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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1964-04-02, Page 1NOW IN RUINS • Toured in Alaska Three Years Ago Though the tragedy wrought by earthquake and tidal wave in Alaska may seem remote to most of us; Mr, andMrs. Elwell Webster of Wingham can pic - ture the devastation much mare clearly. Three years ago they drove to Alaska by way of the new highway from Edmonton and in the course of their trip visited all the cities and towns which are so prominently in the news at present. Anchorage, the city which appears to have been close to • the centre of the earthquake area, they describe as a beaut- iful modern city with a popul- ation swollen to about 100, 000 including U.S. military person- nel. Wire photos appearing in the daily press since the week- end depict the main business section a shambles of tottering buildings, heaped-up debris and tumbled pavements. Valdez, another of the towns very badly damaged, which lies east of Anchorage, the Websters speak of as the centre of one of the most beautiful areas on the continent. The approach to this section of the Alaskan coast is along the foot of tre- mendous glaciers flowing down from the mountains. Reports on Tuesday indicate that the villages on Kodiak Island, off the Alaskan coast, have been virtually wiped out. So far it is not clear how far the actual shock waves of the earth- quake reached. Tremendous • damage was caused in cities as far away as Northern California by the tidal wave set in motion by the quake. The places hard- est hit in Canada were Alberni and Port Alberni in the north- ern section of Vancouver Is- land, The twin cities lie at the eastern end of a long, nar- row channel. Apparently the wall of water which rushed out from the earthquake area rushed up this channel, which acted as a funnel and height- ,. ened the tidal wave as it ap- proached the cities. Theyhave already sought provincial and federal aid as disaster areas. ALONG THE MAIN DRAG By The Pedestrian Pedestrian THE PROPHETS WERE RIGHT • This year we have no room to scoff at those old reliable weather prophets, t he ground- hog, the lamb and the lion. Six weeks ago the groundhog got a good look at his shadow. March was escorted in by lamb -like weather and old brother lion has certainly been roaring around at the month-end. Con- tinued snowfall and low tem- peratures made Easter week- end fairly miserable 0---0--0 LAKES OPEN - This year should provide one of the longest shipping seasons in Great Lakes history. Most harbors on the Huron Shore have been open for more than two weeks and the Welland canal was opened at the week- end. Several grain carriers . are still lying in Goderich har- bour in Tightened condition ready for the first trip to the Lakehead. 0--0--0 STILL AVAILABLE - Remember that spotted dog we mentioned a few weeks ago? He's still around, in case you are looking for a truly good- natured pet for the youngsters. Apparently homeless, we hate to consign this friendly beast to the fateful hospitality of the pound. If you know anyone who can give him a home we 4 would appreciate a call at 357-2320. 0�-0--0 SPRING WILL BE WELCOME - A good many families in town and the countryside will welcome the advent of warm spring sunshine to clear up the mumps and other contagious troubles which have been prev- alent for the past month or so. notmeintt FIRST SECTION Wingham, Ontario, Thursday, April 2, 1964 Single Copy Not Over Ten Cents W.F. Skating Club Closes Its Season On Saturday, the Wingham Figure Skating Club closed its activities for the season in a successful whirl! At 7 a.m. were arriving at the arena from several points, bringing skaters to try their tests in preliminary figures. Sy 8 twenty-seven . girls in suitable skating outfits were on the ice practising for their preliminar' dance tests. These were followed by the junior bronze dance tests com- pleted by noon. The 78 skaters being tested were from Clinton, Kincardine, Exeter, and Wing - ham, 40 of these being from the local club. The judges were Miss Jean Gurney, of London and Wing - ham; Wilfred Pocock of Pres- ton; Mrs. Don Rosenhagen and Mrs. Harold Wild of Wingham. Sixteen skaters failed, eight from Wingham and eight from out of town. Four girls trial judged, Anne Meyer, Sharon Wilkie, Sandra Seddon all of Wingham and Mary Jean Neilans of Clinton. Those from Wingham passing the "Dutch Waltz" were Barbara Hetherington, Barbara Dauphin, Linda Lockridge, Kim Mellor, Mrs. Harold Wild, Olive Lapp, Nancy McWhirter, Joanne Ste- vens, Helen Ann Halloway, Deborah Gibson, The "Swing Dance" was passed by Barbara Hetherington, Barbara Dauphin, Linda Lock - ridge, Jennifer Dundas, Karen Rae, Marian Willie. The "Canasta Tango" was tried by 17 skaters and those passing from Wingham were: Barbara Hetherington, Barbara Dauphin, Linda Lockridge, Kim Mellor, Mrs. Harold Wild. Those passing their prelim- inary figures were: Marilyn Tif- fin, Sandra Tiffin, Jennifer Dundas. In the junior Bronze dances Jayne English, Sandra Tiffin, Marilyn Tiffin passed the"Fi- esta Tango". Marilyn Strong, Jayne English, Sandra Tiffin, . Marilyn Tiffin passed the " Wil- low Waltz". Marilyn Strong passed the "Ten Fox" which makes her eligible for a junior Bronze Dance medal. Joan Record Steer Goes To Toronto Yard Russell Ruttan, R. R. 2, Gorrie, shipped a Holstein steer to Toronto; it is believed to be one of the biggest animals ever consigned from this area. The steer weighed 1, 930 pounds --just 70 pounds short of a full ton. Trucked to the city by Stew- art Strong, there was some dif- ficulty in disposing of the black and white monster. Several potential buyers turned him down because their equipment was not big enough to handle the job. Buyer was Black Bros. & McCurdy, who paid $19.25 cwt. Remington and Sharon Willie, senior skaters, accompanied 12 Wingham girls each through the dances they were trying. The test chairman, Mrs. Jack Day, organized the com- plicated procedure necessary for such a successful da>, of tests. The large number of Wingham skaters passing their tests testifies to the excellent training received from their trainers, Miss Faye Love and Harold Brooks. CLOSING PARTY At six o'clock the figure skating club members and their families gathered at the rink for their closing party. Some of the parents enjoyed being on the ice with their children and all enjoyed supper eaten together in the upper rooms of the arena, Eighty-four were gathered there for the showing of Easter cartoons as they sipped hot chocolate. The feature, shown by John Strong, was a film made by the National Film Board of professional skaters de- monstrating their exceptional abilities. The highlight of the evening was the presentation of the Mar- guerite Burrell Trophy to Miss Sharon Willie, the senior skater who had shown good skating progress and who made the best all round contribution to the whole club as judged by Miss Faye Love, Harold Brooks, and Mrs. Harold Wild. The trophy was presented by the club pres- ident, John Strong, and Sharon will be given a small replica to ,<eep when the trophy is instal- led in a special case in the are- na. These proceedings inspired the skaters to try their most daring twists and twirls. Brussels Wins Championship Carl Powell, 309 Albert Street in Clinton won the cash prize at the broomball game in Brussels on Tuesday night. Brussels won the North Huron Broomball Men's League Cham- pionship, and in Tuesday's game against 10th line won by scores of 1-0 and 2-0. Mrs. W. Wade 92 On Good Friday FORDWICH-'Mrs. William Wade, who lives with her son- in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Jordan, celebrated her 92nd birthday on Good Fri- day, March 27. Mrs. Wade is able to do some chores around the house. She is an avid reader and has a re- markable memory. Her hus- band, William Wade, rpassed away seven years ago at the age of 98. Guests for the happy occasion were Mr. and Mrs. Norman Wade of Corrie, Mrs. Mary Wade of Wingham, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Nethery, Belgrave and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hamil- ton of Port Burwell. THE MARGUERITE BURRELL TROPHY was won by Sharon Willie for her figure skating progress during the year. She is pictured accepting the trophy from John Strong, president of the skating club, as "Shorty" Brooks, in- structor, and Mrs. Harold Wild, club secretary, look on. It is the first year the award has been made as the trophy is in memory of Mrs. Burrell, who passed away last year, after many years of service to the Figure Skat- ing Club, Before she passed away, Mrs. Burrell said, "The trophy should go to the senior member (junior Bronze Dancers and upwards) who shows good skating progress and who makes the best all-round contribution to the whole club." —Advance -Times Photo. HELD AT TOWN HALL Toronto Adjudicator Places Public Sc.00I Music Festival Winners Mrs. Christine Wilcoz Thompson, Assistant Director of Music for Ontario, was the adjudicator for the two-day mu- sic festival of Wingham Public School, held in the town hall S.A. Drive Brings 70 Dozen Eggs Thirteen young people from the Salvation Army made a house to house collection of eggs on Monday, which were re -graded and sold. About 70 dozen eggs were contributed by householders of Wingham, who were each asked for one egg. The drive was organized by Mary Lee Hollenbeck. Monday was very cold and most of the canvassers were quite young, but they were en- thusiastic and braved the cold winds. It is felt that some homes may have been missed but contributions would still be welcome and a telephone call to the Army will bring a coI- lector to the door. on Tuesday and Wednesday of last week. The children had been trained by Mrs. Carl Douglas, supervisor of music for the Wing ham school. Results were as follows: Girl's vocal solo, grade 1, 1. Debbie Brenzil; 2. Lynn Richardson, Lois McLaughlin; 3. Lori Guest, Debbie Readman Boy's vocal solo, grade 1, Michael King; 2. Owen Waite; 3. Mark Tiffin, Maurice Hull. Girl's solo, grade 2, 1. Chris• tene Rae; Janet Lillycrop; 3, Kathy Guest, Siglinde During. Boy's solo, grade 2, 1. Jim- my Wellwood; 2. Paul Bennett; 3. Wayne McKee. Girl's solo, grade 3, 1.Jo- anne Marks; 2. Bonnie McTag- gart; 3. Vicky Taylor. Boy's solo, grade 3, 1. Greg Peachy; 2. Daryl McClure; 3. Robert Vanderwoude. Boy's solo, Grade 4, 1.Jim Brooks; 2. Bobby Cruickshank; Girl's solo, grade 4, 1. Kim 3. Brad Lewis. Triple duet, grade 4, 1. Mrs. Pennington Group 2; 2 Mrs.Pen- nington Group 1; 3. Mrs• Moffat Group 2. �-^ --,.. uk,J w+ 4 3 0ii tl, r� FAL. L. SCENE OF TRAGEDY—This was Anchorage, Alaska, be- fore the Good Friday earthquake which left the modern city of 100,00 largely in ruins. The picture was loaned to us by Mr. Elwell Webster, who with Mrs. Webster, visited Alaska three years ago. Property damage can still be merely guessed, but will run to many millions. Mellor; 2. Bonnie Feagan; 3. Sandra Lee, Janice MacTavish, Christine Kregar. Double duets, grades 5 and 6, 1. Mrs. Kaufman Group 2;2. Miss Garrow Group 1, Mrs. Moffat Group 1; 3. Mrs, Thorn- ton Group 1, Mrs. Thornton Group 3. Girl's solo, Grade 5, 1. Mar- lene Jamieson; 2. Daphne Robb, Nancy Guest; 3, Sandra Tiffin, Joanne Sutcliffe, Rhonda Bell. Boy's solo, grades 5 and 6, 1. Bill Hollenbeck, Brian Dey- eTl; 2. Carl Mowbray; 3, Doug- las Thompson. Triple trios, grades 5 and 6. 1. Mrs. Thornton Group 1; 2. Mrs. Thornton Group 2; 3. Miss Miss Garrow Group I. Senior duets, grade 7 and 8, 1, Randy Elrick, Donald Collar; 2. Mary Ann and Ellen Cruick- shank and Robert Tiffin and Barrie Conron; 3. Donna Hardie and Pat .Zurbrigg and Bob Mc- Kay and Newt, Richardson and Mary Joan Corrin and Patsy Walker. Triple trio, grades 7 and 8, 1. Mrs. Walsh Group 1; 2. Mrs. Walsh Group 2; 3. Mr. Scott Group 2. Boy's solo, grades 7 and 8, tenor, 1. Robert Tiffin; 2.Don- ald Collar; 3. Barrie Conron. Double trio, grades 7 and 8, 1. Mrs. Walsh Group 1; 2. Mrs. Walsh group 4, Miss Garrow Group 1; 3. Mrs. Walsh Group 2, Mrs., Walsh Group 3, Miss Garrow Group 2. Boy's solo, grades 7 and 8, bass. 1. Ted Ahara; 2. Dave Robb, Douglas Elliott, Jim Hen- derson; 3. Ivan McBurney, Paul Fleury. Girl's solo, grades 7 and 8, 1. Adele Tiffin; 2. Barbara Feagan; 3, Ellen Cruickshank, Mary Ann Cruickshank. Girl's solo, grade 6, 1. Marilyn Tiffin; 2. Ester Fish; 3. Ruth Ann Currie, Vicki Rosenhagen. KEITH HOPKINSON Flyer Loses Life in Thursday Crash Keith Hopkinson, 49, the proprietor of Sky Harbor Air Services, and one of Canada's most widely known pilots, was buried at Maitland Cemetery, Goderich, on Monday afternoon following funeral service con- ducted in a hangar at the air- port which he owned and oper- ated. He was personally known to several local men who toot their flying instruction from him and wlio held him in the Keenest admiration, both as a man and a pilot. About 1, 000 people gathered at Sky Harbor for the service, including executives of the Owners' and Pilots' Association, the Department of Transport, officers of the RCAF and bus- iness associates. A flight of Chipmunk trainers from Centra- lia flew over in formation as a last tribute to Mr. Hopkinson as the funeral cortege moved out of the airport for the cem- etery. Mr. Hopkinson had been as- sociated with the airport from its early days and during its op- eration in the war years as an elementary flying training school, After the war he bought the port from the County of Huron and had steadilu devel- oped its facilities from that time. The well ,tnown flier lost his life last Thursday evening on a flight from London when his Beecheraft plane strucK a tree in wooded land about two miles east of the Goderich air- port and crashed. He was on the last leg of a trip home from Wisconsin and had been in ra- dio contact with his son at Sky Harbor as he made his landing approach.