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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1961-03-15, Page 7DR, GEORGE BROUGH, pianist and conductor, who was musical director of the opera "Orpheus in the Underworld" is pictured right as he and Joanne Ivey, talk to Dr. E. F. Shaunessy, in the latter's home where the 'opera cast was entertained by the • ns Club following the Friday evening Perform- nee of the opera at the high school. Dr. trough is • . 4s. ..... ..... ... • • . , . • a brilliant concert pianist and holds doctorates in music from Oxford University and his Fellowghip from the Royal College of Organists, where he won a number of prizes for distinctive work. He is an examiner with the Royal Conservatory, Toronto, and was the musical director of Canadian Opera Corn- pany's first tour of the nation. LIONS CLIJII, MEMHERS W. W. Currie, lefty and Le e, Vance, right are pictured as they talked with. Fre,uld Pannell, and Danny Tait, of the Canadian Opera Colnpally, Width perforated here under Lion sponsorship last ,Friday, Miss Pannell sang the role of "Liebe" in the Whightun produetion of "Orpheus in the Underworld". She is a native of Dallas,' Texas) and studied ofiera in her home state atter receiving 'her Radiator and Master of Music degrees. Later she Studied in Toronto and in it Mintber of Mies In the States, She appeared in the NBC's "Alice in Wonderland", and is a noted church soloist in both Canada and the States. Mr. Tait, a playing tenor, had the lead part of "Orpheus° in the Opera and his efforts lit the part were roost cons.' ntentlable, Mr. vtitit was born in Moose Jaw, Sask., and at the age Of ten received a 'pro'f'iciency award at the Regina Conservatory of Music, Ife studied at the Taranto Conservatory, and later hi Italy, While Overseas he perfointed in England and Scotland and hes received 'Considerable distinetlint in Canada with concert and oratorio work,_ NEW WELL DRILLING MACHINE—Gordon Davidson, local well- driller purchased the new well-drilling rig pictured above. The modern machine which towers 45 feet in the air, replaces an older 'model and Will speed up drilling operations. It is capable. of drilling to a .depth of 1,200 feet, but Mr, Davidson states that it is very seldom that a well is ever put down over the 500-foot mark. Lack of water in many locations in. Western Ontario has kept the local firm busy all winter with a large number of wells still to be sunk before summer. I tholfran ZirstiantrZinwo W1NGH4M, O7,4TA.140i Wfili,NESDAY, MAItOSI 15, MI HOSPITAk t!tyt4ti!pe, MOST RESIDENTS ARE COVERED, BY PLAN GORDON DAVIDSON is pictured with his new well- drilling outfit which was delivered at the end of last week. The rig is worth over $10,000 and was built in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The machine is of modern design, the derrick being brought to an upright position by power. Supporting framework for the derrick folds down automatically for travelling, The machine has three winches, one for the drilling oper- ation, and another for lifting casings which will' take a total load of 16,000 pounds. A third winch handles the sand pump. Powered by a 45-11.p. gasoline engine, the whole rig weighs about eight tons. A crew of two men operate the machine which car drill heles from four to sixteln inches in diameter MEMBERS FINISH COVERED BELTS BELGRAVE-The seventh meet- ing of the Seven 'Sewing Sisters Group a, was held. at tile hot= of Mrs, Ted Fear on 'Saturday after- neon, Tire pledge and motto were repeated, followed by the minutes -.Janette Johnston. 'he roll eall was answered with by I chose the colour I did for ay dress:" The roll call for the next meeting is to be answered. with a sample of a bound button hole. The home assignment was given by Linda Johnston, The girls finished- makingabeir covered beltS They were instructed in putting in,zippers. A lunch of fruit bread and tea was served, The 'singing of the 41II theme closed the meeting. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Harry Rinn on April 1. Weekly ELIchre BE LGR,AVIE — There were five tables in play at the regular week- ly euchre party held in the com- ity centre on Wednesday even- a,alligit prize winners were Mrs. Gershom Johnston and Grant El- liott, Consolation prizea went to Mrs. C. R. Coultes and Alec Leaver, 'Novelty prize for these having the fourth high count went to Mrs. Cora McGill and Martin Grasby. George Johnston will be convener of the prizes for the nextlarty. Euchres Aid School Fair. BELGRAVE — The directors of Belgrave School section again sponsored a very successful pro- gressive euchre party in the com- munity centre on Friday evening. There were 1t3 tables in play. 4 ,, High prize winners were Mrs, :aris Stonehouse and Wilfred alker. Consolation prize winners were Mrs. Gordon Pengelly and Carl Procter, These parties have been held as a way of making money 'to help sup- port the Belgrave School Fair. cluo 29.. Meets DELGRAVE.-Xr. and, Mrs. Robt. Granby welcomed the members of Club ?,i) to their home last week and a pleasant tinte was spent playing progresalve euchre, High prize winners were Mrs. Clifton Walsh and James R. Coultes, Consolation prizes went to Mrs. Kenneth Wheeler and Lewis Stone- house, A lunch was served. TEACHERS WILL SEE DISPLAY OF SUPPLIES Morris School Board meeting was held March 9th in the town- ship ' hall, All members were pre- sent, Delegations of ratepayers from S. S. No. 1 and S S. No. 6 were present and there was a lengthy discussion on matters relating. to their respective schools. Representatives from. Educator Supplies and Hood School Supplies. addressed the board. It was decided to have Jack Hood present a dis- play of school supplies for the teachers' inspection on the evening of May 4th at S. S. No. 8 and that they make a survey and presbni the list 'of requirements at the June meeting of the School Board An agent front Frank Cowan In- surance Agency was present and the board decided to increase the liability and property damage cov- erage from, $50,000 to $200,000. The following bills were ordered paid; Imperial Desks, $99.30; Pat- tison Radio, $6,00; Hafermehl's Jewellery, $4.00; Brussels Coal Yard, $370,e4; Alexander's Hard- ware, $7.56; Hood Supplies, $4.45; Ross Mann, $29.25; D. A. Rann, $22.50; C. Krauter, $69.15; Brussels Post, $1,50; G. E, Farrier, $51.55. No reply from the township council had been received by the school board regarding the board's request that the council agree to issue debentures for the construc- tion of a new two-room school at Walton. The board agreed to hire ten teachers for the next school year. A schedule of salaries was decided on and the teachers will be offered new contracts before the April meeting. George Michie, Ralph Shaw, Chairman. Secretary. Small Attendance For Weekly Social LAK,4,F-yr - - The weekly card social had a very small attendance due to the stormy evening. How- ever, enough hardy people weath- ered the atorm to hold the card party. The euchre winners were: High lady, Mrs Stan Dennis, of Lake- let; high gentleman, David Harp- er, of ,Mildmay; low, • Mrs Bob Allan, of Lakelet The Special went to. George 'Hubbard, of Lakelet. The solo winners were: High lady, Mrs. Gordon McKee, of Lake- let; high gent, Gordon McKee, of .Lakelet; low, Gordon Wright, of Lakelet. The committee in charge was Mrs. Stan Dennis, Mrs. Elmer Greenly and. Mrs. Gordon Wright. New Book Supply At Public Library LAICELET — The quarterly ex- change of books took place on Monday at the Lakelet Public Li- brary, There is a wonderful selec- tion of, books on hand including ,crafts, reference books covering any subject you can name, fiction and children's books, Something for every member of the 'family to enjoy, Those concerned, would be very happy to have more people make use of these books. The library is conveniently located at the Lakelet General 'Store and is open evenings as well as afternoons, Accept this as an invitation to drop in and browse through the books. It is not likely that you will go away empty handed. Institute Members Study Leathercraft GORRIE The Women's. Instit- ute of Gerrie sponsored a, course in leathercraft, held in the Orange hall Wednesday to Friday, with Mrs. E. V. Thompson of the Fed- erated WI of Ontario, Ten ladies found the course very interesting 'and informative. Bill- folds 'and belts were made, Mrs. Thompson is the conference and holiday secretary from the Ex- tension Board Home Economics SerVice, Department of Agriculture, Toronto. LAKELET Mrs, ,Krnersori Ferguson, a pa- tient In the K-W Hospital. Kiteb- ener, is reported to be Steadily im- proving. Mr. Grant Wright, of Paris, has accepted a position with Mr. Allan Wylie. Sunday visitors with Mr. and. Mrs.' Elmer Greenly were Mille Greenly, of Palmerston, and Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Heimbecker and family, of Neustadt. Mrs. Wes. Haskins, of McIntosh, is a patient in the. Wingham Gen- eral Hospital. Mrs, Joe Thomas and small son, of Ottawa, is visiting with Mr. and Mrs, Elmer Haskins, of Mc- Intosh. Mr, and Mrs, J. Terryborry and Lee Ann, of Mount Forest, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Reidt Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. George Hubbard visited with Mr, and Mrs, George Gartman, of Hanover, on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs, Stan Dennis visited on Thursday with Mrs. Roland Grain, of Wingham, Eldon Dennis, Laverne and Jint Greenly and Glen Reidt spent Thursday at Kitchener. Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Bert Wylie were Mr. and Mrs. Jack IeleLean and family, of Wrox- eter, Mr. and Mrs. Allan Wylie, of Clifford, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Wylie, of Lakelet. Sunday viistors with - Mr. and Mrs. Gordon MeKee were, Mr, and Mrs. Louis Dahms and Otto, of Mildmay, and Mr. and Mrs. Nor- man McKee and family, of Tees- water. Mr, and Mrs, Aif. Filsinger, of Mildmay, visited with Mr. and MM. Jack Inglis on Sunday. Mr: and Mrs. Gordon Wright visited with Mr, and Mrs. Jerry Railings, of Denfield, for .the week-end. Mr and Mrs. Russell Sewers visited with Mr. and Mrs. James Sewers, of Greenock, on Sunday. UNICEF COMMITTEE, ANNOUNCES FIGURES The National UNICEF Commit- tee has announced that a total of $280,000 was collected by Canadian children in the Hallowe'en pro- gram sponsored by the United Na- tions Children's Fund last fall. This sum represents the efforts of z00,000 children in communities from Newfoundland to British, Columbia. As a result, thonsands'of youngsters afflicted by disease and malnutrition in the less prosperous areas of the 'world will be given healthy bodies and the opportunity to leadnormal, lives. As far away as France, Canadian children stationed with their par- ents continued to participate in "Hallowe'en for UNICEF" as they did when they were in Canada. One report front the leader of the Brownie Packs at Metz, France, described how $60.00 was raised through Hallowe'en celebrations at the Canadian Air Force Base. "Hallowe'en for UNICEF" start- ed as a local, venture on Ontario with $15,000 raised' the first year, and since then has developed into a national effort. This year's con- tribution of $260,000 will be pre. The most important item in ev- ery session of the Legislature is always the bringing down of the provincial budget. This year the budget contained feat surprises when it was introduced by the Hon. James N. Allan, provincial treasurer, on Thursday of last week, To all of us now, its con- tents, of course, are well known. Suffice it to say that the new three per cent provincial sales tax, which was the first new tax introduced by the Frost Government, was in- evitable. The cost of services pro- vided our; of the provincial treas- stiry and desired by the people of our province, has mounted so steeply in the past few years that new sources of revenue were im- perative. However, with the hos- pital plan premiums frozen for three years at their preseht level and with now much-needed grants in aid of education costs, the new tax will relieve taxpayers of what appeared to be two constantly ris- lug imposts. And it is indeed as Well that we all as taxpayers as Well as recipients of these provin- cial services, understand that their costs come out of our own pockets. 'During the -week the departmen- tal estimates of Public Works were passed, while those of Highways and Municipal Affairs were partly passed. The ,latter brought on long debates on public morality, particularly with respect to ,tlio- closures of interest by elected Municipal officials and with re- spect 'to •the opening to the press and the public of meetings of tier- tain municipal 'bodies, New legis- lation introduced by the aovaen- Ment and intended to take care of both these important matters re- ceived a great deal Of •discussion before being accepted. The bepArtrrinnt of Highways estirluttes and :program for 11)61-62 In a recent report to the Health Committee of the Legislature, Dr. B. W. I. Urquhart, Chairman of the Ontario Hospital Services Corn„ mission, 'indicated that iri the first two years of operation of the hos- pital insurance plan, 1959 and 1960, the Commisalon paid more than 2,- 000,009 hospital bills for insured persona. The total Payment to hos- pitals for this period was aPPraxl" mately $346,909,000, Dyer the two-year period there was all estimated deficit of $6,969;-, 000. When the variations, made in the plan after the premium rates were struck are taken :into ,eonsid,. oration, 'the 'figures: are not' from what was anticipated.' •Ono such variation was the two Month:4' free coverage granted at the begin- ning of the plan in 1959 which cost just over 11.5 million dollars and, obviously, is largely responsible for the deficit.. The two months' free coverage established the prepayment feature of the plan which provides insured persons with three months' addi- tional protection if they are so un- fortunate as 'to require it. Many people who have become tempor- arily unemployed have 'been very grateful for this feature of the plan. The chairman's report . indicated that 5,832,000 resid'ent's (94 %a e r(if the 'population) were 111SarQ aS 55:,f December 31, 1960, ' , e a, At the end of 1960 there were [ available in the public hospitals of theprovince, 33,205 beds as com- pared with 16,000 at thc•end of 1947. It is anticipated that by the end of "1963 there will be approximately 41,000 public hospital beds in com- munity-owned general hospitals and hospitals for convalescents and chronically ill, The total cost of the plan for 1961 will be in the neighbourhood of $229,308,700, about 18.1% higher than in 1960. This increase in cost is the result, 'primarily, of the in- Crease in 'population of the pro- vince, the increase in available hos_, pital beds and, to a degree, to the improvement in• remuneration of hospital personnel. Black Knights Make Donations FORDWICH—The annual meet- ing of the Huron County Royal Black Knights of Ireland was held in' Blyth Orange Hall Friday with a good attendance. Good reports of the year's activities were given by the various ,pommittees. Fifteen 'dollars was voted to the LT:E. and Orange Home at- Richmond Hill and $25.00 to the School for Re:- larded Children at Wingham. rented to Mr. Maurice Pate, ex- ecutive director of United Nations Children's Fund at the New York headquarters in April by one of the young Hallowe'en canvassers from Quebec. Combined with the Federal Government's annual gift of $650,000, 'Canada's total donation to •UNICEF will go a long way to- wards promoting the ultimate goal of good health for children in all parts of the world. The CGIT Wingham collected over $240.00 iii town last year and other groups in the surrounding area also contributed. introduced by the Minister of Highways, disclosed another large program of new highway building and provision for a high standard of both summer and winter main- tenance. The Minister's address outlined progress during the past year as well as plans for the cur- rent construction season. This week saw again the annual dinner given by Mr. Speaker for Members of the Legislature and top civil servants, It was a most friendly and pleasant affair, at which men of all political parties met on a most cordial basis. An address by Lieutenant Governor J. Heider Mackay was the high- light of the evening. Due to the absence of Liberal Leader John Wintermeyer, the Liberal party caucus chairman, Peter Manley, M.P.P. for Stormont, proposed the toast, to the Legislature; This be did in that most pleasing and ef- fective manner which we have all come to expect of him. During the week the Legislature, as well as the people of Ontario, for whom he had long been a most effective worker, lost a devoted and popular Member in the death of William H, Collings, M.P.P. fOr Toronto Beaches, and Chief Com- missioner of the Liquor Control Board of 'Ontario. Bill Ceilings Was respected by all and will be Sadly missed 'by his colleagues and fellow workers. Following the recent death Of the Hon. W. .1. Daniel), former minister Of educa- tion, there are now two vacancies in the House 'for which by-elect- tiohs will be required this year. As both of these seats were held byProgressive Conservatives, these bye-elections will give the Opposi- tion parties, an opportunity to test the popularity of the 'Frost admin- istratiOn—a test which the Govern- Mont Cannot Ignore. Messrs, Jack and Alex Reid, Mr: and Mrs. 'Wellington Hargrave and Mr. Emtnerson Hargrave, Mr. and Mrs. 'Sam Robinson, Mr. Wil- liam 1Sothern, Mr. and Mrs. Clar- ence Carswell and Mr. and Mrs. Blake Gibson attended the funeral Tuesday in the Listowel United Church of the late Mr, Albert Wray. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Butted of 'Myth visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Crosby Sothern. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Pollock and family of Ripley, Mr. and Mrs. 'Grant Fraser and family of Toronto, Mr. and Mrs. Glea Fra- ser an family of Maple, Master Barry PollOele of the School for the Blind in aStant-frird, visited: Sunday at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Harold Pollock, the occasion being the birthday of Mrs, Howell Fraser, Mr. Peter Cober and Miss Mary- lin Downey, of Toronto, were Sun- day visitors at the home of -the former's father, Mr. Earl. Cober, Mr. and .Mrs. Gordon Goidrich of London were week-end visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Anson Demer- ling. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Harris and family of Brownsville visited over the week-end with Mrs. Nellie Gamble and John, Mrs, Gamble had spent the past two weeks in Brownsville. Mrs. William Wilson underwent surgery in the Listowel Hospital on Thursday of last week. Mrs. Cecil Cooper was taken by ambulance on Saturday to Listowel Hospital, following a stroke. Mr. and Mrs. Wellington Har- grave and family visited Saturday with Mr, and Mrs. Bob Gilmore at Gowanstown. Mr. and Mrs, Doug Wilcifang, and Brian of Toronto were week- end visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Simmons. Mr. and Mrs, Peter Chiorney and Jane of Port Colborne were week- end visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Alex Keith. Mrs. Carroll Johnson and •Miss Donna Johnson spent Friday in Kitchener. Mr. and Mrs. Wray Cooper and Mr, and Mrs, Ira Schaefer return- ed .home Thursday after a three weeks' motor trip to Texas. Mr. Jack Foster of Kitehener spent the week-end at his home here, Mrs. Stan Horsburgh visited on Saturday 'with Mrs. Emmerson Ferguson at the Kitchener-Water- loo Hospital, Mrs. Everett Armstrong, who has been confined to the hospital in London for some time, spent the Weekend with her family here. Messrs. Carroll and Morley Johnson apent Saturday In London. Miss Clara Metz of Wingham spent one day last week, with Mr. and Mrs. Wally Gibson. Mr, Clayton Cober was practice teaching all last week at Wingham publie school. The optimally of the community goes to Messrs. Alex and James Wray of Toronto and St. Marne formerly of Vordwich, in, the death of their father, the late Albert Wray, who was hided ill a ear ac- cident. Mrs. Verna, Galbraith is spend- Mg two weeks with Mr. and Mrs. Art 11/itched at Crediton, Mr, Len Wilson visited relatives in Toronto on Sunday. Mr, Glenn Johnson, second vice- president of the Western Ontario Athletic Association, was in Mild- , may on Friday night, where he presented the Bantam 11 champion- ship trophy to the Mildmay team, Receiving the trophy was Cap- tain Don Liesemer, Mr. and Mrs. Percy MeDermitt of tra.ntford visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Harvey MeDermitt. Mrs. Margaret Trapp of De- troit is visiting several days with Mr, and Mts. Art Forester. Mr. and 'Mrs. Emmerson Har. grave and Mr. and Mrs. Stan Far ester visited recently with Mr. anc Mrs. Irwin Gibson and Mrs. Myr tie Wallace in Listowel. Mrs. Elmer Millar and Sharon spent the week-end at the twine of her patents, Mr. and Mrs. Drew Alteheson in Elora. Mr, James Patterson spent a few days last week ,in Guelph, Mrs. Jack Bilden and daughters of Harriston visited one day last week With her parents, Mr, and Mrs, Stan Bride. Mrs, Susan Mitchell of Wing, ham is spending several mays with her niece, Miss Minnie 1Viethvaiti, BELMORE Li spite of the storm, twelve members were present at the regu- lar meeting of the Belmore Wo- men's Institute. "Agriculture and Canadian Industries" was the sub- ject for the day and the roll call was answered by naming a Can- adian apple. Mrs. Eimer Jelfray gave , an instructive talk on Con- servation. The Motto "Don't work all your life to make living but —work to 'live all your life," was prepared by Mrs. John Ruther- ford and read 'by Mrs. Donald Wal- lace, Mrs. Douglas McPherson gave an interesting demonstration of leather work, and brought hand- bags, wallets and belts to Tim- trate the su.bjeet, A dainty lunch was server] by the hostesses Mrs. Farrell, Mrs. W. Johann and Mrs, gVferkley. John Hanna Reports FOND' X , .11r., 1,