HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1960-01-13, Page 1With which is amalgamated the Gorrie Vidette and WInxeter news
voRgoilikm, ormeintio, Wir4DNFASIM.Y, JANUARY" 13, 1060
WAN
ALONG THE MAIN DRAG
IS/ The Pedestrian
WELCOME :HOME-,
rowth of Hospita:
old to 'Auxiliary
made up by the sewing groups.
These groups, which dray k women
from all parts of 'the town, meet
once each month at the hospital
and do all necessary' sewing and
mending- This work added up to
2027 hours: of women's, time, which,
when 'translated into money means
.a great contribution to the hos-
pital.
Reserve supplies are always
maintained; at present more than
$1,000,00 'in value of materials are
in the sewing room,, as well as
-Mrs: N. D. Cameron presided over
the annual meeting "of the Ladiel"
Auxiliary to Wingham. General
Hospital, which was held in, the
council chamber on Friday after-
noon. All reports skewed' a year of
progress and achievement and ow-
ing 'to the 'crowded conditions, at
•the hospital, more articles of sew-
ing wore put 'on the shelves than in
any' previous year,
The buying committee reported
that 3107 yards of material were
cut' into 2816 articles which were
• .
Dr. Alexander and Mrs. asiireme
returned home, on Saturday after
a trip to Japan and Formosa. It
was good to hear Dr. Nimrno's
fimilieir greeting as he popped in-
to the office Monday to check up
on Ps, and While he was pressed
for time, we are looking forward
to a ..chat with him soon about
spine oe the highlights of their
trip.
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BACK TO BUSINESS—
Another of our eohnsmen, John
W. Hanna, is back home after sev-
eral weeks in Miami, Florida, He
reports fine weather during his
stay. Next week 1-m goes to Ot-
tawa and on Jan. 26th will be ih
Toronto for the opening of the
Legislature, of which he de mem-
ber for 'Huron-Bruce,
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TINDERS CROSSED—,
No doubt the town fathers are
creeping around with all their
fingers and toes• crossed when they
think of the wonderful breaks
handed out 'by the weatherman
this year, .At the same time last
year the entire year's street bud-
get was In jeopardy because of the
costs or: snow removal, This year
the same costs have 'been about nil,
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IVOR. MASTER IS
R. E. CAMPBELL
the new president of the Auxiliary. Jack 'Orvis, Wingham, the new
president of Branch 180 and Jack Bateson, Wingham, Deputy Di-stria
Commander; installing officer.—CHNX photo by I,trong.
NEW EXECUTIVE OFFICERS—The Whigharn Branch 'of the Ca- ..
nadian Legion, and the Ladies' Auxiliary installed new officers on
Friday evening of last week. Pictured above are, loft to right, Mrs.
William McCanh, of Wroxeter, installing officer, and Mrs. Ted Gauley,
om
e ~ ion and
Jack Bateson, deputy 'district
commander, and Mrs. William Mc-
Cann of Fordwich, Auxiliary zone
commander, were the installing oft,
titers at a joint installation teld 4
at the Legion Home on Fri •.
evening,
Newt Charge for
Rev. John Lucas •
PUBLIC SC110111, HELD
AMORAL MONDAY
The local public school hoard
held its inaugural meeting on Mon-s
The'installation' and investiture
of officers was' held by the Wing-
ham Lodge A.F. & A,M. No. 286 at
the regular January meeting 'on
Tuesday eVening of last week. Rt.
Wor. Bro. Walter Va.nWyck was
the installing master, assisted by
Rt. Wor. Bro. Ken Saxton and
Very Wor. Bro. Herbert A. Fuller.
Robin E. Campbell was installed
'as- worshipful master for 1,960. Oth-
er officers invested were, I.P.P„
Wor." Bro. Rose Vogan; Senior
Warden, Alex Corrigan; Junior
Warden, Joe McGill; Chaplain,
Scott Reid; Treasurer, A. M.
Peebles; Secretary, H. L. Sher-
bondy.; Senior Deacon, George
Guest; Junior Deacon, Alex Rob-
ertson; Inner Guard, Ronald Lee;
Senior Steward, Fred McGee; Jun-
ior ,Steward, Bruce MacDonald;
Tyler, Wor. Bro. R. A. Cohitts; Dir-
ector of •Ceremonies,. Wor. Bro.
Alex Reid.
At the close of the meeting lunch
was served in the banquet hail of
the -Maionic -Tetaphettifil he social
ROBIN E. CAMPBELL
who was installed as worshipful
master of Whigham Lodge, A.F.
A.M. No. 286' at a meeting held
'last Tuesday ,evening.—Photo by
hIsyk Studio.
SLIPPERY DEWING—
Although there is no great
amount of snow down, gravel
eoads are Most •treacherous, with
a' coating of ice that may be there
until spring. Provincial, highways,
'where sand and salt have been ap-
plied, are excellent.
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FARMERS' NIGHT—
Town and country will meet this
Friday evening at the Queens' Ho-
tel as the Lions Club holds its
Farmers' Night dinner. The ga-
thering was a regular institution
here eorne years ago, and is being
revived, to •the mutual pleasure' of
both businessmen and farmers,
On MEN HERE
ON RETURN VISIT the in
Jack Orvis succeeds Lloyd Cartes.
t i Mrs. E. S. Gauley will-head:the•
Ladies' Auxiliary for her second
term.
" Word has. been eeeeived that Rev.
John Lucas, -former Baptist minis-
ter in Wingham, will 'commence his
mini at xs a t"
in 'Orland, California, on March 1st.
At present he is pastor of Trinity
Baptist Church in Oakland, Cal.
Wingham, which had loaned two
other sets to the school.
Principal T. S.. Beattie reported
that attendance had averaged 94.37
Per 'cent during the month of De-
cember and that total enrolment
was 509 for the month.
Financial Statement •
The tees ,urer, Mrs, Morgan, pre-
sented the financial statement for
1959, which listed receipts as fol-
lows: Balance, Dec. 31, 1958,
$6,558.83; government grants, $41,-
390.02; rentals, $175.00; sundries,
approved and accounts ordered
paid,
Iii order that tile children and
teachers could take advantage of
the epecial educational television
programs being broadcast this sea-
son the board decided to purchase
:t Tie :Lai 1Cp of-,this
board rooms school. htheir thanks to Warren House,
time was enjoyed.
Many people 'in Wingham and,
district had the pleasure of hear-
Most of the officers eleeted by
the Canadian Legion, Braneli '180,
are holding office for the first
time. Co-workers with the . new
president this year will ye - Vice-
presidents George Brooks and
Lloyd Elliott; recording, see.,. John
Pattison; financial sec., Ken 'Sim-
mons; areas,, William Hogg; ser-
geant-at-''arms, Willis Hall; chap-
lain, Walter Bickford; service bu-
reau, Robert Casemore; executive
Comm., Elmer Deyell, Alvin
V. Ducharme.
Offieere for •the coming year in
the Ladies' Auxiliary include Vice-
pr'sidents Mrs. Robert Casernore
mid Mrs. George Brooks; sec.,
17 s. Ted English; treas., Mrs.
Lloyd Dawson; sergeant-at-arms,
Mrs. Forsyth; executive
eamae, Mrs, Alvin Seli, Mrs. Keith
MeLaughlin, Mrs. George Day, Mrs
Chem Sinnamon, Mrs. Eat' Hare
rison and Mrs. Lloyd Elliott; pian-
ist, Mrs, Bill Hogg and standard-
bearer, Mrs. Ralph Hammond.
Following the meeting a social
time was enjoyed in dancing and
conversation and the ladies served
lunch.
Roy E, Bennett was re-elected
chairman and William Harris,
newly-elected board member, who
replaces Harold Wild, was wel-
comed Co the hoard.
A. B. Adams, Dr. E. Shaunessy,
"David Murray and William Har-
ris were appal-lied to the property
committee. S. C. Reid, H. A. Ful-
ler, A. B. Adams and Dr. M. Mac-
Lennan were named: as the finance
committee.
$331.05; municipal levy, $45,340.78;
total'receipts, $93,796.58.
Expenditures. Salaries, $40,506.28;
instructional equipment, $2,963.56;
administration, $885.7'8; plant oper-
ation, $11,127.61; plant mainten-
ance, $1,999.15; capital outlay, in-
cluding debentures, $17,793.35; bal-
ance on hand, Dec. 31, 1959, $9,-
520.85; total, $93,796.58. Mrs: Roy Morgan was re-ap-
pointed secretary-treasurer and
Gordon Doyen attendance officer.
Following the reading and ap-
proval of the minutes of the in-
augural meeting .01 1959 the min-
utes of the previous meeting Were
a
Furnishings, Incubator
mated, to Hospital
H. C. MacLean, chairman, pre-
sided for the January meeting of
the directors of the Wingham Gen-
eral Hospital on Friday night.
needed, Just recently a physio-
therapy department has been op-
ened with a part time registered
physiotherapist in charge. This is
a valuable asset to any hospital.
Mrs. Morrey congratulated the
'auxiliary on their achievements
during 1959 and expressed her plea-
sure that extra gifts had been
made, de to the hospital, particularly
the incubator which is so neces-
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Mrs. t. Morrey, administratrix,
reported that the Hetherington
family had expressed their wish to
donate the furnishings for a room
in the nurses' residence. Another
donation was announced from the
Ladies' Auxiliary tb the Hospital.
sheets and newels, to thp amount
of $300.00 in a disaster. cupboard).
in case of a serious calamity; it
was found that 1490 yards of sheet-,
ing were used, 219 geowneh'efsere,
made up as well operating roont:
and nursery articles. This ,yeas'
the 'auxiliary made several eiiteht,
gifts to the ho,spital: 8 radios' Were
purchased for the patients' rooms,
valued a% $210.60; furniture '.cost-:
ing $308.00 was placed in the
nurses' residence and authority Was
given at this meeting •for the puts
chase of an incubator to cost ap
proximately $600.00. rM
As an, additional service to the"
hospital, the auxiliary has a riorri-
mittee which serves refreshmentS.
to the patients who attend the
cancer clinics held twice &auk
month at the shospital. In 190'
there •were 24' elinics with a total
of 720 patients, all of whom haVe
voiced 'their 'appreciation of the .
services which arc rendered by
the 'auxiliary.
A silver spoon was presented to
the New Year 'baby at the hospi-
tal, Christmas decorations are
vide(' and prizes offered for the
best decorated wnidows at Christ-
mas time.
To finance their work the at:m.1
,iliary 'has several money-making
schemes, chief -of which are the
two rummage sales held spring and
fall in 'the armouries. These sales
have become community 'eVerete,
and this year realized $2062;51.-.•A
tag day 'in connection with the fall
sale brought in $364.43, During
the winter months marathon bridge
parties are held in' the homes and
prove a source of social intercourse,
as well as helping the finariees.
This year 92 players have joined
this, project. Donations from. the
Wingham. Ministerial Association
Were much appreciated.
Twice each week two members
14:etleesSAIWIIPOha0:eaa.4.hgqqr
noon among the patients of •thh
north wing, reading and sewing
with them and helping with small
forms of occupational therapy.
The meeting was pleased - to wel-
come as guest speaker Mrs. I Mor-
rey, administratrix of the hospital.
who spoke briefly about the new
government plan of hospital in-
surance, insofar as it pertains to
the -auxiliary. She declared that
the need for a live auxiliary was
greater than ever before, but that
its activities might be pointed in
different directions, She also
stressed the great necessity for
everyone to secure this hospital in-
surance at once.
Mrs. 1Vforrey traced the growth of
the hospital from 33 beds in 1946
to the present beautiful 100 bed
building which Is still inadequate
and over-crowded. She mentioned
four services rendered by this hos-
pital of which the community, may
be justly proud, services not 're-
ceived in many small hospitals.
First, the classes of certified nurs-
ing assistants which are graduated
after ten months' 'training and find
positions in hospitals throughout
Western Ontario. Then there are
the cancer clinics, held twice each
month, drawing patients from a
large area. A blood bank station is
maintained in this hospital, which
is on call to supply whole blood
for any neighboring hospital when
De Miller Named to
Divisional Office
Mrs. Horace Aitc'heson, Mrs.
Wilfred Henry, Mrs. D. S. Mac-
Naughton and DeWitt Miller at-
tended a meeting of District 9,
Canadian Cancer Society in• Walk-
erton last Wednesday night. The
meeting was held' at the United
Church and about 30 people at-
tended.
Fred Dobbs, Exeter, the presi-
dent, chaired the meeting. Due to
the resignation of the first vice-
president, DeWitt Miller of Wing-
ham was appointed to that posi-
tion. District 9 is a largo terri-
tory and takes in a eaod, many
units. Mr. Pooley, of Exeter was
named campaign chairman and Dr.
Harold Robinson, of Walkerton,
will be medical advisor for 1960.
Dr. Ivan Smith, of London, guest
speaker of the evening, was intro-
duced by Dr. Robinson and thank-
ed by Mrs. MacNaiighton. Others
who spoke briefly were Mrs. F. A,
Bustard, president of the Women's
Service, Ontario Division, and R
W. Robertson, president of the On-
tario Division.
Pic. Bill Henderson
Goes to Germany
Ontario Hydro Heats
Lines to Melt Ice
Power lines sizzled between
Barrie and Kitchener early Friday
as Ontario Hydro coMpleted
experiment to melt about 600 tons
of ice from high-voltage lines. It
worked perfectly.
Hydro poured in 1,300 amperes of
electric current—twice the average
normal load—from its Des Jo-
achirns generating station on the
Ottawa River. Heat en the line
elted a pear-shaped Me coating
from two to three inches thick
over part of a 70-mile circuit be-
tween Barrie and Kitchener in
about 45 minutes. A similar oper-
ation was carried out successfully
on. a parallel circuit early Thurs-
day.
Unfortunately the experiment,
never 'before attempted in Ontario,
was only feasible oh these two
lines which bore the brunt of
high-voltage trouble, in the recent
ice storm. Hydro customers could-
n't notice any Change in electrical
service since the lines were isolat-
ed from the system and replaced
by alternate sources of supply. But
this was a unique case where the
critical current required was avail-
able as well as a line which could
be removed from the system. The
test couldn't be repeated on low-
1,oltage lines, the type° most severe-
ly affected by ice during the storm,
without interrupting Service to
customers.
Pte. Dill Henderson, son of Mr,
and Mrs. William Henderson, Jo-
sephine St., left Camp Bonier', 'on.
Monday morning for Germany.'His
niany friends here wish him every
success.
Before leaving he received hey-
hal gifts, among which was a
i'ittod leather 'travelling kit pre,
iented to him by 'the Youth Grdup
if Jo: Salvation Army and a. flight
bag from his parents, brothers and
sisters.
The ladies are to purchase an in-
cubator to be added to the hos-
pital equipment. A picture of the
incubator was shown to the board
members.
Mrs. Morrey reported 170 admis-
sions during the month of Decem-
ber; 25 births; 167 discharges; 62
operations; 80 outoe hen t treat-
ments; 205 X-rays; 2 blood trans-
fusions; 1223 laboratory procedur-
es; 14 electracardingraphs; 44 al
cancer clinic; 4 Red Cross blood
bottles; and 15 physiotherapy pa-
tients. Total hospital days for the
month amounted to 3370 and the
daily 'average was 10S. Daily rwer-
age for the year was 11-1 patients.
The chairman announced her
regret that Ivan Haskins, who
represented the Towinhin of 11-ns
ick on the board for several years
will no longer be attetelieg. Ap
pectiation was expressed to lit'
Haskins for the intone' he ho
taken 'in the hospital. 11' will hr
replaced by Robert (Mesas
Finance chairman A, le ehie
William gave the fineawial ropier'
wit:eh showed a net 'operating lee
of $11,669.36 for the month, ne
counted ler chiefly by 'unusually
high expenditures in the Monti of
December, due to the pavtu,nt
Christmas bonuses to staff mem-
bers and extra food nureimes.
Chairman DeWitt Miller of tin'
property committee brought the
boa---d: up to date on the pre:alit
project, the installation of a new
water main and water softener it
the hospital, Work is nearly com-
pleted.
It was tt'so decided to install ee
extra toilet on each Poet, in the
Original wing of the bnilling,
The :date of the .annual meeting
Of the hospital trust was minetme-
-ed for Friday evening, Februaty
6th,
ing Don Newman and the King's
Men, noted. gospel musical group,
when they were at •the Salvation
Army Citadel some time ago. They
will again have 'the opportunity of
hearing this well-known vocal and
instrumental ensemble op. Tues-
day evening, Jan. 26th, when they
will appear at the Wingham Bap-
tist Church for a return engage-
ment. The time will be eight
o'clock. '
Donald G. Newman, pianist, ar-
ranger and leader, is the director
of music and business manager of
People's Church, Toronto, where
every Sunday evening a congrega-
tion of about 2,000 gathers. This
is the largest Sunday evening con-
gregation in Canada, and the
King's Men are featured weekly in
this service. Mr .Newman con-
ducts the 70-voice choir and 20-
pieee brass ensemble. Over 40 of
his ,compositions have been pub-
lished.
Mr. Newman and the King's
Men leave Canada in February for
the South Pacific and will make
emir headquarters in Sydney, Aus-
tralia, where they will be instru-
mental in fouhding Teen Ranch,
an. inter-denominational year-round
holiday-type program for young
people. The emphasis will be on
a program of spiritual 'growth,
coupled with' a varied recreational
program. They will also partici-
pate in nation-wide campaigns, es-
tablishing Music in Evangelism.
The People's Church supports
342 missionaries on 40 separate
World-wide fields and in his cap-
acity as business manager, Mr.
Newman disbursed nearly two
railliort dollars to missionary pro-
jects. He has visited some 35
countries on two world tours.
Donald Newman is the son of
Envoy and Mrs. G. Stanley New-
man of the Wingham Corps, Sal-
vation Army.
Those who have heard the Kingh
Men recommend the program
at the Baptist Church on Jan. 26th
as an -enjoyable and uplifting 'ex-
perience,
DANCE IN WROXETER
Dance, sponsored by the hall
board, on Friday, Jan, 15th. Music
by Ken Wilbee's Orchestra. Dances
will be held every ether Friday
night. F13b
EUCHRE FOR PARE FUND
A euchre party Will be held in
Gihriber's School pn Friday eve-
ning, Jan. 15th. Prodeeds in aid of
the Park Punch F13*
RECEPTION IN BELGIUM
Reception hi Foresters' Hall,
Beigrave, Friday, elantiaty 15, for
Mt, and Mrs. Jerry Augustine
(Florence 13aeon). Tiffin's Ors
'Sheathe. Ladlea please bring lunch.
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AT TOE ARENA.
Wed., Jan. 13—Skating •3-6;
Inierniediute Praellee 9-10
'Thurs., dam 14—,Sitating 3-5
Bantam Iloekey game, 1,00
Midget Hockey game, 8,30
;Lau. 15—Skating 3.5; 8-10.
Sat, Jan. 16—Pee-Wee Hockey
game 8.11,15;
loigure Skating, 11.45-'4151
Public Skating, 2.15-4,15;
Interinediate hockey, 9. juns,
Mon., Jan. 18—fehating, 3.4 p.lm
Iiwerillo 'hockey, 8.00 intn.
Tues., ',Ian, 19-411ture Skating,
3.80-10.30.
ENGAGEMENT
Mr, and Mrs. George Pleher, of
Whitechurch, announce the en-
agernent of their de:tighter, Kathy
leen Annetta, to Mr. William Wil-
fred Gibson, tee oaf Mt and Mrs.
Marshall Gibeen, R.R. •gh threkhOW.
The Wedding Will take Place in
'Clethrier'S Presbyterian' •Ohurth,
Whiteehuteli, on Saturday, .1Anuttry
SO, 1960, at 2.30 pan.
JVillinin litarris, Dave Murray, Dr, 1K, M. MacLennan, Alton Adams;
front row, Stewart Rennie, principal, Roy Ileitirett, elushinale Mid
Mrs. Hoy Morgan, see.4teas, Dr. E. Shaunessy With not present When
the picture was takers.u-Advante-Times photo.
Bridge Club
There Were four tables in play
est the Bridge on Thursday even-
lag last,
Winners Were: PirshlVfrs. S. A.
Wilson, W. H. Brerich;second,
Mrs. /-ti G. Gannett, O. tifeeseigrove;
third, IVIts, 35, B. porter, A.
Wilson; fourth, Mrs. A. R. DuVal)
Pub Mrs. . A. Parker.
$011001z 110AUJJ INAUGtItf;AX..,,-The Wingham Piddle Scheel Beard
held itS inaugural Meeting' on Monday of this Week and welcOnied
William Mutts as 0, new member' on the board, Included in tire
above photo are, blink .row left to tight ,Stott ItekI, lierbert Puller,