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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1963-07-04, Page 1Zbie nooeitint FIRST SECTION ADD 12-15 YEAR GROW Vacation bible School Opens Monday Morning Vacation Bible School begins Monday morning, July 8th in the Presbyterian Church. Class• es will meet for two weeks from 9 to 11:45 each morning, Mon- day through Friday. Children from 3 to 15 years are welcome. Registration fee is 5¢ a day per pupil. The nickel may be sent with the child each morning he or she attends. This money is used to pay expenses. Juniors, age 9, 10, 11 and Intermediates age 12 to 15 are asked to take Bibles. Primary, age 7 and 8 please take crayons scissors and pencils. Kinder- garten, age 5 and 6 may take . crayons. All material is sup- plied for Nursery, age 3 and 4. On the final day of the two weeks' course parents and fri- ends are invited to attend the evening program, at which the classes will entertain with songs and Bible lessons which they have learned, The completed crafts will then be on display. The experience of the church schools has borne testimony to the fact that much work has been successfully carried out in the Vacation Bible School per- iod to supplement that which has been the year-round pro- gram within each of the churches, The encouragement of the home is solicited in this project to train the child in "the way he should go." Special emphasis is being placed this year on the 12-15 year age group. This has been the "forgotten age" in the past. Encourage these folk in your homes to be present. Above all, each one ought to be sent with a good spirit of enthusiasm for the 10 happy days. Survey to Determine Need For Low Rentai ousing A department of economics representative, Mr. Bradley, attended the town council meet- ing eeting on Monday evening to ex- plain the requirements of a low - rental housing development for Wingham. He had been invited to Wing- ham ingham by the council, which had expressed earlier interest in such a housing development. Council has previously express- ed concern over the housing shortage in the community, The present program, Mr. Bradley said, is different from that of the Hillcrest develop- ment. At the present time the federal and provincial govern- ments are co-operating with municipalities where there is a need for housing by people in the lower income brackets. He went on to explain that the federal government contri- butes '75 per cent of the cost with 17-1/2 per cent being con- tributed by the provincial government and 7-1/2 per cent by the municipality. At the present time 40 pro- jects have been completed in Ontario. Semi-detached units are being built, in various sizes ranging up to five bed- rooms. Rents are not fixed as to the size of the unit, but are scaled to the income of the tenants. This means that the total rents from a subdivision are used to repay the invest- ment which is spread over 50 years, rather than on each in- dividual unit. Before anything can be done a survey of the need would have to be taken and would be broad in its scope. Maximum income for ten- ants is set at $353.00 and de- pending on the income of the people living in the homes the rents would vary from a low of $37.00 per month up to about $70.00. If a survey showed a need a subdivision could be built and it would then be administered by a local housing authority which would be in charge of maintenance, selecting tenants and collecting rents. All re- quirements of local by-laws and building codes would be met, such as regulations regard- ing sewers, streets and other services. After hearing the govern» merit representative the council decided to ask for a survey to determine the need, If such a survey is taken it will mean that government representatives will send out questionaires to residents, hold talks with in- dustrial representatives, service clubs and church authorities. Council seemed a bit con- fused when Mr, Bradley said that at the moment the depart- ment has set an arbitrary popu- lation figure of 5, 000 as a mini- mum where such developments can be started. However, there seemed to be an intimation that this may change, or if there is drastic need the government may possibly change the rules. 25th Anniversary On Saturday A family gathering in honour of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Marsh, who celebrated their 25th wed- ding anniversary on June 29th, was held at the home of Harry McClenaghan, on Maple Street. Fifteen guests attended from Wingham, Teeswater and Btr- vie districts. The evening was spent in playing cards and the couple was presented with an electric frying pan. The hostess for the evening was Mrs, W. Wellings. GRANDSON GRADUATES Mr, Kenneth M. Thompson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Thompson, Seaforth, and grandson of Mrs. Olive Irwin, Minnie St., Wingham, gradua- ted from the University of Water- loo aterloo and received his B.A. Sc. degree in electrical engineer- ing. The convocation exer- cises will take place on Satur- day, July 6th, in Waterloo. Mr, Thompson has accepted a position with the I, B, M. offices in Toronto. Farewell Party The Beaver Lumber Co. held a farewell party last Fri- day evening for Jack Coultes in Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred White's recreation room when the em- ployees gathered to present him with a briefcase. Mr. Coultes has been transferred to Wallace - burg and started his new duties on Tuesday. Mrs. Coultes and daughter will follow as soon as accommodations are available. Annual Awards at Public School Wingham Public School of- ficially fficially closed its doors for the summer on Friday and wilt re- main closed until September 3rd, the day after Labour Day. At Friday morning's sessions Principal 1'. 5, Beattie an- nounced award winners for the year's work. The Marion Inglis medal for the highest marks in Grade VIII in the year's work went to Lynda Reavie, daughter of Mr, and Mrs, Jack Reavie. Wingham, Ontario, Thursday, July 4, 1963 Single Copy Not Over Ten Cents. "THE FLYING DUTCHMEN", famous Bugle and Drum Band from Kitchener -Waterloo, which will present a precision drill in the town park on Saturday afternoon at 3:30 and will play at the Cenotaph service at 4:30. The public is invited to botfr vents. The band is being brought to Wingham by the 19th Field Regiment As- sociation for their reunion here. 25 Attend Student Militia Course Some 25 young men are at- tending the student militia course at the local armouries, including men from Wingham, Clinton, Seaforth, Goderich and Kincardine. Another 25 are on course at the Listowel armouries. Lt. Robert Campbell of the 99th Battery is chief instructor and is assisted by Sgt. Surrett of the London militia instruc- tional staff. Also assisting are Sgt. Ted Wormworth, Sgt. Bob Shackleton and Bdr. Brown of the local battery, The students will study na- tional survival, rifle training, drill, first aid and hunter safety. For three days during the middle of the month they will be on outdoor manoeuvres. Injuries Treated On Saturday Susan Major, 10 -year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Roy Major was treated for a back injury, suffered in a fall from a horse. The same day, Bruce Mac- Intyre, aged one, son of Mr. and Mrs. Grant Maclntyre, Wingham, received treatment for burns to his right arm and wrist. He was allowed to return home. On Sunday Donald Montgom- ery, 34, of R. R, 1, Wingham, was treated for cuts to his right wrist, suffered when he was caught by a hay baler knife, The hospital also issues a warning to the parents of small children about the dangers of leaving medicines where they can be reached by youngsters. Two children have been admit- ted dmitted to hospital recently after swallowing medicines meant for adults. Building Fee • Mall On Turnberry Bdryo Topnotch Feeds Ltd. , with head offices in Seaforth, is constructing a bulk feed mill and warehouse on the Wroxeter- Belmore highway at the inter- section of the 9th concession of Turnberry Township, two and a half miles south of Belmore, It is being built on land former- ly owned by Eldrid Lathers in Howick Township. The new building measures 32 x 140 feet and will rise with its storage bins over 50 feet. The building itself is of cement block and steel construction and The General Proficiency Award, donated by the Lions Club of Wingham and awarded to the pupil selected by the staff, was granted to Gloria Reed, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, William S. Reed. It has a value of $28.00. while the mill measures 32x32, the remainder of the building will be warehouse space. Twenty-seven steel bins will be erected on top of the building, providing a storage capacity of 350 tons of bulk feed. The mill is designed as a complete modern bulk feed setup. About 50 tons of feed can be mixed daily and will be distributed by bulk trucks to farmers within a 10 -anile ra- dius of the plant. Paul McNally of Owen Sound will manage the new plant which will start with four employees and probably in- crease in the future. The $120, 000 structure is being built by Strong -Scott Ltd. of Winnipeg, who will also supply the equipment except the steel storage bins, which are being built at Atwood. TOWN COUNCIL MEETING Tenders Called for local Sewage Improvement Project Town council learned on Monday evening that the On- tario Water Resources Commis- sion has placed advertising call- ing for tenders on Wingham's sewage project, which has been in the planning stage for the past year. The project is esti- mated at $238,750.00. Main items call for a major revision of the sewage system at the intersection of Victoria and Josephine Streets, a trunk line that will extend from this point west on Victoria to Wil- liam Street and follow the river bank upstream to Wilfred and Angus Streets in the Berry sub- division. From the intersection of Josephine and Victoria a trunk line will lead to a pumping station on Josephine Street to the south of Scott Street. From the pumping station a force main will be built to a 30 -acre lagoon disposal site west of the river on the Currie farm. A right-of-way will be built to this from the former Krug pro- perty on No. 86 Highway. Another trunk line will be constructed to the south of Diagonal road which will be gravity fed to the new pumping station and will replace a small pumping station at the foot of Carling Terrace and a force main on Diagonal Road. A small pumping station located near the hydro substation will be dispensed with as well. Another section of the plan calls for a trunk sewer on Sum- mit Drive to take care of the Henderson subdivision, with a small pumping station and a force main back to the inter- section of Carling Terrace and John Street, Mayor Hetherington told council that the tenders will be opened on July 19th, and if the prices are within the approved estimates it is hoped that work will get underway in August. CORRESPONDENCE Council agreed to give per- mission to the Pentacostai Church to hold open air services in the town park during the summer. Permission was also granted to the Salvation Army to hold services in the Council Chambers while their new cita- del is being erected. A letter from the Ontario Water Resources Commission gave final approval for the sew- age plans, and in this connec- tion a letter from the engineer, B. M. Ross, stated plans for the sewage project would be sent to the town clerk to be held until tenders are opened. EXTRA SEWERS Two resolutions were passed dealing with sewage plans. One calls for a short extension of the trunk sewer on Wilfred Street. Another calls for engin- eering plans for a lateral line on Summit Drive and necessary by-laws for the local improve- ment. A by-law was passed naming a number of new streets which were set out in a resolution at the June meeting. In discussing street work, council decided to carry out surfacing operations on John Roderick McKay Has 88th Birthday Roderick (Rory) McKay, who now resides at Brookhaven Nurs- ing Home in Wingham, cele- brated his 88th birthday on Wed- nesday, July 3. He has spent most of his life in Huron Coun- ty, Mr, McKay has five daugh- ters and three sons and has 34 grandchildren, 78 great grand- children, and 2 great, great grandchildren, His wife was the former Beatrice Isobel Tom- linson from Monkton, who pass- ed away in August, 1948. He has one sister Mrs. T. H. Muskett, of Vancouver, B.C. Street, when it is widened, to the east as far as the high school parking lot. Chairman of the public works committee, Reeve J. Roy Adai>; stated that the department was just about ready to start work on the widening of John Street, which will be re -surfaced when this work is completed. He also said that the engineer is preparing cost estimates for the preparation of Catherine Street for surfacing, from Victoria St. to Diagonal Road. Councillor Callan reported that his committee recommend- ed the installation of 13 street lights in various sections of the town as well as new flourescent lamps on Victoria Street near the arena. The recommenda- tion was approved. Deputy Reeve Joe Kerr stat- ed that prices for a new roof on the town hall had been obtained. Council agreed on a cost of about $1,300 submitted by Dob- son Roofing of Exeter. Mr. Adair, when questioned by several councillors, said that costs had been obtained for the painting of the new arena front but the money was not available. Council felt the money could be found and this work com- pleted. The reeve also said plans call for a new sidewalk to the arena. Councillor Crawford said that his committee recommend- ed a new fire hydrant at the corner of John Street and Cath- erine Street. This was also ap- proved. Monday, August bth, wab ue- clared Civic Holiday. A long discussion took place regarding the issuing of build- ing permits and requirements in this regard as well as the in- spection of building sites by the building inspector. Gen- eral opinion of council seemed to be that the regulations need to be tightened up. Accounts for the month and minutes of the last meeting were approved.