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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1960-06-15, Page 1One of Howick Township's most highly respected elderly residents, Mrs. John Hyndman, marked her 94th birthday in Gorrie last Thurs- day. Mrs. Hyndman, who resides with her , son Fred, is in good health, and her recollections of by-gone days make meet interesting listen- ing, She was born at St. Catharines, arid al two years of age came With her parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. James Gamble, to this part of the province, The trip was made by stage corteh. The family settled hi Howick and farmed on rg. as 94. Thursday ILI COFFEE SHOP OPENED MONDAY Levi Good and his son, Israel,. opened a new coffee shop and res- taurant on Josephine Street on Monday of thisweeic, The new es- tablishment, located in the former Wing's, Grill, will be an asset to the main street. The two men renovated the premises themselves and have done a creditable job. The capacity of the new shop is rated 'at 30, and while not large in size the eur- roundings are excellent, The room Is* panelled in limed oak with the 'Counter being finished in butter- nut, Modern equipment has been in- stalled to provide fast service both at the counter and in the kitchen. Good lighting and flooring en- `ranee the room and with a freshly painted front the whole building has taken on a new look that should attract a good clientelle. The wives of the two men also , assist in the restaurant as well as Mrs, Alfred Cameron, who is act- ing as a waitress: Receives injury In Farm Accident Barvcey McDowell, R. R. 1, Bel- grave, had ,the eniefortuee. en %Mon:. day to have his tractor roll away , from him when he was .attaching a rake-plouqi. •In his attempt to stop the ma- thine ft rolled over his body.inflice-\ • Ing a deep cut to his knee.. *He was taken to Wingham Gen- re' Hospital where his condition is reported as satisfactory. CiIUItCH PARADE All members of L.O.L. 79e are re- minded to attend County Church parade at Brussels Presbyterian Church, Sunday, June 19th. Meet at Brussels Lodge at 10,e0 am. F15b DANCING AT BLUE MOON „ Metter!' and old time dancing Saturday night at the "Blue Moon. Good orchestra, • F15* ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs, Edward 1301:tinier, of Gorrie, Ont., wish to announce the engagement of their youngpst daughter, Eileen Dorothy; to Mr. James Levi. Wells, son of Mr, ‘Al- fred James Wells, of Uxbridge, and the late Mrs, Wells. The marriage will take place in the near future. F15-22b AT HOME TO FRIENDS • Mrs. Elizabeth Kelly will be at nme to her friends 'bn 'Friday, tine 171.th, it being,the occasion of her 80th birthday, ' F15b RECEPTION A reception in the Whitechureh Hall, 'Friday, June 17th, for Mr. and Mrs, Emerson Hickey, nee Diane Hand. Music Tiffin's Orches- tra. Ladies please bring ' lunch. Everybodywelcorne. Fl5b ANNIVERSARY SERVICE Knox Presbyterian ChrtIch, Blue- vale, is celebrating its 102nd anni- versary Sunday, June 19th, at 11 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. Guest preacher, Rev. W. J. S. McClure, Molesworth. Special music by choir and •male quartet. Garden party will be held Wednesday, June 29th. Everybody welcome, Fl5b OIT HOME TO FRIENDS Mr, and Mts. Thomas Fells will be at home to 'friends on Monday, June 20th, from 3-5 and 7-9 on the occasion of their 60th Wedding an- niversary. F15* COLD MEAT SUPPER To be held in the McIntosh United Church, Wednesday, June 22nd.,Supper served from 5.30 to 8 p.m, Adults $1.00, Children 40p. Pikes to be shown in the church, F15b BEAUTY PARLOR CLOSED • Ruth, Lott wishes to advise her patrons that the Beauty Parini will be Closed Until further notice. F15b ,DANCE IN VVRONETElt To the music of Larry and Ray Mercey and orchestra from 10 to 1, Friday, June 17th, in Community Hall, Adm, 75c, F15h ENGA.016MENT Mr, and Mrs. Milani. 'McCann, irdwieh, 'Ont., wish to announce are engegeinent of their youngest daughter, Margaret Elizabeth, to Mr. :lames Edvvard RertVeick, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Cleric ttenwlek, Clifford, Ont, The Wedding Will take place on July and pt,"' O'cloOk in the Pordwieh Uitited,'Chureh. !.; PlOb With which is arnaloarnated th Qorrie Vitiate and Wro ter News I 'WINGI1AM, .01.T.PARIO; TintiONESDAY, jUNlifi 1,01, 1969 John 'Hamilton, of Bluevale,1 driver of a 1959 station Wagon, and, his passenger, „John Underwood, were removed to Wingham, Gen- eral, Hospital Monday evening 'fol- lowing an accident at Bluevale, loose gravel on the 4403,11-der Oat Wit road and went :out be control, 'The' , vehicle uses travelling east .at the time, and ,croeski. to the, north 'rade of the ,highwey and era shed into the „dual wheels Of a . CanaPlIell • Transport truck which was pgirked on the far 'shoulder bf4,11e114lmt,1Y. The station wagon was , e6mplete/Y NEW 'COFFEE SHOP—Levi Good and his sop Israel opened a pew restaurant and coffee shop known as "Goode Coffee Shot," in the Wing's Grill building, on Monday. 'Theatirove photo shows the interior' of the completely renovated 'building,—Advance-Times photo.` .• ew Addition is Tal t ospit Meetin CLASS CAPPED AT 110S1'ITAIJ-1.5 girls who 'enrolled in the Certi- fied Nursing Assistants' course at, the local hostritel last February received their caps Inet, Wednesday afternoon, inirrIcing the end Of the probationary period et the 10-month course, mfrs, W. E. Fielding, their Instructress, 'canned the young women irr art impressive ceremony. The group hie-hides: back rew, left to righte•aMaticrir LOWER N'Y . ECEIVES BURNS —V - Trade Fair Report EnCbura,ges Club The Winghani Kinettes met at the home of Mrs. Andy Scott on Monday evening, When;21 answered the rdll tali. The meeting was open- ed in the usual Manner and " a highlight of the bueiness was the report of the Trade rely; 'which proved to' be very ,sticcessful. It, was voted to hold a. fall ,tea and hake sale, Sotto 'of the mem- bers volunteered to, help the Wo- men's Institute 'with the TB survey' and clinic, to be held '.in July. The draws 'were won , hat, ,MrS, John' Currie and Mrs. Ken Oerson„ • Mrs. Gary , Gibson demonstrated' the proper: rise bf , Malee,eip and, Mrs, Maurice' Steelton' was her model for eomplete,fatiai; Mri Jack Walker tlianicec-ViYIrS:eGibann and presented her 'with a Mall gift. Ivrta, Cy Robinson was Itinth con- vener for the Meeting. ' Mary Ann Stokes, four-year-old daughter of Mr .and Mrs. Arthur Stokes, of Lower Town, received extensive burns to her body on Monday afternoon when she fell into a bonfire and her clothing was ignited. The child was rushed to the Wingham General Hospital where she was treated by Dr, W. A. Craw- ford and then removed to 'the Sick Children's Memorial Hospital in London. It is not known exactly hew the accident happened, but the young- ster was extensively burned on the body, arms and legs and will re- quire considerable treatment in the London hospital, room, recovery rotaries, etc. The ad— (Micro. tinder dipeepeiPmavould-fem a second' tole'' over the wing which was added in, 1955-56. Chair- man J. V, Fischer, of the building committee, outlined the details. In her statistical report for the month of May' the administratrix, 'Mrs. Morrey, said there were 179 admissions, 21 births, 62 operations, 128 outpatients, 242 x-rays, 7 blood transfusions, 1234 laboratory pro- BIG FISH— Herb Fuller and Bob Wenger joined a Walkerton 'group for a fishing trip to the 'Honey Harbour area over the week-end. ,They re- ported ,.fishing .was poor although one of the group, Charles 'Harris, of Walkerton, pulled in a 27-inch 9-lb. walleye. the 17th and 12th concessions 'be- fore moving to Minto Township where she married her husband John Hyndman, One of seven children, Mrs. ,Hyndman has one sister still liv- ing, Mrs. Annie ,Gilpen, 81, of Gorrie and one brother, James Gamble of Saskatchewan, who is $O years of age. Following their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Hyndman lived near Harristen. for 'a number of years and then moved to a farm just south of Gorrie where they farmed until retiring a intinber of years ago, Mr. Hyndman passed away in 1950; . 'Of four children, Mrs. Hyndman has two living, her eon Fred with whom she lives, and one daugh- ter, Mrs. Fred Dowdall of Toron- to. There are three grandchildren, Harold and Allan Brainier', of Gorrie and Greta, Mrs. William Bennett of .Howick Township, as well as nine great grandchildren., Mrs, ityndrekait stated that tieing conditions today are much easier than in her youth, as farm Ma- ehniery has Made rural life Much simpler. She can remember When grain was cradled In the fields be- fore harvesting equipment was in general Use, Mrs. IlYiednialt also remarked that the, !LOOS have changed tortderfelly ,over the years and are prettier and more interesting, cedures, 24 elettre-eaediograms, 76 at tancer",,,,Ckiiie, ;3.,•:1);p4mprtelln,. Red Cross blood bottles to other hospitals. During, the month there Was a total of 3412 hospital days, for a daily average of 110 patients. Finance chairman A. D. Mac- William reported that total revenue had been $40,913.10, while expendi- tures plus depreciation had equalled that figure. He remarked that operations at the hospital are now HIM SCHOOL BOARD HELD JUNE MEETING The board of the Winghani Dis- trict, High School held its June meeting at the school last Thurs- day evening with most of the business being confined to routine affairs. After an earlier meeting with Mr. R. Vogan, the shop teacher, the bored clecided to instal a paint room in the shop in time for the fall term. A letter of resignation from Mr. A. R:„„Yates, science teacher, was received and the resignation ac- cepted with regret. Mr. Yates will move to Guelph, A long discussion took place in connection with the problems of tuition fees for students from other school areas that attend the Wing- ham school. In some cases, fees for these students have not been paid by the areas from which they come. The board finally decided ,to 'have each member contact the reeve of his respective municipality with 'the suggestion that the matter be aired at County Council this month, The problem Will be placed on the board's agenda again at the September meeting. Tenders for the supply of fuel oil for the school were opened and that of Sterling Fuels was' accept- ed. The local agent is H. N. Gowdy and Sort of Gorrie. Principal Frank Madill stated that average attendance during May 'had been 537.4 pupils with an average of 94.69 per cent. At open night 279 had signed the register compared with 150 in 1959. Fire Chief James Carr had pre- viously been risked to inspect the School and his report was read. The board, on 'this recommendation will purchase a number Of ex- tinguishers for the building. A special meeting of the beard Will be held with the npetators of the bus lines, On Tune 29th to discuss transportation of ,the fall season. suffering from cuts, brinses 'and shock. Reports on Tuesday morn- ing.indiceted the men were not in serious condition, ,The accident occurred at 5.45 p.m. when the Hamilton car struck Jack Alexander is $110 poorer as the result of an old 'trick used by three fast operators last week; The three entered the Alexander Hardware .and while ;two engaged the clerks in different parts of the store in conversation, the third proceeded. to pick up $110,00 from an unlocked safe, Police Chief Gordon Deyell and provincial police, were, called to in- vestigate and are looking for two men and a women in connection with, the case. ' A second group. tried the same stunt, at Staintons' Hardware but apparently didn't manage to walk off with any lboti „According to police .this .group same. stunt in a Pannereten'aLar4, Brussels Lodge Visits Wingham Last Tuesday evening the Brus- sels Masonic Lodge visited the Wingham A.F. & AM, Lodge 286 and put on a third degree cere- mony for two Brussels candidates. Following the ceremonies the two groups enjoyed'lunch and a social hour. demollehed in the erash- and. the wheel frarneWorit of the truck was broken off, The accident occurred at the curve. on No. 86 highway' just west. of Bluevale ,at the trailer camp and was,, investigated by Provincial Constable jack Parkinson, LA the Wingham Detachment, The recreation room., at the nurses' residence, Winer= Oen- eral Soepital, 'wee filled to capacity: on Wednesday afternoon for the capping ceremony which symbol!' ized the completion • pf the pro- bationary period fo,e 15 reembera of 'the junior Certified Nursing Assistants, class. In a Setting 'of ta.ndlelight and artistically ar- ranged: 'spring' flowers, the tere- molly was most ImpressIve ..Mrs. I, Morrey, adrainistratrix hoSnital, introduced, members of the staff, Met A. Newell dire -eta of nursing; MrS.'W. B. Field • instructress,' Mrs, J. Kearney, assistant direetor of nursing; Mre. C.'Slitlekleton„ elini ai supervisor; and 'Mrs. H. Fuller, house' Mother., the ,students tame forward *in, dividually , toe light their 'candlee .from life, main 'taper 'at 'a Central. table after which the rectual;co- iolfg witS eirigetteegeeegaethieLterle4W - ere, &iced. 'by Mrs. Morrey. The 'Fier- ence Nightingale pledge was re- peated in unison by 'the students after the ceremony. Mrs. Morrey' addressed words of welcome to the parents and friends of the students who were present and outlined the history of the course, She said that the C.N.A. is' assuming a place of increasing im- portance in this province. Miss Newell addressed the stu- dents and emphasized the neces- sity of taking their work seriously and adhering to the highest prin- ciples of the profession. Mrs. Shackleton presented each of the students with bandage eels - sore from the board of directors of the hospital. The scissors form a practical emblem of the nurse's calling. Mi's. B. N. thrrin 'conducted a brief service on behalf of the Wingham Gideons and Mrs. Kilpat- rick presented each of the girls with a New Testament. To conclude the program the Hospital Glee 'Club sang "He", 'led by Mrs. Kearney and accompanied by Miss Wilson. A delicious lunch was served to the students and guests at the conclusion of the function. Brownie Picnic Thd•Wingharn. Brownies enjoyed a picnic, and marshmallow roast last 'Wectiresday after school. Abbut10 Brownies turned out for thiaa4t-Ineeiing of the season. The outing was held at Henderson's bush. A. further diaeuesion of possible plans for au-addition to the Wiage. ham' General Hospital took place at the meeting of the beard of direc- tors, on Friday evening, presided over by chairman H. C. MacLean. fire latest suggested layout for the addition would include accommo- dation for approximately 50 pa- tient beds in wards and 'semi- private rooms, two operating rooms, delivery room, sterilizer running .juet abeut'ae . they e•nould ikentAlriellnaitelat'standpoint u leder, the OntarioHospital Services Com- mission, the 'institution showing neither profit nor loss. R, B, Cousins, chairman of the management committee, said that the hospital is still In need of a physiotherapist and efforts, are be- ing made to secure the services of a competent person to fill the post. Grounds Excellent The grounds around the hospital are in fine condition, reported De- Witt Miller, chairrnali of the pro- Perty .committee. A hedge has been planted at the rear of the building and -a new piece of lawn seeded down to replace grass lost when a new water main was installed dur- ing the winter months. The smoke stack and one boiler had been cleaned and inspected. Mrs. Morrey also reported on a regional meeting held recently in Woodstock, which she had attend- ed. Various problems which con- front hospital boards and staffs were discussed at that time, She also told of the capping ceremony which had been 'held at the nurses' residence the previous Wednesday aftenoon. NEW STEPS— Workmen are busy repairing the front steps at the hospital. The cement work was badly damaged from frost and several of the slabs that surfaced the stairway were in a loosened condition, Confidence Artists Visit Local business . Pjaces. CAPT. D. h0001110fi TO TAKE SERVICE Capt. Don" and. Mrs, Gondridge will be, inWinghain'thisweek-entd, and ci,*. , Geocirldge s will take the service, at, the Salvation ,ArtnY• Citadel, Tpie"""Cioxodric e" family 'arrived back in Canada from Chile in April, They were in the mission field there for almost three years and had been In 'Wingham for some time before going to Chile, Karen was born here and they new have two boys, Kenneth and Teddy, whom were born abroad. Capt. Goodridge was in public relations work there, He spent sev- eral months in hospital suffering from tropical diseases, and was re- turned to Canada for health reasons They are at present in Toronto but will be transferred to the West Coast within the next couple of weeks and this will be their only opportunity to visit with their many Wingham friends. . . IMPRESSRIAPPINI CEREMONY TOR tionnett, Eleanor Seharle, Mrs. Intim McMinn, Eleanor Pascutte, Shirley Berpeer, Delores Heffernan, Mrs. Miele Wright:OA Dotty Feick, Milroy Schyff, Diane Conipton; front row, Notnia, Snelgierve, Dorothy alitarell, Ceeille, Dead, Mary Btoonie, Eleanore *Advance-Thews photo.