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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1964-06-11, Page 3Good Crowds Attend Kin Trade and Agr. Fair (Continued from Page One) cil, authorizing the closing of a short unused street in the Ber- ry sub -division, The property will be sold for a building lot. APPROVE PARK Harry McArthur, chairman of the Riverside Park Board, visited council and outlined plans for the continuance of the park development east of the McKenzie Bridge, He ex- plained that it would be neces- sary to apply to the Conserva- tion Branch of the Department of Energy and ;resources Man- agement for approval in order to obtain grants for the project. He said that maintenance cost of the park system would be in- creased, but not drastically. He said the board plans to clear up the area, set tables and do • a certain amount of tree plant- ing. He estimated cost of con- struction at about $5, 000.00, Council gave Mr. McArthur the go-ahead on the plan. BRIDGE PLANS Mayor R. S. Hetherington told council that he along with Councillors Wild and Cruick- 4 shank, had visited with the Minister of Highways, and. dis- cussed the proposed plans for the McKenzie Bridge. He said the talks had been worthwhile and as a result department en- gineers will visit Wingham in the near future to meet with all members of the council. The mayor indicated that the de- partment is ready to start worts on the project, but it is not likely that there will be enough time this year to get on with the work, RESERVOIRS Robert Wenger, chairman of the Maitland Valley Conserva- tion Authority, outlined to council the results of a survey made in the watershed regard- ing possible reservoirs on the river, and the methods by which they may be financed. He drew council's attention to one possible site that would provide water storage on the river as it passes by Wingham. -Mr, and Mrs. James Gib- bons spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Warren Weber and family in Stratford. Mechanics 'Allention! 1.0185111191, DUE TO EXPANSION WE REQUIRE A LICENSED MECHANIC TO TRAIN AS SHOP FOREMAN WE OFFER: TOP WAGES HOSPITALIZATION MODERN SHOPS GROUP INSURANCE TECHNICAL. TRAINING PAID HOLIDAYS 51/2 -DAY WEEK Apply— IN PERSON OR IN WRITING. ALL ENQUIRIES CONFIDENTIAL — TO Durham Hanover Motors Ltd DURHAM OR HANOVER AS USUAL the merry-go-round was a big Fair, the youngsters having a barrel of furi. feature of the midway during the Trade Dennis Dalgos is pictured in the saddle. WINS VACATION IN LAURENTIANS George Henderson, manager for Singer in this district, has again won the trip to the Laur- entians as the manager with most sales value over a three- month period. Mr. Henderson was highest of all districts in Ontario. Mr, and Mrs. Henderson leave June 20 and fly from Mallon to Dorval. They travel 90 miles by motor vehicle to the Grey Rocks Inn in St. Jo- vite for a 5 days', all expenses paid holiday. Top managers and their wives from each district in Ca- nada receive this award. Mr. and Mrs, Albert Elliott of Regina, Sask., are staying with his sister, Mrs, Albert Walters, while visiting other relatives and friends. IT'S A THREEMPROJECT SUMMER 1.—PAINT THE GOLDEN CIRCLE SCHOOL -- Ex- terior and Interior. 2. --LANDSCAPE THE SCHOOL GROUNDS. 3.—CONVERT THE AD- JOINING PROPERTY (Donated by the Town of Winghalrr) INTO A PLAYGROUND AREA. PACK "A" The regular meeting of Pack "A" was held at the Scout House with 23 Cubs and four leaders present. The boys went to their Sixes and attendance and dues were recorded. Opening ceremonies were ta- ken by Baloo and the Grand Howl was led by duty Sixer Norman Gorrie. Inspection was conducted by Akela and Bagheera. Paul Forsyth was chosen to wear the special wog- gle. An outdoors game called "Arrows" was•then 'played. The Pack was divided into two groups and had to follow ar- rows made by the leaders, The arrows eventually led them back to the Scout House. Group I arrived back first. Terry Reid completed alibis tests and requirements and was presented with his first Star by Akela. Instruction period divided the Pack into four groups. A co- lor party was chosen and drill- ed for the church parade Sun- day at Brussels. Another group, under Raksha, completed work on the observation test. Bag- heera passed several Cubs on the First Aid test and Baloo worked with Cubs doing lst star tests. Wingham Advance -Times, Thursday, June 11 1964 Page 3 Mayor Says Sewer Job on Schedule At Monday night's meeting of town council Mayor R. S. Hetherington told the council that the sev,age project is up to schedule and that it is anticipa- ted the job will he completed by the end of the summer and the new plant put into action. He also said, when question- ed by Deputy Reeve Jos. Kerr, that the engineer has not as yet made a report iu connection with a survey to be made for sewage purposes of the property to the north and west of the ri- ver. When the preliminary work is completed he will re- port to council. Reeve Adair reported that the public works committee is making plans for street con- struction but these are not fi- nalized. Councillor Cruick- shank asked what streets would have priority. According to the reeve, the east end ofJohn Street would be first, then the north ends of Carling Terrace and Catherine Street as well as Boland Street, The Reeve also asked for and received council's approval for work at the cenotaph. The pro- ject entails filling the hollows and changing the slopes of the terrace. The mayor suggested that while the work was being done, the cement base of the monument should be repaired. Councillor Cruickshank, speaking for the police com- mittee, said that Douglas Fox - ton, of Wingham has been hired as a probationary officer to fill the vacancy left by the resigna- tion of Constable Wm. Wait. Councillor Wild said work at the cemetery is progressing well this year. He also report- ed that the Arena Commission had several accounts for which there was not sufficient money. Council agreed to pay the bills. Councillor Wild went on to say that roof members in the arena needed checking and received approval for this work. TAX WARRANTS Council reviewed the list of unpaid taxes and made the necessary motions to authorize the mayor and clerk to issue warrants for sale of properties on which taxes are outstanding three years. Total amount of taxes owing for three years is Si, 326.00. As of April 1st, there was $7, 756 owing for two years and $14,119.47 for one year. These Iatter two amounts have been reduced to some degree in the interval. Councillor Bennett reported on several welfare cases and how they are being handled. A letter was received from the Canadian National Railways in reply to one from the council regarding the cost of repairs to the sidewalk on the railway bridge. The CNR adrnitted an error had been made in not contacting council before the work was done, but still re- quested payment of the account. A number of councillors object- ed to paying the account, as they felt it was too high. The clerk was instructed to contact the company again in this re- gard. Clerk Renwick reported that word had been received from the Department of Highways that a grant of 80 per cent will be paid against the cost of re- pairs to the Rowson Bridge. Building permits for con- struction of a number of private projects including one new home, with total value ofsome $24, 000 were approved by the council. The council also re- newed a permit for the Super - test Petroleum Corporation on their property at the corner of Josephine and Victoria Streets. Mrs. Youngblut Conducts W.M.S. BELGRAVE-The June meet- ing of the W.M.S. of Knox Presbyterian Church, was held last Tuesday evening. Mrs. Victor Youngblut was in charge and read an opening poem. De- votions followed. Mrs. Youngblut welcomed the guests, the ladies from Brus- sels. Scripture was read by Mrs. O. G. Anderson and Mrs, J. McBurney led in prayer. Mar- garet Nicholson sang "Bless This House''. Mrs. Youngblut introduced the guest speaker,Mrs, Richard- son .of Langside, who gave an interesting and informative talk on stewardship. Mrs. Edgar Wightman thanked the speaker. Mrs. Alan Dunbar read the poem, "It Couldn't Be Done", and a hymn was sung. Belgrave Visitors last week with Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Procter were Mr. Al Stark of Detroit, Mich- igan, and for the week -end Ross, Cameron and Chris Proc- ter, all of Burlington. Some of the members of the choir and the congregation of Trinity Anglican Church, join- ed with members of Auburn and Blyth as the choir at the mem- orial service held at the ceme- tery at Blyth on Sunday. Mrs, John Nixon supplied accordion accompaniment. Week -end visitors with Mrs. Winnie Smith were Mrs. Thyra Townsend and Mr. Jack Allen of Mimico. SPECIAL PRICES ON GREEN SLABS During May, June, July Dry Hardwood $5.00 cord Dry Mixed Slabs $4.00 cord Truckload lots of green slabs, $1 cord less than above prices J. H. KEESO & Sons PHONE 330 - LISTOW'EL 21-28-4-11b IN ORDER TO COMPLETE THESE PROJECTS IT IS NECESSARY THAT WE SOLICIT FINANCIAL CON- TRIBUTIONS FROM THE CITIZENS OF WINGHAM AND SURROUNDING AREA, ALL CONTRIBUTIONS WILL BE GRATEFULLY ACCEPTED. PLEASE ADDRESS DONATIONS TO: ED. YEOMAN C/o Toronto -Dominion Bank WINGHA.M, ONTARIO ROSS HAMILTON Association President WINGHAM, ONTARIO Wingham & District Association for Retarded Children THIS AD BROUGHT TO YOU AS A PUBLIC SERVICE BY ONTARIO'S SILVER & BLACK FLEET LISTOWEL TRANSPORT LIMITED, LISTOWEL PAINTING BEE ----In preparation for the of- ficial opening of the Belgrave Community Centre on June 23rd, residents in and around Belgrave have been working hard to get the newly -erected arena in shape. Pictured painting at one of a number of bees are from the left: Murray Shiell, Bill Elston, Jim Coulter; and Gord Pengelly.