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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1963-04-11, Page 21Rd. Superintendent To Attend School GORRI]~--A regular meeting the Howiok Township Coup-, • crl met in the clerk's office on April 5. All members were present and the reeve, Ivan Haskins, was in the chair. The minutes of the last regular meeting, court of revision and special meetings were read and adopted on motion of McMich- ael and Gibson. Gibson -Strong: That we in- crease the municipal liability policy to $200,000 and add bread form money and Securi- ties Policy of $1, 000 basic plus tax monies $2, 000. Strong -King; That the ten- der of Joe Kerr for crushing and delivering gravel, be accepted subject to the approval of the Department of Highways. Strong -Gibson: That By -Law No, 9-63 of the Township of Howick for the year 1963 a by- law for the appointing and set- ting the salary of the assessor as read a first and second time be passed. The by-law was read a third time and passed. Gibson -McMichael: That we instruct the clerk to call for tenders for the repair and improvement of the Mahood Outlet Branch C. Drain No. 12. McMichael -King: That we accept the auditor's report. Strong -King: That we set the township mill rate as fol- lows: Commercial, 16.9 mills; farm and residential 14.2 mills. Gibson -King: That we in- struct the road superintendent to attend the Road Superinten- dent School at Toronto in May. McMichael -King: That we accept the tender of Ross Hanna on the Sanderson Drain Outlet and the Wilford King Branch at $380.00 and that Carl Willis be awarded Drain No, 19 at $280.00 and the Wills No. 2 drain at $480.00. McMiohaei*King: That the road accounts as approved be paid, Gibson*Strong: That the recreation accounts as approved be paid. King -McMichael; That the following accounts. be paid. Listowel Banner, warble fly spraying, $7.98; Harriston Re- view, warble fly spraying, $8.40; Wingham Advance - Times, warble fly spraying, $6.75; The Ontario Gazette, subscription, 86.00; Grand and Toy, supplies, $219.51; $au- geen Valley Conservation Auth, assessment, $112.04; Maitland Valley Conservation Auth., assessment, $1, 617.69; Wm, D. Colby, survey, plan, report etc. Mahood Outlet (Branch C Drain No. 12), $250.00; Assis- tance on Mahood Outlet Drain, J. Haskins, $9.00, E. H. Strong, $9.00, Robert Gibson, $9.00, F. King, $9.00, W.E. Whitfield, 89.00; W. E. Whit- field, part salary, $215.00; H. G. Harris, part salary, $75.- 00; Dept. of National Revenue, income tax, $35.00; James Wheeler, snow removal Wrox- eter shed, $16.25; Percy Hen- ley, snow removal Wroxeter shed, $16.25; John Topham, fox bounty, $4.00; Jas. Ren- wick, fox bounty, $4.00; rec. accounts, $460.77; W. E. Whitfield, exchange, $6.33; I, Haskins, welfare adminis- trator, $33.45; Wingham Ad- vance -Times, advertising municipal drains, 812.96; H. N. Gowdy and Son, oil (office), $53.85; Robert Gibson, two hospital board meetings, $10.- 00; road 10.- 00;road accounts, $6,039.00; Wingham Advance -Tithes, Thursday, April 18, 1963 Pa James 4ouglas 92 Euchre Winners BELGRAVE—A euchre was held at Stone School on Thurs- day with five tables in play. Prizes were won by Mrs. Wil- fred Haines and William Elston, high scores; Miss Helen Haines and Ted Fear, low prizes; Mrs. Ted Fear and William Elston, lone hands. total, $9,292.98. Gibson -Strong: That we do now adjourn to meet again on May 6th or at the call of the reeve. THE HOWICK CENTRAL SCHOOL which will be lo- cated on No. 87 Highway, just west of Fordwich, is beginning to take shape as workmen lay the founda- tions. The site is pictured above os cement block is being laid and a well is being drilled. The school is slated for fall opening.—A-T Photo. Geese are restless, intelli- gent, aggressive birds. Gan- ders weigh up to 26 pounds, Farmers, in places where grain is expensive, often keep geese because they can graze for a large part of their food require- ments. .,C p5..•. r_ _ _ �« la YALU the reasons why.. GMC PICKUPS KEEP WORKING LONG AFTER OTHERS HAVE QUIT! CARGO AREA YOU NEED You get a full 50" of usable room across every GMC Pickup, 4 ft, widths are handled easily. TAKE THE WHEEL! We've got brand newGMCs gassed up and ready for you to try. So come in and see us for the deal of the year on a GMC. DRIVE A DEAL! TRUCK POWER YOU NEED There are 2 new sixes, 230 cu. in. 140 hp and 292* cu. in. 165 hp plus GMC's proven 283* cu. in. V8, now with 175 hp. *extra cost TRUCK -BUILT CABS YOU NEED GMC cabs are built on a sturdy foun- dation of steel beams. You get a cab that'll last longer—look better, See your GMC dealer Soon. , SUSPENSIONS YOU NEED Truck -tough and car -smooth GMC suspensions give you the best in load control with top comfort. THERE'S EXTRA VALUE IN EVERY GMC TRUCK! FROM 1/7 TON TO 60 TONS— BUILT FOR EVERY TOUGH JOB i .. McPHERSON'S GARAGE G.12639L CLINTON $T. DIAL 392E6883 TtESWATER, ONTO WHITECHURCH Among those who attended the funeral of the late Mrs. Percy King of Culross was Mrs. William R. Davidson of Port Colborne, who is spending this week with Mr. and Mrs. Stuart McBurney in Wingham, and with Mr. and Mrs. Alex Leaver and other relatives in this dis- trict. Others attending the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. R. E. McKinney and Mr, and Mrs. Lyle McKinney, Mrs. Frank Sharpe and Mr. Harvey Messer, all of Toronto. The many friends of the King family in this district extend sympathy. 1ST WINGHAM TROOP Bryan Forsyth broke the flag and Scouter Bob McIntyre in- spected the Scouts at the open- ing ceremony last Wednesday. Dues were paid. Scouter Bob asked for sug- gestions for some activity dur- ing Easter holidays. He gave a lecture on the importance of first aid and the need for hand- ling it quickly in an emergency The boys then formed work parties and cleaned the Scout House inside and the grounds outside. British Bulldog and Kim's Games were played. The Scout rooms were in- spected. The Cougars had 21 points; Buffalo patrol 20; Wolf patrol 19 and the Stags 18, The flag was lowered by P.L. Forsyth at the close of the meeting. e3 Lived in Howiok for Entire Life GORRIE—Jatnes Douglas, 92, died Wednesday April 10, in Palmerston Hospital, after a short illness. He was the son of the late James Douglas and his wife, the former Ann Stinson. He was born in Howiok Township on September 3, 1870. He married Ellzabeth•l3rown in 1897, who died in 1906. Two years later he married Margaret Munro, and she died in 1932, Mr. Douglas was a farmer and stone -mason. He retired from the farm to Gorrie in 1932. .An avid lawn bowler, he maintained his own bowling green and with his friends en- joyed the game, even when he was over 90. He is survived by one daugh- ter, Mrs. Ewart Whitfield of Gorrie and two grandsons. A son, Clarkson, died in 1936 and a brother and five sisters predeceased him. Funeral service was at the Gorrie United Church on Friday, conducted by Rev. Fred. W. Taylor and Rev. J. W. Hird. Pallbearers were Wm. Camp- bell, Campbell Brown, Nor- man Harding, Stewart McKen- zie, Stephen Butchart and Stephen Aldcorn. Flower bearers were James Edwards, Burns Stewart, John Cathers and Gladstone Edgar, Inter- ment was in Wroxeter Cemetery Friends and relatives attend- ing the funeral were from Tor- onto, Beamsville, Dundalk, Shelburne, London, Kitchener, Sarnia, Port Elgin, Watford and Hamilton. OLDEST SEA CAPTAIN It is recorded that Noah was 500 years old, according to the Hebrew scriptures, when he fathered Shem, Ham and Japheth, from whom the races of man descended. Noah, his family and animals embarked in the Ark when he was 600 and he died 350 years later. Belgrave Personals Mr, and Mrs. Les Shaw, Brian and Sharon of London, spent the holiday week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Anderson. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Math- ers and family of Toronto spent the holiday with Mr. and Mrs. Mel Mathers. Mr. and Mrs. Ross Procter and family of Burlington spent the week -end with Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Procter. Mrs. Julia McNall and Michael and Mrs. Tom Smith spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ralph McCrea and family of Blyth. In the afternoon Mrs. Tom Lamont, of Montreal, Miss Mary and Miss Rosemarie Lamont, Mrs. James Lamont, Dale, Danny, Dwight and Donelda joined them for a visit. The foundation for the house to be built in Belgrave for Mrs. Helen Martin, was dug on Sat- urday. The house is to be erected on the lot next to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Procter. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Pen- gelly spent Easter Sunday with their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Leudke of Chesley. To Speak At Meeting R. L. Kayler, LL, B. , of Toronto, executive director and general counsel, Life Underwriters Association of Canada, will speak on "The Pension Benefits Act" when he addresses the Saugeen Life Underwriters Association in Walkerton. He will also attend a meeting of the executive of the Saugeen association. The Pension Benefits Act was introduced in the Ontario Legislature this year, and rep- resents a major break through In the field of employee bene; fits. Easter visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Dave Armstrong were Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Armstrong, Rata and Kenneth of Thorndale, and Mr. and Mrs. Gibson Arm- strong, Gail and David of Lon- don. Gail and David are stay- ing to spend the Easter holidays Funeral Heid On Good Friday BELGRAVE--Funeral services were held on Good Friday from Knox United Church for Rev. J. Harold Anderson, 62, who passed away suddenly in the Wingham and District Hospital from a heart condition on Wed- nesday, April 10. Born in Bracebridge, On- tario, on September 29, 1901, he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas James Anderson. On August 12, 1939, he married Florence Wood, who survives, He was for the past three years minister of Knox United Church, Belgrave and Calvin - Brick Church. Previous to that he was at Smooth Rock Falls, King, Victoria Harbour, Kirk - ton and Wheatley. He leaves to mourn besides his wife, one son, Robert of London and one daughter, Helen at home, There are two brothers, Wilbur of Brace - bridge, Fred of Toronto; three sisters, Mrs. Cora Minns, Mrs. Doris Kinsman and Mrs. Elsie Stuart all of Toronto. Pallbearers and flowerbear- ers were the session members o the Belgrave and Calvin -Brick United churches. Officiating clergymen were Rev. Britton of Seaforth and Rev. E. Mc- Lagen of Blyth. Interment was in Bethel Cemetery, R, R, 1, New Ham- burg. S. J. Walker funeral home was in charge of arrange- ments. with their grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Cante- lon, Linda and Greg, of Tweed, are spending the Easter holi- days with Mr, and Mrs. Harry McGuire and Mr. and Mrs. Sam Pletch, Miss Dixie O'Neil of Lang- ton is spending the Easter holi- days with Mr. and Mrs. O'Neil, David, Rickie and Paul. W.O. and Mrs. Tom Lamont of Montreal visited for the Easter week -end with Mr. and Mrs. James Lamont and family and Miss Mary Lamont and Miss Rosemarie Lamont. Miss Rosemarie Lamont will return to Montreal with them to spend a few weeks' holidays. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Styles, Patsy and Billy of Mimics, spent the holiday week -end with Mrs. Cora McGill. Mr. and Mrs. Goldie Wheel- er and family of London, spent the week -end with Mr, and Mrs. Herb Wheeler, Visitors with Mr. and Mrs, Stanley Cook for the holidays were Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Mar- shall and family of Timmins. Mrs. Cora McGill visited recently with her sister, Mrs. Margaret Lowry, who is a pa- tient in the Mountain Brown Infirmary at Hamilton. The twice postponed meet- ing of the euchre and dance for the building fund of the arena will be held in the Fores- ters' Hall, on Friday, April 19. Everyone is welcome. Visitors for the Easter weele end with Mr, and Mrs. Earl Anderson were Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Hartlin and family of Downsview. If you get stuck and cannot "rock" your car loose or get any other assistance try letting a little air out of your rear tires. This flattens the tire tread and permits more of the tire to grip the surface,