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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1959-05-20, Page 1, With which is amalgamated the Gorrie Vidette .and Wroxeter News WINGIIAK °WARM, WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, Imo $1110121 CQPIE•04 7 cent" enders Are Called for: dditioo to High SChoot.., AIRTGADETSIECEIVEISEVEMESOLUOT- FLYING ,SCHRARSHIPS1 13 INSTANTLY KILLED ALONG THE MAIN DRAG By. 'AO „rtSteteirligli NEE PRIZES— • All the youngsters who are en- tering the school safety contest Will be able to get a preview of the prizee on Vaughn Douglas' Focus - - program- on Friday evening.' "0 - 0, • ' 4 t, day night. Prom left to right, are John Hanna, Mr, Frost, Mrs, Jes, Kerr, Mrs, W. H. Edwards, Mrs. George Williams and Mrs. R, IL Lloyd. GREETINGS LADIES:—Mombers of time ladies' section of the Wing- ham Pk, Association greet Premier Frost in the town hall on Tues- At least two' Wingham Air Ca- dets hope to be airborne at the end of a summer spent learning 'to fly. A surprise announcement at the annual inspeption of No. 532 Mait- land Squadion, Royal Canadian Air Cadets, by James B, Smith, secre- tary-manager of the Air Cadet League of Canada, informed all those present and Flt. Sgt, Keith Finnegan, Cpl. Paul Bennett of Wingham, and Sgt, Wallace, Hay- field, that they had each been awarded a flying scholarship. They will each receive 30 hours' flying time, and If they are successful, they will each gain a civilian, pilot's licence at the , end of the course, A.C. 1 J. Bennett and A.C. 1 B. Cameron both received citations for selling the most tags on Air Cadet tag day. Sgt, R. E. Worrhworth received the silver medal he won at the recent, provincial shoot. It is worthy of note that of the nine or ten Air Cadets attending from Wingham, five of them re- ceived an award, No. 532 Maitland Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Cadets is sponsored by the Goderich Lions Club, who are also assisted in this project by donatiOns from other organizations. VVI-1/TECHURCH — Little Jimmy Siegneur, seven years old, and only son of Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell Siegneqr, of Wellesley, - was killed instantly on Sunday afternoon in front of the United Church here, His grandparents, Mr, and Mrs. James Hart, of Gadhill; and his parents were visiting vyith relatives, Rev. and Mrs, W. JaWatt. The little boy was playing on the street when a Teeewater cream truck, driven by Tommy Taylor, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Taylor, of Fordyce, came by. The' truck driver slowed down for the children and proceeded slowly on, but Jimmy. had turned to run back. He was knocked clown and the rear 'dual wheels passed over him. Coroner Dr, Harold .Robinson, of Walkerton, was called by investi- gating police, and no blame was placed on the driver, ' The sympathy of the many friends in the community is ex- tended to the bereaved families, who had been visiting with Mr. Harry McClena,ghan, Wingham, Prini -M4iister Frost Says uture Bright for •Oritalia.. Jasper, a former president of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture. "I don't know 'of another single, group which has contributed .more to' the solution' of our probleins,". COUNCIL HONOURS HOCKEY TEAM DIV. COMMANDER TO SPEAK HERE LAST CHANCE 'TONIGHT— Tonighe (Thursday) will see the second presentation of the Lions Club's, 'Nfinstrel Show in the audi- torium of the town hall, If you missed it last night, why not plan on taking in the show tonight? • '0-0-0 ; RETURNS AT $1400— Latest report on the Cancer So- ciety campaign is that returns are now $1,400.00. ' 0 - 0 - 0 COULD BE BIGHT— Away back in February when we were shovelling our way out of the drifts the Indian corespondent for the Bracebridge Herald pre- dicted that we would have a lot, apt thunderstorms and rain this summer, Could be he was right, 0 - 0 - 0 1111ST INTO THE• PATCH— Mr. and Mrs, Francis Mills, who have been residing on Leopold St. for the past year, moved on Wed- nesday to their recently-completed home in what is fondly becoming known as "The Berry Patch"—the pew housing area purchased by The Berry Door Co., Ltd. Mr. Mills' home is the first, to be erected 11111, there. 0 - 0 - 0 DAY LATE--'' Your Advance-Times arrives a day later than usual this week be- cause of the holiday on Monday, This ie•but the first of the summer Monday holidays. There will be several more during the next few Months. Since we ordinarily gO to press on Tuesday evening, it is a pfiaainal inapaeziaantlyeateaeapaniange the "issue in'One In fact we think we're pretty smart to be able to do it in two, days, R, S. Hetherington, ,chairman of the building' committee, stated at the "relnlgr Miii"n"ieetink' Wingtaxn District High School Hoard, 'that the time had come to ,call for tenders for the new addi- tion' to the school, ale saiel that advertising for tenders would be placed, with June 3rd set .as the date for opening the tenders re, ceived, The board discussed seVeral other problems , in connection,. with the new addition, and Mr,. Iletqering- ton also, reported that most of the equipment for the •new• additiee has now been purchased, A pro,- posed parking lot to the' east Of the school carne up for consider- able discussion, and was "shelved for 'the 'moment as being toe ex- pensive, However,, When the ` ohinery is available, the site will be' graded; and fill being talketi from the building, site will be• used to level the area. The minutes of the April meet- ing and a special meetingevere proved along with accounts,. The board accepted • the resignatieri Of Ivan McWilliam, from the teaching staff, The eheiririan of the agri- cultural committee was named to represent the board on atone ittee to chose the winner of .the Canada, Packers Scholarship. Principal ,Stanley 'Hall keported that attendance during the month -of April was 914 per cent with a total enrolment of, 565. rvrr. Hall, also said that the school inspectoe had stated that children attending rural fairs could„ met be counted in attendance at school unless they, remained until after 1.00 lane. on the day of the fair. The issue brought a good deal of comment from several board membets, wale expressed approval. ea. Mr Hall also said that Grade VIII students in district schoola would be brought in to' the high , !schoel,lor, ;idbit,, on Juile.,Ilth. - buiing the meeting- an inspee- tor's report was read to the board by the principal, with the press excluded. SALE ON SATURDAY— , The Luckniew Lady Foresters are preparing for another furniture and miscellaneous auction this Year. Last year's sale was a huge success for buyers and consignors alike, Watch this paper for an advertisement stating time and articulars. Proceeds are used for the cancer society, 0-0-0 SATURDAY'S THE DAY- . Saturday of this week will see the ladies of the Hospital Auxiliary hard at it, the occasion being the String, Rummage Sale. We don't have to urge you to attend; for the crowd is usually about all the Ar- mouries will hold. seen tremendous development in Ontario, he does not intend to ap- peal to the voters on the strength of 'that record. Much more im- portant, in his opinion, is the bright promise of the future which lies before the 'province. For• ten" reason he described in Some detail the factors which have led his administration to braaalens strong credit in the 'Werld inoneanatlietsberreWing to in- vest in the development which will mean even greeter 'prosperity for the Citizens of this province. In his opening remarks Mr. Frost acknowledged his , long- standing friendship with Lloyd member of the 'Ontario cabinet and M.HP. for Wellington-Dufferin; Charles `MacNaughton, candidate for 'Huron; Lloyd Johnston, candi- date for: Bruce,; J. Roy Adair, reeve and acting mayor of Wingham, who welcomed the prime minister to the town; DeWitt Miller, chair- man, = of . the PC organization in Whigharn; Harry Riess,' candidate for !Sky* 'dreye pirner vied- 'Peeittlerit:Vt -TheCtaiiii Progres- sive Conservative Association. Prime Minister Speaks Introduced by Mr. Hanna as "the greatest premier this province has ever seen", Mr, Frost said that al- though the past ten years have A near-capacity crowd of about 500 people turned. out on Tuesday evening at the Wingham town hall for the visit of • Prime Minister Leslie.M. Frost, who .addressed the gathering in support of John W. Hanna, the Progressive Conserva- tive candidate in the Huron-Bruce riding, Mr: Hanna, -veteran meta bet. of the 'Legielature, liasaltepee-' 'setited this nenatittieney, ,`nee 4043:, Meeting ti as - Lleyd Jasper of Carrick Township, president of the PC association for the riding and, others .on the plat- form were Elston Cardiff, M.P. for Huron; Erie Winkler, M.P. for Grey-Bruce; Hon. John Root, a HONOR REV. PERRIE ON RECEIVING DUNE Lieut. Colonel A, Dixon, who with Mrs. Dixon is visiting Wingharn this week-end for the purpose of • conducting the Sunday meetinga la the e Divieional Commander for the' Sathition SOUthe'rn On- tario Division. With the Divi- sional Headquarters in Hamiltdn, the Colonel is responsible for the area from Orangeville on the east- ern boundary to Wingham on the westerly side. On Sunday morning, the Colonel will speak on the subject "Getting the Most Out of Life" and in the evening the topic' will be "God's Colour Scheme". said: the premier. Referring to the development of the province during the ten years of his leadership, Mr. Frost' said, that the Population had• increased i!teo;ple industry, has heen doubled; hydro facilities „have been increased by three and a 'half times; western oil and gas have 'been 'made 'available in Ontario, a province which has no fuel resources of its own. He spoke of the war which has been waged so Successfully against dis- ease. T.B. and polio have been defeated as major "threats to pub lie health; great strides haVe been made in the battle against cancer. Bright Future The futu're holds "'even brighter promise", said the premier, In- cluded in Alarming- at the moment are faster development of natural resources, the opening of inany'riew provincial peaks, the nilteration of the reform , institutions 'policy so that reform rather than punish- ment is the keynote. The entire. plan for hospitals is undergoing change, so that chronic patients, convalescent persons and those who require only nursing home care will be looked after in separate in- stitutions,, permitting the maxi- mum use of the general hospitals for those Who need active care and treatment. TOURNAMENT OPENS REM SEASON Stan. Hiseler Is Graduate of ®.A.C. Stan Hiseler, a former Wingham resident, graduated from the Me- chanical Engineering Division at the Ontario Agricultural College in Guelph on Friday. Stan was the recipient of the Massey-Ferguson Scholarship, to be used to complete his engineering course at the University of To- ronto. He attended public and high schools here and has' continued 'to have high standings throughout his course at the O.A.C. EXCELLENT PROGRAM FOR TRADE FAIR. The Wingham Kinsmen have been busy lining up a number of excellent acts for entertainment when they hold the Trade Fair at the Wingham arena on "Thursday, Friday and Saturday, June 4th, 5th, 6th. Lloyd Ellacott, head of the entertainment committee, feels that this year's show will be as outstanding as •that of last year. The CKNX Ranch Boys will he on hand, the Ben Silverton Trio, a musical comedy act which has ap- peared in the 'USA and on Cana- dian TV as well as in many night clubs, has been engaged, The following, taken from. The Streetsville Review, will, without doubt, be of much interest to many of our readers. "Members of the congregation of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Streetsville, Ontario, met in the church hall last week to honor their minister, Rev. D, K. Perrie, who has just received his Doctor of Divinity degree at Knox College, Toronto. Prof. Dr. D. W, Hay pre- sented Dr. Perrie with the degree and it is interesting to note it is just 40 years ago thatThis father received a similar degree from the same college. "Dr. Perrie is the 23rd minister of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Streetsville and the sixth of •that number to have the D.D. degree conferred upon them: how- ever,he is the first to receive It while in this pastorate. (Please turn to Page Three) The .Wingham town council, un- der the chairmanship of Acting- Mayor Roy Adair, staged a banquet at .the. armouries : here last Wed- nesday evening, in honor of the, Len Crawford Dbalgeisa the team which took the WOAA intermediate lioniebiew championship this sea- son. Tory Gregg, fornierly of Wing- ham and OITA executive member, was the guest speaker, In his re- marks Mr Gregg said that he was happy to be back in Wingham for a visit, and congratulated the coun- cil for sponsoring the banquet, saying that you. cannot have a good town Witt:tut , a "sporting" council. He noted that many of the players had come up through the juvenile ranke, and compli- mented the management on enter- ing a homebreW team, which he felt would be nedebettea in every community if good hockey is to survive in the smaller centres. Each of the players was pre- sented with a crestlite go on his jacket by Glen Johnston, first vice- president of the WOAA. Reeve Adair presented each of the boys with an individual trophy on be- half of the 'council, Called on for brief remarks were John Crewsone team Meth; Chas. Lee, team manager; Len\Crawford, sponsor; Hugh Carmichael, Jim Gurney, president of the club; John Brent, sports§ caster, John Hanna, and Murray Stainton, team 'cap- tain. There were 39 entries for, the men's tournament on Monday af- ternoon, marking the official op- ening of the Wingham Golf Club. Excellent weather and the superb condition of the course added to the enjoyment of the occasion. Prizes were awarded to the tap thirteen players on the 'basis of low net scores: Jim Bain, 59; Ly- man Jardin, 62; Mat Boyd, 63; Lee Vance, 64; Ross Hamilton, 65; 'Warren Callan, 66; Andy Scott 67; Dennis Callan, 67; Don Cameron, 67; Murray Rae, 67; 0, Haselgrove, 68; W. H. French, 69; Lloyd Townsend, 70. After a delicious supper served by the ladies of the club 12 men and women took part in the eve- ning tournament, The 'prize win- ners were Mrs, M. Foxton and Warren Callan first, with a net score of 32; Betty. Webb and Ly- man Jardin second with a net of 33. , ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Percy Harris wish to announce the engagement of their daughter, Florence May Joyce, to Mr. Donald Edgar, son of Mr. William Delmage and the late Mrs. Delmage of London. The marriage will take place Saturday, June 20th at 3.00 p re. in St, Paul's Anglican Church, Wingham, F20* Since being commissioned from the Salvation Armp College in To- ronto in 1921 the Colonel, has had many years in charge of a number, of. important Corps, including Montreal. Citadel, London Citadel, Earlscourt (Toronto), and Peter- borough Temple, About 16' years ago he was appointed to Salvation Army executive work with com- mand of the'Northern Ontario Di- vision with headquarters in Or- illia, This, was followed by other Divisional appointments in New Brunswick, Saskatchewan, Mid- Ontario and Nova Scotia. In Feb- ruary 1958 he received his appoint- ment to the Southern Ontario Di- vision to succeed Lieut, Colonel Newman, Mrs, Colonel Dixon is the Divi- sional Home League Secretary and also the League of Mercy secretary, She also takes a keen interest in other, community affairs, being a member of the Local Council of Women and the Inter-City Church Council of Hamilton. Lieut. Colonel and Mrs. Dixon will be remaining for the Monday to conduct an inspection and pre- side over a 'board meeting. (SAND CONCERT IN HALL • The Lions Girls' and Boys' band will hold a concert in the town hall on Friday, May 29th -at gib nem e under the direction of Bandmaster George Wonoh. Silver collection. Come out and support your band. • F20b HIGH SCHOOL OPEN NIGHT The annual Open Night of the Wingham District High School will b,e held on the evening of May 2and, from 7.30 to 10.66. All rooms will be open to visitors, and there will be displays of pupils' work, eepecially that done lin "the incluse trial arts and agriculture depart- ments. In the gymnasium, students will give demonstrations of physical education, and the girls will model the 'blouses, dresses and suits which they, have made for them- selves during the year. All parents and friehris are in- aelevitdd, to come to sea the work wwhich is being alone In our distriet high school, There is, of Course, no, admission charge, F20b 1 •1 1 • 1• 11 • 11 • 11 • 1 1M I M I PLOWER ''SERVICE The annual Flower Sunday and Sunday School Anniversary of the Wingham United Church will be held on June 7th with identical services at 11.00 and 7,00 o'clock. The speaker will be Rey, Anne Graham of London, F20b HIGH SCHOOL FIELD DAY The • Winglicien District High School 'spring • Track and Field Meet will be held On the school playing field, Friday, May 29th, beginning at nine o'clock, and Ora tinting throughout the day, Spec- tators Will be Welcome, F20b RUTH'S BEAUTY PARLOR Ruth's Reauty Parlor Will "be Closed from May 26th to June 3rd, inclOsiVe. F20b RUMMAGE SALE "Anything you cannot use, we can sell", is the slcigan for the Wingham Hospital Rummage Sale Which will be held in the Winghain Armouries on Saturday afternoon Maar 23 at two o'clock, With house- Meaning in full seeing, housewives are eaget to dispose Of the amt.. Initiation In closets ann. cupboards, SO,';lust send it all along to the runimage sale; f rril tit te. clothing, hats, shoes, dishes; in tact any- thing, Please have all parcels at the tertnonries on FridaY, May 22, so 'that they can be sorted teed marked, If you wish flaw, eln- 'nation called, for phone "VIM J, H, MOKay, 118, or IlV#argiierite Johns, 208, ,All proceeds of this Sale ere used' to purithase supplies foe the heelpital, so nlease generotie and 1p Make this rumnage sale the iggest ever, In Connection with this sale. tags will be 'sold In Winghain. on Sattite AT HOME TO FRIENDS Dr. and Mt% J. A. Fleet Will be at home to their friends, Friday, May 22nd kern 2.00 p.m, to 5,60 p.m, arid fiqin 7.00 p,M; to, 9.00 pan, do the occasion of their 50th Wedding Mr. Frost said that three new hospitals will be built in this Wes- tern Ontario area, one at Goderich, another at Stratford and the third in the Georgian area, perhaps between Owen 'Sound and Meaford, Educational facilities and grants from the provincial government will continue to increase, said Mr. Frost He said that in 1944 grants in the Huron and Bruce section totalled only $58,000, Now they have risen to $500,000. Grants for highways in 1944 were $72,000 but these have been increased to $1,- 250,000. The speaker said.that the dream of a hospital Insurance plan had been dangled before 'the public for 40 years and nothing had been done about It. However, in 1955 his administration decided to get the thing Into action and In three years the plan was Inaugurated, The premier hailed 'it as one of the greatest benefits the people of this province have ever received, Extends Thanks Elston Cardiff, a personal friend of Mr. FrtiSt, extended apprecia- tion to the premier for his visit' and address, DeWitt Miller then presented Mr, Frost with a pair of blankets loom- ed at Benbailler, in IlurOn CbtlettY. The prime -minister said that in all the hundreds of political meetings he has attended, this was 'the -first occa'si'on On which lie had ever re- ceived a gift, Ile was visibly mov- ed by the preSentation, Mr. Frost; John Hanna: and Charles Meollaughton left the meeting to appear on laleViSicin, 'but the large crowd otay6ct 'on to enjoy light refreshMents prepared by the WIfithain, (iiittLitlf) Alt illit%TING—Mrs. lIerson Irwin, of Ilelgravo was one of nearly 500 district, people who visited Wingliare on Tuesday even- tO hoar Preinier Leslie Frost speak on behalf Of loin": Hanna local F.O.," candidate, 11Ixs. IrOria Is shown above as she was greeted by Mr, Frost, a Of COO fame, Canada's comedian and ventriloquist, Cy Leonard, will take part in the program. Slim Mc- Clory, who is travelling in Canada and has also been in the States and South America will perform his juggling and fetes of magic, Del Rio and Rosetta, originally from Mexico, will display fancy roping, shooting and daring knife and hatchet throWing, They have entertained in Europe and various parts of the North American con- tinent, And there will be more magic when Roy Head, billed as "The Magical Heads" will prove that two heads are better than one. Many of the acts will 'have two completely different showings, The program will commence nightly at 8.80, 0.30 and 10.30. To round out entertainment for all, Joyce Brothers Midways will be set up for the three big days of Wingham's best and only fair, There will be plenty more to be Seen for over 50 indoor • exhibits have been contracted, with many new and different exhibits out- doors, The latter will be set up this year On the toWn'S parking lot, alone with the midway, the Clinton RCAF Trumpet Band, by popular dethand, has again been secured for the official opening on Thursday evening at 7.30. This bad late been a big attraction on previous engagements herd. Last year's Trade Pair amazed Most people and many were Sure prised to find so many of the latest products manufactured and avail- able iii the iminediate 'district. The 1959 Thule Pelt promisee to be even better with more experience On the part of the organizers and the eXhibitors. VISITS WING AEI Leslio Fated; Shovvn above as he entered the town Tfiesday evening to .speak to a packed house, Lloyd 'leaner, Mildinay, eiteekleilt of the Hilton-Bruce AaeOeltetioti left, and John n:dm local P.C. tandiditte accompanied the kremIcr to the 00,Y.) 'May'23, P20b anniversary, 020*