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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1963-10-17, Page 1ingbant ncomEinte FIRST SECTION Wingham, Ontario, Thursday, Oct. 17, 1963 Single Copy Not Over Ten Cents. Floor iechni�ions on Strike 'LABOR PROBLEMS DELAY WORK T HIGH SCHOOL Architect for the Wingham District High School's new ad- dition, Douglas Kyles, of Hamilton, told the board last Thursday evening that consider- able delay has been experienc- ed in the building program, and most of the hold-up stems from labor problems. He went on to explain that at the present time terrazo workers are on strike and con- sequently other work is being held up pending settlement. He told the board that earlier, one sub -contractor, who had been looking after the terrazo work, had gone bankrupt and this had also created delays. Masonry work is slow because of lack of brick for the gym- nasium, but new supplies are expected to arrive shortly, Mr. Kyles said. He hoped to have one classroom in the north wing ready by this week, which would help to relieve the over- crowding. Work in the elec- trical shop is nearly complete and the room should be ready soon. Flooring in the boys' oc- cupational shop is a problem, but should be solved in the near future the architect reported. The girls' occupational shop is nearing completion. The board also learned that r--Eil — A; ALONG THE MAIN DRAG By The Pedestrian HOCKEY REGISTRATION— The Wingham Minor Hockey Association will hold the final registration on Saturday, Octo- ber 19th at the town hall from 10 to 12 in the morning and from 2 until 4:00 p.m. In- surance is optional at a cost of $1.50. The association is at- tempting to provide hockey for as many youngsters as possible. 0--0--0 MAKING CHANGES Miller Wholesale, owned by Norman Cameron, is mak- ing renovations to the former IGA building which was pur- chased by the firm last spring. Display room and offices are being built. The glass front has been removed and will be re- placed with a modern angel - stone exterior. 0--0--0 PAINTING RINK -- Workmen are busy applying paint to the trim of the new front on the arena. The job will brighten up the new build- ing and should enhance its ap- pearance. It is hoped that the sidewalk along the front of the building and to the west will be reconstructed before the bad weather sets in. 0--0--0 NEW SHRUBS— Ross Dundas of the Riverside Park Board has been busy this past week planting shrubbery in the camping area of the park adjacent to Victoria Street. As the plants grow they will im- prove the site considerably. Speaking of the park, the lower pond is drained and it is under- stood work will be started after freeze-up to deepen and clean the bottom. 0--0--0 LANDSCAPING SCHOOL— Even though the building pro- gram at the high school is not completed, workmen are clean- ing up around the building. Con- erable sodding has been done, d the playing field is leveled and seeded down. The court, which was created in the cen- tre of the building; has been leveled and some sodding done. As well, a new asphalt drive has been put down to circle the new addition. the six classrooms in the south wing should be ready for oc- cupancy before too long, but a definite date could not be set due to the striking men whose job if is to lay the corridor flooring. For the same reason work on lockers in the shop wing is being held up. Preceding the regular meet- ing of the board the vocational committee met and approved a Rummage Sale On Saturday This coming Saturday, Oct. 19th, the members of the Ladies' Auxiliary to the Wing - ham and District Hospital will hold their fall rummage sale in the Wingham arena. It is expect- ed xpected that the event will draw its usual outsize crowds. For many years these spring and fall sales have been at- tracting buyers from far and near, not only because of the bargains which are to be found, but more particularly because of the keen public interest in the work of the Hospital Auxi- liary. This work has been altered during the past year, and as a result the raising of funds has become more important than ever before. The ladies have taken on new projects at the hospital, such as providing equipment for the use and com- fort of the patients, helping with hobby and craft periods with the members of the train- ing class. Recently the Auxiliary pur- chased hair dryers and electric fans for the use of the patients and shortly will donate blank- ets for the hospital beds. In- cluded in the plans for the fu- ture is a library cart stocked with books which the patients will be able to borrow. Saturday is the day when you will be able to lend the Auxil- iary a helping hand in their work of mercy and thoughtful- ness. Survey Will Be Taken On Housing Requirements, The Housing Branch of the Ontario Department of Econ- omics and Development at the request of the council of the Town of Wingham is conducting a survey to determine the need and demand for public rental housing in the municipality. This proposed housing would accommodate either families or senior citizens whose gross incomes do not exceed $4, 300 per year and who are either living or working in Wingham. In the case of families, the housing accommodation would probably be two-storey and semi-detached in design. The size of the units would vary ac- cording to the needs of the community but they could have as many as five bedrooms. Rents would be geared to in- come and would work out to approximately one-fifth of the total family income regardless of the size of the accommoda- tion. This rent would not in- clude light, heat and water. However, there would be a minimum rent of $37.50 per month. Senior citizens would pro- bably be accommodated in a small apartment building, but consideration will be given to one -storey structures which eliminates stairways. For el- derly couples, the apartments would consist of a living room, bedroom, bathroom and kitchen equipped with a stove and re- frigerator; for single persons, a bed -sitting room, kitchen and bathroom. As in the family units, the rent will be geared to income but in this case, the minimum rent would be $30 per month. The major portion of the present survey is concerned with identifying families who are now living in inadequate ac- commodation and who would like to rent a public housing unit. Within the next few days most of the tenants living in Wingham will receive a letter explaining the housing program and requesting them to indicate whether they are interested in renting this type of accom- modation. There are, however, some tenants who may not be reached by this direct mailing procedure and we urge those who would be interested in ob- taining this form of rental ac- commodation to contact the municipal offices to obtain a questionnaire form. In. addition, a research ana- lyst will be investigating the general economic and social conditions in the community, with particular reference to the housing situation. In this re- gard, interviews will be con- ducted with municipal officials, realtors, building contractors, social and welfare organiza- tions, business representatives, etc. If there is a proven need and the municipality decides topro- ceed with the housing, the capital cost will be shared in the ratio: -75% federal; 171-% provincial and 71% municipal. All capital costs are recover- able over a fifty year period from the rentals received. number of accounts, and then remained to hear the architect's report. The regular board meeting followed. Discussed was the purchase of a tractor and the matter was turned over to the agriculture committee with power to act. In his report to the board, Principal F. E. Madill said that enrolment at the end of Sept- ember stood at 826 students with an average attendance of 479 in the academic section and 320 in the vocational for a total of 799 or just higher than 97 per cent. Mr. Madill also said that the commencement exercises have been left in abeyance until now because of the building pro- gram. However, he suggested that late November or early December would appear about right. The board approved Fri- day, December 6th, or a week earlier depending on the avail- ability of speakers. $200 Damage in Minor Accident A minor accident on Wing - ham's main street resulted in a total of $200.00 damage on Sunday afternoon when a 1964 model car owned by Frank Hopper of John Street, and driven by his son John was struck in the rear by a 1961 vehicle owned by John T. Hal- lahan of R. R. 3, Blyth, and driven by the owner's son, James. The Hopper car was stopped waiting on traffic to make a left turn onto Alfred Street. when the mishap occured. There were no injuries. The Hopper car suffered about $50.- 00 damage to the left rear fen- der and the other vehicle about $175.00 damage to the front end. Police Chief James Miller investigated. Charges are pend• ing. Welcome the Boy With the Apples Next Saturday, October 19, is National Boy Scout Apple Day, and the Scouts and Cubs in this community, as well as Belgrave and the surrounding country areas, will be asking for your support in one of the worthiest of causes. Though the Scouts and Cubs in most communities are sup- ported by adult organizations, Apple Day is the one time of the year when the boys them- selves ask for assistance. It is a great source of pride with them when Apple Day success- fully raises funds for their or- ganization. In Wingham the boys will be selling apples on the street on Friday evening and will call at the homes on Saturday. Give them an encouraging welcome. p [Of to WINS SCHOLARSHIP—Betty Ann Lapp, of Wingham, won the Huron County W.I. Scholarship which she displays and the accompanying cheque for $100.00. The scholarship is presented to the girl who "has shown outstanding progress, de- velopment and leadership in 4-H Club work." Betty Ann completed Grade XIII last June and is now attending the Tor- onto Bible College. She completed twelve 4-H projects over a six year period of membership.—A-T Photo. Dr. Beecroft Special Speaker United Church Marks 100 Years of Christian Work The Wingham United Church celebrated its 100th anniver- sary on Sunday, October 13th. Rev. Dr. W. A. Beecroft of Don Mills, a former pastor from 1940 to 1953, was the guest speaker at morning and evening services, which were conducted by the minister of the church, Rev. C. M. Jar- dine, Rev. W. D. Clark as - Boy Suffered Light Injuries Seven-year-old Stephen Scott, son of Mr. and Mrs. An- drew Scott, Wingham, receiv- ed minor injuries when knock- ed off his bicycle on Edward St. last Saturday, near the armouries. The youngster was taken to the Wingham and District General Hospital for x-rays as it was thought he might have suf- fered a fractured skull. For- tunately he was only suffering from a bad bump on the head and abrasions to the back. It is understood that the dri- ver of the car did not stop at the accident scene, The mis- hap is being investigated by Police Chief James Miller. Scouts and Cubs Will Take Over Paper Drive The Group Committee held its monthly meeting at the Scout House last week when Jack Stephens, chairman; Andy Lunn, treasurer; Bob Ahara, house committee and Ace Bate- son, Kinsmen representative were present. The Committee wishes to extend to council members, the P.U.C. and all concerned, sincere thanks for the new street lights which were put up last week along the road to the Scout House. Parents of the boys attending the meetings will all appreciate the brightly lit street from a point of view of safety. A report was presented stat- ing that the Kinsmen have turned over the annual paper drive to the Cubs and Scouts to help the boys raise funds for their activities. All residents of town are asked to save their papers, and the date and de- tails for the next paper drive will be announced shortly. The Committee expressed apprecia- tion to the Kinsmen for this generous offer to the boys. Regarding the annual pay- ment of Troop fees to thePro- vincial Association, all parents arc reminded to send fees next week at the latest, as the pay- ment is due the end of October. The fee this year is still 50¢ for Cubs and $1.00 for Boy Scouts; this is extra to the regu- lar weekly dues and is only half the amount of Troop regis- tration. The balance is paid by the Group Committee on be- half of the Cubs and Scouts. Plans for Apple Day are now completed. Boys will be asked to go to the town hall on Fri- day night, October 18, to polish apples and then turn out in full uniform on Saturday, October 19 for the Apple Day project. It is hoped the people will keep this event in mind and support this worthwhile youth organization. sisted at the evening service and Rev. Gordon L. Fish, minister of St. Andrew's Pres- byterian Church, pronounced the benediction. The choir, under the direc- tion of Herbert C. Treneer, led in the service of song. The morning anthem was a Thanks- giving number, "Ye Shall Dwell In the Land", by Sir J. Sail to Bahamas FORDWICH—Mr. and Mrs. C. Allen Cooper sailed their yacht, the " Fyfee" , from Fort Erie last week for the Bahamas, B. W . I. , where Mr. Cooper has been appointed manager of the Canadian Imperial Bank of Com- merce branch at Marsh Harbour, Abaco Island. They were accompanied by Miss Gladys Butchart, Mrs. Cooper's sister, and Everitt Cooper of Clinton, Ont. The route will take the foursome through the Erie Canal and Hud- son River to New York City, thence along the intracoastal waterway on the eastern sea- board to Florida and the Carib- bean. The men are the sops of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Cooper, Ford- wich. Stainer. The evening number was "0 Worship The Lord", by Alfred Hollins, Soloists for the day were Mrs. Donald Lloyd, singing "Fear Ye Not 0 Israel'; by Dudley Back, and Miss San- dra Cameron, who sang "0 Lord Most Holy", by Cesar Franck. At the morning service Dr. Beecroft spoke on "Our Chang- ing World". He reminded his hearers of the "steadfastness of God", and said, "In this age of such rapid change, we must hold fast to those things which do not change". In the eve- ning the subject was "A Won- derful Church". Following the evening ser- vice a social hour was held in the Sunday School room of the church, when a large number of members and friends from local and surrounding com- munities gathered to renew acquaintance with Dr. and Mrs. Beecroft. Refreshments were served by the United Church Women. A second anniversary Sunday will be held on October 27th, when Rev. D. M. Burns, B.A., B.D., of St. Thomas will be the speaker. The Mennonite Men's Quartette of Elmire will sing at the evening service. Recount to Start in Goderich Thursday A recount of the votes in the riding of Huron=Bruce during the provincial election of Sept. 25th has been officially re- quested by the Progressive Con- servative candidate, George McCutcheon of Brussels. Following the official count last Wednesday the Liberal candidate, Murray Gaunt, emerged with a majority of 28. Total votes for the Liberal party was 6359; ProgressiveCort servatives, 6331. There were 66 spoiled ballots. The recount will be official- ly opened at 2 p. m, Thursday of this week before the county judge in Goderich. It is hoped that the recount will be com- pleted by the end of this month.