ellen Marie Campbell of Listowel, was junior bridesmaid. They wore identical dresses of ballerina length In dotted Swiss turquoise nylon with thatching Mittens. The one- piece design featured a sabrina neckline and 'turquoise cummer- band of silk bengaline, The maid of honor and bridesmaid wore mat- ching picture hats of the same mat- erial and celor, The junior brides- maid wore a matching headband. They carried similar cascade bou- quets of yellow Shasta mums, Robert MoKague was best man, and the ushers were G. ,Mac Smith of Listowel and Kenneth Leitch of Wingham. The reception Was 'held in the churoh parlours, The bridc'e Mother received the guests in an aqua gown of Arnelle dress faille With White acceSsorica and pink Happy Day roses, 'The groom's mother received in an aqua gown of silk shantung, white accessories and pink Delight roses. Per a wedding trip to Eastern Canada airci the Unitod States the bride cheat rt flereveted white nylon ensemble, White accessories and a white gardenia corsage, Guests. attended front Toronto, London, Darlington, Auburn and Listowel, NEW LOOK AT ST, HELENS— The village of St: Helene has taken on a new ands vastly iiripron- ed appearance with the painting :of the outside of the cennnennity hall, which is now a gleaming white ith "contrasting green trim, The hall is the property •of the St, Helens Women's Institute, the or- ganizetion which also arranged for the redecorating job. e O - 0 - 0 IN THE„MONEy— Tommy Jardin and two friends Walked off with $ao in prize money last week when they took part in a fishing derby at the lake on the Ideaford Tank Range. They re- ceived.prizes fbr the longest and • heaviest bees and the longest and heaviest perch taken that day. 0 - 0 - 0 UP ,AND AROUND— Friends were very pleased to see Bill /efcCool out in the car one day last week, following a stay at the Wingham Hospital as the resent of a heart attacks he says he will have to . take things easy for a' while, 0 - 0 - 0 FIRE IN TOWN— Shortly after lunch on Friday the firemen made a run to the home of • Roy deGroot on John Street, where a blaze had broken out in one of the bedrooms of the home. Smoke and 'water damage was 'extensive before the fire was stop:. 0 - 0 - 0 ,i.:,. ON THE DOORSTEP— ,f1ITAnother fire call last week left the A-T reporter a little sheepish, Standing in the office door we watched the fire truck swing down Diagonal Road and we were all set to mount the faithful for a fast pursuit when the pumper turn- ed north onto the main drag ane skidded to a stop right in front of us, Source of the alarm was a burning car not fifty feet from where we had been standing all along. Couldn't see the forest for , the trees. n - 0 - 0 ANOTHER DONATION— Our thankato , the Whitechurcln k, *omen's Institute for their done- ' h of $2.00 to the Water Safety I"n und. The ladies are keenly in- crested in eome form of instruc- tion for the young people of their community and we do appreciate their participation in the work which has been undertaken 'in town. ` 0 - 0 - 0., SAIL 110— Eric Walden, who is the proud owner of a motor boat, along with his wife, travelled the sixty miler by water last week to visit with Mr. and Mrs. Norman Cameron and family at their cottage at Oliphant where they spent several days. To say the least it's a mighty fine way to keep`cleen of the holiday traffic, 0 - 0 - 0 WIN SECOND TIME— Three Wingham bowlers, Wilf Hamilton, Art Wilson and Omar -11aselgrove were the winners . al the Mount Forest tournament last Wednesday. The same rink won the Mount Forest event last year. BOWLING NOTICE Kinsmen, Kinettes and CKNee, staff, who had been Invited to a bowling• club jitney which was rained out last week, have a rain cheque for Friday, July 25, All members please note.' F23b RECEPTION AND DANCE, Will be held in Weoxeter Corn- mtiity Hall, July 25th, in honer of • °Mr and Mrs. Donald Gibson (nee ° Donna McLean) with Jerry Heav- ers Orchestra. Ladies please bring lunch, Everyone welcome, F2813 BIBLE SCHOOL IN W GIIAM GOSPEL HALL Cation Bible ,Seheol in Wing- ham Gospel Hall, commences on Monday, July • 28th at 9 a.m. to August 8th inclusive, ages 4 to 14, You are welcdene. F16;28e, OCT0I3EIt DATE FOR BELGRAVE SUPPER The Belgrave community halt committee has Set the date of the annual fowl supper for, Wednesday, October 8th, Other orgatheatione planning similar events in the dis- trict are •reeked to bear this date in mind, F23b OLD FASHIONED GARDEN PARTY • • To be held on the dant a Mr, and Mtn Ieleherd Procter, 11,2 miles east of Pelgtane, edit 4, ddile, or; Wednesday, July 80, 6risercd by 'Trinity Anglican Church. Supper frond 5.30 to 8 p,in, Wingham Lions' Bons' arid telels Band In ettendanee, letegrane of Scotch and Trish songs and dances. Bert Peppier and Jim Nett of Benefield, Well-krthWn, entertain. ors teeth on grelletin Adelte $1,()0, Children uncles 1Z 150e, Robert Coultes Was Reeire, E.Wawanosh Robert Coultes, a resident • of East Wawanosh, passed *away on Thursday, July 15th, at the Wing- ham' General Hospital, after a brief ilinese. Mr. Coultes, who, was ein his 80th year, was born in East Wawanosh on October 23, 1878, a' son of the late Robert Coultes and Martha Scott, In 1905 he married Mary Tiervey who predeceased, him in February 1949. He is sprvived by two sons and two, daughters, Cecil, Ronald and Louise (Mrs.• Gordon Rosman) all of East Wawanosh, and Agatha of Edmonton, Alberta. One sister Martha (Mrs; Jame's' Leaver) of Wingharn and one brother, George, of , East- Wawdnosla also survive. One sister, Elizabeth (Mre. George Powell) and two brothers, Jelin and Walter, predeceased him, Mr. Coultes was a membee "of Calvin Presbyterian Church and later Brick and Belgrave United Churchese where lie served as sup- erintendent of the Sunday School and' Bible Class teacher, Ile served the, community as a member of the council for several years, and also as reeve for two years. The •funeral was held from the S,, J, Walker funeral hOrne on July 18th at 2,30 p,m, with Rev. C. A. Krug officiating. Interment was made in Brandon Cemetery, Bel-1 grave. The pallbearers were ROSS Turvey, James Coultes, Norman Coultes, Charles Coultes, Norman Keating and Robert Coultes. The flower-bearers were °Seim Coultes, John Gaunt, John Taylor, Roy Dawson and Lloyd Montgomery. 'MUMS BOY IN TORONTO HOSPITAL Mr.' and Mrs. WM.RoWlarid and falialY of Durlington and Mr, and ors, Ted Mott and of ,Sarldri. are spending ttwo Weeks' hclidait at Arnberly, Wolf Cubs Enjoy Week-End Camp Thirty-two Wolf Cubs, members cif the Wingham Packs, spent from relay evening to 'Sunday efter- eoon under canvas at Camp Mar- tyn, near Inverhuron. This annual week-end camp is a big event in the Cub year. The boys were in charge of Cuh Leaders Bill Rintoul, Dave Carn- e,fon, Elaine Wood and Penny Ger- 'e, assisted by Scouts Bill Craw- rd, Bob Rintoul and Ken Holmes. r District; Commissioner Archie , Gowanlock of Walkerton, was in dharge of the camp and headed the cooking department. In Guard of Honor At Kelowna, B.C. BLUEVALE — Constable Jack Horton,' ROMP, stationed at Ages- siz, B,C., has been honored by be- ing chosen one pf the guard of honor for Princess. Margaret at Kelowna. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs.e Jos, Horton. MEMBER INVITED TO ROYAL LUNCHEON , Mr. 'a,nd"Mrs John W, Hanna have been invited to attend a lun- cheon in honor of Her Royal High- ness Princess Margaret at the Royal York Hotel in Toronto on Thursday of next week. 'The invitation was issued by the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, Hon. J. Keiller Mackay, Mr. Hanna, who has been recup- eratIng at his home helm following an operation in Toronto, is much improved and, with Mrs. Hanna, expects to attend the luncheon, Son Is Moved to British Columbia Mr. and Mrs. George T. Currie have been informed that their son, Charles, who has been connected with the Acme Daery Company in Toronto, has been transferred from, San Diego, Cal e to British Col- nmbia and will help organize three different pasteurizing plants 'there. Mrs. Currie and baby will follow shortly. Charlie' said there was no paeteurizing equipment in San Diego when he was sent there by the Acme. Dairy. Robert J. Jeffray Dies at Hospital. Robert James Jeffray of R.R. 2, Wingham, passed away in Wing- ham General Hospital, on Monday, July 21st in his 73rd year, after a short illness. He was the son of the late William Jeffray and Ellen Lund, He was born in Turnberry Township on October 17, 1884. Jeffray was married to Mergaiet Ellen Darling in Belmore on December 22, 1015. She prede- ceased him two years ago, He is survived by two sons and one daughter, Elmer, Howick Town- Ship, Arnold, Turnberry Township, and Iverne (Mrs. Wilfred Weitz) of Ildwiak, • and fine grandchildren. He 'was a member of the Presby- teriim Church, Delmore. The funeral will be held today (Wednesday) froth R, A, Ctirrie,• & Song funeral home at /30 p,m,„ with Rev. Wm, Henderson °Mena- Cem6 Ittietrerrit Will be in Mettitoele The , pallbearers will be Stewart Jeffray, Jelin Rutherford, Allan Darling, James Darling, Ken Dick- soh arid John Dititson, and Mrs, W. W. OunneY and family ate holidaying all firs- cardirke Beach, a dramatization of the story of Jesus visiting the Temple, then re- peated the Beatitudes, Their auper- intendent, Mrs, G. W. Tiffin, thanked the many capable people who worked to make the school successful, Miss V, McLaughlin led' the , Junior Department in singing "Isn't It Grand to Be .a Christian?" then 26 children' recited the Bible alpha- bet. Their part of the program closed with the song "Little Help- ers for Jesus". Each department had a display of their work done in the craft period and of their Bible study, books, Mr. Husser, assisted by Mrs, Me Burney and Mrs. ne. Zurbrigg, presented the 100% attendance certificates to the children, 'then the 90 and 80%a group. 136 certifi-, cates were given, , Special thanks were given to Mi. A. Foxton who gave 114 quarts of milk to the school. The offering will be sent to the Canadian Council of Christian Education to further Vacation School work., The evening closed with lunch for all after grace was sung by the children. Mrs. N. Kerr was in charge of the kitchen arrangements assisted by a committee of ladies directed by Mrs, Roy Bennett, MRS. ABNER CORNS 91 ON SATURDAY Mrs. Abner Cosens, a respected resident of Wingham for the past 38 years, celebrated her 91st birth- day on Saturday. The former Sara Turner, she was born , near' Clinton and lived there until her maidiage to Mr. Cosens in 192n, At that-time they took up residence in the tome at the corner of Minnie and Patrick Streets where she has resided ever since, Mrs. Coeens is about the most youthful nonagenarian one could imagine. About a year ago she underwent 'it serious operation, but has had an excellent recovery and is very active about her home and garden. She has always been keenly interested in the work of the'• United • Church, particularly the missionary society and the temperance program., Mr. Cosens died in 1942 and Mrs. Cosens now resides with 'her sister, Miss Turner. Mrs, Cosens expressed the opin- ion that since she had already passed her 90th birthday the 91st was nothing to make a fuss about, so she spent Saturday quietly in, the company - of friends and rela- tives, With her for the ocdasion were her .step-daughter and hus- band, Mr. and Mrs, William Taylor, of Toronto, Mrs. Taylor was the former Dr. Mary Cosens. The very best wishes of a host of friends are extended 'to Mrs, Cosens on this birthday occasion. ale STAR COMING TO WINGIIAM—Anne Gable, Who 'has appeared on the CRC television show, "Ileliday Ranch", be one of the featured entertainers on Friday evening, August go at the Wingharn Arena, The Liens Club will present Miss Gable, along with Gordie Tapp, the Hansen Sisters and many other interesting entertainers as a part of the Frontier Days program, which opens on Thursday evening, August 28 and concludes on Saturday evening with the LIINX Barn Dance. Audrey Gilmour Wed At St. Andrew's rn a double ring teremony at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Wingham, on July 19, at 3 o'clock wedding ,vows were exchanged by Audrey Elizabeth Joan ,Gilmour, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Gilmour and Mr, Kenneth Currie McKague, son of Mr. and Mrs. John A. McKague, all of Wing- ham. Rev. Wallace McClean of Lucknow officiated. The church was decorated with lighted candelabra on each side of the altar with baskets of white delphenium and white lilies. Wedding music was, provided by H. V. Pym and Gordon Leggait sang "The Lord's Prayer". Given in marriage by her father, the bride chose a white floor length gown of nylon organza featuring a fitted bodice, sabrina neckline and a brief sleeve with matching lily point gloves. Roses of opalescent sequins were appliqued on the bouf- fant skirt. The fingertip veil was held by a headdress trimmed with opalescent sequins. LARGE ENTRY FOR GOLF TOURNAMENT , The annual irieitrition tournament held at the Wingham golf course on yVedneSelay of last week was a very successful event, bringing a total ,entry of 105 'players from Gederich, Walkerton, Owen Soend, Toronto, Listowel, Seaforth and other point's. • , NOTICE To the Hog Producers in Turn- berry Township, the election will WHITECHURCII—Arthur Hen- be held in Gilinour's School on derson, seven year did son of Mr. July 25th, from 10 a,m, to 8 p.m. ° and Mrs, Robert Henderson of the li'23b 5th concession of Kinloss, met with a painful accident on Thursday 110WIClic LIONS r last, when he fell froin the mow ANNUAL, FROLIC .in Jamieson Pettapiece'e barn, through a trap door, in the barn floor, to the hob?' of the stable below. , Besides a concussion, he suffered several break's and cuts, and bled profusely, He was taken by ant- bele/lee to Wingliani, mid later, aceornpanied by Mr. Henderson was taken to Sick Children's hos-, pital, Toronto, He has 'been /flak- ing satisfactdry recovery; arid on 'Sunday, Mrs. Ilericiergoe • went down to stay, and Mr, Henderson returned home. They Visited at the borne of their daeghter, Mrs,' Wie- sen Spotton of Toronto,. ' NINETY-FIRST BIRTHDAY—Mrs. A. •Cosens, who resides at the corner of 131Iiinie and Patrick Streets, celebrated liter 91st birthday on Saturday. She spent the day quietly with; /fiend§ and Members of her family.—Arivamce-,Thnes photo. • Operation Follows Skating Accident John Wild, of Guelph, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Wild, met with a painful accident while fig- ure skating about two weeks ago. As a result of the mishap he under- went an operation on Tuesday for the removal of a split cartilage. He is improving satisfactorily. , Injuries Treated at Wingliam Hospital, Douglas John Hardie,, fifteen- year-old son of Mrs. James Hardie, R,R. 1, Wingham, was taken to the Wingham Hospital on Thursday after he had been struck by falling logs. It was found that the bones in his right foot had been fractured. He was kept in hospital but is recovering nicely. Arthur Henderson, 7, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Henderson, R,R, 5, Lucknow, was admitted to the hos- pital here on Thursday after he had fallen through a trap door in his father's barn and landing on the cement floor of the stable below, Examination at the Wingham Hos- pital disclosed a fractured skull and the boy was taken on to the Sick Children's Hospital in Toron- to, where his condition is described as fair, Oneleriday, Leslie Ritchie, R.R. 7, Lucknow, fell, when the ladder on which he was standing to pick cherries, toppled over. He suffered a fractured left shoulder and back injuries' He is confined to the Wingham Hospital, where he is in satisfactory condition.