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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1961-02-15, Page 1—GLOW— ALONG THE MAIN DRAG By The Pedestrian LIONS AND GUESTS. HEAR ABOUT HYDRO The growth and development of Ontario Hydro and its plans for the future was the theme of the guest speaker -at the meeting of the Lions Club, held. in the Queens Hotel, on Friday evening. The speaker was J. E. Montague, of Hydro's public relations staff. He was accompanied by Harry McAr- thur, manager of the local rural division, The meeting had been designat- ed as "guest" night and several of the Lions were accompanied by frieeds brought along to enjoy the fan and see how Lions behave in their own den. President Bill Criiikehank was: in the chair, Talons Hap Swatridge and Bill Conroe. officiated in the music de- partment and Lion Pere Clark, the club's Tailtwister, collected the fines which were levied for a var- iety of offences. A most enjoyable feature of the meeting was electric guitar and vi-• olin selections by Ken Ducharme, of Seaforth and CaKNX, who was accompanied - by 'Hap Swatridge. Appreciation was expressed by Bill Oonron. It was announced that Frontier • Days will be held this year on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, August 31st, September 1st and 2nd. Lion- Ted Shaunessy introduced the speaker, who illustrated his talk with colored slides. He was thanked by DeWitt Miller and presented with a gift from the club, Nuclear energy may provide about one-third of the province's electric power resources' by 1980, said Mr. Montague. Ontario Hydro estimates that two-thirds of its total generating resources in .1980 will he thermal-electric, and al- most half of this generation may be produced by uranium-fueled nuclear stations instead of conven- tional coal-burning plants. "The dawn of commercial atom- ic power in this province is not far off," he stated.. ' Mr. Montague pointed out that Ontatio Hydro is a ,nartper, with: Atomic Energy of Canada • Ltd.. and Canadian General Eleetric Company Ltd. in the design, con- struction and operation of Cana- ,da's first nuclear-electric station, (Please Turn to Page Ten) DRUM DEDICATED—On Sunday morning Brigadier J. A. Calvert of Toronto dedicated a new drum at the Salvation Army Citadel. The instrument, esne of the finest available, is the gift of Mr. and Mrs. Stewart C. Henry. Left to right in the picture are Bandmaster W. J. Henderson, +Capt. Gr. S. Newman, Bandsman S. C. Henry and Brig. J. A. Calvert ears 209,389 charged a $1.00 a mile for calls. Blankets were made from sheep's wool and no cotton added, A blanket was woven 36 inches Wide and two widths were whipped to- gether up the centre. Some had a border of- black sheep Wool stripes. VolloWing her marriage to Da Armstrong, she came to Giorrie where she resided for 30 years. Al- though her sight is felling she, is able to be out of bed a little each dear and enjoys a visitor at the Whigham General. I•lbepital, —Bill Ternpleniati. underwent Sur- gory hi Stratford General Hospital on TuesdAY, In the light of this the Associ- Supplies ation will be most grateful to any- Dues one donating.funds for the school's Sundry . operation, Donations may be sent to the treasurer, George Stokes, in Total care of the Toronto-Dominion Bank, Wingham. Balance on hand, Dec. 31, 1960 The teacher, Mrs. T. G. Hussey, is assisted daily by ladies from Wingham who donate their time as volunteer helpers, During 1960 donations were•riaide by the following: Canada Packers Ltd., $15.00; Howicle Lions (lee, $100.00; Luelenow 'Lions Club, $100.00; Ministerial Association, $45.00; Vance's Drug Store, $5,00; Lucknow Dist. Co-Op., $50.00; Canadian Legion, Wingham Branch, $50.00; .Wingham Hustlers, $5.00; Blyth Eastern Star, $50.00; Pol- lard Chain Saw, Brussels, $252 81: Wingham Rainbow Club, $210; Pordwich W.I.. $5.00; Wingh,-ana j Ede terreaStara •.$25.00e --We-. men'sLeague, e2e00. Girl I-de Assoc., Wingham, $50.00; Hbward Mach.an, $100.00; John Hanna, iM.P.P.; $5:00; Mrs. Herb Fuller, !$5.00; miscellaneous donations, $6.00; Provincial grants, $1,307.25. Financial Statement The following is the- financial 'statement of the Association for the year ending, December 31st, 1 1960. Bal, on hand, Jan, 1, 1961 $ 569 58 Ont. Gov. Grant - 1,307.75 Donations . _Total . .$2,856.18 Expenditures 978.85 With which is amalgamated, the Carrie Viclette and Wroxeter News .WINGILYM, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY,. 4,1,1DALWRY 15, 1961, SINGLE, COPIES — 10 1), HOSPITAL DIRECTORS BRIEF MEETING RE-ELECT OFFICERS AT PUBLIC SCHOOL .S. Board ing Cost DON'T GET EXCITED The mild spell of the leuit few days has people talking as If it Were almost spring, but remember the groundhog- said at least six weeks. However, the old girl must be just around the corner, because nimrode are taking fish and the Pine River Boat Club held a get- together In London.--See the per- sonals for attendance from Wing- ham. 0 - 0 - 0 WORK PROGRESSES— • The new LOBO store being built in Wingham Is taking shape.•The walls of the warehbuse are just out ,complete and steel workers adding to the steel framework 51 the front section of - . . • 0. -. 0 . U 0 . . MODERNIZED— .Burke Electric store has been undergoing some major renova- tion during the past several weeks and .ie. now just about complete. The change has provided consid- erably more display space for ap- pliances and has given the 'owner two private offices on the main floor, Indications are that a big. opening is in the wind, 0-0-0 pRIZEFIGHTE S ? 7— It Would appear that a number of local hockey fans are consider- ing the prize fight game by re-., n.ts of the Junior hockey game pit aPaisley last Saturday. Seems that while the Wingham and Port Elgin teams were blasting the peck around, the fans began to mix it up along the sidelines: Things quieted down pretty fast, however, when rink authorities turned out the lights for a brief spell. • • - - 0 ONE ROCK— That was all that stood between . the Harley Crawford rink and a win when they lost oUt to an Owen Sound foursome in the District 14 playoffs of the Macdonald Brier bonspiel. The Owen Sound rink skipped by Cliff Bleach won the rubber in three games by one rock over, the Crawford troop, which in 'hided Bob Hetherington as Murray Rae, second, and Sam eney, lead. The winners, now gerto Ottawa for the round robin that will decide the Ontario entry in the Calgary finals, KINETTE MEETING . TWO PROJECTS WERE VERY SIJUESSFUL The Kinette Club met on Monday night in the Scout. House. The treasurer, Mrs. Alan Williams, re- ported the proceeds from the meals served at the Kinsmen curl- ing bonspiel amounted to $73.00. The ,Kinettes were pleased to learn that the receipts from the March of Dimes campaign, which the club co idacted recently, were over .00. A motion Wire made to i to this cheque for $10.00 from 'the club's service account. Pres- ident Mrs, Cal Burke thanked the members for their assistance with these two most recent pro- jects. Mrs. Jack Bateson was the win- ner of a lovely raffle prize. Aftet some discussion the Club voted to meet every Monday night rather than the second and fourth Mon- days- of the month as it has in the past. At the close of the business session the Ithiettes enjoyed a few contests conducted by Mrs. Jack' Bateson, Mrs, Len Crawford and Mrs, Bill Connell served a delicious lunar. The heat meeting will be March 6th when Mrs, Alan Wil- liams and Mrs. Bob Wenger will be In charge of the program and e lunch committee will be Mrs. in Currie and Mrs, Jim Currie. WHUS VARIETY CONCEPT The students of the Wingham District High School will present their annual concert at 8.15, -on Thursday and Friday evenings, February 23 and 24, in the school auditorium, This year there will be a variety of entertainment: Music by the Glee 'Club and the school orchestra, a display of gym- nastics by the boys, dances by the ' girls, and a ene-aet, play, "Henry's Mail-Order Wife." All proceeds from the concert are Used, for stu- dent activities. Aft:118)11On (adults and children) is 50 cents, either by: tickets, which the students are selling, or at -the door the evening of the -concert. FM 011 • *. . ' r, .. Kitchen Shower For Bride-Elect On Tuesday evening, January 31, about 20-friends gathered at the council ,chambere to honor Miss Sharon Lewis, a beideatiabc.„•with a kitchen ShoWer. Gaines ad con- tests were held, after which -Sharon emceed the gifts. The hostesses, Mrs. Russell Far- rier, and her daughter, Maryan, served a delicious lunch, Brigadier and Mrs. J. A. Calvert were in charge of the services at the Salvation Army Citadel on Sunday and were week-end guests with Captain and Mrs. G, Stanley Newman.. Brigadier Calvert is the newly-appointed trade secretary at Territorial Headquarters -in Tor- onto. A dedication ceremony was held in conjunction with the -Sunday morning service, when a new drum was dedicated, • It is the gift of Mr. and Mrs, S. C. Henry of Wing- ham, and was dedicated for use in the Salvation Army Band by -Briga- dier Calvert: The drum is the finest available, and is the same quality as that used in the S.A. International Staff Band, The gift was a most suitable one -as the drum being used in the band up to this time is over 50 years old and has -been in constant service. ENROL MONDAY FOR FIRST AID COURSE Those who wish to take the St. John Ambulance course should en- rol at the town hall on the open- ing night of ' instructions, next Monday, February 20, at 8 p.m. The fee is only '$4,00 for the com- plete course, Anyone 16 years or over is eligible to enrol, male or female. Instruction is given by a certi- fied first aid instructor or a Medical •doctor. The course teaches proper care for any kind of injury, treatment for burns, sprained ankles, bruises, polsoaing, and all the numerous things that can happen around the home.. Arti- ficial respiration to victims of drowning, electric shock, or suf- focation is also included. At the Mai of the course an ex- amination Is given - by a medical doctor and consists- of questions On the, theory of first aid, as well •ae the application of proper treat- ment -to art Imaginary injury, It Is recerriMeaded that those Who have passed an examination take a refresher -course once in 'every three years. At the inaugural meeting of the hoard of directors of the Wingham: General Hospital on Friday everil: ing, H. C. MacLean was returned as chairman of the hoard; Roy Cousins, of Brussels, as vice-chair- man and the following -were named to the various committees: Management, R. D. Cousins, chair- man, Dr. W. A. McKibbon, Robert Gibson, Alex Robertson, Barry Wenger; Finance, A. la MacWil- Ham, chairman, W. B. Robertson, G. W. Tiffin, J. V. Fischer; Pro- perty, DeWitt Miller, chairman, John Colvin, E. E. Walker, Robert Coultes, Mrs. N. D. Cameron; Building, J. V. Fischer, chairman. John -Strong was re-appointed sec- retary to the hoard. The secretary read the minutes of two meetings of chairmen held prior to the first of. the year, at which insurance coverage and other matter's had been discussed. It was decided at -that time to have a complete appraisal of the property by a firm of professional appraisers. This work has been carried out. In her statistical report Mrs. Morrey said there were 194 admis- sions during January; 20 births, 54 operations, 129' outpatients, 262 X- rays, 15 transfusions, 51 at cancer clinic. Total hospital days amount- ed to 3786 as compared with 3599 for the same month last year and the daily average was 122 com- pared with 116 last year, A, D.'MacWilliam reviewed the auditors' statement and pointed out that a large sum is atilt re- quired to carry the hospital's ob- ligations Until revenue comes in. Reporting for the property com- mittee DeWitt Miller had further details in -connection with the required repairs to the front win- dows. He said that examination has disclosed that these twin panes were -never installed proper- ly in the first place and that sev- eral hundred dollars will be re- quired to replace the one pane which has broken and the two others which are sagging. CBC INTERVIEW JOHN HANNA APPEARS ON TELEVISION SHOW Mrs. John Hanna, who spent ten days with her husband at the Royal York Hotel, Toronto, was a guest at a luncheon held by Mrs Leslie Frost, and on another or:- casion attended a tea, at which Mrs, Frost Was hostess. On Friday -evening, February 3, the CBC turned the lobby of the Royal York into a studio, Willa. was filled with spectators television show. CDC performers presented a program and Many of the prominent staff members were present, Three ihterVieWe took place Aura minimum. Accounts were pasecel for payment and, minutes of the previous meeting approved. Roy Bennett acted as chairman in the absence of Chairman Dr. Oa M. MacLennan, Principal Stewart Beattie report- ed that enrolment had averaged 522 during January with average attendance at 88.25 percent. Illness in the lower grades, he said, had conference which he attended in Toronto during the early part of dropped the usual high average. The epidemic of chicken pox, which affected the first grades has pretty well run its course. The principal also gave the board a report on the Road Safety Please turn ' • page ten. AT S. A. CITADEL, FRIDAY TWO SERVICES FOR DAY OF PRAYER All women of the community are invited to attend World Day of Prayer services at the Salvation Army Citadel on Edward Street, Friday of this week. Two services will be held, one at three in the afternoon and a second at 8 p.m., for -the convenience of all. Mrs. Herbert Fuller is the key- woman, and for the fifth succes- sive year has been the co-ordin- ator, Women of the various de- nominations in town will be tak- ing part in the service. World Day of Prayer is spon- sored by the. Women's Inter- Church Council of Canada, It was in 1887 that women in the United States inaugurated the Day -of Prayer for missions, which has since spread to many lands, The Observance moved to Canada in 1920, and is now hold in more than A. hundred countries. Collections from the services last year furnished the means of assistance in mission work, in all its phases throughout the world, in an amount of $44,919. The em- phasis, of -course, is on prayer, when the united voices of women the world over are raised in wor- ship, but it is gratifying to know that in conjunction with worship, so much has been, and is being done financially to carry out a combined mission program, the bellhop, familiar to practical- everyone, were also interviewed. The program was carried on Channel 6 at 10,30 pan„ and Mr. Hanna has received comments frOM Many people in a large Sec' tion of the station's viewing area. lag the program, one -of those In- terviewed being John HAMM,, Tire Manager -of the hotel and Johnny, The regular February meeting of the Wingham District High School Board was held at the school on Thursday evening of last. week, First on the agenda was a letter .of resignation from. Miss K. Mc- Gregor,' who has -been on the teaching staff of the Wingham school fur 30 years, In her letter of resignation she thanked the board for the many happy years she has spent in Wingham. Her resigna- tion will he effective on June 1st. The hoard accepted the resigna- tion and expressed regret that Miss McGregor was retiring. and appreciation of her long years of service. The customary motions approv- ing both accounts and minutes of The board of the Golden 'Circle , School for retarded children, which is operated 'by the Wingham and District Retarded Children's; Association, will 'require continued I financial support from the. con-1 munity, it was learned this week, if the school is to continue in its work. It is expected that the school will require an operating budget of- approximately $4,150.00 during 1961. The outside of the school was painted by the Presbyterian Couples' Club last summer and the inside was originally decorated by the United Church Couples' Club in 1959. Free milk has been sup- plied each day since the school started -by Foxton's Dairy. The Wingham Kinette Club is paying the telephone costs of the school. . Local Support Needed The provincial grant does not cover the operating costs of the school, and the Association states that it is only through the finan- cial assistance of individuals, ser- vice clubs, fraternal organizations, church and women's groups and grants from the surrounding muni- cipalities, that the school can be kept in operation. the last meeting carried. Principal Frank Madill reported that enrolment in January had av- eraged 632,1 students which gave an average attendance of 96,01%. He also reminded the board .that on February 17th and 18th, the WOSSA bonspiel would be held in Wingham with some 20 rinks com- peting. The young curlers will be billeted in town with the first game scheduled for 3 p.m, on Fri- day. The board agreed that the school should act as host for the noon meal on Saturday, The principal also said that the annual school concert will be held on February 23rd and 24th. In considering staff require- ments for the 1961-62 year, Mr. Madill stated ,that there will like- ly be about 697 students, Attending, and to keep the teaching load at a proper level this extra attendance will mean another teacher will be required. He also Suggested that the hoard should give consider* ation to more secretarial help in the school s clflee Tire. boarddecided to trade in seven old typewriters for new l Tmt hhoeidseml issa an c eta:me uCt lrnegl etttor reasonable°kPaemges. pe limit, the principal said, Property chairman Roy Cousins reported that changes should be made in home of the cupboards hr the shop and gave prices for the changes to the board. He received the board's OK to proceed with this work. He also said that fur- , thee investigations had been made - into the fire alarm systems, but more study would be required. Robert Hetherington, who had been investigating additional fire insurance for tire boiler room equipment read a letter making a number of recommendations. He was Instructed by the board to pursue the matter further before a final decision is made. Mr, Hetherington also told the board that several projects should be considered during the year, in- cluding fencing at one Point on the school property, work on the playing field, more parking space and improvements to the puhlic address system. As chairman of the building committee 'Mr. Hetherington brought before the -board the fol- lowing statement of expenditures for the new wing- which was open- ed last year. The statement read in part: Architect's fees, $10,- 314.48;' building contractor, $171,- e08.00; furnieltings—home econca . Mies, $5,57'1.35; stibp, $9,046,61r science room, $3,352.99; commer- cial room, $4,552.00; other rooms and general, $3,991,22; total furn- ishings, $26,514.17; contingencies (inspection, bank loan, secretar- ial), $406.10; payments in 1961, $246.261 total cost to- date, $209,- 389.00. Jas. Dickson Pres. Of Basement Euchre On Saturday evening the Base- ment Euchre Club held its annual social event when 14 members gathered at the Queens Hotel for a turkey dinner. These gentlemen are keen and expert card players and daily sessions are held at the town hall, The club was formed in 1954 and has some 30 members. The election of officers was' held and James Dickson is the new president, succeeding R. II. Thompson. Robert Golley was elected secretary, and Alvin OrVis, Norman Thorn.pson and Austin Ste, Marie Were appointed as e committee in charge of activities for the year. A social evening followed the dinner, when everyone joined in playing euchre. Mrs. E. Armstrong 97 Valentine's Day GORRIE—Mrs. Elizabeth Anne Armstrong, who was 97 on Febru- ary 14th, was born on the 10th concession of Grey Township, near Cranbroolr. She is the only sur- viving member, of a family of six children of the late John Vincent and his wife, Anne Jackson. Mrs. Armstrong recalls going out West in 1899, where, with her husband, the late Robert Wilson, they homesteaded near Bagott. A doctor was 25 miles away and Dedicate Drum at Sunday Service Full. Days On February 1st of this year the -school opened for full days with The. reardar meeting of the Pub- Ifour of the seven pupils attending IleeSetepol Baird was hold on Merv101c ,tall-clay.plassps,..:ati#4tifnqap,, 1-ANi:e'en:Mg: aii'd Wetness .were'atIN "Warmly acce•pted by the parents and pupils. Mrs. T. G. Huesca the teacher, reports the full days are proving very advantageous to the older pupils' progress, Golden Circle. School Needs Financial Help Salary Janitor Insurance Advertising Legal Fees Repairs Equipment Utilities .. $1,625.00 235.00 164.58 8,10 17.35 55.28 111.96 265.53 27.27 101.35 180.00 53.50 $2,844.92 $ 11.26 ORGANIZE BLITZ—Members of the Winghare Branch of the Minutiae Legion are Otganiiing for a blitz of tire tolinnunity to raise funds for the Wingham and district Retrteded Children's Aeseti- ation, Pridey of next Week. Few of the Legion members who met this Tuesday evening to Plain 111W) event are pictured above, felt to right, ill's Robinson. George Iletheritigteri, thairirtan or the Legion's Ways and Means Committee WhO heads the cam- palm Donald Adonis, a member of the piddle re- lations comniittee and William Iterradelry clerk- treasurer ofWingham. The blitz Will be called a "Bag 'a &Os" campaign, whereby bags of elettrie light bulbs Will be sold to homes in Winghant during the blitz eau:vitas between Ii and 7 pin. out rebroary 24th, All funds raised avid go to the Golden Circle School. It will be an opportunity for reshlents of Vitinglitun to stock up on light bulbs tor their home at reasonable 'priees and at the same time help the school which is now operating full thneo—l'hote by Strong, 111