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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1962-01-10, Page 1ALONG THE MAIN DRAG By The Pedestrian A 1.111‘ E0110.111, -- Not supposed to bilk uout the! tveather, ph? Well, that's about all there is to talk about, It, all starka last Thursday with a big 0 wind which brought rain, sleet and general confusion, Roads were like glass but fortunately the wet stuff changed to snow before there were any major power of tele- phone failures. Since the first of the Week we have been getting a oreal old-fashioned blizzard. U 0 - SPOJCE TOO SOON— After late papers over the hell - day season we opened our big trap lost week and promised this one 'Avould be on time—and now look what's happened. We failed to reckon with the weather, which has thrown us out of schedule all over again, 0 - 0 ) FILLED :UP— Wingham General. Hospital is again filled Lo the eaves as the re. 4gif1t.:4-" a fairly widespread mid- winter itttack of pneumonia and flu, At aktimes hanli1ilig7-more patients thaii the number for ,which the hospital is rated, ttu• extra. population puts a strain on elaff and facilities as patients are eared for in halls and corridors. *Week of Prayer, Services Held at Baptist Church There Wil8 an attendance 01 some 83 people at \gingham. Bap- fiist Church on Monday evening for the first of the week's prayer ser- vices. It was a very stormy night 4ndUnl'number attending -was great- er than expected under the circum- stances, which was gratifying to the local ministers who work joint- ly in planning and carrying out 1.lie 'Week of Prayer, Rev, Donald Sinclair, minister of the Baptist Church, is conducting the services. The speaker on Mon- day night was Rev. Gordon L. Fish, of St, Andrew's Presbyteriai, .rhurch, His subject was "Prayer," the theme of which was the lite Elijah, i1ev, T. Garnett Hussey, president of the Wingham and District Min- isterial Association, introduced Mr. 7ish to the gathering. .Rev..0 F. Johnson conducted the prayer period. I Rev. Mr. Sinclair was the speak- er on Tuesday, his subject being "What Is a Christian?" Mr, Sinclair used the letters of the word "Chris. Ihre." each one standing for a word which is one of the attributes in the life of a true Christian. Gordon Leggatt, representig St, Andrew's Church, was the layman in charge of the prayer period. Scheduled as speaker for Wed- eesday night is Rev. C. F, Johnson, of St. Paul's Anglican Church, with prayer being led by Wilmer Harcourt, layman for the Baptist Chu rch. (apt, Stanley Newman, Wing - hunt Salvation Army, and Wilford Caslick, layman for Wiegham Wilted Cintreh will take the service on Thursday and on Friday even- ing the speaker will be Rev. Mr, Husser with Beadsman Bill Hen - Verson. ot the iSalvation Aeme, leading in prayer. Services each night will be at 3 o'clock in the Wingham Baptist Church. A welcome hi extended to everyone in the catnniunity to join •ai this Week of Pra,yer. With which is talittir amalgamated the Gerrie Vidette and Wroxeter News VVINOHANI, ONIPARIO. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10, liaea MINISTER INDUCTED—Rev. Gordon L. Fish, third from right, was inducted as pastor of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church here on Friday evening. Assisting in the service were, from the left, Rev. T. J. McKinney, B.A., of Teeswater; Rev, Ross Mac - EUCHRE • 1401,791 will hold eetehre in cowl - ell chambers, Friday, Jan. 12. Fifth V.) 'M.S. CONCERT The Wingham Disteict High School Variety Concert will be pre- sented in the school atiditorlani on Thursday and Friday evenings, February 22 and 23. FiOb 110(11111.8 PARTY "In Sacred Heart Parish Hall, Tttesday, Sanitary 16t11, at 0 p.m. Good prizes. Lunch served, Adm, a0e Prrb Donald, B.A., Hensall; Dr, D. 1 Lane, clerk of the Presbytery; Rev. Fred Cromey, B,A., moderator of the Presbytery, Kincardine and Rev. W. J. Morrison, B.A., of Brussels.—A-T photo. ew Outlines or . Civic Improve WIngham's new mayor, R. S. Hetherington, outlined his ideas on work which should be done in the town at the inaugural session of the town council on Monday evening. His extensive report met with approval for the most part by council members. Capt. 0. Stanley Newman of the Salvation Army offered prayer and read the Scripture as a devo- tional periOd prior to the opening of the. meeting. The mayor and new councillor, Allah Williams and Leonard Craw- ford, were welcomed to the board by the other members. Mayor's Add Tess In his address to thd council Mayot Hetherington pointed out Ithat what he was about to say was not a criticism of the things 1 that have been done in the past, 1 but ideas for future action which he would like to hear discussed ! by council during the year. He said he was happy to -be part fir the council and felt that the group !would make an excellent board to handle town affairs. Tha new !members,: he said, would be look- iiig to the. 65uhcil ''Inernbersnyleh' experience for advice. Major Problems The mayor said that the main problem would be to keep a rea- sonable tax rate, and to find out how much can ,be spent in carry - Hospital Auxiliary Made Many Donations in 1961 The Ladies' Auxiliary to \ging- ham General Hospital has com- pleted another year of outstanding activity and service in connection with the hospital. This was shown by the reports presented at the annual meeting held on Friday with the president, Mrs. N. 1). Cameron, presiding. The buying committee reported that 2940 yards of material had been cut- into 3135 articles, which were sewed and put on the shelves ready for use. These included 1078 yards of sheeting, 907 yards of flannelette and 300 yards of ing out a sensible program. The paramount problem, he felt, would be the ,disposition of the sewage question, o0„. the basis of the consulting engineer's report. "This Is not new, but it cannot go on forever,” he remarked. "If we are going to settle it, let's get it done properly." In reference to the condition of the arena, the mayor said there is considerable agitation for ime – . , "plfOvement to the building, and it is certainly badly needed. It would be an expensive project, but deserves consideration. The mayor remarked that he was pleased to see conservation being considered in the area, and pre - pillow cotton as well as towelling I and nursery supplies. Thirty-six pillows were also made: The aux- 1 Wary makes itself responsible for all sewing and mending at the hospital. This is done by several sewing groups drawn from the town .and surrounding area. Each group meets once each month at the hospital and much work is accomplished. During 1961 it added up to '2371 hours of women's time, which, when translated into money, means a considerable con- tribution. (Please turn to page Five) St Andrew's Filled for New Minister's Induction Well over 30e people turmal out on Friday evening for the induction of Rev, Gordon r, Fish into the pastoral charge of Se Andrew's Presbyterian church., when Rev. Fred Cromey, of Kincardine. mod- ra tor of the Presbytery, con Meted the service. Dr. David J. Lane, of Clinton, elect( of Presbytery, read the edict of induction to the congeogation before the emetic° vornmenced. and later read the formula of adherence to the Confession of Faith, which was slatted by Rev. Fish in the presence of the Presbytery an I conga( gation. Rev. Ross MacDonald read Scrip. Wee and preached the sermon end the choir, ureter the daaction 01 H. V. Pym, sting the anthem "The Lord Is My Light," The narration of steps leading to induction were read by Rev, T„). McKinney, of Teeswater, and the newly -appointed minister presented himself before the morierator to an- swer the tatmerous cittestIohs, Rev, Mr. Fish was 111011 welcomed by members of Presbytery who gave right hand of fellowship, Rev. W. I, Morrison cited the charge to the minister and the congrega- tion and Rev. G. L. Fish pronoun- ced the benediction. IN reception followed in the base• nient of the church when the ladle; served lunch. Rev. Mr. McKitthey WI's chairman. John Donaldson, eterk of Session, brought greetings from the uhuech, end Rev. T. Garnett Husser spoke on behalf of the Wing,tatret United Church and the Ministerial As- sociation, Greetings were also 1.0. ceived feom Presbytery and ear - haus organizations and the Sunday School of St, Andrew's, Mrs. Fish and Mrs. afelainney were each presented with a bouquet of flowers, Owego Seat presented Rev. Mr, McKinney with a cheque In appreciation of his services ta the congregation during these past months when the chereh was with- out a minister. Those who attended the reception had the opportunity of meeting Me. and Mrs. Fish at the reception. AUXILIARY ELECTS MRS. HOME BROOKS HOLDS PRESIDENCY Pour new members were initiated 1 e 11S t s dieted that the new Maitland Val - Icy Conservation Authority will 4arry on the good work which has characterized the efforts of the Middle Maitland Authority. He referred to a proposal made last year by Mayor McKinney, in re- gard to a lake at the south of the town. Mayor Hetherington said :Viet before any action is taken on 'this matter it might be better to ftive the pond created by the How - ;ton dam filled to a higher level as it was in years gone by. Street Problem Coming to the condition of the streets in Wingham., the new may- or said that for the most part they are in goad shape. but the pro. gram of paving has been slow, and he felt it should he speeded up, He went on to suggest that it might he possible to have all the paving completed this year, and to deben- ture for the cost. If this were done it is possible that it would not cost any more on an annual basis, as maintenance cost would be greatly reduced. He suggested it at the final 1961 .meeting of the La- was not. fair to ratepayers on the dies' Auxiliary to the Royal Cana- graveled streets to be paying tax - diem Legion. Vice-president Mrs, es to support a program from George Brooks conducted the initi- which they derive no benefit. The ation and those welcomed to the mayor suggested a 10 -year deben- group were Mrs, George Currie, ture for the work, which would re - Mrs. Ted Holloway, Mrs. Hugh ceive annual grants, and would. not Hand and Mrs. Gordon Maxwell. of necessity increase the mill rate if maintenance costs could be re - Mrs. Robert Casemore presided. duced. She welcomed two visitors from Lucknow, Mrs. E. S. Lewis and Expansion Needed Mrs. Sadie McMillan. The mayor further declared that the community needs more indus- try and that money will have to. be found to attract it to the town. Residential assessment Is getting! too high by comparison with Indus- trial assessments. He went on to (Pit ase turn to page Four) Senson's greetings were read from former membe•rs and from the veterans in Westminster Hospital, who are sponsored by the local or- ganization and rememberned with gifts during the year., Plans were made for a birthday party but the date has not yet been set, Sports Officer 'Mrs. V, Ducharm • reported that the card patties to; zone auxiliaries will commence In January, The installation of of. ficers, which will be held jointly with the Branch, was scheduled for ,January 12. Mrs, William McCann, of Fordwieh, 'mine commander. 118 been Invited to afficiate as instal ling officer for the auxiliary, \ ' wrieem for 19a2 The following 18 the result of the election of officers, which teas held ! at the meeting: Sergeant-at-aems, Mrs, Sawn': [dorsyth; standard bearer, Mrs Ralph Harnmand; 1st vice presi• dent, Mee. V. Duchanne; 2nd vict•- sident, Mrs. Jack (aortae; tarts - Mar, Mrs. Lloyd Carter; presiders Mrs. George B rooks, The executive committee is arra T)on Adams, Mrs. Emily Elston. Mrs. George Day, Mrs. Alvin Soil. Mrs, Elizabeth Jolineton arid Mrs. Dave Crothers. A secretary has not yet, been appointed. Lunch of :sandwiches, Christmas cake and shortbread were seeved after the meeting Was closed. SINGLE(.::.•OPIES — 10 Cents 36 Men Register for. Special ilitia Course MUM CREAMERY Juniors Hope to SOLD TO 1.1.11.P.G. Expand Club It was announced this week that the Holmdel° Creamery Limited, which has been managed since 1939 by Miller Davis, has been sold to the United Dairy and Poultry Co-operative, which operates an- other creamery in Wingham. The Holinciale plant on the corner of Josephine and Victoria, Streets, will be taken over by the Co-op at the first of next month. Plans for the business are not complete, but Peter Cutter, manager of the Co-op here, said that the business would be carried on for the pre- sent. • The Holmdel° Creamery was purchased by Howard Sloan from the late Henry Thompson, and in 1939 was sold to the late Dr. Walter Davis. It has been managed by his son, Miller Davis, since that time. The Junior Conservation Club held its January meeting on Mon- day evening with the treasurer's report showing a balance of $185,63. The club decided to hold oril one meeting each month during the winter, and after a discussion of attendance problems It was de. cided to have each member bring a new member to the next regulai meeting. President Bob Crewson reported on the cost of membership pins with the club deckling to purchase 45 and sell them to members for 45 cents each. Dues were set at $1.00 per year or 10 cents per meet. ing. A motion was passed to have a five -cent evening draw each meet- ing with the prize at the next ses- sion:to be donated by Borden Jen. kins. OFFICERS RETURNED POLICE REPORT AT PUBLIC SCHOOL 29 ACCIDENTS The inaugural meeting of the public school board was held on Monday with Dr. Murray MacLen- nan re-elected chairman and Mrs. Alberta Morgan as secretary -trea- surer. R. E. Bennett, S. E. Reid, H. A. Fuller and A. B. Adams were nam- ed to the finance eammittee. The • property committee is -comprised of Alton Adams, William Harris, David Murray and Dr. La Shaun- essy. The report of the police depart- ment by Police Chief James Miller placed before town council on Mon. day evening was moat comprehen. sive. The report stated the town cruiser had travelled over 16,000 miles during the course of duties. The department issued 118 sum- monses for various offences and investigated 29 minor traffic ac- .• indents, There were 46 charges laid under the Highway Traffic Act,- 35 under the Criminal Cara and 22 under the Liquor Control Mrs, E. Cleland was again re- Act. appointed to the library board for a three-year term and Police Chief Some 24 minor thefts were re - James Miller as attendance officer. .ported and 13 cases of breaking and entering with 22 offences un- Dt. W. A. McKibbon was appoint- ed as representative on the high der the Liquor Act. school board at the December The report also hidicated that meeting. 17 charges had been laid with 17 The principal reported that en- convictions registered under the rolment in November was 485 with ! Juvenile Court. One juvenile is an average attendance of 95.59 per i on probation for one year and two cent, are on probation for two-year per - Financial Statement iods. A special six-weea course at the local armouries (Maned iiere 011 Monday with 36 recruits enrolled for intensive training in natialial survival procedures, The group will study first aid, decontamina- tion, survival and rescue methods, traffic control and generally help- ing to get a community back on its feet In case of disaster, as well as simple military drill and weapoas training. The course will be unaer the dir- ection of Sgt. S. L. Patterson of the instructional staff of the Lord Strathcona Horse at London, As- sisting with the instruction will he Cpt. Kirkpatrick of Camp Peta- wawa, Cpl. Crieto, of Camp Peat - wawa, LCpI. R.. Doyle, also of Camp Petawawa, as well as Bdr, R. L, Shackleton •of the local Bat- tery. In the orderly room will be WO2 G. Appleby of Wingham and W02 L. E. Bean of Listowel. A similar course is being oper- ated at the Listowel armouries, both being assisted by the local Batteries in each town. The men taking the course will hold the rank of gunner and will receive regular army pay of about $40.00 per week. 1 Enrolled are D, J. Gibson, Wrox. eter; 3, F. Harcourt, Wingham; J. S. Sinnamon, Wroxeter; Pa 0. Thompson, Bluevale; .1. R. Greeri. away, Bluevale; W, R. McIntyre, Wingham; D. B. Mclvairray, Bel. grave; G. K. Scott, Clifford; G. R. Reavie, Wingham; R. J. Sewers, Clifford; J. G. McIntyre, Wingham; G. R. Sanderson, Wingham; J. L. Thompson, Wingham; Ia, A. Craw- ford, Brussels; J. al . Martens, Wroxeter; W. J. Hall, Wirigharea E. C. Simmons, Wingham"; C. E. Bosnian, Belgrave; F. W. Ie. Wingham; W. E. Willis, White- church; R. E. MacFarlane, Bine. vale; M. A. MacFarlane, Bluevale; J. N, Dennis, Wingham; C. L. Huffman, Langside; J. F. Higgins, Wingham; H. J. Gaunt, White- church; R. N. Henderson, Lang - side; C. M. Johnston, Belgrave; F. G. Hickey, Wingham; G. A. McKee, Teeswater; W. L. Jamieson, White- church; H. Ross, Wingham; R. I. Guy. Wingham; D. G. MacLe,oct, Ripley; L. Jabs, Blyth. Some 497 occurences and com- LIONS MUSS The treasurer read the following ated by the department during the atill MEETINO financial statement for the year plaints were reported and investig- ending December 31st, 1961: year 97 business premises were Receipas Cash bal., Dec. 31, 1960 Govt. Grants Municipal levy . Expenditures Teachers' salaries Instructional equipment Administration . Plant maintenance . Plant operation Capital outlay, Including $ 4,423.80 found insecure. 43,540.94 Twelve persons were arrested 912.84 by the department during the ....year, two of them for other de - $106,077.58 1 partments. Forty warning tickets and 34 $70.784.34 parking tickets were issued. Fines 3,634.70! paid in police court totalled $1.254 831.69 and another $68.00 was paid in 3;886.951 parking fines. Magistrate's court 10,940.02 fines received amounted to 3326,12 • and weigh scale fees $136.47. Value of property stolen amount- ed to $1,280.00, with $836.00 of thls having been recovered. debenture payment 15,999.88 8106,077.58 r. THE UNIFORM ISSUE took up most of the time on Monday morning at the local armouries as the 36 recruits who will take a six-week special militia course were fitted out. Pictured are L.Cpl. R. Doyle of Camp Petawawa, who will , assist with the instructing; Bdr. B. Shackleton of the local Battery; new recruit lane of R.R. 2, Bluevale and Staff Casemore, Battery Quartermaster. in the quartermaster's store room fornis.—A-T photo. Ron MacFar- Sgt. "Casey" The group is selecting uni- When the scheduled guest speak_ er was unable to attend the meet- ing of the Lions Club in the Queens Hotel on Friday evening, names were drawn and four club members gave short talks on their own busi- nesses and professions. They were Lions Bill Conron, Percy Clark, Dr. Howson, and Bill Cruikshaak. The novel means of filling the lgap proved highly interesting. ' Lion President Bill Currie was in the ebalr for the meeting. Lion Hap Swatridge was at the piano, ;Lion -Bill Conron led the singing and Lion Ross Dundas nianipulac- ed the fine box. On this occasion he set out to see that no one ems missed and managed to work up charges which took in all the Lions in two rounds. Guest at the meeting was Don Lloyd, of Wingham, who le a mem- ber of the Runnymede Club in To- ronto. Business for the eveniag was of a general nature. QUALITY CONTROL MEAT IN HURON UNDER INSPECTION Recent information reachiag the public Indicates that there have definitely been cases ii the larger centres where meat of quality 110. fit for human consumption him reached the market. 'rhe Oliterio government authorities are at pre- sent engaged in a Probe of the alt. uation. In the light of the niter. est which has been aroused, Dr. R. M. Aldis, director of the Huron County Health That, has forwarded the following statement to Th.' 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