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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1964-04-30, Page 2Page 2 - Winghain Advance -Times, Thursday, April 30, 1964 Hundreds Tour High School (Continued from Page One) educated operator will be able to turn to new skills and lines of reasoning with a minimum of disruption. The minister stressed the importance of the attitude of parents to modern education, stating that it is all but impos- sible to obtain maximum re- sults with a student unless there is a sympathetic understandim; of the values of learning in his hone life. He also outlined the other institu- tions educational insti t tions which are now operating in the province, such as ad- vanced technical training insti- tutes,g courses for unemployed persons and the growing number S of universities. He concluded his address by declaring the vocational wing officially open. Leslie Fortune, a member and past chairman of the school board, expressed appreciation to Mr. Davis. CHAIRMAN PRESIDES Gordon Moir, of Gorrie, chairman of the board, presid- ed for the program and intro- duced those who were seated on the stage, including municipal officials,, guest speakers and board members. The chairman also referred to the many hours of planning which had been de- voted to the project by the board and the advisory vocaa tional committee and especially by Principal F.E, Madill and various members of his staff", Mr. Moir read a letter of good wishes from George L. Braekenbury a former principal of the Wingham High School, who was unable to attend the ceremony. The school choir, conducted by Mra. Carl Douglas, sang two very enjoyable selections, DEDICATION Following the minister's ad- dress and the official opening, Rev. Gordon L. Fish minister of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, read from Scripture and offered the prayer of dedication, He said that knowledge alone does not suffice for mankind; understanding must accompany the acquiation of learning --un- derstanding of our needs, our- selves, of ane another and of God. Marvin Howe, M.P. for Wellington -Huron, extended his good wishes to the staff and student body and also passed al- ong the congratulations of Elstor Cardiff, M.P. for Huron, who was not able to attend. He said the completion of the wing is a great accomplishment for the whole district. Murray Gaunt, M.P.P. for Huron -Bruce, recalled his own happy days in the Wingham School and referred to the pro- blems which automation is bringing to the present genera- fit.I=au('g burr (ANGLICAN) (XiJi Inghham Rev. C. F. Johnson, L.Th. Mrs. Gordon Davidson Rector Organist FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER EASTER -- MAY 3 9:45 a.m.—Sunday School. 11:00 a.m.—Holy Communion. Thursday, May 7—WA. Guild, Parish Room, 3 o'clock. tion of students and of their need for the hest of facilities,. He concluded withhis congratu- lations and good wishes. Mayor R, S. Hetherington said that the real architects of such a fine institution are the people of the district who con- ceived the plan in the first place and whose courage and foresight have made its com- pletion possible, As a former member of the board he said he felt a great deal of satisfaction in witnessing the completion of the vocational wing. He ex- tended an official welcome on behalf of the town to the people who.werepresent for rhe that eveningopen- ing and to the students who come in from all over the district to receive their education day by day. Reeve Stewart Procter of Morris Township brought greet ings from the municipalities which make up the Wingham High School district. He said that representatives of these municipalities had toured the school a week previously and that there was general agree- ment that it will prove a tre- mendous asset to all who can use it. J.D. Kyles, the school's architect, thanked the students, staff and custodians for their patience during the months of confusion while the school was being completed. He also ex- pressed appreciation for the co- operation accorded by the board and the general contrac- tor. PRESENTS CHEQUES Doug Brown of the contrac- ting firm which had the general contract for the building, An- deen Construction, read a hu- morous clipping from The Ad- vance -Times High School co- lumn which referred to the long days, weeks and months which had gone into the con- struction. He expressed his thanks to all with whom he had worked and concluded by pre- senting a cheque to Principal F.E. Madill, to be used for the purchase of two trophies. These are to be presented to the out- standing boy and girl graduates of the vocational course. Alex Hamilton, president of the Students' Council, express- ed the appreciation of the stu- dent body for the excellent • . the gifts that really help her to live happily ever after! Nothing so clearly expresses your best wishes as does the gift of a beautiful, efficient electric household appliance .. , ready to be her constant help in her brand new job of homemaking. No wonder today's brides-to-be prefer electric appliances as wedding gifts. Electricity can help so much in planning a happier, easier,. better way of life. To get more out of life ... get the most out of electricity. Meeting Reviews Pari Possibilities FORDWICH-A citizens' eom mittee was set up last Wednes- day evening to study the possi- bility of developing a park site in this community. John Gamble was chairman of the meeting. It was noted that a town shed in the community had been sold by Howick Tuwnshipcoun- cil for 51, 500,0i; and that this money would proI.'ahly be avail' able for some othL r purpose in Fordwich. Mr. Gamble said that a 38 -,acre site, including the dam and mill pond, is available, and that many re- sidents would lite: to see a park constructed in the area. Hent e on to say Y s that he w had invited Harry McArthur, facilities which htavc been pro- vided for their training. Mr. Madill, the school prin- cipal, spoke of the excellent co-operation which had been forthcoming from the school board, the vocational advisory committee,. staff and students. "Now," he said, "it is up to the staff and students to justify the tremendous effort required for the establishment of these facilities by good results in the educational program." Rev. J. H. Higgins, of Sac- red Heart Church, Teeswater invoked the benediction at the conclusion of the program, af- ter which those in the audience toured the school,having been provided with floor plans. Re- freshments were provided in the cafeteria. The school was also open for inspection on Friday eve- ning, when board members from Lucknow and Ripley were in charge. chairman of the Wingham Ri- verside Park Board, and Robert Wenger, chairman of the Mait- land Valley Conservation Au- thority, to attend the meeting. He proceeded to call an the two visitors for any advice they could give on the subject, Mr. McArthur told how the Wingham park was set up under the Parks' Assistance Act, and Mr. Wenger outlined to the group the position of the Auth- ority and its operation. He pointed out that technical ad- vice by Authority personnel would be forthcoming if desired by the Fordw ich group. After considerable discussion, a committee was set up to study the matter further and will meet with the township council. and a representative of the con- servation authority in the near future, Advertising helps to reduce consumer demand for scarce commodities by diverting pu- blic demand to other more readily available commodities. 13 TABLES AT INST. EUCHRE WROXETER-Last Wednesday evening the Women's Institute sponsored a euchre in the com- munity hall when 13 tables were in play. First prize for the ladies went to Mrs. Len Wilson; second, Mrs. Russel Nickel; gents' first, George Hamilton; second, Boyd Mar- shall; novelty prize, Mrs. L. Wilson, William Edgar; special bingo, Catherine Edgar, .. AM 't-- Extensive selection of Mother's Day gifts now on display.REG. Stop in soon and look them over. 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