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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1962-05-16, Page 1• er 1 • • -k1�t1il1- ALONG THE MAIN DRAG Ky Thr, Pedestrian • OLD-TIME VETERAN— The local branch of the Royal Canadian Legion has been trying to determine how many veterans are buried in the Wingham Ceme- tery, anis in the course of their in- vestigation they found what should be the oldest veteran's grave in the grounds, The stone which they at located is in memory of William Anderson, who died an 1879 and states that he served In the East India Mutiny and was wounded in action at the relief of Lueknow. He was 54 years of age when he died. Perhaps some of our local historians Will have something on file abogt this old soldier of the Empire. It is, understood that the Legion ,may clean the stone and put it in.good repair. 0-0-0 RE!), I'ACI —' ••-Anyone who was at 1h' cadet In- spection last. Wednesday evening may have noticed a. loud crash jut when Col. Oliver was about to speak. You're right—it was the A -T photographer kicking over a table by accident when he lean- ed on it to take a few notes. 0-0.0 BUILDING PROBLEMS— With the town council having given the go-ahead ou.planning for a new front on the arenae things have come to a pause, due 'to the fact that the man who drew the plans, Robert Brown of Walkerton, suffered a severe heart attack a couple of weeks ago. u_u-6 PRETTY QUIET— . With the election only a month away, It could be said that things are pretty quiet on the political front, locally at least. The canclid- ates have been in town, but there * certainly hasn't been very much of the old hoopla. Can't say it hurts very.mueh at that, 0-0,-0 HEATING QUESTION— High .school board members, along with the advisory committee, • architect and .engineers sat down en Monday afternoon to consider the feasibility, of heating the new vocational wing with electricity. After a, lengthy debate the group decided to stick with oilfired steam. boilers. The boiler room will have to be enlarged and a new •boiler installed to provide capacity ). for the new building. 6 - 0 - 0 Plans are well under way for • 4$ bti With which is amalgamated the :'Corrie Vidette and Wroxeter • WINGIIIAM, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 1961 COMRADE DONALD ADAMS, second from left, was presented with a medal for meritorious ser- vice to the Legion at the 12th annual VE Day banquet of Branch 180, Wingham, last week, Congratulating Mr, Adams are Past President George Brooks, President Cy Robinson and Dis- trict Commander John Bateson, who made the presentation.—Photo by Strong. 750 Hangers of Clothing Cleared at .' um age Sale Its. illrs. W. J. Greer • The arena had been secured, the long pole racks for dresses and men's clothing had been borrowed and the' rows of long tables had , been placed. The pick-up of art_ t 'cies had been completed, The wo- men, in their smocks and aprons had, for two days, taken charge of ; the boxes of donations as they were lugged in. All the clothing, toys, books, china, draperies, hats and shoes had been sorted and' marked and assigned to their re- spective booths. The dozens of sales people were in their places. Everything was in readiness, When, at two o'clock on Saturday after - ESS FOR PLANS PROW KINSMEN TRADE FMR SOL!) 'THE WORKS-- the annual Kinsmen Trade Fair, which will once again be staged- at The Brownies were pleased with the arena on June ith, 80- and 9th. Extra space for exhi'rhitors will also he made available+ in a tent which will be set up on Diagonal Road he side the 'arena. the; results of the Cookie Day on Saturday and report that they so1El their entire supply of 600 box- y es. They are grateful for thesup- ( port they receive on. this annual event. • w 1 1 0 -.0 0 ONE WE MISSED— ,: fo'fgot to tell you last weekabout •the whopping big Brown F n r• i trout .that Jim leu de sou pulled f• rom the Maitlartd. the previous week. Twenty-one and a half in- ches long, the spotted. beauty was a nice plump one, up in the three - pound category. 'Turnberry Sets School Rates • In the report of the Turnberry Connell meeting last week, in which the mill rate for the year was quoted, the rate for the Turn - berry School Area and Separate School of were not included, Tht s rate was set at: residential avid farm mills, commercial, 13 ` mills; Separate School, 11.7 mills residential and farm and 13 mills commercial, BAKE SALE Saturday, May 19th, at 2.30 pan., In the former Red :Profit store by the Turnberry Group Ladies' Aid tr Presbyterian' Church, Bluevale, Flab R.EGIS'iRtATIO.N !All boys, 8-12, interested in Pee Wee baseball please register at the Winghain Town :Fla11 (Council Chambers) on Saturday morninw, May 19th, .from 9-11,30 a.m, F16b !NOTICE There will be a meeting in the Arena Board rooms° In Belgrave at 8.30 p.m. Thursday, May 17, 1062, to discuss weed spraying. GVe will have experts on hand to dlsetiss spray materials,' Everyone welcome, Jawneh,Belgrave Co-op Asenci- ation, Belgrave, F16b SOCIAL EVENING Wingham District Spoets.men's Club social evening, Thursday, May lath. Trap shoot for prizes, 7.30 p.m, Movies, cards, eats after- wards, F16+' ENGAGEMENT Mrs, Harold N. Krug, Chcsley, wishes to announce the engage- ment of her daughter, Dorothy Louise, to Mr, James, Robert Bale, son of Mr. and Mrs, William Bain, Wingham, The marriage will tante take place Saturday, June 0th, 1962, at 2.30 o'clock, Trinity E.vangeliera Church, Chesdey. 16a Kinsman Cy Rrebinsuu is fair chairman, assisted by Fred 'Temple_ man as co-chairman with lain 13111 Lee in charger of booth sales, The latter reports that rioot.hs are go- ing fast and it i7 .expected that both the tent and the arena will be completely filled. This year tickets will be distrib- uted to all elementary school children in the ,district which. will .be good for one ;1,rtnu,t„ton. Ad- mission prices are 20 cents for ad - lilts and high school stu•aents, and 15 cents for children nose they have used their pauses. Tau Ttile,.s As an opening feature the Phil) hopes to have the mayors of Lis- towel, Harriston, Clinton Gotha. icer Kincardine, Hanover and Walkerton take part in n Tales Contest," on the platform on the opening night. Th,: winning mayor will receive $50.00 for the Kinsmen Club of his hometown and a trophy. This part of the program is not settled as the men in question Ilave nos all agreed lo participate, Other entertainment will b.• of the usual high (!allhre, hut final de.. tails are still to be worha'I out. The fair will again have the Joyce Bros, Midway to provide fun and entertainment for the child- ren, A bingo game will he operat- ed in the tent and the dance con- test this year will take the Term of a "Twist Marathon" on Saturday afternoon and evening. A new feature of the fair will he R. "matt contest" with prizes for a number of classifications of dogs exhibited et the fair. There will be further details on this War. Draw tickets are being sold by .members of the club on a barbecue and cash prize of $50.00 which will he presented to the Jacky winner on the Saturday night, A $15.00 door prize will be offered each night, with the money being donat- ed by the F'or'mosa Spring Brew- ery. The Kinsmen Club is directing the proceeds of the fair this year to the fetid for the new bathhouse I at Riverside Park. The club has committed $4,000 towards this pro- ject.. The organization's service ac. count was pretty well cleaned out , when the members voted $3,100 to the renovation of the Golden Circle School and if the Sehiot Citizens' apartment is built, another sizeable amount of money will probably be used for the project. ! The club asks the public to bear lit mind that the funds raised by the 'Bremen are used solely for the purpose of comtntunity service when the need arises, 11000 the doors of the arena were opened and the waiting crowd surg- ed in. The great community event, the hospital rummage sale, spon- sored by the Ladies' Auxiliary to Wingham General Hospital, was in business. ST. ANDREW'S CHURCH .r BAP I'ISM SERVICE ON MOTHER'S DAY Family Pew Sunday was observ- ed on Sunday at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. The following children were baptized into the fel- lowship of the congregation: Jane Marie Anderson, infant daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Edwin Anderson; • Kenneth Paul, son. of Mr. and Mrs. Ken Cerson; Buddy Ray, son of Mr„ and Mrs. Henry Darling of Toronto; Lori Joan, rtatighter of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Fisher; Daniel Harold, son of Mr. and Mt•s. Harold Francis; Peter John, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Horwood; Michael Duane, son of Mr. and Mrs, Archie Hull; Karen I.•'�11Pe'71, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eli ICristensen of London; Mary Ellen, daughter of Mr. and irs. ,t• Murray Race; Heather Maureen. Iureen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James , ri ., Smith of Arva; Janet Marie, , au- d ghter of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Storey. The junior choir sang the an- them, "All 'Things Bright and Beautiful" following the sacrament of baptism and just prior to the sermon sang "God of the Seasons". Rev. Cordon L. Fish spoke on "A :Divine Institution" in keeping with the Family Day service. "VICTORY" TOPIC AT LEGION VE BANQUET Y Wingham Branch 180, Royal Can- adian Legion held its 12th annual V.E. Day banquet in the parish hall of St, Paul's Angliean Church here on Tuesday evening of last week Over 50 veterans of both world wars and their wives attended the event marking the end of the last great war in Europe. Guests included His Worship Mayor R. S. Hetherington, and a former mayor, R. E. McKinney, who is an honorary member of the branch; Deputy District Command- er Eric Johnston of Goderich; District Commander John Bateson of 4Vingha.m and Captain G. S. [Newman of the Wingham Corps, Salvation Army, Gorst sneaker of the evening was Lt, Col, T. Murray MacDonald, of Gorl'rich, Huron County Emer- gency Measures Co-ordinator, His topic was "Victory", and he re- ferred to victory in wars occurring before the turn of the century by comparison with victories gained in the first and second world war's, that were fought to end all wars. He pointed to the cold war going. on for the nest 17 years since VE Day and stated that world order is possible bill so Is world clestruc. tion. . Highlighting the meeting was the presentation of a. meritorious ser- vice medal by the Royal Canadian Legion to Comrade Donald Adams, a. former president of the branch, who has also held all executive posts during the past 15 years. The medal was presented by District Co thiander ;Bateson and a thatch- ing lapel badge by George Brooks,. iinmedlate past president of the brands. Also participating was It was estimated that never had so many articles been offered for sale. The racks held more than 750 hangers of adult clothing, with more stacked on the. tables, Shoes and hats were piled high; buyers, three deep, crowded around the miscellaneous clothing and the helpers at the novelties claimed that never had they had so many articles to offer for sale. The fur. niture, which included seven hand lawn mowers, .was auctioned _and produced good returns. The cash- iers were kept busy counting and tabulating the returns, which, when complete, amounted to $1006.46, which was $50 more than a ye ago. :. It is said that there are solnt good rummage sale towns, and Wingham is one of these. Twice each year the hospital auxiliary goes into action and the whole community co-operates. As a re- sult of these sales, hundrdeds of dollars are added to the auxiliary treasury. Much new equipment is given to the hospital, folks in the north wing arc' made happier with the addition of new wheel chairs, and the children are more comfort- ab,e on new beds. All this comes from the rummage sales. Besides the beneficiaries, others are happy with these sales; donors have fin- ally got their top shelves cleaned out and the corners of the garage emptied and the buyers have tak. en their bargains hone, some of which may appear again next year Any good clothing which is left is packed and sent to relief organ- izations. Taken by departments, the pro- ceeds showed: Adult clothing 280 .63' children's clothing,thin $68.71; $137.77; hats, $54.38; shoes, $67.75; novelties, $104,17; groceries, $79.63; furniture, $12620. donations, $26.67; articles sent to hospital, $55.00; total, $.1006.46. And so, another rummage.: sal; has passed into history and every one is asked to begin now and ga ther articles for the next one whist. conies along in the fall. The aux iliary wishes Lo thank everyone who helped in any way towards the success of this sale. , In connection with the rummage sale, $3,30.00 was realized from the sale of tags In Wingham and the surrounding towns, Ladies' Trio from Toronto College At St. Andrew's The Toronto Bible College Ladies' Trio is presently engaged in a spring 'tour ,of points in Southern and Northern Ontario, On Satur. day, May 19, they will be visiting Wingham, and can be heard at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church et 8 o'clock. '''herr is no admission charge to this special service, and all are welcome to attend, The Ladies' Trio comes from the oldest Bible College in Canada, which held its 68111 graduation ser- vice on April 27th. The Bible Col. lege Is an intrndenorninationa school, where approximately 20 different rienominatioris are repre- sented each year. These three talented young la dies have recently completed a 13 - week series on CHCH-TV in Ham - Ilton. 7'ra.vnlling with the trio is their accompanist, Miss Aina `(nus. ane'! Rev. VV, H. Crump, director of music:, who will bring a brief ad. dress as part of the program, Cy Robinson, branch president, who presided for the banquet. The med- al was presented to mark Comrade Mains' service to the Legion, far beyond the mere demands of duty. News riCA410410.Me SINGLE COPIES 111 o n' ouncil To Deal withWe On Planning for Sewage Town council at a special meet- ing last Friday morning deckled to work with the Ontario Water Re- sources Commission in order to finance and build a. new sewage disposal system and to install a number of trunk sewers in Wing - ham. Mayor Hetherington reported that he and Councillor Nasmith had visited the Commission in To- ronto and recommended that the 0ouitcil deal with the Commission to Implement the sewer project. He explained the reasons for this re- commendation. The town could, he said, finance the project itself through debentures. However, if the project was financed through the OWRC the town would not have to issue debentures, which. would leave a better credit rating for the community if other work has to be done. 71e OWRC willlook after all financial arrangements, including the borrowing of about 16 per cent from the Central. Mortgage and Housing Corporation, with the re- maindet eomiug from the provin- cial treasury. There would' be no finance charges until the work is completed as necessary f u n it s would be forwarded as required. He also pointed out that the OWRC would be willing to let the con- tracts In two sections. The first is planned to overcome as quickly as possible the overload conditions at the Victoria and Josephine St. area, The commission would also allow this sewage to be, emptied directly Into the river until the dis- posal lagoons were completed. The second contract, covering all oth- er work could be handled at a more leisurely pace. The OWRC also felt the plan submitted by Burns Ross, consulting engineer, was adequate and satisfactory. Due to the fact that a vote would not be held for the ratepayers' ap- proval of the project, the Munici- pal Board would hold a. public hearing, and the OWRC would hold a public hearing in East Wawanosh as the lagoons would be located in that municipality. Consider Summit .Drive The mayor also stated that it might be wise to do the work on Summit Drive as set out in the plan, at the same time. It might be premature, he said, but it should be considered. This remark prompted consider- ; able discussion by the council members, The result was that Councillor Nasmith pointed out 1 that if the ratepayers in the Sum- ! mit Drive area wanted the trunk sewer it could •be included, but the laterals which would be re- quired would have to be built as a local improvement, the cost at' , which would have to be met by the people served. Councillor WIl- liams said the same would hold true for the ratepayers living on the north side of the river. Coun- cillor Nasmith said the reason the Summit Drive area had been ex- cepted in the resolution at the reg- ular meeting the previous Mon- day, was due to the fact that most of the ratepayers in the area have just put in septic tanks and the trunk line and necessary force Zetland Collision DINE CHILDREN LADIES' NIGHT HELD Injures Passenger BAPTIZED SUNDAY I AT HIGH SCHOOL A large congregation and spring flowers added to the Mother's Day service w held ' lin Wingham which was United Church on Sunday morning, conducted by the minister, Rev, T. G. Husser. Music was urnished by the choir under the leadership of H. C. Trencer, diirector of music, The anthem, "Ye Gates Lift up Your Heads on High", was sung by the choir, and Sandra MacLen- nan sang "He Wipes the Tear from Every Eye". Mr. Husser spoke on the subject, Godly Mother", taken from I Samuel 1:27, "For this child I prayed', being the petition of Han- nah to the Lord before the infant Samuel was born. During the service several par- ents presented their children for baptism by the minister: Sheila Joanne, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Burke; Terry James Ward and Kevin Roderick, sons of Mr. and Mrs. James Netterfield; Jeff- rey Ian, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ian MacLaurin; Dwight Hugh, sots of Mr, and Mrs. William James Ed - Wards; Janet Louise, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ken Wood; Sandra Lee, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Al- bert Brenzil. Vo m Clara V Thesmall al flows • girl, r g'r , lar gan, presented each mother tvith a rose provided by the Couples' Club. At a private baptism service in the church in the afternoon Mr. Husser christened Janice L n y n.and r Jeffrey Nelson, children of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Gerrie, of Stratford, BLUEPRINTS UNDER ]NAY FOR SCHOOL At the regular meeting of the Wingham District High School board last. Thursday evening, the secretary, Miss Yvonne McPherson, read a letter from the Department of Education which stated that the sketch plans for the vocational ad- dition had been approved by both the Federal Government, which •vill contribute some 75 per cent of 1 the cost of the project. and the; Provincial department which will make up the other 25 per cent. To -1 tel cost was esthnated at $828,713.' Enrolment at the school is anti- cipated to reach 1010 in five years. The addition will include six class- rooms, three shops, a new gym and alterations to other sections of the building to provide two occupa- tional shops, expanded administra- tive facilities and a health room. The secretary reported that the architect had been notified of the approval and that he had staled work would begin immediately on the blueprints for the addition. The secretary also reported that i $100,000.00 had been received do grants from the department and $514.00 in cadet grants. Principal Frank Madill repotted that three meetings Would be held on May 14, 16 and 17, which will be attended by Grade VIII students, parents and teachers, to familiar- ize the students and parents with the new curricultnni which will be coining into effect this fall. Mem- bers of the board were also desig- I nated to attend. The 'board discussed a number of i problems iii connection with new equipment for the btuilcling. Prineipal Madill reported theta About 100 attended the annual Lions Club Ladies' Night at the r' High School on tttctH Wingham District g g Friday evening when Unit III, Un- ited Church Women, catered. During the dinner Reg Bitton played organ selections and Hap Swatridge and Jack Reavie led the singing, Members of the Tees.:ater Club were present and there were a num- ber of local ladies as guests of the club. President W. W. Currie address- ed the gathering and called upon th.e, members to introduce their guests. Lion Frank Madill propos- ed. a toast to the ladies and Mrs. W. B. Cruikshank replied. Ross Hamilton had the pleas.ere of introducing the guest speaker, Rev. George W. Goth of London, who had been accompanied to Wingham by Mrs. Hamilton's )ar- ents, Mr..and Mrs. Needham. Lion Wi1f French expressed the appre- ciation of the club to Mr. Goth. 300 TOOK PART IN CADET INSPECTION The annual cadet inspection at the Wingham. District High Schoo: wasstaged on the school rotnd) g on Wednesday of last week, and according to the inspecting offic- ers,t,. n flee ret, the corps put o a play, one that was a credit to the school and the instructional staff The event was different this year in that the corps paraded as a reg- iment, where in the past they have operated as a battery. According to officials this type of parade and drill are a good deal more difficult. Over 300 boys were on parade un- der Cadet Lt. Col. J. Strong. Chief Instructor is Major R. P. Ritter. The band which includes a num- ber of girls from the student body, also paraded and did a very credit. able job. Included in the inspecting party - were: Lt, Col. M. R. Oliver, CD 01 Listowel, a former commanding offiecr of the 21st Field Regimen (M); Warren Callan, who repre- sented the town council; Frank Thompson chairman of the school board; Capt. H. L. M. Brown, Western Ontario Area Cadet Of. 'ficer and Major R. P. Ritter, The inspecting program included the general salute. inspection of ranks, a march past in column of roite, advance in review order demonstrations of national sur. vival training, signals, and first aid, squad drill, bugle band num leers, the presentation of awards and remarks by the inspecting of ficer. Awards were presenter) to a mum ber of the cadets, including Cadet Don Lee, who won the award for' best officer. He was the regimen- 1 tal sergeant major. The 99th Bat- tery Trophy for the best rifle sho: went to Neil Hardy. Doug Elliott Tom Ellaeott and Ron Vogan won signalling awards. In his remarks Capt. Brown said the corps would be a close contend.' er for the Strathcona Shield. He said it was difficult terrain and; even the professionals find a regi- mental inspection hard to do pro -1 perly, ale congratulated the band, and said he hoped they would have new uniforms for the next inspec- tion. He complimented the corps on their dress, and said no doubt the parents deserved credit for thls factor. Alex .Hamilton and Judith MvKih bon will attend the Ontario Lead ershi p Training Cam at Lake ;BEST OFFICER AWARD at the cadet inspection went to Cncie+t p n WO 1 Don Lee. He is shown receiving his award from Lt. Col, Cotichiching this stulimrr, and g that John Strong will attend the M. R. Oliver, who inspected the cadets Cadet Lee was regimental national cadet ''tamp at Banff. I sergeant major of the cadet corps.---A•T photo. A three -car pile-up at the Zet- land Fridge Sunday caused over $500 damage and sent one man to h 1 1 t' ospital with sea p aces tons• Harry McDougall, 29, of R.R. 3, Wingham, th., injured man was e. n and was a passenger in a car driv- pump could be installed at all;. timu, MayorereqTirtiredhcrington endel the discussion when he pointer' (nit • that the council was (list"taring 1 policy, which could he settled lat. er, and that the meeting had been !called to decide whether or not I council was going to go ahead with the general plan, and the form of financing. Councillor Buchanan said he agreed with. the Idea of utilizing the OWRC, since the council would he dealing with people who know Haar business and have the experience, and this type of financing would not increase the town's drheiatern debt. It sounded like the Weal. gent thing to do. he remarked. Councillor Buchanan then rheic the following motion which e'r. ried by a unanimous vote of coma. cil: "That the council of the Cor- poration i n'- poration of the Town of Winghar,r shall enter into an agreement with the OWRC to carry out awl ('('111, t, r e ct .s r e1 pests the sew . r Improv m fit s t in Ill(+ disposal sy. tum as set o tt report of Burns Ross, consulting; engineer, dated Nov. 17th, littil. with the exception of the pumping station and force main on Summit Drive (this exception open for lute ther consideration at a later dale! , The •OWRC to prepare and sublea an agreement for signature as sof as possible and thereafter proceed with all due speed to have the work, legal and financial pro- ceedings completed." Concluding the mayor said that the OWRC provides free se'tieee on lea d r o t 1 stares and all other '. r. ,t en by Wilfred Lynett of R.R. 2 cessary services with the e:cerp'Lioa Teeswater, which struck another of the consulting engineer's fees. s owned by Jesse L. Stevenson, of Council also agreed with the R.R. 1, Lucknow. The Stevenson mayor that a public mooting ummt:1 vehicle was stopped at the traf_ be called.for the people of Sumeli fic light at, the western approach Drive and for those living emelt_ to the bridge and the impact drove of the river, in order that their it into the rear of another car wait- probes could be heard and the M- ing for the light, which was owned pr ln discussed with those by Fred J. Dutot, of R.R. 3, Clin. ton. None of the drivers or Mrs. Howson Twinge Steve.]? Can's t�vo, children. or par_ Deputy Reeve Joe Kerr said tinit ents, who were in her car, were in» he had contacted the Department jured. The accident was imestig_ of Highways engineer, and quoted ated by Prov, Constable R, Bell of him as saying the departm; ia. Wingham detachment. would cover 80 per cent of neve(.- sary repairs to the Howson bridge from and piers. Council agreed to go Mon. ahead with the project immed- iately, t McDougall was released hospital after treatment on day. C/LT. COL J. STRONG and Lt. Col. M. R, Oliver, C.D., of Listow.cl, are seen during the annual Wingham cadet inspection Wednesday evening of last week. Cadet Strong will attend the national cadet camp in Banff, Alberta, this summer.—A-T photo.