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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1957-05-22, Page 1• • ALONG THE MAIN DRAG increase ospi, oreseen by Bd. Mem There is a possibility of a furTher that althoegh inerease h ratee at •the Wingham General Hospital if the monthly in- come falls to balance expenses, said I. C. ivracr.,can, chairman of the boaed, at. the regular meeting held on Thursday evening, The treasurer's report, submit- ted by A. D, MacWilliam, showed the hospital had earned •$23,e77 during April, ex- •penses had totalled 82,3,879,,making a deficit of 8302.00, Mr.. MacLean asked the board to wait for another month, "to see how things worked one, and if they are still in the red the board will probably have to consider A radar speed timing •device was brought into use for the first time by Wingham police department on. Friday. A5 a result forty speeders will receive court summonses for breaking traffic laws. It is expected that the speed trap will remain in operation for some time in this area, The radar installation is the first step in an, all-out ,drive to end the rash of fak car drivers in the town. Wingham town council 'is also contemplating a town by-law: to reduce the speed limit in Wing- ham to 25 miles per hour. At present the speed-limit Is set at 30 mp.h. snaking another increase in the rate of-' calitartgli7 Watinthgehahrnosp:nleral nospital were raised, a the be- f childrexes ward, •$4,75a phrenic ginning 'wards, cost, of; private wards stands at ;94' per day; send-private wards, 58.00S activewar 65Q nursery, $2pii ward, ;6.50 for the' first month, thereafter $5.00, isIt hike in assumed chargeswit ilhkate sallyadeoszvtz. all wards and will probably aneitn about a , 50e extra, on present charges. MaeWilliam, who 114Ve the report, said that the hospital's over draft is being trimmed 401,11n and at present is in the region of $2:11g 0;00geetion was roarle to" ]iasrit the number of children visiting patients at the hospital.. It was felt that it present too 'great a number of youngsters are being admitted during visiting house. The board, however, did pot come to any decision on this Matter but decided to bring the qUestion up for coneideration at the next meet- ing if necessary. Fourteen patiente had taken ad- - vantage of the newly introduced cancer clinic at the hespital, it was stated. The clinic' is being operated at tile hospital twice a month to save cancer patients the long trip 'to. Lendon for certain types of cancer treatment. TRAFFIC TIMER CATCHES FORTY FAST DRIVERS , , ... Pictured at' tea after' attending, the Florence Nightingale service last from left to right, back row:, istrat D. Anderson, Miss G. Billet, Miss Sundayat the Wingham 'United Obilreh, these nurses from the Wing. M. Wilson, and ,Mrs. C. Elliott.' *ront row: Mrs. D, Casemore, Mrs. • and Miss, ham Genetal HOSpitid, find time to,smile for the camera„ They are, , M. Underwood; Miss W Hillis:- and Miss L Da wson,—A:- photo. . .. PAPER 15 TATE THIS WEEK This week's issue of The Advance-Tinies arrives a day later than usual, due to, the holiday on Monday. • The fact that this paper is normally published a day earlier than other weeklies this area Makes it impossible to maintain regular service in those weeks hi which holidays occur an Monday, There are now six of these occasions in the, year. Is it arty wonder we prefer holidays swhich, fall on Satins dal? Pedestrian, ,GONt Wt ai A p.A.#Q—Well, the '!big bang" is over for another year and Victoria Pay, ^;.007,' is VIA history.. Town fireWork sales were up on last year, veesase told, and no outbreak of fire to ProPelAy was reported, We trust you enjoy- ed, the holiday, - 0 ATIIR'S PLAY -a With Warm lher,• holidays, picnics `.and Day just around the corn, gr, the town park should be coming MO Tits own again, In 'ease yoU are wondering just what the town park has to de with Father's Day, • take a lOols any of these Wednet- day evenings and count the number of dade Who are to be seen push- the youngsters en the ,swings! 9 - 9 - " DON'T LOOK NOW as That speed-trap Wingbam,noliee depart- mint has been. operating this last week, Or •two seems to he snore mobile than, the fast motOtists it has bean catching. The trap has been laid in more than half-e-dozen places around town, , 0 Q - 0 ON .SPEAKINO TKR-IVfg-'43ave Burgese, one of the town's radio amateurs who operates a transmit Wig slut reeeiving'eet from hispar, talked with as "ham" in co* the • ether day! How's.,,that for inter- national relatiens on a''''persori to; person scale? 0 - 0- 0 egiment Routes boo ivision in Mock Battl Wingham' gCotitS to Attend Services ' Scouts :from Wingham, Durham,, Hano,yer, Lticknow, chesiey, and Paisley will• be among. 'those 'taking Part-in the annual -church .paracle Satig,een 'Distriet Boy Scouts, A WEE BIT EARLY—Due of the' local Masons arrived early ler the Masonic church, parade last Suns; which, ,is' to be ;heIcl.; on Sunday, day evening. Reaching the ledge May 20th, at Walkerton. . rooms ;he-found he was one week The boys ,march; front the too .'soon,. Oh well,"he :only had a "exhibitiongrehnds to' the 1"Knini MANY ATTEND HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE Legion Parade.- At Harris/on, The Royal Canadian Air Force from Clinton is to lead a parade of Canadian Legion members from Wingham and surrounding districts on' Sunday, May 26th, when they will attend the district meeting, which is tottalie place at Harriston. Transportation for VVinghara members is being "laid 'on" and anyone interested in attending the meeting in Harriston etiould be et the: Legion Horner *Ingham, not latertliiiii '10 anis " block to walk back home. Q s 0 IsliABBOW ESCAPE—Janie,s Wit,. liMiseelcsP4ats..tWOJSill284•4eaittita 'taped death. Idst weeks , His light tractor Was coupled' to a wagon • loaded' with stones and - when the driver attempted to move ,the load the tractor, reared over backwards Mr. Wilson managed to jump, clear. 0 - 0 6 , RAIN STOPPED PLAT—The official opening of the golf season sawhich should have taken place Asterday --- was celled off because • of the unfavourable weather con- ditions. Elected President icommunieations 'betWeen gen posi-; 'tions and observationpoint, Drivers and their apprentices found plenty of opportunity for practical training.' After lugging lumbering 25 pounders with :Connected limbers over bumpy ,aoads to the range, they steered 'the powerful duece-and-a-halfs out bn to the rugged terrain. There, Atrider the watchful eye of Sgt. James Dixon, driver , instructor, "several youths who had never driven before were given basic lessons on how to manipulate IitOtat,vehicles.. The overnight camp experience proved a revelation to recruits who joined the batteries since last fall. They found that under modern training schemes and barracks accommodations, the life of a soldier is interesting, pleasant and above all Comfortable. Cots with mattresses were available for all ranks and meals served from well equipped kitchens rivalled restaur- ant fare. Presbyterian . Church and to , the acrecl Heart .Church, in ,Wellter - ton for the •special services. Completes Course, Ron Ste. Marie, who ha's been a student at Teachers' College in Toronto for the past year, has completed his studies there without having to, write examination's: Ron has accepted a position. in Cookeville, where he taught pre- viouS to attending, college. He will commence his' duties at the op- ening of the,fall term; Wingintai Golf Club Officials held planned on 'making Wednesday • their opener but the weather-men, Police Warning had the last word. 0-0-0 . To Dog Owners three outdoor exercises planned for 'the regiment before, the WO' annual mahoeuvees• which this summer will take place at Pi?.tai wawa betweea August 8 and .10, The first exercise was held 'at, Camp Borden' in April, covering: rifle and Brew gun firing. ThSt scheduled for the sandy dunes Of Point Clark over the firtt week- end in June. Major Len Vickers, Listowel, attached to regimental headquar- ters, Capt. Robert. Ritter, 99th Battery, Wingham, and Lieut. Ken. Mitirr, 97th Battery, Walkerton, assisted in planning the week-end tactics, The exercise was carried out in two parts with-firing divided 'between Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning. Instruction received at weekly parades during 'the winter months proved itself, as excellent co-ordin- ation was observed in placing the guns in action and in carrying out fire orders. Using the new type, shorter range wireless, the unit worked quickly in establishing • ON CAMERA---Rev. H. L. Parker, Police Chief Platt announced this week that lie, has had so many complaints about dogs still oh the loose that all dog ctWners who do not have 'their animals under Proper- control will be prosecuted without further Warning. An infantry divisien was routed, a tank corist destrived and a mu- nitions dump demolished in imagi- riary form: over the week-end. as. :the 2ist Field Regiment carried out :a mock battle on the artillery .range at batteries frOne Isistowen. Welker, shiasseivesiasVirightiWi4jikeierittisit'• gond, turnout of all, ranks; con- ducted • the exercise under the command of Isiefit.-Col, Maurice Oliver, regimental'.. noinrnancling officer. At the end of the, two-day shoot the regiment •.was compli- 'mented on its, parfornianCe by Major H. H. Baker; I-Staff Wes- tern Ontario Area.„ , • Despite chilly whikling winds which swept ecreiss• the rugged, rocky range, "located along, the GeOrgian Bay "shoire; the- shoot was carried out with three 25 pound guns firing 165 l'oinidatetf. live am- munition. ObserViitlen ',Posts were selected over 4,00tt yards,from gun positions. High explasiVes; burst ground were, chosen to destroy the imaginary targets. This represented the second of ONTARIO'S OLD ST NURSE? until recently, rector of. St. Paul's Church, Wingham, is featured- in a , picture-story layout" in this week's Weekend ' magazine, Mr. parker is pidtured at the work- Shop of a London; Ontario, tele- vision studio, learning the tech- nique of putting over religious pro-, arsons on television, H.S. BOard Accepts Teacher's Resignation- The monthly meeting of the Wingham and District High School. Board was held' on Tuesday even- ing with vice-chairman, H, S. Nessthf7Yi gto„54?i'9 (g.• • The board accepted the resig- nation of a Member of the school teaching staff, Miss Mary Ann Cleland, who is taking tip a teach- ing position in Vancouver. It was announced by ,the vice-chairman that three new teachers have been engaged for the commencement of the school year in 'September. A resolution from East Elgin District High School Board that the entry Into the teaching pro- fession be simplified by the gov- ernment by cutting one year from the five years' teaching course and incorporating the teachers' train- ing course into university studies, was endorsed by the' Wingham board. Tuesday, June 11, was fixed ae "orientation day" at the Wingham District High 'School, On this day new students and teachers are to be given the opportunity of look- ing over the school and getting to know one another, As the vehicles assembled for the homeward trek, Lieut. Col. Oliver paid tribute to the men for their conduct and efficiency during the two-day exercises. "I have been coming to Meaford since 1948 and during these years no shoot has been conducted in a more credit- able manner. From a training standpoint, we must consider the exercise most successful." "A variety of target were 'chosen and all were attacked with pro- ficiency," added Major Balrr. Jack Walker, who was elected pre- sident of the Kinsmen Club of Wingham.— ;Advance-Times photo. - "Open House" at the ,Wingilaint District thigh school attracted an estimated 800 pupils, parents and friends, on 'Thursday eliening for this annual highlight, in the aehoo! year, Exhibits on display ranged from chick-hatching to Bren guns; and demonstrations of gymnastics and basketball 13y pupils of 'the High Schoel, both boys and girls. Among the many objeets 'on dis- play were knitting and atsWing work from the home `economics de- partment and a roomfull of work and equipment belonging to the School's ea-det corps. Visitors foetid much' to interest theme in the school barn,• which was also Open for inspection. In the agriculture room chick hatch, ing was demonstrated, Girls from the 'school modelled blouses, Jolts and' dresses which they had made. I Pupils acted as guides and con, ducted groups of visitors through the school at the same time eis- plaining and demonstrating many' of the exhibits on display, A selettion of night class, stu- dents' work was also displayed, The ' *Ingham Masonic Lodge will hold its annual Diyine Service en Sunday, May 26th; in St. Andrew'S'Presbyteidan Church with Rev. A, Nimmo, officiating, Lodge will open at 10,30 a.m. F22b • Presentation for Bride-Elect Mrs, C. Borho and Mrs, W. Grose Were co-hostesses at a preeentation for 2118$ Beverley Kumm, who is to be married in Mitchell on June 1st to Mr. Bob Johnston, of Wing- ham, The presentation party was held in the Hotel Brunswick on Tuesday evening. ' A presentation to Miss Kumm was also made 'by the nursing staff of the Wingham General Hospital. NIVERSAIIY SERVI,GBIS `Anniversary services Will be held oli Sunday, May 26th, tit 11 a,M. and 8 'Pan, in Chalniettl Preebys terian Church,. Wiiitechttich The Minister at both :services will be itetr, R, T. A, Marshall, . P22b PERSONALS --Mr, and Mrs, Bert Mitchell, of Paisley and Mr. and Mrs. Mervin TeMpleman visited over the holi- day With Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Sed- don, at Agincourt, —Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Rintoul and daughter Heather, of Parry Sound, spent the liolida'y with hie parents, Mt, and Mrs. Alex Rin- toul. —Mr. and ,Mrs. J. Dick, of Toronto, spent the Week-end with the latter's hrotheis Dr, Murray MacLennan, Mit, MacLennan and family. -01,1tr. and Mrs'. BruceMeCtil- lough and fay*, of Clinton, vis- ited over the holiday with her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. W. W; Currie. —IM., James. Meltiiiney and Miss Joan Itudolt, of '414OrolitO, were Week-mid visitors with the former's father; Mr'.t, votinnes 'Unsuccessful Bid' To Crack Safe Wingham pence ate investigating two break-ins at Wingham business places Which took place at thei week-end, Thieves breke in to Wingham: Mottat and HewsOn's feed store, on Josephine Street. " Evidence was found that an attempt had been made to open the safe at the feed store At Winglaun Motors a quantity of cigarettes Was reported to have been stolen, Induction Service Next Wednesday Induction service for Rev. C. P. Johnson, new rector of St. Paul's Anglican 'Church, will be held on Wednesday, May 29, at 8,00 p.m. The Wingham rector will be in- ducted by Ven. R. D. M'e'ss, rector of St, Thomas' Church, Walkerton and Archdeacon of Saugeen, The address will be delivered by Bev. Dr, Taylor, of 'St. George's Chitral, Goderieh. Florence Nightingale Service Held Sunday About seventy nurses from Clin- ton, Goderich and Wingham, at- tended the Florence Nightingale service which was held in the Wingham United Church, on Sun- day. The unites, all in full dress uni- form, heard the Rev, D. I. MacRae, minister of the United Church, tell them what It means to 'be a nurse, After church the nurses return- ed to the Wingham General Hos- pital, Where they Were :conducted through the building by, staff members, Afterwards they were served lunth in the 'modern cafe- teria. ENGAGEMENT Mr. arid Mrs. John 'Citowston of rangside wish to matinince ' the engagements of their daughters, Lois Marguerite to Mr, John Clay- ton Alton, son of Mr., and Mrs, Roy Alton' of 'LitelenOw, and ,Myrtle Leotta to Mr, John Orland Irwin, .son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Irwin of Whiteehurela Marriage to take place , June 1 in' Langside Presby- terian Church.. F'22b ZN6AGEI1IENT Mn and Mrs, Leo R. Kumm. Mitchell, wish • to announce the engagement of their only daugh- ter, Beverley Ann to Robert ElrOY Johnston, son of Mr. and Mrs, George C. Johnston, of Wingham. The wedding will take place in Grace Lutheran Church, Mitchell, the early part of June, F22 4. ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Valentirie J. 'Voisin, of Walkerton, Ontario, wish to an, nounce the engagement of, their eldest' daughter, Mary Margaret to Keith killott Montgomery, son Of Mr. and Mrs. Itobt. MontgonierY, of 11,11. 5, Wingham, The wedding Will take ':place the early Part of June in Walkerton. PO*. BE6EPTION Wgntelltild,CH A reception Will be held for Mr, 'and Mrs. Jim Ortunt in White church hall, en Wednesday, May 29th, Tifein'e orchestra Wilt, he in Attendance. Everyone "welcome, 'Lunch will be served. Fkb' Bride-Elect Honored 'A presentation to Miss Leota &Such, one of the meinbers of the Miming staff at the Wingham Gen- eral Hospital, took place in the main dining room at the hospital on Toriday evening, Staff members presented Miss Snitch With a IA lite end coffee percolator, prior tr her marriage to Mr. William P. King, of RA, 2, Witighein, Which takes place on 'Saturday, June 1st, JACK WALKER NAMED KINSMEN PRESIPENT. Jack Welker Wks elected presi- dent of the Wingham Kinsmen Club at a special Meeting held last Week, Othere officers eletted wercl, Past President, •Jack Lloyd; first viec- prealdent, Murray :Stanton; sees and vice president, -Min Currie; treasurer, Murray Taylor; score" tart', TeMPleinart; registrar, Harvey Platter"; directors, BrtiCe MactiOnaid Roy de'Clroot and Robinson,.The installation of offiters will take place in $epteni, Samuel Linder Dies at Kitchener 'Samuel Linder of Kitchener died oti Sisterciesi, at his home in that city, He had been ill for 'only it short tin*. Mr. tinder had, 'been a' twilit Visitor 10 Witijriiitin and surround,, hug district, In his capacity as foot specialist, tenting regniatty to, Callansa zitoc scot, for the pit t . ten yoara, Ash otttemely ffileitolnit OokOtlA14 Ity and An ealiert at his Calling, Ma. Linder Will :be missed, by MI, who knowhim, 'ite leave it Widow' and two married ehildteni and Mrs, .8Igln Cotitts„ and sons, Don and Peter, of 'refolds) spent the weelt-end •Wita their parenta. Mr. and Mrs, P.,c5A, Coats, Wingham. Among the eighty itheset Who. Attended the Special Florence 1.71.ghtin. late service held iii..Wisieliern ;On Sunday Was Miss Mat'Y D. 'Stinson, Who IS 82 yenta' of age; This remarkable 'Whiten ,it still actively engaged in the ,nlitting profession. -She graduated troin itlie MCi<ellar General, Roapitali, POrk-Willtaritr In 1D08.• AdVatite4TiriteS photo, igNGAOttittlsiT The engagement is announced of Marilyn Ellettbetbs daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Harvey Thrim, it,n, 1, ylittevtile to Janes Firititeit laichtidge, son ot Mr. and Mrs. Walter i.Jtickridge, Wingham, ado, The Marriage Will take plape the early part of Jima. "1'22* ANNUAL 1.11.0Wkitt The entitle,' leloveet Sunday set- Vita Of the ,Witighatn trhited Church will be hold on June 2 'with hieMicid SerVices Morning Arid eVening. The' theme for thin year Will be "In God's Goeiti Tittle". The guest" speaker will he Mr, Sam Borten, of Cliathani, filthier re- ereetiootil direttor in Wingliaill and Sarnia., Patty, Burton Will be gliett soloist and Waltei* #urton Will present selections city WS dad-, net: The chtirth doors Win ripen at 0.45 ant; ' 1V2:Z}