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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1964-04-23, Page 211.1 4 s Coma - Another Phase Begins The past 60 years have witnessed some startling changes in the field of edu- cation. A brief history of the Wingham High School in this issue recounts the founding of the school shortly after the turn of the century, the first opportunity there had ever been for students to get anything more than public school edu- cation here. How far we have come since those days! The present Wingham District High School, with its new vocational wing, provides courses not only for those who are studiously inclined but even for those who will make their living with their hands. The equipment with which the school is furnished is positively sup- erb—much better than the students are likely to work with in later life. Almost all improvements in our edu- cational system have been met by e shak- ing of grey heads and pessimistic won- derings about what the world was com- ing to. That attitude, however, is rapid- ly disappearing. Even the most unin- formed are now conscious of the chal- lenges which our children will face and the older generation is ready to admit that without advanced education our na- tion will fall hopeless behind. The Wingham District High School, es it stands today, is the final answer to the age-old claim that the city youngsters get all the breaks, Of course, not too many years ago that claim was a valid one, for the smaller communities did not have the facilities. Now the country girl or boy has every opportunity to compete on an equal footing with his city cousin. True, we do not have a university in Wingham, but many cities are in the same position. Visit the WDHS on the occasion of open house this week and see for your- self what our district has to offer its young people. You will have to see it to believe it. Press Freedom "Censorship" and "an invasion of the freedom of the press" is the cry of a few critics of the federal government's pro- posal that after December 31st companies placing advertising in the "Canadian edi- tions" of foreign magazines will not be permitted to deduct the expense of such • advertising for tax purposes. The pur- pose of the law, of course, is to aid the survival of a truly Canadian periodical press by curbing the flow of advertising revenues now going to foreign publica- tions. • The issue of press freedom was not ignored in the government's explanation of its proposed action. "We must avoid any measures," Mr. Pearson stated, "which would interfere with the free flow of information and opinion. That prin- ciple sets strict limits to the possible ac- t tion in this field." The government's proposal is sound in principle but it is bad in practice be- cause of the proposal that, since they have been in existence for some time, the reprint editions of Time and Reader's Di- gest should be excused from the regula- tions. These two publications, with a combined income of more than $8,000,- 000 from Canadian advertising last year, represent the real and present danger to the survival of a Canadian periodical press. As far as editorial matter is concern- ed the proposed legislation would impose no censorship. The publishers of Time and the Digest could circulate their or- iginal U. S. editions here without inter- ference. Admittedly, there would be an infringement of freedom on the business side of publishing. But all business is both subjected to and protected by legis- lation concerning fair competition, and competition from both domestic and for- eign sources. Should periodical publish- ing be an exception? There are few absolutes, and press freedom is not one of them. Since the existence of a truly Canadian periodical press is in the national interest, a ban on special privilege for foreign-owned publi- cations — including Time and Reader's Digest — is fully justified. As Others See Us Michael MacPhail, former Winghamite, who resides in Costa Mesa, California, enclosed a newspaper clipping with a • recent letter. The clip was a column de- voted to some aspects of the hate cam- paign in Quebec, particularly as it related to threatened violence should Queen Elizabeth visit that province in October. The writer says in part: "In the Un- ited States we have just seen what sense- s less hatred can do, and as friends of Can- ada we may well be dismayed to find the same quality there, "Our magazines are filled with elegant tourist pictures of the quaint charms of Quebec, but news stories tell of exploding bombs and arms caches of rebels against • the Dominion. 'Liberation' armies paint initials and slogans on Montreal and Que- n� 4 V bec walls, like Castro's terrorists in Vene- zuela... "The Queen is scheduled to visit Can- ada in October. So listen to one, Marcel Chaput, a separatist, as quoted recently: 'Women of my people are ready to !et the Queen know—and brutally—that she is no longer welcome in French Canada.' "The Queen has walked in perfect security among African savages with rings in their noses, but M. Chaput implies his 'people' will not be so tolerant... Quebec nationalists and separatists run to weirdos. Some think they can secede, and in time be annexed by a bene- volent United States. Well, thank you! Just what we need now is a 51st state, a large segment of new citizens with acid, for blood, in their veins!" Hockey Fans Are Brilliant There are a lot of foolish people in this world, and we have come to the con- clusion that a high proportion of them are hockey fans. A few years ago most Canadians were disgusted to see American fans littering the ice with rubbers, felt hats and programs. The occasion for such a demonstration could be a penalty the fans didn't agree with or a goal over which they were particularly jubilant. instead of proving to be a passing fad, the practice has increased and has spread to the Canadian arenas. The ammunition has been broadened to include the oc- casional overcoat, the odd bottle of ink, and in one instance even a small octopus. it is natural to expect high spirits at a hockey game. What we fail to under- stand is the utter stupidity of the home- town fans where their own teams are con- cerned. In a recent Stanley Cup playoff game in Toronto the game was held up for about five minutes while the ice was cleared after Toronto had scored a tying goal, The Toronto fans handed the De- troit Redwings their greatest break of the night. Do these hockey enthusiasts not realize that when a team gets "hot" they have a better than average chance of scor- ing two goals in quick succession if noth- ing delays the action? instead of permitting their team to come right back from the face-off for a second try, the fans are giving the opposi- tion a perfect opportunity to re -organize, plan new strategy and eventually win the game. This must be sportsmanship at its shining best. 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, $4.06; Six Months, 0.25, in advance US.A., $5.04 per year; Foreign rate, $5,00 per year Advertising Rates on application A PICTURE POSTCARD was made at the Zurbrigg Studio of students at Wingham High School (year unknown). Back row: Howard Pocock, King McDonald, E. Snell, unidentified girl, Arthur Irwin. Second row: Mae Perdue, unidentified, Stan Har- rison, Annie Homuth, Louise Hanna. Front: Addie Procter, Harold Mitchell, Helen Wil- son, Max Stewart and Marie Livingstone. —Photo loaned by Mrs. Harold Walker. win UtiancoZtinto Wingham, Ontario, Thursday, April 23, 1964 THIRD SECTION SUGAR AND SPICE Right In The Eye! By BILL SMILEY If ever you decide to do some research on the lower forms of wit, I can tell you how to g o about it. Just get yourself a black eye. I had a d o o zer re- cently. My wife gave it to me. All right. Not that way. She was sit- ting in the car, waiting for me to carry the groceries into the house. through the rain. Just as I bent and reached for the ear door to open it and ask her if that was all, she opened it smartly from the inside to ask me why I hadn't brought out an umbrella. Bill Smiley When the door nailed me in the eye, I thought I was a goner. My wife shrieked and ran straight into the house to see whether my "loss of limb or eye" acci- dent policy was paid up. Within a few minutes, the eye was the size and color of a bartender's beezer. But by the time we'd finished arguing about whose fault it had been, it was obvious that I'd live. * * * We didn't have a piece of steak, and if we'd had, I doubt that it would have been sacrificed. But the Old Girl, bless her, dug out some hamburg that was going a bit blue, and made me lie down with a big ham- burg poultice on the injur- ed optic. Right off the ice, it felt pretty good at that, and I dropped off to sleep, moan- ing but brave. During the night, the bandage worked loose, and when 1 woke in the dark, I thought the eye had fallen out. But it was only hamburg, all over the pillow. Next morning, the orb looked like a purple golf ball. We patched it up as best we could. and I set off to face the wits. The comments were hil- arious. They ranged from the simple, dry brilliance of "Hoo hitcha?" and "For- get to duck, eh?" to the coy, insinuating, "I knew she'd catch up with ya some day." They ran the scintil- lating gamut from the in- evitable, "I suppose ya ran into a door" to the ineffably humorous sally, "Meet t!lc former welterweight champ of the Smiley household." I came back with some real funnies myself, "My wife," I replied. "Footwork isn't what it used to be." I admitted. "Yotta see the other guy," I quipped. I can go along with a joke as well as the next bird. But after a while, in fact if I remember rightly, it was just after the four- teenth "Hoo hitcha?", I began getting a little sore. I mean, fun's fun, you know, hut, after all. So, when the next joker made his move, I told him, dolefully, that a maiden lady who didn't like my column had thrown acid in my face, and that I'd never have the sight of it again. He turned green. My next customer was a woman, who titter e d, "That'll teach you to write things about your wife in that column of yours." I gave her a gentle, sad look from my good eye, and sug- gested that she not let the divorce alienate her from my wife, I left her with her mouth open. * * * I quickly disposed of an elderly lady, strong in the temperance movement, by informing her the injury had been received from my young daughter, when she clubbed me on the eye with a half -empty whiskey bottle. It's good sport. Next time the old trouble -and -strife hangs one on you, Jack, you'll know what to do. BOX 390 3358 Winterberry, Orchard Lake, Michigan, U. S. A. Dear Mr. Editor: Recently you published a picture of two young characters featuring "Beatle" hair cuts. This picture reached me via one of your readers in Toronto. I just want you to know you have set fatherhood control back several years, I have been telling my teen-age daughters how silly this "Beatle" craze is and, now you have made me a charter member of their clan. I have it on good authority that the only reason I had that hair cut is because herb Fuller, my cousin in that picture, in- sisted on wearing his hair that way and our mothers just wanted to humour him. Please send Inc six months subscription to your paper. I feel I will have to read it for that long for self protection. Very truly yours, W.Ii."Wilf' Walton 1', s. You were wrong in your 40 year estimate. It's closer to 45 years ago, and llcrb is older than Inc. One Moment, Please By Rev. F. A, Lowman Teeswater, Ontario THE ASCENSION These are the days when we remember the Ascension of the Lord. This means to the Chris- tian that we serve and love a Risen One. Jesus Christ is not dead but alive, This is the dis- tinguishing mark of our faith. We do not follow the teachings of one who now has passed away but we walk in company with One who is alive. Fur- ther to this Jesus Christ is not only Risen but Exhalted, His coming alive from the dead was not done secretly but grand ly and openly and with great signs and miracles, and this was followed by rising into the air and disappearing from the sight of the disciples through the screening clouds. Ile has gone to be with the Father and to be Exalted to His Right hand to reign with Him. The present purpose of the Lord in heaven is the salvation of men and the Scriptures tell us that lie now prays for men. that they will be accepted through His great sacrifice which was made for all at Calvary. "Wherefore He is able to save to the uttermost them that come unto God by Him, seeing He ever liveth to make interces- sion for them." Heb,7.25. Dear friends, Christ who Rose, Ascended and is now In- tercedingis soon Coming Again, When the Lord Jesus wasbe- ing received out of sight of the disciples they turned to discover. that two men stood by them in white clothes who said,"Why stand ye gazing up into Heaven, this same Jesus that is taken from you shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven." The sequel then to the Ascension of the Lord is His return. More than 1900 years have now passed and the time of His return draws steadi- ly near. Would you be ready were He to return now? Do you love him who died for you? Are you serving flim or your- self and worldly ends. To those who are looking for 1lis coming Ile will return the second time without sin unto salvation. Heb, 9.28, Bridge Club North and South: 1. Mrs. F. Fergie, 11. Crawford; 2. Mrs. F. Parker, Mrs. 13. Porter; 3, Mrs. G. Godkin, Mrs. J. Lloyd. East and West: 1. Mrs. D. Nastnith, A. Wilson; 2. Mr. and Mrs. C. Hodgins; 3. Mrs. G. Gannett, O. Hasclgrove. Tournament committee chairman, Charlie Hodgins, an- nounced that the annual play- offs will he held on 'Thursday, April 23rd, and Tuesday, April 28th. There are sixtccnntem- bers with the attendance and re- quired percentage to compete in the play-offs. REMINISCING APRIL 1914 Assessor Griffin has complet- ed his work for this year and the assessment roll has been re- turned to Town Clerk (:roves. The assessment this :ear iscon- siderahly higher than last year, The total assessment for 1'.+1:{ was $841, 534; and this year it is $919, 403, The assessor's returns for 1913 showed a popu- lation of 2-619 and this year the figure is 2u26, an increase of +, Changes have been ill .cde in the Times staff since our last issue. Mr. Peter Wilson, who has been here for some months has left for Kenora, when he takes charge as manager of the Examiner in that town. Messrs, Alfred J. Armstrong, of Luck - now, and Mr. J. B. M,:nnell, of Clinton, have taken positions on the Times. Both are practi- cal printers and Mr. Armstrong will have charge of the mech- anical work, while Mr, Men- nell will assist the editor in re- porting, collecting, canvassing, etc. APRIL 1928 Radio Station 10 B.P, has changed the hours of broadcast and now will be on the air Tuesdays and Thursdays at t;:15 to 7,30, The Tuesday hour will be known as the Apex hour. Mr. and Mrs. SteWaIt Cowan and little daughter, and Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Elliott spent Sunday at the home of the for- mer's brother, Mr. Ted. Cow- an at Goderich, Mr. J. H. Mackay, on Sat- urday, bought the Walter's property, Edward and John streets, for 82, 500, and in- tends making rather extensive improvements to it. APRIL 1939 At a meeting held in the Brunswick Hotel on Wednesday evening of last week a Wing - ham Fish and Game Club was organized with the following of- ficers: President, George Orvis; vice pres., Frank Sturdy; sec: treas. , Ronald Rae, member- ship committee, O. liaselgrove, J. J. Evans, Tenant Henderson, Frank Sturdy, Dave Fortune, R. Galbraith, R. Rae, George Or - vis. Mr. W. A. Heughan pur- chased the Kew Harness Shop last week and he took possession on Saturday morning. Mr. Heughan for 20 years prior to coming here, conducted a sim- ilar business at Milverton, Mrs. Heughan and their son, Cald- well, will take up residence here very shortly. We welcome them to Wingham. Mr. and Mrs. Heughan also have a daughter, Mrs, O. C. Gorrell, Port Credit. APRIL 1949 Last Wednesday the local Curlers let the contract for the installation of artificial ice in their rink, to the Canadian Ice Co. The contract price is $14, 200, Miss Mary Porter of Wing - ham, formerly of Turnberry, who recently completed the Commercial Course at the Wingham High School, has ac- cepted a position in Kerr's Drug Store. Messrs. Chas. and Ted 11- liott received word on Friday of the death of their brother- in-law, Elmer Moore, in Ed- monton, Alta. He is survived by his wife, the former Lizzie Elliott, and three daughters. Mr. Moore will he remembered here, having conducted for sev- eral years the restaurant now owned by Mr. II. L. Sherhondy. Mr. and Mrs. J. 11. Irwin announce the engagement of their daughter, Gwendolyn Adelle, to Mr. Gibson Edward Armstrong, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Armstrong, Belgravc. The marriage to take place on Saturday, May 14th, in Brick United Church. Word was received by her family that tvlrs. Joseph Bailey had arrived safely in l'ngland on Monday. Mrs. Bailey and Mrs. N. bunt of London, On- tario, left New York last Tues- day aboard the Queen Elizabeth enroute for England where they will spend three months with relatives and friends.