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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1962-04-18, Page 1• et 4 • p r • • • • 0 !ALONG THE MAIN. DRAG BY The Pedestrian lartiN THUJILSDAV NIUIIT- 'J'his week 'Winglunn stores will be open on Thursday evening as. Good.Friday will be aboliday. Com - ramming on the 6th of this month stores have been open Friday eve- nings, Nearly everyone seems hap. py with the results. 0 - - 0 TUESDAY FOR 'WIN-. Dee to the fact that stores are open on Friday evenings, the lo- cal Kinsmen have set Tuesday as a tentative date for their meetings. which have been held every second Friday in the past. ▪ () 1110TEIL. TO EXPAND - Norman Welwood, owner of the :Wingham. Motel, stated this week that he will add a five -unit addi- tion to his modern establishment, work to start in the near future. The extension will be similar to the Present building and will incor• porate electric heat and modern furnishings. Mr. Welwood has been running up to capacity for the most part since he opened the establishment last -December. 0-0-0 von; JUNE As we go to press the prime min- ister has just announced a. federal election .for June 18th this year. The announcement has been ex- pected for some days and the date was no surprise. O - 0 - 0 INDIAN WARSY- ef On Tuesday Bob Furness brought a little stone into the A -.T office. He had found it along the river bank on Arthur St. and thought it might be an arrowhead. Although we don't pretend to any expert knowledge, we would venture to , agree that it is, indeed, an Indian arrowhead, made of chipped flint, an inch and three-quarters in length, three-quarters of an inch wide, notched to hold the thongs Which wolud bind it to the shaft, and in . almost perfect condition. ZONE CHMN.,WARDEN AT DONS MEETING Twenty-five Lions 'were out for the regular meeting,on Friday eve- ning at the Queens Hotel, which was presided over by President Bill Currie. Special guest of the eve- ning was Zone Chairman Jack Mc. Donald of Brussels, who was ac- companied by Huron County War. den George MeCitchoon, also of Brussels. The chairman emphasis. ed the importance of attending the Lions convention, which is to be held in :Hamiltonthis year. The warden also spoke briefly. Percy Clark reported for the ac- tivities committee on the broom :ado ,which will be held on May 41h. HOsaid that 20 dozen brooms live been ordered from the Can- adian National Institute for the Blind. The matter of Friday night lore opening was discussed and how it might affect meetings of the club. was decided to leave the meet- ing night, unchanged for the bal- ance of the season. The guest speaker at the an- nual ladies' night on May 11 will be Rev. George Goth of London. II, ASdle, N °Tim: There tvill be no milk delivery Cloci Friday, April 20tha Bateson.'s Model Dairy and .Foxton's F18b STORE HOURS Wroxeter stores will remain open Thursday afternoon, April 190, before Good Friday holiday, Also beginning Friday, May 11h,. stores will be open Friday ancl Saturday evenings. for May, June, July aria August. Fl8b NOTICE . Coinmen e itg on Mon (ley, A mil 23, the price of lutiectits in !Huron County will he I licITFIerd to $1,00 for adults, 75c for ehildeen end 75c for shaves. Flab A PARIETV CO NG le, I re Inoluding a twoa et pi try, "The Donation Party" will be held on Monday, April 25, 1.962, at 8.30 p.m, in the Commurlity Memorial Hall in Whitechurch (eider the auspices of the Wit itee'e troll Proshytnele It Church Cihoit. Adults 50c, students 35c, public school ehildeee roe., Fah EUCHRE PARTY In Ocldfellows Hall, Wednesday. Aprll 18. at A.30 p.m, Sponeored by I.0.01e, Lunch served. Adel. 50e. F11 -18b i)ANCE CommUnity Hall, Thursday, Apr, 19, sponsored by the Binevale Dis- trict Rec, Assoc. Tiffin's orchestra,. flueich booth. Proceeds foe irenrev- Ing skating area. With which is amalgamated the Conic CELEBRATE GOLDEN WEDDING Vidette and Wroxeter News VC/N(01AM, ONTARIO, ,W1.1.41.MESPAle APRAL 18, 196e On and Tuesday of this week Mr, Frederick L. Davidson quietly marked fifty years of mar- riage at their home in Wingham. Due to the fact that Mrs. David- son is recuperating from an opera- tion, only family and close friends were present. Fred Davidson was born in the United States, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs, William Davidson, but came with his parents to Wing - ham when a little over four years of age. He was educated at the local schools and at the age of 16, in 1905, joined his father in the well -drilling business, which he carded on throughout the inter- vening years. The family business is now owned by his son, Gordon. On April 1.7th, 1912 he married Ethel McLaughlin daughter of the late Mr, and Mrs. William Mc- Laughlin of Howlett, Township. The ecretriony Wasporfornied by' Rev, Dr. David Petrie in St. Andrew's Mrs. M $22,500 Budget for Year Presbyterian Church. Mr. and Mrs. Davidson are now members of the United Church, where the latter has served many of the organiza- tions and Mr. Davidson is a morn- ber of the Board of Stewards. Interested in community affairs, he served on the town council from 1929 to 1933; was reeve from 1934 to 1940; on. council again from 1941 to 1943 and was mayor of the town from 1914 to 1946. He also served 20 years on the board of the Wingham General Heapital, five of them as chairrnan. Mr. :and Mrs. Davidson have one son, Gordon, and a grandson, Doug. A second son, William, died .11 1952. Mrs. Davidson has one sis- DEFERS COMMENT RECOMMEND CHANOE IN JAIL MISLATION ter, Miss Verna McLaughlin of Wingham and a brother, Wilfred, in Toronto, Mr, Davidson's only sister, Sadie (MrS, -Stevens) resides in Montreal, • TJae_carigrattilations of the entire community are extended to this widely -known couple. Speeial to the Advatice-Thries ' GODERIY T3CHW.--311- Warden George McCutcheon deferred comment up on proposed legislation placing tilt" staffs of city and county jails under jurisdiction of the nejniet. panties. In the case of litiron, the, governing body would be county council. The local municipalities have nothing to do, directly, With jail administration, "We have no official word- of this," pointed out John Berry, the county clerk -treasurer, In the change recommended by the legislative committee at To- ronto, municipal councils would make all appointments to jail staffs which are at present made by the provincial government, and would also set the wages to be paid. Warden MeCutcheon was Goderich to attend a meeting of! the ,property committee with Vari,;:, ous officials affected by the court. house renovation program recom- mended, as alternative to a second,. building, by Reeve Clarence liannal and colleagues at the March ses.,1 sion. It involyes vacating of his! apartment by the caretaker, taking, over of these quarters by the CAS, use of the main floor Children's Aid Society office as committee room and warden's office, and re- turn of the probation officer to quarters in the courthouse. Price of Haircuts Will Be Increased The old adage about "shave and a haircut -two bits" was left fur- ther in the past on Monday evert - COMMUNION SERVICE ing when the Huron Branch of the Ontario Barbers'REcovE. Association ap. MEMBERS proved a price increase, The group met at Exeter and was attended by Wingharn members. The main topic of discussion at the meeting was need for increased A large communion service was prices, clue to the continually rising cost of operating a business. The county group deckled unanimously that the new prices for haircuts should be $1.00 for Adults '.and.„75 cants for' children. Shaves were ercasod to 75 cents, 77 mcaz coma Mite Slight Decrease in Mill Rate For High School Purposes LOCAL MAN WINS DIMINO AWARD Brewers' Warehousing Company Limited held their annual Safe Drivers' Award Banquet at the Rosslyn Grove, Kitchener, on Mon- day of last week. In attendance were drivers from Kitchener, Galt, Guelph, Hanover, Stratford, and staffs from many other Kitchener District stores. Of the 20 eligible drivers at these locations, 17 receiv- ed Ontario Safety League Awards, and company safe -driving bonus cheques. The 17 drivers represent- ed 124 years of accident -free driv- ing, with the top award going to A. McCauley, Equipment 'Service Div- ision, who received his 14 year award. Peter Vath, manager of the lo- cal Brewers' Warehousing store, was one of two drivers receiving awards for 12 years of accident -free driving. Mr. Vath stated that he was on the road almost every day for the 12 -year interval. Wingham town council was represented at the dinner by Clerk 'William Ren- wick. AT UNITED CHURCH held in •Wingham 'United Church on Sunday morning, conducted by the minister, Rev. T. G. Husser, as- sisted by Rev. W. D. Clark. 'During the service the following were received into church mem, bcrship by profession of faith: Lynda M. Reavie, Linda McTag- gart, Dianne L. Orvis, E. Joyce • • 9 Walker, Laura May Walper, Vana Rosenhagen, Nancy Casemore, Rob- ert Beattie, Ronald Walden, Thom- as G. Miller, Bryan E. Walden, Kenneth G. Vogan, Ronald H. Vo- gan, Ivan B. McBurney, Neil A. Edgar, W. Glen Madill, William H. Kerr, Jos. A. Poirier. By certificate: Mr. and Mrs. Wm, Edwards from Durham United • • Church; Mr. and Mrs. Rae Shob- The second general ,meeting of brook from Blyth United Church: MM. MEETS the newly -formed Maitland Valley Mr. and Mrs, Sidney Adams from Conservation Authority was held: Blyth United Church. The Wingham District, High School Board meeting last Thurs.' day, approved the 1962 budget and struck a mill rale of 12.1 for sehbol purposes, which is down from 12.4 last year. 'rhe total levy which is to be raised from the ten con- tributing municipalities amounts to $156,106.56, about $1,000,00 less than in 1961. Actual expenditures will be up by nearly $10,000.00 this year but increased grants will more than make up the difference. The break- down of the budget figures appears at the foot of this report, Resignations The board accepted with regret the resignations of several staff members including Mr. R. Ron- son, Mr. G. R. Webster and Mrs. M. R. Harland. Principal Frank Madill reported that a number of teachers would be required for the fall term, including two English, one Geography, one Science, one Grade IX English and History and one History and Geography. He also said that enrolment for March was 676 with a daily average at- tendance of 96.22 per cent. The principal reported that Grade VIII students and their parents would be invited to the school next PANCAKES GALORE! REC. CO DAIL AND SWIMMING in the town hall here on Thursday the representatives wdre On hand by the uniting members. On be - The vows were presented by Mr, afternoon of last week. Nearly all Husser and responses were made half of the congregation the new ST. ANDREW'S CHURCH PROGRAMS DISCUSSED Somc: 140 .fathers and sons, real and borrowed, enjoyed last Thurs- day evening together at St. An- drew's Presbyterian Church. The program commenccyl with a part - cake super. Sausages and oPPle- sauce added to the menu for the occasion. Gordon Leggatt, Fred McGee, .Tirn Carr, Wilf Congram and Rev, O. :G. fish wore on kitchen detail, while Nelson Pickell, Gerald Smith, David Horwood, John Isaac and John Donaldson were on deliveriee., Pancakes ranged from the smooth, uniform type as described in the cook book, to the King Size, the guaranteed long mileage variety, of which there was a greater propor. tion, Washing ried drying Me dishes FM only the men know how, was great fun, A film was shown by Dick Snail awl musical numbers were given by Earl and Grant Hey- wood and Norm and 1•Ltu, Corrin. Don Getty of ClePL TV spokt' concerning television and its im- pact on the Canadian audience, 11 was stated that an average of some 37 hours a week are spent watch- ing TV. The question was: raised as to why we are not making greater effort to use television as a modern day disciple for Jesus Christ, Rather than showing mere disgust with the present programs, it was suggested that we should be positive and see to it that the very best is offered through this media of communication. Mr. Gray held the attention of both young and old, as he sought to migage each in a serious en- quiry as to the Person of ,Tesas Christ, acid the way by which we :might go out and speak for Him. ! may be said that a time of food, tun and fellowship was truly enjoyed by the menfolk of St, An- drew's, added to Which was the in.' spiring address by the guest, Mr. Gray. A meeting of the Wingham Re- creation Committee was helcl In the council chambers on Wednesday when Bill Conron reported that; the annual conference of the Ontario Recreation Assoclation will be held in Port Arthur April 26.28 and the committee approved sending a de- legate to this meeting. The com- munity programs branch of the Department of Education will be holding it iVati(11'S' training course fnurn July Dth to 13th at Coiling - wood. Bowling Popular The Junior Bowling. League, t.e. you are only a headache to the „rimy organized by th committee. authority. and a detriment to your has 118 howlc,rs. A tournament, co,mmunity. for the meeting'. J. T. McCauley, field officer, in- troduced Andrew Dixon of Exeter, formerly active in the Ausable Div- er Authority, who was a guest speaker at the meeting, Mr. Dixon spoke on public rela- tions in connection with conserva- tion authorities but he also touch- ed on various phases of conserve. tion work. He said that every mem- ber of an authority must be sold on conservation. He said that every member must be dedicated to the cause and told representatives: If you are not. you would be better to resign and go home. Otherwise sponsored by the Lake Huron Zone. The speaker urged members to will be held in Kincardine on May 12th. 1 he committee 1.0111 sponsor)1111- U1 nn midget and juvenile softball told Indies' junior softbell long range programs can be plan - in addition Lo the local pWee?wAe.Ae (Please turn to page Eiget) baseball le:Agile. '1'liese teams will . . be sponsored on the condition there RUMMAGE SALE are enough boys intevetited in play_ The Hospital rummage eat(' is ing and if sufficient manpower is earning up again. 'rhe plate is the ;wallah:le to coacit and manage '‘Vingharri _Arena, arid the time is these teams. Registratiott for boys , Saturday afternoon, May 12111. 8-12 foe baseball will be held on !Everyone is asked to stoat now, Saturday, May 12 from 9.30 to 11,30 looking up articles which can be become acquainted with official re- ports of authorities, and urged the Authority to study in assembly the reports, chapter by chapter, so that A meeting will be called in the (War raltre to reactivate the "tnin. or sports committee" which is sold; furniture, clothing, dishes, novelties, etc. This sale is sponsor- ed by the Ladies' Auxiliary to Wingham General Hospital and all composed of members of the ser- proceeds are used to purchase vice clubs and looks alter minor equipment for the hospital, Fl8b sports antivities. The rates for lights at the town park will remain 1 at $5.00 for regular season games awl $10.00 foe play-off games, pay. A letter will be able in advance, sent to the town council re replac- ing the wire mesh at the ball park ancl reptiiring the bleachers. This , recommendation wee made by the 1 Committee in 1961 and was to be • carried out by council early in 1962. The Committee also recommended that the town council hire a, full- time recreation director, 13111 Con - eon reported on plans now tinder way regarding the new front for the arena. Suitittiting Program Switnining will again be sponsot- ed by the Committee this year and it is hoped to expand and improve the program. This year it is hoped morn adults will take swimming Instruction and wetter safety train. ing. Water Safety Week Will be observed this yea t June 3.9. A re. commendation will be sent to the Riverside Park board requesting that lights be installed at the swim - Ming area. Mr., Mrs, G. Tervit Married 45 Years Mr. and Mrs. George Tervit cele- brated their 45th wedding anni- versary on April 9th. They were pleasantly surprised on Sunday when members of their family ga- thered for a turkey dinner at the home of their son, George C. Ter - vit. They were married in Wingham by the late Rev. Dr. David Ferric. pastor of St. Andrew's Presbyter - !Ian 'Church. Tervit is filo former Annie Robertson, daughter of the late Mary and William Rob- ertson. They have two sons and two daughters, George C. and Jack, Mary (Mrs. Don Wallace) and Jean (Mrs. Jack Deans) all of Wingham, and nine grandchildren. Mr. and Mrs. Tervit farmed for over 40 years in Turnberry. How- ever, following their marriage Mr. Tervit worked at the Gurney Glove Factory and for a short time in Waterloo before he took up a farm on the B Line of Turnberry, just west of the cemetery. While there he started a dairy business to serve the town of Wingham. Seventeen years ago they purchased the farm just east of Wingham, where they have resided since. The dairy busi- ness was sold in 1947 to Stafford Bateson. Mr, and Mrs. Tervit have members were welcomed by the sold their farm and will move into Clerk of the Session, Stewart Beat- the Mowbray apartments early next tie. month. month in order to become acquaint- ed with the new curriculum which will become effective in the fall, Public school inspectors from the areas involved will attend these meetings. May 1.1th has been set aside for those from Teeswater and the Bruce inspectorate, May 15th for those from Wingham and May 1.7th for Brussels and rural areas of the Huron inspectorate. Other Business A plan of the school property was received from B. M. Ross, consult. ing engineer, of Godorich, setting out the boundaries of the property. A letter from. the Town of Wing - ham requested the board to remove surface drainage from the school property that enters a sanitary sewer on Victoria St. The board turn the matter over to agreed to the architect for action when the building program goes Into effect. The board decided to Investigate the purchase of a non -owner auto. moble Insurance policy, to provide protection in case of an accident incurred by a school bus, The chairman was Instructed to contact the architect and find out what progress was 'being made ort the plans for the vocational addi- tion, and a problem in connection with the playing field, The board also agreed to pur- chase a humidifier for the heating system, on recommendation of Roy .Cousins, who had been in contact with the architect on the subject. Mrs. Suter was' named head of the French Department and Mr. Stuckey head of the Commercial Department, commencing in Sep- tember. Estimates for 1962 RECEIPTS Cash on Hand, aJnuary lst, 1962 Petty Cash on hand January lst, 1962 Grants -Department of Education . Department of Education Resident Pupil Grant . ... Cadets Tuition from. other school boards . Township of Turnberry-Hydro grant in lieu of taxes Township of Howick--Hydro grant in lieu of taxes Miscellaneous 1962 Levy 12.1 Mills on $12,901,369 assessment $ 17,439,83 250.00 211,220.16 3,100.00 594.09 100.00 24.58 53.62 50.00 $232,832.19 156,106.56 2388,938.75 The each on hand at January 1st includes superannuation fund, which is deducted by the Department of Education from grants. EXPENDITURES Teachers, salaries $195,910.00 Night classes , 500.00 Instructional supplies 9,450.00 Transportation ..... Administration 14,728,75 Plant Operation 22.050.00 Plant Maintenance ... 2,000 00 Miscellaneous services . 8,500.00 Tuition to outside boards 100.00 Capital expenditures -Equipment . 1,000.00 Debenture payment -Principal 35,000.00 Debenture payment -Interest ...... . ......... . . 31,000.00 $388,938.75 Area Assessment Figures Population Municipalities Assessment 835 . . Brussels .. $ 676,100 1709 Culross 1,303,374 1117 East Wawanosh . 1,135,109 1931 Grey 432,163 2719 Howick ....... 1,893,225 1235 Kinloss 212,455 1582 . Morris ........ . 2,134,163 895 Teeswater, • 847,648 1325 .......... Turnberry 1,676,482 2770 . .... Wingham 2,590,650 $12,901,369 FIRE SWEPT THROUGH the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chris van de Water, three miles east of Fordwich on Thursday morning, des- troying all but a few contents removed by neighbors. Mr. and Mrs. van de Water noticed the flames after they had gone to the barn. Their four children were at school. Total insurance on house and contents was $4,000. The family came to the Pord- \yid, area four years ago from British Columbia. They are na- tkres of Holland.--Advance-Tirries photo.