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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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