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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1961-02-08, Page 10a a a WON 10000n 010 a of a* EVERY DAY OUR FIRST MARG'S BOOK & STATIONERY IS ONE YEAR OLD. We wish to thank our many friends who have helped to make this milestone passible. To commemorate this great occasion we are launching a sale that is designed to please everyone. This sale commences FEBRUARY 6th to 18th, incl. WE ARE HOLDING NOTHING BACK — EVERY ITEM IS ON SALET 25% OFF ALL PAINT BY NUMBER SETS While They Last! ALL JEWELLERY Half Price We have many SURPRISE GRAB BAGS valued to $2.00 only — 25c Came in and have fun at our mtpense I NN EM EM E N N II II I IM IN IM ME NM EH IS IS I I M E1 1 1 11 1. 11 1 1 M O I N I EN I E N I M M I I II a a a n a n 111 a a 11 11 a n a U aa a a a 11 Ill rant grocery Phone: Our Prices Are Lower Free 590 We Keep Down the Upkeep Delivery SAVE 1.7s — Stokely's 15 ,oz. FANCY PEAS 6 for $1.00 SAVE 7e — CARNATION MILK 7 for $1,00 SAVE 9c — Donald. Duck 48 oz. ORANGE JUICE 2 for 89c SAVE 9c — Donald Duck 48 Oz. GRAPEFRUIT JUICE ..... „ , 2 for 69c SAVE 8c — Miracle Whip 3.2 oz. SALAD DRESSING 63c No. 2 SALT CRYSTALS for Water Conditioners of Canada 100 lbs . $2.25 24c off King size TIDE powdered detergent . $1.29 PREM Luncheon Meat 12 oz. 29c Stokely's Fancy 48 oz. TOMATO JUICE 31c No. 1 iVhite lbs. CREAMED HONEY 51c 4.1.1•110.11, Dick's 32 or. Sweet MIXED PICKLES 49c (Cooks in 7 Minutes) • KRAFT DINNER 2 for 31c Coleman's lb. Country PORK SAUSAGE 39c Coleman's No. 1 WIENERS lb. 45c McIntosh and Spy APPLES 5 lb. cello 59c Florida 96's PINK GRAPEFRUIT 10 for 49c • . And Many mere new materials too numerous to describe in detail. We urge you to drop in and sec the new Bedford COM% Stirah cloth, "Hoya,', with it's linen like qualities, and fine hew "Autroho soft ás silk. A PULL SELIEOTION OF NOTIONS ALWAYS ON HAND, Fo1 ALL YOUR SIAVING NEEDS. EDIGHOFFERS (Wingham) Limited "1111E, PRIENDIA STORM" iFt iI aliel1111111111111111011111111 II a a U N U U a a a a U a U a a a a a N O to do your Spring Sewing! • . and the selection of new Fabrics is absolutely thrilling. ineumunimoluiliminniminvoinesuituammistumiursi IS THE Ti E DAN RIVER COTTONS—' always radiant and lovely in their many shades 111141 designs Price $1.29 and $1.49 per yd. SATEENS--. Rich cottons with Cho lustrous Priced from $1.00 yd, WOOLLENS—, A wonderful group from soft pastels to glorious rich tones in Doeskins, Mohair, and Tweedg Priced from $3.95 . ARNEL and COTTON— Easy to sew and exceptionally popular among recent new fabric Price $1.69 yd. ,7711,11.71,M• '''• IN THE LIBRARY 13y 'DORIS O. ItTegIBBON ler immommimmoiosapiewswiper LYCEUM Theatre Wingham, !( latario Two. Shows Each Night Conautenclug at 7.15 p.m. ADMISSION-95e - Cie .. aoc, MATINEE Sat. afternoon at a p,nt. What's., Fri., Sat.. Feb. 9-10-11 Dirk Bogarde, Genevieve Page CapacMe in "SONG WITHOUT END" The life and times of Franz Liszt, 6, ALAN WILLIAMS Optometrist Patrick St., Wingham Phone 770 The WUM114111 AdvaiXe•Tinies Page Ten Wed., Feb. 8, 19611 • n • n a NI • a 11 n iAa n n • n • ,111 • • • • • • • • n a . a a 1111 iI n n a • • n • • a • • REFRIGERATION AIR CONDITIONING COMPLETE LECTRICAL SERVIC Town Council Continued from. Page One, mittee to take in representatives from other organizations in the community. He went on to say that he would like to see the Canada's first silver dollar was minted in 1935, to commemorate the 25th year of the reign of George V, 1411011111111111MENZEINENNESINININENINIENNIIIIIIIMININNIIIIMR11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111•1111111MININIVA • U ill it a SMINSMOINIMMI NII NINNi1ifIAI iwlMmllmI OismslI1INmummito Mrs. Donald Hastie and. Donald Lee. of Trenton, and Mrs. Adolph Lorseh, St. Thomas, visited this past week with Mrs. Gordon Hastie. Mr. Doug. Murray, of Preston, spent the week-end with his par- ents. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Murray. Miss Marianne McKibben. of London, was a week-end visitor at the home of her parents, Dr. W. A. and Mrs. McKibbon. We are pleased to report that Mrs. W. J. Greer was able to re- turn home from hospital at the week-end. - Mr. and Mrs, E. Edighoffer are spending a vacation in Florida. W. T. Cruickshank is progres- sing nicely after undergoing sur- gery on Friday in Victoria Hos- pital, London, - Dr, and. Mrs. K. M. -MacLen- nan are on a three weeks' trip through the States. Mr. Roy Adair and Bill Hilbert attended the Ontario Turkey Grow- eta.' Association convention which was held at the Royal Connaught Hotel, Hamilton, last week. -Mrs. George Drehman is a pa- tient in Victoria Hospital, London, were she underwent surgery last week, - Mrs. Clarence Wade was a week-end guest with Mrs. William Wade and Miss Beatrice Wade, Fordwich. --Mrs. Charles Davidson has been a patient in Wingham Hospital since last week. Miss Marlene Stainton, of Lon- don, was a week-end visitor with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Percy Stainton. Miss Patricia Deyell, of Toronto, spent the week-end with her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Deyell. --- Mr. and Mrs. Tony Langridge, of Hamilton, visited for a couple of days early last week with Mr. and Mrs, John Langridge, town, and Mr. and Mrs. F. Langridge, near Belgrave. —Miss Sharon Wilkinson, of Teeswater, was a week-end guest with *r friend, Miss Thelma. Ste. Marie,4 Mr, and Mrs. Jack Orvis and family spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Hall, BhieVale. - Miss Sylvia Alexander, of Lon- don Teachers' College, was a week- end visitor with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Alexander, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Edgar and Debbie, of 'Unionville, and Ron Dupuis, -of Windsor, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Chris Newman. Ross Hilbert, of Guelph, visited over the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Hilbert, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Davidson and Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Mc- Laughlin, of Toronto, left on Mon- day for St. Petersburg, Florida. Rebekah Euchre Was Successful There was a good turnout last Friday night for the euchre party in the Oddfellows Hall, which was sponsored by the Rebekah Lodge. Seventeen tables were in play, Mrs, George Tervit, Sr., was the high lady and Mrs. Tom Cruick- shank won the prize for lady play- ing as a man. Ken Salton had the high score for the men. The winner of the draw prize was Mrs, Norman McLaughlin, Dessert Bridge The local chapter of the O.E.S. held its annual invitation dessert bridge in the council chamber on Wednesday afternoon. There were 17 tables. The guests were greeted at the door by Mrs. Donald Donaldson, W,M. Mrs. Herbert Fuller was the lunch convener and Mrs. F, Moffat, P.W.M., was program con- vener. Mrs. W. W. Currie was the winner of the first prize and Mrs. Jack Colvin was second. The mys- tery prize was won by Mrs. Stewart Forsyth. Beautiful Everyday DINNERWARE by JOHNSTON BROTHERS HALF PRICE ALL MODELS PLANES, CARS, SHIPS, Etc. Less 25% PRESTO PAINT and SPARKLE PAINT Reg. $1.50, now $1.10 ALL BOOKS greatly reduced MODELS OF COWBOYS AND INDIANS Reg. $1.49, now to clear ... ..... 50 c 3-RING BINDERS Useful for school, home, office, recipe files, photo al- bums, scrap books, etc. — HALF PRICE 28 TEAPOTS for less than HALF PRICE Do your buying now and save at . MARCss I300K SHOP ANP STATIONERY •GIFTS.MAGAZINES MAC POAIA1D BLOCK W/NGHAM arNTS FOR W H SM/TW e SONS (CANADA) LTD The Slender Thread by P. J, I begin this review with a warn- ing: do not commence reading this book unless you are prepared to remain with it. Its compelling fascination will keep drawing you back until it is completed. It is the story primarily of a man and a boy and yet women, I know, will enjoy it. Men will like it too, although they may not ad- mit it. Gordon Monroe, a writer, had withdrawn to a secluded cabin in Vermont to write a novel. His lite had been riddled by a series of tragedies and he had become con- vinced that emotion was respon- sible for all his troubles, There- fore painstakingly he had forged a new pattern of life for himself, based upon unimpassioned logic, His books reflected, his credo- am Yet without realizing it he yearned for the very human contact that he pushed aside. There appeared at the cabin child, hungry, fearful, obviously Maltreated Gordon discovers hint to be intelligent but woefully un- taught. Danny's patent and im- mediate dependence on him trap him. into 'abandoning his logic. He takes the child to New York, where he finds they are followed and temporarily he loses him. Danny's innate resourcefulness brings them together again; then flight, illogical beyond all belief leads them to the cabin once more, where th6y are cruelly trapped and separated. The police enter the picture and the missing pieces 'in the puzzle of Danny's background are fitted in. Thus we, with C,or- don, 'learn who Danny is and in all probability who are the people who have abused him, Why, we discover, as this unparalled story unfolds. It blends skilfully psycho- logical groping, thrilling 'flight and scientific pursuit. The plot is original. Gordon Monroe is an unusual but con- vincingly real man. We watch him struggle against his basic desires and his hard-won philosophy of living. His tenderness with Danny, his eventual understanding of Jane, the woman who loved and helped them both add warmth and depth to an already human story. The heartbreaking poignancy of the 'conclusion has to be read to be savoured, In this book terror and tragedy highlight a faith and loge compelling in their strength because they had been so hardly won. The impact of Merrill's writ- ing will remain .long after 'the covers of the book are closed, Member Is Named To Chair Committee Marvin, Howe, member of the Canadian House of Commons for the 'riding of Wellington Huron, has been appointed chairman of the standing Committee on Rail- ways, Canals and 'Telegraph Lines. Mr. Howe is also a member of the Estimates Committee and the Com- mittee on Agriculture and Coloniza- tion. LADIES HEAR FACTS ON HOSPITAL COSTS At the' February meeting, the Ladies' Auxiliary to the Wingham General Hospital approved the purchase of an anaesthetic machine and 50 blankets for hospital use. As well, an electric clock for the auxiliary room is to be procured. Reports show 316 articles of sew- ing completed and that 238 others had been cut out during the month. Mrs, D. Nasmith, treasurer, report- ed a bank 'balance of $2,727.82. The president, Mrs. N. Cameron, reported on the hospital board meeting and read a pamphlet, "Some Facts about Hospital Costs". Mrs. Cameron also displayed some baskets, containing a variety of articles suitable for sale to pa- tients, which she had arranged and requested donations for further work along this line. The next meeting will be held in the council chamber on Friday, March 3rd at 3 p.m. All ladies are; cordially invited to attend. ers, $228; cribs, $240. The chairman, Mr, MacLean ex- pressed the appreciation of the as- sociation to the Auxiliary for their untiring efforts and Dr. McKibbon seconded the vote; of thanks. Action Committee At the conelusion of the regular business Charles Coultes, of Bel- grave, 'spoke of the crowded condi- tions at the hospital and suggested that a "ways and means" committee be formed at once to take action on a building program. His opinion was backed by Dr. McKibbon, who said that he also felt that it is time to act. Roy Cousins, who has represent- ed the Wingham board at a series of meetings with the executive committee of the county council, outlined the discussions which have been taking place, in an effort to Secure the necessary financing Over and above government grants, at the county level. He said that at least two more rneetinga are scheduled' for the next few weeks and that it appears that progress is being made toward some solu- tion, In the light of his remarks it was decided to defer action here until the 'outcome of the meetings with the county becomes cleat'. A. D. Smith, reeve, of Tor/Merry, and former hospital board member, asked about the, method used in distributing county funds to the hospitals, and was answered by Mr, tousling. VolloWir41,he Meeting lunch was served by the hospital staff, All ROYAL ALBERT BONE CHINA HALF PRICE ELECTRIC TRAINS Reg. $24.95 $13.50 Reg. $19.50 $11.50 2 LIONEL TRAIN SETS Sale Priced of $13.00 FREE DRAW PRIZE energy and enthusiasm of the All the affairs of men hang by Kinsmen utilized in this manner. " a liulet hr Council discussed the subject, but tatsiovnfro• Itnoclaid," That is a quo- Council of the letters of felt that the industrial committee) Ovid, and from it comes the title was a part of council and could' f or not be enlarged. However, Coun- cillor Buchanan was instructed to take necessary steps to form, if necessary, a separate group to in- clude the council's committee and other interested parties. Council settled several other routine matters. including approval of a building permit, the petition to the Department of Highways for subsidy; the appointment of F. E. Madill to the library board and G. W. Cruickshank as council's representative on the local Civil Defense Trait, Clerk-Treasurer, Wm, Renwick stated that a number of town properties have reached the stage where they are ready for tax sales if council issues the warrants, Council decided to have the owners notified again before proceedings are taken. The treasurer also said that total tax arrears amount to $28,633.00, which is comparable to last year. penstaa Plan Councillor Callan then reported that the finance committee had been again investigating a pension plan for town employees and had finally decided on a plan presented by an insurance company. He out- lined the proposed plan to the council, and after a lengthy dis- cussion was instructed by the council to obtain the necessary contract for passage of the by-law at an early date. The pension plan will then be forwarded to the Municipal Board for approval be- fore coming into effect. The essence of the pension plan, is a five per cent contribution by both the town and employees, with a schedule of benefits for the em- ployees when they retire. Hospital Annual (Continued from Page One.) Morrey's report was adopted on motion of Dr. W. A, McKibbon and DeWitt Miller. Hospital Finances A. D. MacWilliam, chairman. of the hospital's finance committee, referred to the recently increased rate for ward care in the hospital and pointed out that the hospital hoard does not set the rate. It is laid down on the basis of hospital costs by the OHSC. He also spoke of the fallacy that the hospital is making money and the difficulty in providing new equipment for which there is no allowance in approved expenditures, Mr. MacWilliam said the board Is very conscious of the overcrowd-1 ed condition of the hospital and that much time has already been given to studying the possibility of adding another wing. Discussions have been held with architects and costs have been gone over, the result being that there is simply not enough money available to cover the difference between fed- eral-provincial grants and the actual cost of construction, As an example of the sort of fi- nancing required to keep the hos- pital operating he said that at the end of the year the total of bills receivable was $77,000, of which no less than $63,426 was owing by the Hospital Services Commission. Revenue for the year was $497,- 890.91, while expenditures totalled $502,495.82, or an operating deficit of $4,604.00. Hospital financing, said the chairman, has become big busi- ness indeed, with amounts such as $321,509 for salaries; $16,552 for drugs; $53,000 for food; $10,000 for pension plan, etc. Mr. MacWilliam's report was ad- opted on motion of R. D. Cousins and G. W. Tiffin.g re T Staff Roy Cousins, chairman of the management committee, reported on the various problems which have arisen in connection with staff, which now includes 174 per- sons. Total meals served during the year were, 184,782. The laundry, as usual, was an extremely busy de- partment, 274,872 pounds being pro-1 eessed during the year. This report was adopted on mo- tion of Alex Robertson and J. V. Fischer. Reporting for the property com- mittee, Chairman DeWitt Miller de- scribed some of the maintenance problems, in the original section of the hospital, where plaster has fallen off walls and ceilings, joists have cracked, etc. The problem in this area is made more drastic by the fact that the old wing houses many of the vital services of the hospital, such as the operating. room. 'and children's ward. The operating room was coin- pletely rebuilt during 1960. in order to overcome 'conditions which were making perfect sanitation impos- sible, This project Was fairly cost- ly. The chairman expressed the opinion that maintenance difficul- ties in the original wing are, in- ereasing every year and something will have to be done shortly to re- place lle it. expressed his appreciation to Peter Norman and the mainten- ance staff for their co-operation throughout the year, His report was adopted On motion of William Elston and Robert Gibson, Auxiliary Report Mrs. Wilfred Murchison gave the report of the Ladies' Auxiliary, revenue for which had been raised through the two annual rummage sales and tag day, as well as bridge parties. The sewing group put In no less than 2,626 hours of time, as Well as their work with the 'cancer patients. Among the gifts made by the Auxiliary to the, hos- pital were an incubator, valued at $586; oxygen tent, $516; refry era- I tor, $349; Vulter, $291; adult walk-