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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1960-06-22, Page 1rn, ..rrrn With which is amalgamated the Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News WINGRAM, ONTARIO, WEDNE'SDAY, JUNE, 22,• 1960 'SINGLE COPIES — 'r cents • JUNE SESSION OF COUNTY COUNCIL. I MANG THE MAIN DRAG By The Pedestrian EXPECT TO AWARD BRINE CONTRACTS DURING NEXT YEAR TB Clinic. T0 .130. Held Here from July 19 10 26 COLOR Orsprr IN THIS ISSUE Jerk Outlines Need or Hospital Fund Rae Hetherington Passes First Year Mr, and Mrs. R. S. Hetherington have received word that Rae has been successful in passing his first year Engineering Science course at the University of Western Ontario. Rae is an officer cadet with the Royal Canadian Navy for the sum- mer, stationed at Cornwallis, NS., and taking cruises from there. -He recently spent a week with his brother F/O Ian ,Hetherington and Mrs, Hetherington at Greenwood, 'NS. He will return the middle of Sep- Itember to resume his studies at the litniveraity. in our 1901 budget, contracts for kaoth structures will be awarded in 10:1', - Owing to the time required for design and preparation of contracts as well as budget limitations. I am afraid it is not possible to start either of these atructeres in the current fiscal year. I trust you will'explain our posi- tion to the town council and as- sure them that we are well aware of the necessity of replacing' these ;bridges, Yours vary truly, Fred M, Cass, The Minister of Highways. ing the current year, to assist with indigent patient hospitalization costs, He suggested that this grant be set aside as the first instalment on a reserve fund for hospita' grants and that conversations be held with the various hospital hoards as soon as possible in order Reporting to the June session of the Huron County Council last week, Clerk-Treasurer John G. Berry pointed out that several of the- hospitals within the county azas facing building programs, and as a result the county will be called upon for grants to aid hi capital expenditures. to co-ordinate planning for the Mr. Berry, stated that the county, Snture.. will -recetv-C-A` krtifit . Of $25,0130-dhr- The clerk also said that chiCiiieS- BEST AS _N CHOSEN 1011 TEAM This week's issue -of The Ad- vence-Times carries air added feature Width- is a definite "first." You:- Will find .in your paper a fulaeolor folder Which . carries information about Cara) and its uses. in the .preparanion. , of home-manic jams, etc. The insertion of this voter , broadside ia the entire: issue of the paper represented a big • WhIeli, ltti,d. toi be. .ttono-ina Matey, vault of the `papers being opened, the piece inserted and the papers re-folded, as ' they left the press. *The Corte compamy and their advertising agency have for the past three sea-sons worked closely With newspaper pub- lishers to see that their rv- ing and other useful information reached Rtee reade ors tit the proper Vane — just as fenit'; crops reached the 'local inarh6ts. The folders carried do this. issue is the ietteat in this series of informative messageS- Don Murray Will Attend Banff Camp Don Murray, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Murray, Winghain, leaves early.in July to attend the National Cadet Camp at Banff, Alta. Don holds the rank, of lieutenant in the Wingham District High School Cadet Corps, The course, which lasts about seven weeks,Trovides training-in a wide range of military subjects. EN (*AGEMENT Mr. arid Mrs. Roderick McKay, of Wingham, announce the engage- meet of their daughter. Doreen to Mr. Henry George Sitinn, son of Mr, and Mrs. George &thin. Marriage will take place Saturday, Juni' 25th. P22, 'ENGAGEMENT Ma., and Mrs. Harvey Taylor Wish to announce the engagemdnt o/ their daughter, Marilyn Louise to William Henry Marry) Brydges, son of Mrs. Josephine Brydges, Bel- grave and the late William Brydg- es. The wedding will take place on Saturday, July 16 in Constance United Church. F22* LIYGAGEMENT Mr, and Mrs. Stanley N. Gallaher announce the engagement of their daughter, Berm Beatrice, to Mt'. Robert Arthur Cathers, Of Barrie, eon of Mr, John Calhers, of Carrie, and the late Mrs. Whets. The Irlarriage will take place In Wrox- eter United Church Friday, July 1st, at 12 noon. P22* ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. laugh Rhin, IBMs- eels, wish to announce the engage- eat of their elder daughter, Alla Edythe, to Mr. Elvey aYne (Bud) Reek, of Wingharn, son of Mrs. Chris Rock, of Monk. ton,' and the late Mr, Rock, The wedding will take place early hi July. F22b in the Ontario Hospital Services Commission Act will result in high- er costs to the -county for the hos- pitalization of indigent patients. The rate per day for indigents has been increased from $4.50 to $6.75 for which the county is fully res, ponsible. First Quarter Surpluses ....,riancial.staternents of the-var. tees departments as of March 81st showed surpluses on,hand ee fol- lows: 'general fund, $,049,84;„ coun- ty home, $1,659.68; county home farm, $274.05; county hoMe build- ing fund, $72,996.68; Children's Aid Society, $4,829.76 and county lib- rary, $2,480.73. Mrs. Mary P. Chaffee, who ']ins been director of the Children's Aid Society for the past 20 years, made her final report to council and reviewed the progress of the society during her tenure of office. She will be succeeded by Rev. R. G. MacMillan. Too Many Roads The report of the county made- committee strucka pessimistic note when it was stated that, some- needed improvements to county roads will have to wait at least ten years, unless the total mileage is decreased Or the mill rate sub- stantially increased. The report stated that the present 390 miles- of road for which the county is responsible, is too much for the assessment cif 60 million dollars, and added that some of the lesser travelled roads will not be improv- ed for 20 years at the 'present rate of progress, The report also carried the In- formation that the development road at present under reconstruc- tion from Elyth to Dunlop, will not. be completed until next year, in order to permit the granular base in some sections to settle before paving is added. This year, will see the paving of the road from Dunlop to a. point nt miles east of Auburn, The road committee Will shortly meet the minister of highways to seek designation of County Road 12 as a development road. This road extends 30 miles from Sea- forth to Belmore. The county home committee ex- pressed concern over charges being made for "extras" 'in the construe- tion of the new building at Clin- ton, The contractors, C.Iong-Brig Contractors, are reportedly behind schedule -With •the Work at present. take this opportunitly to teach the boys forest protection, respect for property, detection of poisonous plants, such as poison ivy, and gen- eral camping safety. Eight new members joined the Junior Conservation Club on Mon- day night when the regular meet- ing was held at the - Sportsmen's Association grounds, Bill Mitchell again came -through as the best shot for the evening. A team of six, the boys who have had the best scores for the season, was chosen, They -are Billy 'Mitchell, Brent Davidson, Dick Scott, Doug Hamilton, 'Gordon Rintoul and Prank Riehl. This team will be groomed to compete with outside clubs. Before long there will be three teams of six 'boys. chosen for competition. The instructors on the range Monday night were Ken Carter anti Bob Walsh. Slim Boucher, Frank Caslcanette and Harvey Car- rick, of Lueknow, were the in- structors giving the beginners book instructIon. The next meeting will' be on July 11th when food and equipment lists will be made and plans formulated for an overnight camping trip later in July. The instructors will A meeting was held recently in the High •Sehooi for the purpose of organizing the TB Survey in Win ham. Chairman of the Meeting was Harvey McDermitt, of Ford- wick ev,nd Is, chairman of the County TB' Survey and Gordon Stockley, representative of the On- tario Department of Health, was the spealter. There will 'be tuberculosis tests and X-ray 'tests this time. ,Every- one, including 'babies, should have the tuberculin test. Which - will be given July 19th, 20th, 21st and 22nd. Two days later the doctor will cheek the reaction and' advise if X-rays are. desirable; These will foliose at once. " - If results are negative and the person under 40. years ;of age, no X-rays will be taken runless re- quested, Once positiVe, ialways posi- tive and -X-rays 'are- „advisable. If one has never tested: positive you need never. repeat the tuberculin test. Also, if you haVe been X-ray- ed within 'a year,. just the tubercu- lin test is necessary: Reports of 'each teat will be sent, • Many ..horrie visitors' are needed to - make 'cells .betWeeir July • 8th and 14th. , If you' eith e help, please call Mrs. EaParish. A:lerge prime staff of clerks is -MqiiiMd -for _clin- ic &Lys and volunteeri are asked to please call Mrs. Jellies Henry. All workers are requested to meet at the council Chambere<aulel 8th at 8 pm. for final instruction -and distribution of visitors'-kits. Anyone wbei will be aWrty, on the visiting days should -96:intact his own zone captain and pick up his cards,. If you can't- attend the Wingham Clinic, go to the nearest one. There are 10 zones in Wingham: Zone 1, north of river, Mrs. E. Parish; Zone 2, south of river to C.N.R. tracks, Mrs. G. Davidson; Zone 3, west of Josephine St., C.N.R, to Patrick St. Mrs. 'F. Ed- gar; Zone 4, east of Josephine, C.N.R. to Patrick, Mrs. N, Mc- Laughlin; Zone 5, :west - of Jose- phine, Patrick to John, Mrs, H. Spry; Zone 6, east of Josephine, Patrick to John, grs. H. Burrell; Zone 7, west of JosePhine, John to Victoria, Mrs. B. Powell; ZOne east of Josephine, John to Victoria, Mrs. G. Gannet; Zone- 9, south of Victoria and west of Diagonal, Mrs. J. Kerr; Zone 10, south of Vietoria and Cast of Diagonal, Mrs. J. Day, You are asked to save this In- formation, CLOS/NG NOTICE The Msyk -Studio will be -closed from June 27th -to 30th inclusive, Photo finishing service will be•ac- cepted by Wilfred Hamilton, Jew- eller. F22b FROLIC IN GORRIE ARENA Friday, June 24, Games, dancing, bingo, other attractions, Fun for all. Draw for $85.00 in cash at -mid- night. Program at 8.30, Slim Bouch- er, Dolores anderwicke. Adm, 25e. Dancing 11-1, adm, 25c. Sponsored bytGorrie Community Club, F22b --- SUMMER CLASSES All children 8 years and over wishing to take swimming instruc- tion at Tecswater must register at the Wingham Town Hall on Satur- day morning 'between 9.30-11.30 'a.m. Children not residents of the Town of Wing-sham will be charged a fee Of $1.00, payable on regis- tration, to cover costs of transpor- tation, etc., incurred on their -be-, half. F22b GARDEN PARTY IN BLUE YALE :Garden Party will be held in 'the Bluevale Presbyterian Church, Wednesday, Stine 29th. Supper served from 5,30 to 8 p.m. Adults $1.00, children 40c. F22b CLOSING NOTICE Dr. F. A. Parker's office will. he closed until July 1st. F22b r and Mrs. T. Fells Mark 60th Anniversary Family to Move To Cookstown , Murray McDowell, of Ashfield Township, has recently accepted a sales and service franchise for Surge Milking Machines serving an area between Toronto and Barrie. He will be taking a two weeks' course in Chicago relating to the business. The family will be moving to Cookstown July 1st, ENG AG EIVIENT Mr. and Mrs, David Gruber, 13 Cambridge Street, Guelph, ah- notinee the engagement of their daughter, 'Shirley Helen, to Mr, Charles Russell Bone, son of Mr, and Mrs. ,Russell Boise, la R. 5, Brtiesele. The marriage will take Place on Saturday, July 9, •at 11 o'clock, in Church of Our Lady, Guelph, • F22* :ENGAGEMENT Mr, and Mrs, Edward Bolander; Of Gerrie, Oat., wish to announce the 'engagement of their youngest daughter, Eileen Dorothy, to Mr, James Levi' Wells, sort of Mr, Al- fred James Wells, -of 'Uxbridge, and the late Mrs.- Wells. The marriage will take place in the near future, F15.221i Mr. and Alm Theirlas Fells, who celebrated their shame ad edding anniversary, at their home its Wingham Salt MonillaY. Life Membership Presented to P.M. At tire OBS meeting held last Tuesday evening, a 'life member- ship was presented to Mrs. Hazel Ileughara P.M. The charter members, Dr. and Mrs, j, A. Fax and Mr. and Mrs. R. A. :Coats were also honored. Miss Norma Coutts accepted for her parents, who were unable- to attend, Mrs, Margaret Shane, of London, was also 'unable to be there. Mrs. Marian .Kuhns, arand Oro ganist, and iltr. Kuhns, of Isling- ton, were present, as well es guests Emit), Parkhill, Exeter and 13lyth. Donations were made to the Canadian Cancer Society and the Red Shield Fund. Lunch Wag serVeci by the cenvetier, Mrs. Edna Pere tune, and 'her corantittee. I the butcher shop and Fells' resi- dence was also demolished. While the new -buil-ding was being erected the family went to England for a visit and returned to business on the same site. This was one of three trips to their homeland since coming. to Canada. Excellent Citizens Mr. 'Fells is a great believer in working for the betterment of the community in which one lives and felt a responsibility towards his town and fellowman, He spent over 20 years in public service, on coun- ell, the hydro commission, and as mayor of Wingham. He was mayor for seven consecutive years. Mrs. Fells was -by no means Idle. Her training as a nurse was valu- able to the community and the local doctors found her assistance Most helpful, Many calls kept her busy at all hours of the day -and night. Both Mr. and Mrs, Fells have al- ways tried to help immigrants, coining to this district to get ac- quainted, and to 'befriend them in every way. Mr, Fells enjoyed fishing and is well acquainted- with the local streams, Mrs. Fells `Is famous for het beautiful flowers, and their pansy bed alone is a sight to hold. They have one daughter, Miss Doris Fells, of Toronto, who was with them -for theft' anniversary and wilt remain here for the week- They Will accompany -her at the week-end fora vacation at Eight House, Muskoka, Mr, and Mrs. Fells live alone Mal both actively enjoy gardening and many other interests. Through the years they have had their ups and downs as all' couples must ti.• period of 60 years, but they have . faced everything together and worked: tide by Side. We hope they will have many more years of hap- piness together, A host of friends called on Me. and Mrs. Thomas Fells on Monday afternoon and evening to offer their best wishes on the occasion of their 60th wedding anniversary. The esteemed Couple received many gifts and flowers and congratula- tory messages form ,friends who were unable to be with them on this happy ;celebration. Mr. and Mrs. Fells were the re- cipients of a. message from. Buck- ingham Palace, and from both the provincial and federal governments to mark the'-occasion, Mrs. 'C. F. Johnson and Mrs. Walter VanWyck poured tea in the afternoon and Mrs. C. A. Roberts 'and Mrs. Ed. Harrison in the even- ing. Other friends who assisted in serving the guests were Mrs. How- ard: Sserbondy, Miss Christine Is- bietet, Miss Kathleen Pringle, Mrs. D. B. Porter, Mts. Frank Seddon, Mrs. Frank McCormick, Mrs. Roy Manuel and Mrs. R. H. Lloyd. Married in England Mr. and Mrs. Fells were married in St. Bartholomew's Church, Shef- field, Yorkshire, England, on July 20th, 1000, He is a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John trails, of Rot- ford, Nottinghamshire, and Mrs, Fells is .a daughter of the late .Mr. and Mrs, J. Crowley, of Sheffield, and as :graduate of Warrington In- firmary and Jessop Women's Hos- pital. Sheffield. The young couple came to Canada as bride and groom to visit with his uncle, who lived near Wing- hon. The bride was quite happy here -and persuaded her husband to stay in Canada, in June, 1901, they moved into Wingham.,After a brief period. Mr, Pelle went into ibusiness for -himself 'and -owned and operated a 'butcher shop on the present lo- cation at the curling rink. Later he bought the 'black now owned by Petty Deyell, 'with their. residence in the same building. When a fire wiped out the north. end of the •Chitholth Block in 1911, BAIrE SALE The ladles of the "Donnybrook WMS are holding a bake sale in Wingliant Council Chambers, on Saturday, June 88th,, at /.80. 1+221) NOM ,PRORENNO. AT SWIMMINU :AREA • Last week the newly-fornmel; Parks, board started procoeclirkp At the site -of the sefo swiMtioling area on the Maitland by bringing in a big drag line to clear the: :Haar . bottom, The area selected' 'Tree about -ono' hundred feet downstream from the CNR -overhead -bridge ..and extende -for two hundred feet westward. Access to the swimming site will be from Minatie Street, near- the rail- way bridge. This week a bulldozer has been levelling the share line and. filling. -in the low area near the street., Sand will' e placed along 'the shore And in the -shallow end .of the pool, where the younger children wilt swim. A fence will' he placed across the swim:Mag area to mark off the • shallower section and present Plans call for a floating platform of some typq, for the use of the younger swimmers, Tile entire area will ha marked. off, probably with buoys', to Indicate the section which has -- been improved -for swimming poses. The committee also plans to level and clean up the pierilt greened, which was started. laet year above- the Howson dam, In the course of time this property will be :land. • • soaped and beautified for 'the -use -of townspeople and tourists. . lei John W. Hanna, M.P.P., has: re ceived a letter from. Hon. F. M. Cass, minister of highways, in which he 'indicates that it is likely contracts 'fqr both the McKenzie and Zetiand bridges will be let in 1961. Though the completion of the new spans may still be some time in the -future, residents of this area have been awaiting such word from the department for several years,: and definite plane to replace the present bridges is welcome, Both haaSe been the cause of several accidents. The „letter to Mr. .Hanna reads ae follows: Dear Mr. Hanna; :E have receivedyour letter of May 16, 1960, and appreciate the Wingham town council's anxiety concerning reconstruction of the Zetland anti McKenzie bridges. While I indicated to you In my letter of March 14, 1960, that it was doubtful whether either of these structures would remain on our 1961 -program, I can now assure that,' failing. any drastic reduction .TIIEM TONIGHT— One of the outstanding sporting event* of the season is slated for the Sall park tonight, when the Hyciro team meets the Wingham °Winters. The game Was origin- ally scheduled for last Friday even- ing, but rain dampened the spirits of both teams and the game Was postponed. 0 - 0 - 0 THEY LOOK NICE-- Forgot to comment on the plac- ing of .the flower pots on the lamp standards this year .. . . and they are as pretty as any we have seen. Since the Custom was started. Al- thOnghtfolks in -Wlrigilant -haet-be- 'conle ticeustomed to this added -touch of beauty along the main drag; 'Motorists are often -heard commenting mi this particular die- tingulahing feature of the' tows, . 0 - 0 () COMING DOWN— Workmen are engaged the re- moval of the two frame buildings immediately south of the curling -rinklaThe .buildings have 'been in a bad ',state: state of repair for some years andAhefr removal :will make the lots .0411a-hie for More up-to-.'date structures. 0 - 0 - 0 'OLES AND MORE HOLES— Town workmen have -a few added problems, presumably because of the wet -weather and incessant rain. At Several points on the town's, street•syatein the fill around drains has been washed away and. the pav- ing has collapsed. Barricades -have been`placed to prevent'. cars „drop- ping into the -holes, 0 - 0 - 0 NEW LOOK— The members of the fire brigade have been busy redecorating the . exterior trim of the fire hall. As -a result of their efforts the build- ing has a new and fresh appear- ance--a credit to the alert brigade. Paul Fitzpatrick Receives Injury Paul Fitzpatrick, son of F/O and Mrs. M, J. Fitzpatrick of Minnie Street, met with an accident last Thursday afternoon while swim- ming at the river, in emnpany with two or three friehds, The boys were removing stones to make a spot for divifig. Paul dove in a little to one side of the cleared area -arid hit his head on a sharp stone. Following examination at the doctor's office he Wes- removed to the hospital where X-rays reveal- ed that there Was no fracture. However, 13 stitches Were required to close the wound. He remained in hospital until IVIonday. Hamilton Man Is New Staff Member Joe- Antler is the latest addition to the staff of the Canadian Bank of Commerce In Wingham, He comes here ..frOn'i ,I-Tarrillton, to re- plaCe Is. ID. Burns, who left a month ago to join the bank's staff at the Maple branch.