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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1960-04-06, Page 1?'n ALONG THE MAIN ORAG T/Ve Pedestrian 1.10.1"nompor With which is amalgamated the Ocorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News ONTAHIM WPONgS1)434; 6141, SOO irteers coto House Presented a. atherand Son Banquet Tire occasion of the annual Boy junior groups which require a Scouts and Wolf. Cubs father and place to meet, He also said that R. sorm .banquet on Thursday evening in the (lulled Church basement, proved to be important for the loung people's groups of the town, Mayor R. lf,.IVIcKinney, a. head table guest at the dinner, took the opportunity to compliment the boys and their leaders on the fine work they are doing herd. Turning ca Group Committee chairman Warren Callan, who presided for :be banquet, the mayor presented him with the keys to the former CPR station *aiding,. which is now town property. I. Lloyd had offered his serviee; to supervise any changes which may be necessary in the interior of the *Aiding. The mayor alsc p.olnted out that the property should be ideal. for young peoalea group's, for there is plenty of room around It for camping or sports and. the -river is close by. He alse said that 'within two or three year C..Jaidyd & 'Son will' no longer re- qitire the former freight shed, lo- cated close to 'the station house. anti' it will be made available to tin 'Scout groups its a recreation. hall Money Will Be Needed .Aelmepting the town's offer of the building, Warren Callan said that It eomes et an opp Aune time, for Mr. IVIclainney said .litat thri town is glad to provide the bail- ing for the use of Scouts, Cuba Guides and Brownlee and any other 1POUINS. ARE BACK-- Ray Conan. and John Phillips have spotted a regular visitor to the Corrhafi back 3%rd—a robin Which realms each year to its old haunts. Ray and John belong to a town-wide corps of junior bird .watchers who give us the Latest dope on the return of robins, black- birds and other welcome aumnier 'esidents. Tell you what we saw on Sunday, boys. A fuzzy brown and white caterpiliari 0 t. - 0 CONTRACT AWARDED— . • 'flu, Wingham firm of Owen Icing Construction has been award- *ad, the conthraet to erect a bridge and two culverts in the Glands area in Bruce County, at a cost of $11.825. 0 - 0 - 0 CONGRATS. TO CURLERS— Ted Wormworth and his mixed rink of high school curlers took top honors in one of the draws at a bonspiel in Owen Sound on Sat- urday. A, second Wingham rink, skipped by Malcolm MacKay, won one of the consolation awards. The high school curlers have had a great year. 0 - 0 0 GROUNDED— and the, fork taped in backwards, the two had a rough time, The ordeal didn't last too long how- ever, and suddenly they found themselves full- fledged. members of the club, and good sports into the bargain, NEW KINSMEN—Joining the local (Kinsmen Club has its 'hazards, as this picture proves. Barry Fry- fogies and Don Rtiper arc shown above as they sat down to dinner at their initiation Dressed in bur- lap sacks and eating their (lamer with one hand, United Church Launches $50,000 Building Drive Council to Establish River Parks Board the United Mauch is 'badly in need of the room which the Scents. and Cubs have used for ;mayoral years. He also stated that a- cer- tain amount of money will be need.- ad to mak,• the necessary, taiter- atione to the CPR building, but it was his opinion that the funds would be forthcoming eamild the Scouts find' it necessary to take PT ?UhliC subscription. Head table guests at the gather- ing were.,. introduced by Frank Media an'''; included the Cub Lead- ..rs, District Commissioner Atehle alowanioula of Walkerton eaMayoe McKinney, Scouter Anon Aaaras :mad his assistants, Scouter T'Oter a'allaste, ,of 'Hanover, mernberg of the clergy and the Group -Corn- Mitter. Bill Connell was' at the ,nano and f4ordnn Leggett led the community singing. Don Nasmitli expressed thanks to. .he members of the Scout Mothers, Auxiliary, who had provhdeci. the 1elicious. dinner and Mrs. DeWitt Miller replied. Lots of Help The chairman expressed, iris ap- preciation to Bill Mamma 'Alton Adams - and their helpers, for the fine leadership they are providing for the Cubs and Scouts. Ile' Also spoke of the selfless efforts of District Commissioner Arable' Gowanioek. The Scout Mothers were thanked for the tremendOus help they are prey:Whig through the year - and those who have pro- vided cars for transpertaliona Us- camp and church parade were.-algt • thanked, Queen iScouts Presented the presentation of Queens awards to three local aft...Matra Philip Adams, John Benhaft::'00. Bob McIntyre. by • 'time • dIstrIea commissioner. Time tatter sale' that the Queen's Scout award 'is ,yin; bolie of the highest heaerHevaieh can be earned by a ScoataaThe award was initiated at Winriset Castle by King Edward VIT. 4-16 pointed out, however, that `-the award does not signify that abey's- Scouting activities are' oVeraafer his most important work is still, to be done -the guidance .atid agatit- mice he can offer to other geoids. Barry Wenger introduced "'Spar- ky" Weiler, of Walkerton, repte., sentative of the Carling,. Conserve, lion Club, who showed a delightful film titled "Beaver Valley'/;-- de= pitting the life of a/minutia.* a, moutain stream and tneadow.The' photography .throughout .• the "film was beyond description; • the thanks of the gathering was. ex- pressed by 'DeWitt Miller. • Contributions Less. In .Red Cross Drive The building committee was given sanction • to investigate the estimates on an addition; phis- a. now'kitchonnt the regular 'meeting of the Wingham Branbh. Of the. Canadian Legion last' Tecate-Y. night. The addition 'Is to.be 40'x14' on the bottom flooe, with a aritahen #f`-srreny ller- ribteuttenien tht-atcoh7d' President Jack Orvis presided and Secretary John Pattison read the minutes and correspondence. It was announced that the spriag meeting of Zone C-1. will be held in Seaforth on Sunday, April 10th. Emmerson Shera was the winner of • the membership draw, but since he was not present the draw next month will be worth $40:00. Members were reminded that A: H. Scott, dial:rid. 'service . bureau officer, would be at the Legion Home on Tuesday of this week to discuss the problems regarding pen- sions, ele„' with those who, wished to con tact hmint. • Over half of the 'money from the Red Cross drive was turned in, which amotiated to $600.00, a defi- nite indicatioa that the proceeds fromlati last y l canvasseai,. will- be much less t Surprise Visit Mrs. William Harris, of town,, had a very unexpected and pleasant surprise last ErklaY evening, when. about 845 a .1„91ne4,eante to. .the door.. Sh&.i, answered and to her amazement ' saw her brother, Harold Bell, Of Norwich, England. Ile had just flown over by jet, landing at Melton Airport at 5.55 p.m., where he was met by Mr. and Mrs. Doll Hildebrand. They 'rove him to Wingliam. Mrs. Harris was the only one who was .not in on this surprise. Mr. Harris and his family, friends mid neighb,ours knew and carried it off to perfection until Mrs, Harris met her, bro- ther. . This is their first reunion since 1053 when Mrs. Harris visited .England with her young daughter. Acting on a recommendation from the swimming pool commit- tee, the local council moved to setting up a park commission to create a park and safe swimming arcs at the riven . 'The recommendation from the pool eommittee followed a survey .of publics opinion.which indiaated-, that public support was not forth- Local aircraft are grounded for a feW days. Bill Cruilishank'a run Way presents a combination of 0 snow patches and sodden grass. suitable for neither skis nor wheels. The final winter flight took place one fine day last wed when there was still enough snow for skis. 0 - 0 - 0 CAMPAIGN SEASON— The high school students will In- itiate the spring .season of finan- cial campaigns when they start this week on a collection for, the Canadian Cancer Society. The Sal- yation Army drive will open in May. 0-0-0 'RETURN ENGAGEMENT-- * STUDENTS UNDERTAKE CANCER CANVASS DANCE IN WRONETER A campaign committee has teem set. up by the Wingham Unite( Church to raise a minimum of $50, 0011 for the erection of a nen -manse, improvements to and en laagement of the Sunday Schoo facilities, the preparation of Parking lot on church propert; and the possible re-roofing of the church building, as well as othem smaller improvement projects stir Undea consideration. 'he '85-year-old manse on thr corner of John and. Minnie Street: Win. be. removed and a new resi -4aneeareeted .-'The "oh eimoica. shed to the south of the Church itself is at present being rerniaved and . it is planned to ar• range for -a 'parking lot in this area: The church was erected in 1004. .Though the immediate cam- paign -calls for a minimum of $50,000 church officials say that more may be required to complete the renovation and building pro* gram. Honorary chairmen of time cam- paign committee are De. J. A. Fox and Mr;. 3. J. Brown; advisory chairmaca Rev. T. (3.. Husser; 'gen- eral chairman, E. S. Copeland; Vice chairman, H. P. Carmichael; secretary, Mrs. Jack Reavie; trea- surers, Ma and Mrs. W. B. Con- lon; hostess, Mrs. A. Lunn; speeia' Mimes, J. Crawford; projects, 1, H. McArthur; listings, W. H. French; supply and publicity, G. W. Tiffin and John Strong; visits, DeWitt Miller; building. Colin laiiigland; division leaders, H. P. Carmichael and Lovell McGuire. A heavy rain on Saturday night and Sunday morning, adding its waters to the melting snow' throughout the conntrYaider broke' the lee on the Maitland River and created flood conditions in Lower. Wing.hana the worst since the re- cord water levels of 1047. At the peak of the high water on Sunday and early Monday many ironies ad- jaCent to the two branches of tire river in Lower Wingham had to. be evacuated as 'basements 'were filled and the writer approached. .the main floor levels. On Sunday PUC .workmen hart to remove 'water heaters and other stash which had been stored in the generating station between the two. bridges, The 'high water crossed the road east of the first bridge anti' flooded the entire' area of the old fair grounds at the mall. Lower Wingham intersection, Joe Clark's boat was pressed into ser- vice to remove persons caught In their homes by the high water: On Monday, after further rains, the water level had risen so high that the head race leading from the .dam to time generating station, was spilling over its banks into the surrounding area flooded by the river, where water has not reached the peak 'of the raceway walls. The clam itself, which nor- mally stands some 10 or 12 feet above the level of the water below, had completely disappeared. There. was nothing but a riffle on the surface to indicate where the dam was located. On Sunday and Monday traffic was diverted through East Wawa- nosh Township to reach Lucknow and other points to the west. So far there is ,no report of any per- manent damage other than soggy basements and a few sodden cars, COndition General Wingham is not alone in its misery, Flood conditions are bad at Walkerton, 'where the Saugcen poured some ten feet above its normal level into the business sec- tion of the town. A. partially corn- pleted system of dykes and flood control walls was inadequate to cope With the situation, The Wal- . kettoP, .:A1349.11 /:Wed that there would be no issue of the paper this week, since a portion of the plant is underwater. At Paisley, where the Teeswater River joins the Satigeen, the pic- ture was even worse, many homes being evacuated until the waters recede. The story is the sane in many places along the Grand Riv- er and at other widely separated points in the province. Provincial highways are covered with water at many places, notably west of Orangeville. Those who are planning longer trips are lis- tening to radio reports in order to select routes which are passable. On Monday night the tempera- ture dropped sharply and there Was some snowfall, so that flood waters wore given a chance to get away without further additions from melting snowdrifts. _Predic- tions are that the danger is now over, since the remaining snow is hardly sufficient to create flood conditions unless very heavy rains occur within the next few days. Dance to the music of Larry and [tiny Mercey and orchestra on Friday, April 8th In the Wroxeter Community Hall. Dancing 10 to coming for either an outdoor pool or the indoor pool. The mayor suggested, at the regular April meeting on Monday evening, that a seven-member com- MissioM be set up to look after the park project,.• which could -- include, a safe swimming area at the river. Ie afiggeatait atiah'ara 'a•rienifiers council should be on the commis- sion with the group -filled out by representatives from the various organizations interested in com- munity service. Money would have to be set aside in this year's budget, the mayor pointed out, to 'cover same of the costs. Council discussed. the subject at considerable length and finally agreed that the mayor's suggestion was practical. Councillor Callan moved that a 'River Park Com- mission he formed, with council to be represented, by Mayor Melain- )(ley, Reeve 'Roy Adair and Coun- cillor Buchanan, with the 'Business Association, .the Kigsmen Club, the Lions Club, the'.STorternen's As- sociation and the local brandh of the Canadian Legion being asked to appoint representatives. A letter to the council from the treasurer of Huron County was read, 'stating that the county hoped to keep its mill rate at the same level as in 1050. • 1.00. Admission 75e. Feb The local Fire Department re- On Friday, April 8th, the stu- dents of the Wingham District High School will canvass the entire school area for the- Wingham and District Cancer Society, The ter- ritory covers Brussels, Teeswater, 8111eVale, Wroxeter, Gerrie; White- ellitreh and the Belmore arca. The stuOuts will not only canvass the villages but -the township conces- sions as well, They are enthttiata tie -about having an opportunity to help in a very worthwhile and im- portant cause and the campaign chairman, DeWitt Jollier, feels that through the arrangement with the 'students the area will be thor- oughly covered. The target for Wl»glatin and district has been set at $2,000. This is natt of Huron tutias objective of 435,000, an increase of 44,00 over the last year, While it is important that the amount of $2,000, be raised in this locality, the canvass is not only a financial drive. It is designed also as an educational program and the canvassers will have kits of vital information along these linos. Recognition of the early symptoms have been responsible 'for 15 Per cent more cancer cures than there were three years ago, which is a very encouraging fact. Dr. Ivan Smith, director of the Cancer Foundation, Victoria Hos- pital, London, stated in an address here tWo weeks ago that one in every five people will have cancer during their lifetime, This is a thought-provoldng statement and because early diagnosis can mean an Increase in Mires, the educe , tioaai program[ of the society is extremely impertant. During 1059 over $2,500 Was splint in provide vital services to patients in. Huron, These included dress- ing's, transportation and boarding room care for clinic patients, nurs- ing services, pain-relieving drugs and other essentials. The unit spent $750.00 on its eth neational program; designed to Friday evening of this week will See the return of Leighton Ford, associate of ttcv, Billy Graham. He will address a gathering at the high school auditorium, and will be accompanied by Homer James tenor. Both will be remembered by' Wingham peoples having pre- sented services hero a few years ago. The Friday meeting is spon- sored by , the Tri-County Youth for, Christ. 0-0-0 ,01( le TEN- 411.' jApohrgies to Dr. Malmo. Last Week we added an inadvertent 10 years to his age 'by 'referring to his, 25 years in Wingham, He has Miry'been here 15 yettra. '• HURON COUNTY TRAPPERS' ASSOC. The meeting of the Enron Trappers Association will bp held in Clinton Agricultural Hall on Thursday, April 14th at 9 p.m. Films and fur show. Fur buyer will be present. Everyone wel- come. F6:134' Public Rejects Both GUEST ARTIST gess McKay of London present; "Message in Chalk", sketching (Christ In Gethsemane under col- ored lights) at Belgtave United fliChureh on Sunday evening, April 10th at 8 pan. Sponsored by the W.M.S. Special music, • Falb Swim Pool Projects quested permission to sound the siren every Saturday at noon, In order to make sure the unit was operating satisfactorily. Council granted permission. A request from Fred Templerna» and Murray Taylor to renew tin' lease on the ,property where their booth is located Was granted by rotnd) for another three-year Weal, Arena Breaks Even Reeve Roy Adair reported that (Please turn to Page Five) ASSOC. 'FOR RETARDED NAME EXECUTIVE LEGION EUCHRE ;The regular euchre of theLegion Auxiliary will be. held Monday, April 11th, in the Legion Home at 8.18. Good prizes. Lunch served and everyone welcorne. Fab EUCHRE IN RLUEVALE Euchre in Community Hall, tit Eluevalc on Friday, April 8th at 8.15, sponsored by Country Curling Club. Everybody welcome. P30:fib make Huron citizens aware of the danger signals of cancer, a vital, phase, since much suffering can he avoided When the disease is diagnosed in the early stages. The unit also forwarded $12,000 to; provincial headquarters to help finance extensive research projects. Some of the most encouraging of these are being conducted by uni- versity scientists in London. The canvass in the Lucknow area will be undertaken by the pu- pils of Lucknow District High School, They will blitz their dis- trict on Friday, April 20. BEAUTY SALON CLOSMI) Ruth's Beauty Salon will remain closed until further notice. PO Michael McPhail presided for the annual meeting of the executive of Wingham amid District Associ- ation; for Retarded. Children, held at time Golden Circle School last Thursday. His report on the pro- gress made by the Association in- dicated that the efforts of the executive, had been far more suc- cessful than originally anticipated, The school building, property and equipment, purchased in atme of last year, were completely paid for by December. This was made pos- sible through grants from the De- partment of Education, County of Huron, the Wingham Town. Coun- cil and donations from service ehibs, local industries and individu- als. Tice Wingham Kinette ChM as- sisted greatly when the members canvassed the entire town for Con- tributions last fall. The Couple& Club of the United Church was responsible for the :bright, cheerful interior of the school. They paint ed the Inside of the building and Made drapes. -qrade VI of the pith- lie sehool donated a clock. The. property has been seeded Please turn to Page Five) Despite the fact that a good many residents of Wingham and tite surrounding district have been outspoken in their desire to have a Swimming pool constructed, re- sponse to a widely-circulated ballot was so slim that the pool project has been dropped. The swimming pool committee, which was composed of represen- tatives from town council, time two service dubs, Legion, firemen and private citizens, recently distribu- ted a ballot, 'by triad and through the public and high school students, on which) the people 'of the com- munity were asked to express their opinion. Total returns were counted at a meeting of the pool committee last Wednesday evening, and the Meat- hers unanimously agreed that gen- Prat interest ira the project is so slim' that no at:ton can be justified. Seine 85,000 in donations which had already been turned in to the tothrnittee Is being returned to the .donors with :expressions of ap- preciation for their co-operation and Interest, 00e-Third Retarn Ballots went out to an .estirriated 1/00 homes in Wingitara and time rural area close to the town, from which children Might be expected to benefit ,from a .swinrting pool in town, Only 063 banatt in total were returned, 'definite indication (Please Turn to Page Three) PLAY AND DANCE Arc WHITECHTHICH A play and dance will be held in Whitechurch Hall, Friday, April 8th at 8.30 p,m., sponsored 'by the 'reesWater Junior 'Farmers' play, "The .Valiant". Other var. lay ournbers. Lunch counter. Ad- rnissiOli 50e, Children 10e. F6b STORES IN WINGHAM WILLIEMAIN OPEN EACH .SINIDAY EVENINfi COMMENCING APRIL 2ND 41103PORTSMEN'S BINGO The Wingham Spertstrien's. AS. sedation will hold a bingo In the Wingharn Council Chatnbers, April 6th at 8,80 p.irn, There will be 3r• regular games at $5.00 And four share-the-Wealth games, Details announced at the gain°. Cards 6 for a, dollar. Admission 500, P30:6b A Numato, OF' IltOMES ht lower Wingliem had to in 1047, Shown above is the beam or lilt aid MrS,, be evacuated on the Week-end When floor! Waters Ted Simmons. The ear 1k background was almost rose to levels pearly uti high as the last major flood cowered by the rising wiiiett4 at the Mnithuid.