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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1963-11-28, Page 19itt 4 Not Far From The Jungle Amid the universal exclamations of shock and horror which have arisen all Allover the world upon the death of Presi- dent John F. Kennedy, a single question persists: "What happens now?" One of the first thoughts to occur after the initial unbelief, concerned our- selves. Would the assassination of the world's most powerful leader be the fire upon the fuse of nuclear destruction? Would American military leaders remain as unemotional and cool in their decisions as we on this side of the border are con- vinced they must be, come what may? Perhaps the answers to these questions have yet to be learned. Certainly the probing and investigation into subversive organizations in the United States will be intense, The Americans are efficient; they will spare no effort to eliminate fur- ther threats. If their investigations point to international or communist sponsor- ship, the results could well be disastrous for us all. The saddest and most shocking fact to arise from the tragedy is that despite all the restraint and patience men have been forced to learn and practise during the past few years, some humans seem to be only a few steps away from the savagery of the jungle. What we find hard to understand is the object behind the brutal slaying of an intelligent and courageous man. True, the killer may be mentally unbalanced, and thus his actions com- pletely inexplicable. His conduct, however, is sadly remin- iscent of events which remain all too vividly in the minds of many in this gen- eration. As an example, only a few days ago a mild-mannered resident of Vienna was arrested. There is every reason to believe that he was one of the monsters who engineered the slaughter of thous- ands of prisoners in a Nazi concentration camp during the war. Examples of this kind have been legion since the end of World War Two, They seem to indicate that none of us can be altogether certain how we would react under circumstances which encouraged violence toward others. Time after time the course of history has been altered by the knife or bullet of an assassin, Strangely enough these plots seem to succeed more frequently when the intended victims are the cham- pions of freedom and justice. The exact stature of John Fitzgerald Kennedy cannot yet be gauged. His life and actions are too close for proper per- spective. However, like millions of others we believe that he strove with intelligence and courage to achieve a better way of life for all mankind. His early death is unquestionably one of bitterest losses to be borne, not only by his nation but by mankind everywhere. (After the words above were written, it was learned that the drama of primitive savagery had produced yet another act. Late President Kennedy's supposed assas- sin himself lies murdered. Folly has been heaped upon itself). Congratulations To The People Of Howick The Advance -Times would like to voice its sincere congratulations to the rate- payers of the Township of Howick for the far-sighted good judgment which led to the construction of their new central school. We believe that it will long re- main a model of co-operation and intelli- gent planning, the best hope our children have for a promising future. Coupled with the willingness of the people to engage in this forward step there was, of course, the hard work of the school board, the fine planning of the Alwarchitects and the excellent workmanship of the contractor. All this would amount to monumental uselessness without the continuing efforts of a dedicated teaching staff, which that school now possesses, (fir We have every sympathy for the re- luctance with which parents and taxpay- ers are forced to part with the old ways. The one -and two -room schools which pro- vided good education in years gone by are all surrounded by memories of happy days and beloved teachers. Yet memories are no longer valid foundations for the train- ing of a generation which will have to face responsibilities and tasks beyond our imagining. As we sat in the auditorium of the, new school on Friday evening, our thoughts drifted to the world in which the children of today will corriplete their lives. True, we cannot fully see its scope, but we can gain some warning of its complexity by comparing this year of 1963 with a time so recent as 1943 when we had yet to learn of the atomic bomb, or the intercon- tinental missile. When a man in space was nothing more than drawings in the comic section of the paper, rather than a well -accomplished fact of our own times. The people of Howick have taken the first and most essential step to keep their children in step with the world of to- morrow. All Are Invited This paper is, in a sense, your market- place. Within these pages lies the sug- gestions which will guide you, the public, to thousands of dollares in purchases dur- ing the next few weeks. This edition of the paper has been in preparation for weeks in advance—and it has been a labor of sincere love, That statement may seem mawkishly sentimental to you; nevertheless it is the truth. After one has edited a newspaper in his own community for thirteen years, has delved deeply for the best qualities in its residents, has boosted its undertakings and borne with patience its misunder- standings—that publisher by force of long habit becomes a very enthusiastic citizen. That is why we take such pride and pleas- ure in the production of the annual Christ- mas Shopping Edition. Com Sitting at the 1963 nomination meet- ing in the town hall Friday evening, we noted the small attendance at the meeting, and wondered what could be done to im- prove the situation. We have consistently urged people to attend nomination meetings since taking over as publishers of this newspaper, and this view is most certainly backed.up by every man who has held public office. However, times have changed to some degree and we think that it might be a point for the 1964 council to consider early in the year. We know, as surely you must, that the measure of true prosperity for all of us lies in the loyalty with which we support our home town. Look about you. if you know anything at all about Western On- tario towns you realize that the places you think of as "good" towns are the ones which are inhabited by loyal and enthusi- astic residents who think their community is the very best in the world. That is why we present the parade of merchandising messages in this issue of the paper. It serves to tell the world at large that we live in a town which is the equal of any. Our stores are good, our schools are top-notch, our kids are won- derful and Christmas is the best of all times to feel the glow of pride and happi- ness which is the reward of all our efforts throughout the year. went The meeting falls on a Friday evening, and we understand that this is in accord- ance with a Wingham by-law. in the last few years, however, with the stores open on Friday night, it is apparent that a good many people who are either working in stores or the store owners themselves just cannot attend. As well, now that the pat- tern has been set, a goodly number of our ratepayers find this the most convenient time to do their shopping. Would it not be within the bounds of good sense that the by-law setting a Friday night for nomination, should be changed to another night of the week? to 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 Comrhunity 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; Sik Months, $2.25, in advance U.S.A., $d.00 per year; Foreign rate, $5.00 per year Advertising Rates on application BOX 390 The following letter has been received in the interest of patients of the Ontario Hospital , Goderich. The materials doe nated may be left at the Ad- vance -Times. Clinton, Ontario, Nov. 19, 1968. To the Editor, Advance-Titnes. Dear Sir: I wonder if any of your read- ers would like to help the pa- tients at the Ontario Hospital near Goderich? We have a lovely room for craft work and have many ideas we could work on, if we had the materials. We could use any used cards (Christmas, birthday, etc.), costume jewelery, whole or broken, old nylons, empty can- dy boxes, cardboards from shirts that have come from the laun- dry, odds and ends of knitting yarn, remnants of any kind, or quilt patches. Any of these things would be a great help in giving a hobby to someone. Many of these people have no friends or relatives to send them gifts, and any craft work things would certainly be ap- preciated. Thank you for the use of your newspaper. Yours sincerely, G. F. Hussey. REMINISCING NOVEMBER 1913 Mr. F. Carter has recently installed another new bread rria- chine, which is of the most mo- dern type. It actually shapes the dough into loaves, conse- quently it is a more sanitary and better way than the old way of mixing by hand. Mr. Carter now has a complete, modern equipped bakery. Miss M. MacDougal of Fer- gus arrived in town Monday and is studying stenography at the Wingham Business College. Mr. Joseph Brown of the Bank of Commerce Staff has been moved to Cayuga. During his stay here, Mr. Brown show- ed good ability and made many friends who wish him success. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. S. Van - Norman have purchased a fine residence in the city of Hamil- ton and have moved there. We deeply regret the removal of this household from our midst . 0--0--0 NOVEMBER 1926 The girls and boys of the Wingham United church have decided to have a Junior League. The following staff of officers were elected: President, Geo. Young; first vice-pres., Helen Field; second vice-pres., Wil- ma Dow; secretary, Betty Wal- ker; treasurer, Agnes Loutitt; pianist, Jean Campbell. Captain and Mrs. Oliver of the Salvation Army will be in Wingham on Nov. 25, and will give their experience in the Salvation Army Hall. Captain Oliver has spent seven years in Africa and Mrs. Oliver has visited many other parts of the world. The Young People's Society of Wingham United Church held their annual election of officers and those elected are as fol- lows: Hon. Pres. Rev. M. M. Bennett; Pres., W. B. McCool; 1st vice-pres., Miss M. E. Finch and Miss Blanche Bennett; 2nd vice-pres., J. McMichael; 3rd vice-pres., Miss Annie Musgrove; 4th vice -pies, , W. G. Akins; secretary, Roy Mc- Leod; treasurer, Chas. Pattison; pianists, Misses Marjorie Gib- son and Nora Beattie. 0--0--0 NOVEMBER 1938 Donelda McLean who gra- duated from Wingham High School in June, has been award- ed the 3rd Carter Scholarship for Huron County, $40 cash. Mr. H. T. Thomson has purchased the building which the Massey -Harris agent pre- viously occupied (next to Bu- chanan's Hardware) arid will in the near future open a flour and feed business in this store. Mrs, M, Fitzpatrick, Messrs: Andrew and Frank McCormick motored to Detroit on Thursday to attend the funeral of Mrs. E. J. Lanahan, formerly Cath- erine McDonald of Culross, June Buchanan, of Witigharn, will be awarded the Sir Charles Saunders prize for Oral French FIRST DRAW for Santa's Lucky Bucks was made by Mayor R. S. Hetherington on Mon- day morning. He is pictured as he drew the first name. Looking on are Lorne McDon- ald, President Jack Walker, and Secretary Norm Welwood of the sponsoring Wingham Business Association. —Advance -Times Photo. ingbam AbliancioZinte • Wingham, Ontario, Thursday, Nov. 28, 1963 THIRD SECTION One Moment, Please BY REV. T. E. KENNEDY Bluevale, Ontario THE PRODIGAL SON Read Luke 15: 11-24 The world famous parable of the Prodigal Son is generally regarded as the Pearl of the parables. We believe it has ex- erted xerted a greater influence upon the world than any story ever told or written. The story falls into four di- visions: 1. The apportioning of the property; 2. The story of a misspent life; 3. The return of the prodigal; 4. The enmity of the elder brother. The parable opens with the statement that a certain man had two sons. They were very unlike. They seemed to be- long to a different race. Neith- er of them were ideal sons. A colored preacher described them truly by saying that the one was bad and the other was worse. This parable was given to us in order that we might take warning from the selfishness of the elder brother, He was cold, selfish and jealous. He appears in such a bad light that I have never preached a sermon on him. The younger son was a rest- less fellow. He grew tired of his quiet country home. He wanted to be free and to enjoy life and so he went into a far country. There he wasted his wealth in riotous living. He wanted to do things on a large scale. The result was that his money was squandered and he became stony broke, To add to his miseries a great famine broke out in that land. The best job he could obtain was that of a swineherd. What a humiliating downcome! The young man who left home dress- ed like a prince has now be- come a loathsome bum. In this extremity he came to himself. He began to see things in their true light. In his mis- ery he resolves to return home in penitence. This he does and he receives a wonderful wel- come from his loving father. Dear reader -- fix your eyes on the father of the prodigal and get a glimpse of Almighty God. The welcome the prodi- gal received from his father is typical of that given every peni- tent en -tent by our Heavenly Father. at the Annual Prize Day Exer- cises to be held at the Univer- sity of Western Ontario on Nov. 23rd. 0--0--0 NOVEMBER 1948 Mrs. Nelson llunkin enter- tained at a trousseau tea on Wednesday, Nov, 17th, after- noon and evening in honour of her daughter, Audrey, whose marriage took place, Nov. 20. The artists of last Wednes- 941111111111111111111111111U111111IIIIIIIIIIIiIIIIIIIIIiIIIIi! IIIIII1111111111fli01Ili1 11111111111111111111111111111p111111llllf1111111111111111111fllllll'I!!I!I@!I v III!III;IIor!"n11!!!tr n cyz SUGA an I�\ ICE 111„@I!u1111111111 By Bill Smiley,.,,,. For the first couple of years, my old friends in the newspaper business were confident. They knew I'd return to the fold when I recovered from this teach- ing aberration. 1 used to hear their thought waves, "How in the hell,” they'd think, "can old Smiley stand it? How can the Board put up with him? He was never cut out to be a teacher." At first, 1 answered their query with what 1 hoped was an eloquent shrug and a typical Canadian tacitur- nity. "Howja like teaching?" they'd ask. "Not bad," I'd answer. After three years in the teaching game (huh! some game!) 1 can state flatly that teaching is probably the most fascinating and frustrating job in the world. I can state flatly that teaching is three times as tough and teachers three times as good as when you and 1 were young, Maggie. day evening's concert, Rachel Cavalho, pianist and Andrew MacMillan, Baritone, also Mr. McEwan, Manager, were en- tertained at the home of Misses Phyllis and Marguerite Johns, John St, , following the con- cert. Rintoul and Miller of Wing - ham, have been awarded the contract from the Parker Con- struction Co., for the sanding and finishing of all floors for the 50 new houses being erected in the Hillcrest District. A successful Cribbage tourna- ment was held in the Legion Hall on Monday evening. Mrs. Lloyd Hingston was the winner among the ladies. Mr. Gordon Nethery won the men's prize. POINT IS NOT NEW The ballpoint pen, as we know it now, was introduced into North American homes and offices by a Chicago manu- facturer named Milton Reynolds in the 1940s. However, the basic idea of this "modern" writing instrument is far from new. In fact, it was patented in the United States in 1888 by one John Loud, who used his version of the pen to mark leather fabrics. Why is it fascinating? I hesitate to say. Teaching is a thing that seems to at- tract the cliche. "The blos- soming (or even worse, the flowering) of young minds." The "thrill of kindling a spark of knowledge." The "molding of malleable me- tals in our youth." And a lot of jazz like that. * * * That's not why it's fasci- nating. The real reason is that you can act as the old fencing -master. Letting the kids try their point s against your s. Showing them tricky ripostes and clever footwork. Teaching them, by example, the mor- als and manners that must go with the skill. And then seeing them go out and enter the lists, quivering but confident, afraid but fearless. Why is it frustrating? Oh, it is a grinding wrench- ing, tearing thing that eats your strength. It is a paper jungle. It is a despair of bright minds in broken homes and dull minds in happy homes. It is a rage at the democratic, tax -paid obstacles between what you could do and what you can do. * * * said teaching is three times as tough today. It is. There are more machines, bigger classes nigher standards, tougher exam- inations. rhere is a 1 s o psychology at home and at school. i said teachers were three time as good as they used to be it's true. With a few exeept;ons my teach- ers•—and yours old friend —were mice Frightened, naive, p o o r, apologetic, they were fair game for school boards, home and school clubs parents and students. today they're less timid, more sophisticated, less shabby less intolerant, more interesting. and just as interested reaching is this: five days a week. eight or nine times a day facing a bat- tery of about 35 pairs of eyes — cold not curious, indifferent. wondering, cynical, adoring rebellious, sparkling, dull --arid doing something about it.