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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1964-06-25, Page 14 • Dr. E. Pedley To Be Guest Speaker Dr. and Mrs, Ernest Pedley, former residents of Wingham, will attend the Sunday school picnic of Wingham Baptist Church on Saturday and Dr, Pedley will be the speaker for the Sunday evening service. Dr, and Mrs, Pedley return- ed to Canada on furlough from Jamaica last April. They spent four years in that country as medical missionaries and are at present in Port Colborne. They will be accompanied to Wingham by their four chil- dren, three daughters and a young son, Extensive Damage But No Injuries in • Three Accidents Provincial police from the Wingham detachment investi- gated three accidents during the past week, that resulted in no injuries, but did have a high bill for property damage. Last Thursday Daniel Fer- guson of Goderich was south hound through the business section of Blyth when he struck a parked car owned by Well- ington McNall of Byth. Da- mage to both cars was esti- mated at $300.00. Charges have been laid. On Sunday morning a two - car collision at an intersection in Brussels resulted in a total of about $700.00 in damages. Involved were Raymond C. Diener, 20, of Kitchener and John H. Bryans, 81, of Brus- sels. The Bryans car was struck in the right rear, went out of control and hit a fire hydrant causing considerable damage to the front end. Early Sunday afternoon James R. Bristow, of London, driving a late model car went off the road and struck a tree on the 12th Concession of East Wawanosh, just west of No. 4 Highway. Damage to the car was estimated at $500. 00 ALONG THE MAIN DRAG By The Pedestrian LOCAL IMPROVEMENT? -- The boys on the sewer job must have been in conference with the proponents of a foun- tain for the community. On Tuesday afternoon the bigsho- vel working at the corner of Josephine and Victoria broke through a small water main and the water spouted up as high as the buildings. Made quite a show. 0--0--0 HISTORY REVEALED -- It was interesting to see the layers of roadway which have been added to the main drag over the years as the workmen cut through the street on the sewer job. At the corner men- tioned above the black topsoil of the original prairie was plain- ly visible, overlaid by four feet of gravel from years of road building. Looks as if that cor- ner was a real hog hole in the early days. , 0--0--0 ANY BIG WINNERS? -- Several local racing fans were down to the Woodbine on Saturday to see Northern Dancer romp home as the Queen's Plate winner, We haven't heard that any of them made a big clean-up, however. 0--0--0 64 YEARS MARRIED -- Hearty congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Fells, Patrick Street, who quiety cel- ebrated the 64th anniversary of their marriage on.Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Fells were married in their native England, Mr. Fells served our community as coun- cillor and mayor some years ago. 0--0--0 ASSIST TB CLINIC -- The B and PW Club isassum- ing responsibility for the town of Wingham in preparation for the TB clinic being Meld here July 7-10. The members are contacting the householders and will help with the clinic it- self. bt FIRST SECTION cioarat Wingham, Ontario, Thursday, June 25, 1964 Single Copy Not Over Ten Cents Building Free of Debt W. T. Cruickshank Officially Opens Belgrave Comm. Centre W. T. "Doc" Cruickshank, of Wingham, was guest speaker and officially opened the Bel - grave Community Centre on Tuesday evening. In his re- marks Mr. Cruickshank referred to the fact that he was a native of Morris Township and had re- ceived his education in that community, lie complimented the peo- ple of Belgrave and the sur- rounding community on their efforts to create a community centre, not only once but twice. The first building was put up in 1949 and collapsed in 1962 un- der a heavy snow load. The new structure is larger, but in both cases, Mr. Cruickshank commented, the buildings were paid for when they were open- ed. He said he felt the centre is a marvellous thing for the many young people, and urged that it be used for more than winter sports. He also suggest- ed that the people of the area put on another drive for the in- stallation of artificial ice. This would greatly increase the use- fulness of the building, Ile then declared the building offi- cially open, Mr. Cruickshank was introduced by C. R, Coul- tes and thanked by Norman Coultes. Roy Pattison, chairman of the board of trustees, was mas- ter of ceremonies for the eve- ning. Wingham Industrial Board Seeks Public's Suggestions Farewell Social At S.A. Citadel A large number of corps members and friends gathered in the basement of the Salvation Army Citadel on Thursday eve- ning for a farewell social for Capt. and Mrs. G.S. Newman, who leave Wingham this week for Newmarket. Sgt. -Major Joe Clark was master of ceremonies. Mrs. Laura Hayden was pianist and Bandmaster Bill Henderson of- fered prayer. Charades were played with teams acting out verses to num- bers from the song book. A sing song followed. , Senior Major Margaret Wheeler pinned a corasge on Mrs. Newman and gave a brief address before presenting Capt. Newman with a gift of money. Capt. Newman replied and asked that the corps give the same cooperation to the new officers that he had received here, and to continue to work for the church and the Lord. A buffet lunch was arranged by the Home League to which all ladies of the Army contrib- uted, Wingham's newly -organized Industrial Board, under the chairmanship of Donald Ken- nedy, has held its organization- al meeting and is formulating plans for a systematic approach to securing more industry for the town and district, As a first move they are ask- ing that any person who has concrete thoughts on the mat- ter of industrial promotion for- ward them by letter to the board. They are particularly interested in any suggestions which would lead to develop- ments in the area around Wing - ham as well as in the town it- self. Monty Bennett is a vice- chairman of the board and Dr. E. F. Shaunessy is secretary - treasurer. Further meetings will be held in the near future tostudy any proposals received and the assistance of any interested citi- zens in the area will be sought in an effort to act upon the ideas brought forward. If you have given any ser- ious thought to the matter of bringing industry to Wingham and district you are urged to write the board, The mailing address is Box 153, Wingham, Other speaker., who in each case congratulated ti:e people of the Belgrave c.,ia triunity, in- cluded Elston Cardiff, M. P, , Murray Gaunt, M.P. P. , Doug Miles, agricultural representa- tive, Ernie Talbot. reeve of Stanley Township, representing Warden Ralph Jewell, Paul Hen- derson, of Lucltnow, a member of. the Detroit Red ings hock- ey team, Clarence: Manna, chairman of the heilding com- mittee, Bill Elston, 4,,hairman of the finance cor.,rnittee, Er- nie Snell, reeve c; East Wawa - nosh, Stewart Procter, reeve of Morris. Rev. A. Jackson, of Bel - grave United ChureL, dedicated the new structure, and Rev, R, Meally, of the Belgrave Angli- can Church, gave tete benedic- tion. Rev. C. W. Lewis, of the Auburn United Church, spoke briefly to the youngpeo- ple. Chairman Pattison outlined the history of the project and publicly thanked R. H, Lloyd of Wingham,for his assistance with the blueprints for the building. The new structure increased the size from 140 feet by 60 feet to 168 feet by 70 feet, which provides regulation ice surface. A government grant of $5, 000 from the province as- sisted in financing the project which cost $22, 000 , the re- mainder being raised locally. Even the final coat of paint which went on the building last week was paid for, com- mented finance chairman Bill Elston. The arena was com- pleted in time to put ice in at the first of this year. The building committee was comprised of Clarence Han- na, Stan Hopper, Bill Coultes, Gordon Pengally, Norman Cook, and Charles Coultes. The official opening was preceded by a chicken barbe- cue that drew over 700 people, a ball game, and was followed by a dance in the arena. Entertainment was provided by George Procter, who sang several Scotch songs and a group of four youngsters, Bren- da, Doris, Linda and Joyce Coultes, who did a song and dance number. FIVE-YEAR-OLD Paul McComb drew the winning ticket in the Dad's Day Contest sponsored by local merchants this month. The winner --Angus MacDonald, of R. R. 2, Lucknow, will take home 13 prizes valu- ed at some $70.00. Paul is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Terry McComb, Minnie Street. --- Advance -Times Photo. THE LEGION PLAQUE for the most profi- 180 on Thursday evening of last week. cient Cub in Pack "B" was awarded to John is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Hans John Schipper by Dave Crothers of Branch Schipper, of Wingham.—A-T Photo. Five Weeks' Course For H.S. Students High school students once again will have the opportunity of training as Student Militia- men both at their local head- quarters and at Camp Niagara - on -the -Lake this summer. Courses of five weeks' dura- tion will be conducted in var- ious cities and towns of West- ern Ontario Area for first year entries, beginning July 6th and concluding August 8. They have been designed to train the students up to the standards of recruit trained militiamen, Members will be paid $112.00 a month plus $65.00 subsist- ence allowance. The course at Niagara -on - the Lake for the second year students will be conducted from July 18 to August 22. Trainees will be paid S119,00 a month but will not receive subsistence allowance as rations and quarters will be provided. This course is designed to train the students as non-com- missioned officers with em- phasis placed on learning the proper techniques of instruction. Third year students will be employed as assistant instructors on the recruit trained militia- men courses. Corps training as well as general military subjects will be stressed this summer for the first year courses. It will also include range practice at either Cedar Springs or Camp Ipperwash and a bi e. ouac of three days duration. Courses will be conducted for first year milita students at Wingham and Walkerton with boys coming from Goderich, Clinton, Seaforth, and Wing - ham High Schools, most of whom have had cadet training. About 40 boys will he split be- tween courses here and at Walk- erton. The Wingham course will he conducted at the Wingham Ar- mouries by the '31st Field Regi- ment, RCA., with Lt. R,A, Campbell in charge. Lt. 11 McLaughlin, of Wingham will be in charge of the course at the Walkerton Armouries. Other instructors at Wingham will be Bdrs. Ostrom, Connors and Brown and Sgt. Mears, who are members of the local battery. Sgt. Wannatnaker of the in. structional staff for Western On- tario, from London, will also be here for the duration of the course. In a couple of weeks the group will be out on bivouac training, living in tents and do- ing their own cooking. They will have one day at Ipperwash Camp for training with the FN rifle. It will also he the first year that they will receive gun- nery training on the 105 ho- witzer. NO P.O. SERVICE ON JULY 1 HOLIDAY There will be no wicket ser- vice at the Wingham Post Of- fice on Wednesday, July 1, be- cause of the statutory holiday. The lock box lobby will be closed and no rural deliveries will be made. Mail will be received and despatched and there will he one street letter box collection at 3 p.m. DECORATION SERVICE About 100 people attended the annual decoration service at Wingham Cemetery on Sun- day afternoon. The service is sponsored by Maitland Lodge 119, IOOF, Rebekah Majestic Lodge and the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 180. Capt, G. 5. Newman of the Salvation Army read scripture and delivered a rnesgat*e, Bible Clubs to Start Monday Bible clubs will be held on the lawns of eight homes in town starting next Monday and continuing through to Friday. The clubs are sponsored by Child Evangelism Fellowship and conducted by college stu- dents who take two weeks' training in Toronto before start- ing their summer's mission. Betty Ann Lapp of Wingham is at present being trained in To- ronto and will begin conducting such classes in various centres when she completes her course. The sessions last for one hour and include singing, me- mory work and missionary and Bible stories with attractive visual aids. Child Evangelism Fellowship is non -denomina- tional, Locations for the Bible clubs are located at the following places and children are asked to attend sessions of the club nearest their homes; 9;30 a. m., Mrs, B. N. Corrin's and Mrs. Ilan Schipper's; 11 a.m. , Miss Kathleen Pringle's and .liss V. i,leLaughlin; 1:30 p.M. Mrs, John Donaldson's and Mrs, L. Hutton's; 3:30 p.m., Mrs. Herb Fuller's and Mrs. Wilbur Tiffin's. —Mr, and :yrs, George Guest and family spent the week -end at their cottage at Cameron Lake in the Bruce Peninsula. Held in Town Park Community Service Farewell for ry ewmans The community service tit worship in the park on Sunday evening was well :ittendcd, The Salvation Army led in several favorite hymns, and played a medley of sacred selections. Capt. G, Stanley Newman conducted the service and Band- master Wm. Henderson gave testimony. The Scripture was read by Rev, C. M. Jardine of Wingham United Church, lilt. opening prayer was offered by Rev, G. L. Fish, minister of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church and Rev, Donald Sin- clair of Wingham Baptist Church gave the closing prayer. Rev. C. F. Johnson, rector of St. Paul's Anglican Church, expressed the appreciation of the community for the ministry of Capt, and Mrs. Newman in Wing l.i to and pre ,-Rut, d a per- sonal gift from the '.'ins:-terial .;s.,' Cation. TLe !;ell }iingt rs, teeu-i.gers from St. Andrew's congrega- tion, directed by t;ordon Leg- gatt, played two utas Pers, .You \'.ay I1avc the sot Bells.. and }t You Want Beal itw" Mr. Leggatt also sang a soho, "O for a C.lotr Walk With Thee". 1 raiih collat. a mem- ber of the Baptist Church, sallg, 'yyhv Miss Mary Lee liol- lenbeek of tht Salvation Arnnv, accompanied by her father, Ro- bert 1lollenbeck ou the accor- dion, sang "On Calvary I fill" , Rev. Robert Watt of Toronto deliverer' the address. His Go,- ptl was based on lohn 11:0, "I am the way, the truth and the life."