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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1963-06-06, Page 9... Johnny's So Before the week is over the words of the old song may be on many lips. A lot of Johnnys will spend a lot of hours to carry out the ambitious program the Kinsmen have set for the annual Trade Fair, which opens on Thursday evening and runs through to Saturday night. If you have been reading the previews of the fair during the past two or three weeks you may find yourself more than a little excited, because this is one of the big events of the year in Wingham. Nor will this year's fair be merely a repeat performance of similar events in other years. The Kinsmen have wisely decided to re -vamp the whole presentation, and as a result the 1963 edition will offer sev- eral refreshing innovations. Trade fairs have been started in many towns in Western Ontario during the past few years, and like the old "frolics" have gradually lost their appeal because the public. became bored with their same- ness. The local Kinsmen, however, have continued to explore new avenues and ComteAt- Long at the Fair This Program During the past few months some criticism has been leveled at the Ontario Department of Economics and Develop- ment because of its efforts to secure more business for the province. Basic- ally this sort of program appeals to us. We like the idea of a government de- partment getting into action where prob- lems are concerned, rather than sitting back and dictating wordy explanations about why business is bad. In order to clarify your thinking on this matter we will provide a few facts about the Ontario Trade Crusade: When the Crusade began a little more than a year ago the gross product of the province was increasing at a rate of 2% annually. After one year of this stimu- lating economic program the gross pro- vincial product is now improving at a rate of nearly 7%. One year ago, before the program began, Ontario's rate of unemployment was over 5% on a seasonally adjusted basis. After one year of the program the unemployment rate is approximately 3.5%. This is the lowest rate of unem- ployment in Canada and it is lower than that of the United States. Forty-five thousand new jobs were created in Ontario last year, more than half of them in secondary manufacturing. At least a part of this improvement is due to the Crusade. A part of the program has been dir- ected toward educating Ontario people to purchase more Canadian -made pro- ducts, rather than those imported from other countries. A recent survey revealed that a high percentage of those inter- viewed had made changes in their pur- chasing habits to buy domestic goods. this year have expanded and improved the entire effort. The trade fair, we believe, is an ex- cellent thing for the community as a whole. When a merchant or manufac- turer takes the trouble to put an exhibit into the fair he acquires a new sense of pride in his own business and a new regard for the standards he must main- tain to stay in business. The fair also provides an opportunity for members of the public to gain a perspective of the scope of business which is done in our district. We could wish that more city busi- ness men visited the Wingham Trade Fair. Many of them would be completely sur- prised to see at first hand the products of what they believe to be a farming district. This newspaper carries a full program of Trade Fair events. We would suggest that you look it over carefully and plan to attend as often as possible. Is Working Another aspect of the Crusade's ef- forts has been the sending of trade mis- sions to other countries to sell more Ontario goods abroad. These missions produced over $25 million in new orders over a six month, period. A series of Manufacturing Opportunity Shows result- ed in the placement of some $35 million in orders for Canadian manufactures which formerly was spent on imported products. Every additional dollar spent in Canada, of course, contributes direct- ly to the employment of more Canadians. Trade Crusade representatives helped to bring 149 new foreign plants into Ontario last year and completed 49 manufacturing arrangements, whereby products of foreign origin could be made here by Ontario workmen. The Crusade does not advocate pur- chasing more expensive Canadian goods or Canadian goods of poor quality. It is suggested, however, that whenever we buy we should take a second look to make sure that we are not by-passing a Canadian product for an equally expen- sive foreign one. The Ontario Trade Crusade means op- portunities for Canadians—it means jobs for our people and emphasized the belief that we can, by our own efforts, become a prosperous nation. The Department of Economics and Development will have an extensive ex- hibit at the Trade Fair this week—one which should prove interesting to every person who spends money. It will in- clude condensed showings from Western Ontario firms to point up the important role this area fills in the overall econo- mic picture of the province. A Great Man Is Mourned The entire Christian world has been saddened by the critical illness of the Pope. At time of writing the likelihood of his death has caused millions of people to reflect on the stature of the man who has been spiritual leader of the Roman Catholic Church for the past few years. Pope John's greatest contribution to a troubled world has been in his ability to grasp the full significance of the crisis which faces Christianity and his willing- ness to discuss such matters with repre- sentatives of other faiths. Many Catholic and non-Catholic lead- ers believe that a new era in religious tolerance and understanding has been opened by the enlightened leadership of Pope John and that new patterns have been set for succeeding generations to follow. Park Is Back in Business Before we go any further we should tell you that the Howson dam is now performing its proper function and the upper pond has been filled up, covering the unsightly bottom and providing a fine sheet of water for recreation. The park in that area was a busy place on Sunday. Several picnic tables have been placed near the boat ramp and the park area itself is in beautiful con- dition. The work which was done last fall to widen the river channel near the dam has made a tremendous improvement and with the higher water level it is pos- sible to take a boat back into the country to the "stone dam." You may feel that we are over- enthusiastic about the Riverside Park, but in our books this project is one of the most successful programs attempted here in many years. THE WINGHAM ADVANCE - TIMES Published at Wingham, Ontario, by Wenger Bros. Limited W. Barry Wenger, President - Robert O. Wenger, Secretary -Treasurer Member Audit Bureau of Circulation; Member Canadian Weekly Newspapers Associ- ation; Member Canadian Community Newspapers Representatives Authorized by the Post Office Department as Second Class Mail and for payment of postage in cash Subscription Rate: One Year, $4.00; Six Months, $2.25, in advance U.B.A., $5.00 per year; Foreign rate, 85.00 per year Advertising Rates on application BOARD MEMBERS FORMER PUPILS—Miss Agnes Wil- liamson, left, and Miss Phyllis Johns, two members of the staff of the Wingham Public School who retire this month, are dwarfed by three of their former pupils who are now members of the school board. Left is Herb Fuller; centre, Scott Reid, and right, Bill Harris. Both teachers retire after 40 years of teach- ing. They were honored at a banquet last week at- tended by staff ,and board members.—A-T Photo. kthancioZinve Wingham, Ontario, Thursday, June 6, 1963 SECOND SECTION '�IIIIIIiIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII l l"I!IIIII II!!IIIIIIIiLE'. �illll!illllllilllllll� • i!IICi!d.I!lilllllln11llll!IIIIIIIIIII;IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIII!IIMIIIPIII!I VIII'VIII!!!"!!PIIP.IIIIIIIill!In SUGAR and SPICE II UIIIIIUIIIIIIIIiillll@By Bill S m i l ey June is back in town, busting up all over. She busts up those dream castles of young love, picks up the pieces and turns them into the mortgaged bungalows of marriage. Every woman's magazine in the land is loaded with articles giving advice to the June bride. This is ri- diculous. As though there were a woman alive who needed advice on running a marriage! It seems to be an effort- less transition for the dam- sels who forsake the wail of the jukebox for the roar of the vacuum cleaner, the Saturday night dance for the Monday morning wash. But my heart goes out to the youth who is deserting the delights of the poolhall for the drudgery of bring- ing home the bacon and beer, who is bidding fare- well to the fascination of the street -corner to say hello to the horror of changing load- ed diapers. * * * • First of all, son, what made you do it? You were in clover. There you were: living at home cheaply; eat- ing Mom's cooking; spend- ing your own money on something sensible, like the '48 Dodge; getting slicked up and wowing the chicks every Saturday night; and having a good roar with the boys now and then. However, it's too late now, and I wouldn't try to turn you from your course, even if I could. In fact, I wouldn't want to see any young fellow miss the char- acter -building institution of marriage. Welcome to the club. But just as I'd hate to see our dopy little spaniel tossed into a pit with a bad- tempered mastiff, I don't like to see you going into a battle that's going to last your whole life, with no weapons but your own dim wits. Therefore, and in view of the propaganda pouring out of those women's maga- zines, I think you could use a few tips to even the odds. Think of yourself as a young, untried s o 1 d i e r. Think of me as a scarred veteran of many a matri- monial skirmish, stiff with wounds, but bearing them proudly. Ready? * * * First thing to do, after the ceremony is over and all those dumb relatives of hers have been shaken hands with, is to let her know who's boss. When you start on the wedding trip, have a quiet little talk with her. Don't get nasty; just be firm. When she stops crying and you stop apolo- gizing, it will be all settled who is to be boss. But don't allow a little setback like that get you down. When the baby comes along, don't let her pull that "little mother needs her sleep" routine. Stand on your rights. Demand that she get up every second night and walk with the little squawk -box. She won't, but you'll feel better be- cause you've stood on your rights. It's good practice. After awhile, when you haven't a leg to stand on, you can always stand on your rights. Another important thing in marriage is to be able to lie while looking her straight in the eye. Practise in the bathroom. Any old husband will tell you it can be mastered in no time. From then on, every time you look her straight in the eye she'll know you're ly- ing, but you can't win them all. Something else that will come to you automatically, in a short time, is the abil- ity to change the subject without seeming to. There's no particular set of rules about this. Just observe closely how your wife does it, and you'll soon find your- self equally adroit when you don't like the direction a conversation is taking. * * * Make it a point to hang up your clothes every night. In fact, it's not a bad idea to lock them up. Never, REMINISCING � JUNE 1913 The following Wingham High School students have been successful in the final examina- tions in Arts and Education at Toronto University. General Course, Miss Gertie Cruikshank; English and History, Miss Irene Davis; Biology, Clif- ford Pugh and Thos. E. Robin- son; Permanent first-class certi- ficates, Miss Cora Currie, J. Cannon Stothers; Interim first- class certificates, Miss Maude Fry, Roy Gallagher, Gordon Goble, William Hiscox, Viola Isard, Andrew Wallace; Interim High School Assistant's certi- ficates, Miss Cora Currie, Roy Gallagher, Gordon Goble, William Hiscox, J. Cannon Stothers, Andrew Wallace; In- terim Second-class certificate, Harry Dore. A Club for the study of Es- peranto has been organized with the following officers: President, Frank R. Howson; vice president, Mrs. Hammond; secretary -treasurer, Miss An- sley; chairmen, group 1, J. W. Ansley; group 2, Miss Jeanette Brock; group 3, Mrs. F. R, Howson. Mr. Clarence Blackhall left for Edmonton on Monday of this week. never get the idea that your wife is above such a thing as going through your pock- ets. And never, never leave in them such items as a book of matches with "Murphy's Tavern" printed on it. You know you bum- med the matches from a fellow at work. She knows you've been out roistering, and will never believe any- thing else. Most important of all, perhaps, is this. Never ad- mit anything, my boy, un- less you are caught red- handed. If you are, of course, throw yourself first upon your knees, then on her mercy. Tell her you're weak and sinful. Tell her you need the support of her strong and lofty character, If you are to be saved from evil companions, such as poker, drink, women, or whatever you've been up to. Suddenly, I feel better. With these few pointers dis- pensed, I can look with more equanimity on the procession of lambs to the slaughterhouse, this month. JUNE 1926 Mr. E. Gross who has been baker for Mr. T. H. Gibson for some time, has purchased a ba kery in Kincardine and he and his good wife left on Mon- day for their new home. Their many friends wish them many happy and prosperous years in the lakeside town. Mr. Arthur Irwin is to be congratulated on his having successfully passed the third year examinations ar Royal College of Dental Surgeons and especially on his excellent standing, coming second in a class of sixty. He is the only son of Dr. A. J. and Mrs. Ir- win, Wingham. Mr. George Gregory and Master Jack from Winthorst, Sask. , are visitors with their relatives in Wingham. Mrs. Gregory has been visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Mason for a couple of weeks. Mr. C. Hetherington and Clifford Hetherington, spent the week -end in Toronto, at- tending the graduation of Al- bert Hetherington, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. Hetherington, Bluevale Road. Mr, Hethering- ton is a graduate physician and surgeon. o--o--o JUNE 1938 Mr. and Mrs. E. .B. Jenkins leave this week for Brantford to be present at the graduation of their daughter, Edna, who has been in training in the Brant- ford General hospital. They will be accompanied by Miss Christine Isbister, who will be the guest of Mrs. M. Appleby of Paris. Mr. Murray Jenkins will also attend his sister's grad- uation exercises. For some time there have been rumours that a hattery would be formed here in con- nection with the 21st Brigade C. R. A. Now it is certain that this organization will take place with Dr. George Howson in command. Other officers will he R. S. Hetherington, 11. L. Sherbondy, Dr. W. A. Mc- Kibbon. George J. Gray, B. A., prin- cipal rimcipal of St. Thomas Collegiate Institute, and a former Wing - ham student, has been appoint- ed to the staff of Secondary School Inspectors for Ontario. o--0--0 JUNE 11148 Mr. Athol Purdon, accom- panied by Mr. Cecil Falconer and son, Doug, leave by motor on Thursday for Bowsman, Mani- toba. Mrs. Purdon and two children, and Mrs. Fothergill are at present visiting with relatives at 13owsman.