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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1964-10-01, Page 1DR. B. OATEN, guest speaker at the anni- versary services at the Belgrave United Church, met most of the congregation fol- lowing the service. He is pictured shaking hands with Mrs. James Michie, one of the congregation's oldest members.—A-T Pix. First Building Started in 1864 Belgrave United Church Services Mark 100 Years BELGRAVE-Dr. Beverley Oaten of Kitchener, was guest minister for anniversary services. at Knox Church Sunday morn- ing and evening. Dr. Oaten was born in Belgrave. He was at Five Oaks for a number of years where he made many friends as a guide and counsel- lor. Roy Mundy, organist, was in charge of the excellent music provided by the choir at the morning service and the men's choir in the evening. Choir anthems in the morn- ing were "Thou Openest Thy Hand" and "0 Be Joyful". Mr. and Mrs. Norman Keating sang a duet, "How Great Thou Art". A Bible, in memory of the late Rev. J. FI, Anderson, was �1F11i�i— ALONG THE MAIN DRAG By The Pedestrian By Pedestrian PAVING STREETS The 1965 paving program in Wingham is now nearing com- pletion. Boland Street from Francis to Carling Terrace has been completed as well as Carling Terrace and Catherine Street from Boland to Patrick Street, John Street will receive a black top coating from Carl- ing Terrace east to the high school property. 0--0--0 GOOD FLYING -- Went up with Bill Cruik- shank in his plane on Tuesday to find a lovely vista from only 1, 000 ft. Lake Huron lay sparkling to the west with the salt mill at Goderich easily vis- ible on the shoreline. A big "smoke" to the south east, Bill claimed, was frorn the cement plant at St. Marys. 0--0--0 TENDERS CALLED -- Tenders for the first phase of construction at the lower town dam are being called by the Maitland Valley Conserva- tion Authority this week. The contract for the installation of two eight -foot culverts through the dike will be awarded Oc- tober Jth. The specifications call for completion of the job by the end of November. This work will no doubt be followed by the desilting of the reser- voir. 0--0--0 DRIVER TRAINING -- Ken Wood, staff member at the W. D. H.S. , has started lectures to 24 students enrolled in the driver training program at the high school. As soon as the car arrives, A. D. Mac- Williarn will start the behind - the -wheel section of the course. Parents of those students who graduate will be glad to know most companies allow a 10 per cent reduction in insurance rates which abply to drivers un- der 25 years of age. Son Receives Estarl Award The 49th Session of Grand Chapter of The Order of The Eastern Star was held at the Roy- al York Hotel in Toronto last week with an attendance of over 2000. George Guest, Worthy Patron of Huron Chap- ter 89 of Wingham was given the honor of being a Grand Guard at this session. Mrs. Kathleen Forester, Worthy Matron, took part in one of the drills. Others who attended from Huron Chapter were Mrs. Jean Robertson,A. M. ; delegate from the chapter; Alex Robertson, A.P. ; Mrs. Marjorie Guest, P. M.; Mrs. Kathleen Moffat, P. M.; Mrs. Gertrude Currie, P. M.; Mr. and Mrs. Scott Reid; Mrs. Florence Rea vie, P. D. D. G. M. and Mrs. Gladys Wharry. John Wharry, student minis- ter and son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Wherry, Lucknow, who was sponsored by Eluron Chapter re- ceived an Estarl award. On Thursday evening Estarl Awards amounting to $27, 000.00 were given by the Grand Chapter to 81 studen.s training in religious leadership. dedicated. It was the gift of Mrs. Anderson and family. Soloist at the evening sere vice was Ross Procter. He sang "Great Is Thy Faithfulness". "The Beautiful Land" and" Rock of Ages" were sung by the men's choir. Dinner was served at the Community Centre after the morning service. FIRST METHODIST CHURCHES Rev. M. Atkins conducted the first community services in the homes during the winter of 1852-53. The first Methodist churches in the district were the Bethel and Sunshine church- es on Concession 5, Morris Township. They were com- pleted in 1855-56. Bethel was closed in 1883 but Sunshine continued until 1927. The Methodist Church at Belgrave was erected in 1872, on the south half of Lot 1, Con. 4, Morris. The land was dona- ted. The early churches were known as part of the Morris Mission, Goderich District and Please turn to Page Eight Cancer Representative Visits Industries Miss Margaret Smith, Reg. N., of Winona, representative for the Canadian Cancer Soci- ety has been in town this week visiting local industries. Miss Smith, working in co- operation with the local society, showed a film in the various plants urging people to rnake regular visits to the. Family doc- tor for a check up. She provided information and answered questions about cancer. Need Higher Enrolment for Most Night Glasses So far registration for a number of courses being offered at Wingham District High School might classes is below the requirements for setting up a schedule. The night courses are slated to start on October loth and each will require 15 registrations before it can be established. As of Monday there were 18 enrolled for oil painting, 17 for ladies' physical education, typing 13, rug making 3, sew- ing 3, carpentry 1, basic elec- tricity 3, welding 5, auto me- chanics 6, bookkeeping 4, dri- ver training 1, business ma- chines 1, conversational French 7. This means that any course will have to be filled out to the required 15 before it will be organized. however, past experience has indicated that a number of people will not re- gister until the opening night. School authorities would ap- preciate having the names of all interested people as soon as possible in order that the pro- gram can be set up at an early date, FIRST SECTION Int& intt Wingham, Ontario, Thursday, Oct, 1, 1964 Single Copy Not Over Ten Cents Would Fill Community Need Bluevale Meeting Will Be Held to Discuss Possible Arena Building $500 Damage in Car -Truck Crash A car -truck crash just before noon on Saturday, a mile south of Wingham resulted in $500,00 damage to the car and minor damage to the truck. The mishap occurred when a car owned and driven by Tjeerd Zoethout, 20, of Kincardine, was struck from behind by a truck and trailer driven by Don- ald Besley, 31, of Stratford. The truck was owned by Wal- lace Munro of Embro. Both truck and trailer were loaded with horses enroute to the Tees - water Fair, Police from the Wingham O, P. P. detachment investigat- ed. Flying Club Formed Here Increasing interest in flying in the district has resulted in the formation of a flying club and the purchase of a light air- craft. Members of the new club are Alan Hafermehl, Sid Ad- ams, Ken Simmons, Al Sim- mons, Bob Ostrom and Ray Gowdy. Last week the group took de- livery of a Piper Cub Coupe, a light, two-seater aircraft, which is now parked at the Cruikshank flying strip just west of Wing::..m. Members who are not licensed as yet are taking instruction from W. B. Cruikshank,who is instructing in co-operation with Sky Har- bour airport at Goderich. IMPROVED STRIP The airstrip itself has been greatly improved over the past year. The original strip was lengthened last year to 3, 300 feet and this summer; a second strip, running at an angle to the first, has been completed and is 2,800 feet long. It is anticipated that the changes will mean the airstrip will be licensed as an airport by the Department of Transport. The strip is long enough and wide enough to take care of light twin -engine aircraft. At the present time Mr. Cruikshank is instructing ten students in co-operation with the Goderich airport facility, using the Cessna 172, which is owned jointly by Mr, Cruik- shank and Dr. Stewart Leed- ha m. Bluevale Youth Hurt in Accident Barry A. Jacklin, 18, of R.R. 2, Bluevale, suffered a broken leg during the early hours of Saturday morning, when a car he was driving on the third lute of Grey left the road. The car landed in a fieldaf- ter hitting a tree. It was total- Iy wrecked. Jacklin, it is be- lieved, was thrown from the car and may have been wait- ing for asci. tante for sotne con- siderable time. Ile was removed to the Lis- towel hospital for treatment of a fracture: to the left leg and is still a patient in that institu- tion. The accident was investigat- ed by police from the Wingharn O. P, P, detachment, BULB CAMPAIGN The Royal Canadian Legion will be selling bulbs with the proceeds going to Golden Cir- cle School. The date for the campaign is October 15. An important meeting is slated for the community hall in Bluevale this Friday evening, to which every resident of the village and surrounding district is invited. Purpose of the ga- thering is to fully discuss the possibility of erecting an arena in Bluevale. The sponsors of the meeting are anxious that not only the supporters of such a plan, but also the opponents should be on hand, for it is imperative that all aspects of the proposal be discussed. It has been suggested that a building similar to the new arena at Belgrave would be suitable for the needs of the Bluevale community. It should contain kitchen facilities, dressing rooms and a public hall which could be used for meetings and community events, ALREADY ACTIVE The needs of the Bluevale district are well known to the members of the Recreation Committee, which was formed three years ago and has been Special Music for Harvest Services Harvest Festival services were held Sunday morning and evening in St. Paul's Anglican Church. The church was suit- ably decorated for the occasion with fruits, vegetables and flowers. Rev. C. F. Johnson spoke in the morning of temporal and spiritual blessings. He said that spiritual beings must bring forth spiritual blessings just as the earth brings forth herbless- ings of harvest. Mr. Johnson spoke of three prayers in the Bible. The Phar- isee's prayer, "I thank thee that I am not as other men," while a prayer of thanksgiving, is ingrown and selfish. "I thank my God in all my re- membrance of you," as writ- ten by St. Paul to the Philip- pians, is a prayer of thanksgiv- ing and love for others. The third example was the prayer of Jesus, "I thank thee, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou has hidden these things from the wise and prudent and revealed them to babes." Mr, Johnson said babes are innocent, truthful, obed- ient, trustworthy. As they grow from infancy to adulthood they become disobedient, in- dependent, wise in their own conceits. Babes are the sim- ple -hearted who are able to accept God and His word. Wreath Laying Ceremonies Held Sunday GORRIE-A parade through Gorrie and wreath -laying cere- monies at Fordwieh and Wrox- eter were held Sunday as part of a fall Zone C 1 meeting by the Royal Canadian Legion. Seventy-five Legionnaires from Blyth, Brussels, Clinton, Exe- ter, Goderich, Howick Town- ship, Kincardine, Ripley, Sea - forth and Wingharn took part. The parade was led by the Brussels Pipe Band, with the sa- lute being taken by Ilowick Township Reeve Ivan Haskins, Deputy District Commissioner William Scarr, of Port Elgin, and Deputy Zone Commander Allan Nicholson, of Seaforth, Mr. Nicholson also presided for the business session, held in the Gorrie Community Hall, Placing wreaths were George Inglis of Relmore, provincial service bureau officer and J.F. Fraser of Kincardine, zone chaplain. The delegates voted to hold the annual Lone spring meet- ing in Brussels on a yet un- named date. Notice was given that the district convention will be held in Clinton, Octo- ber 18. The tone agreed to sponsor an essay contest for students of grades 9 to 12, both groups writing on how best to cele- brate Remembrance Day. The ladies of the Ilowick Legion served lunch. Mr. Johnson reminded his congregation that there is a duty to perform. "We must go forth to reap the fruits of the spirit through love, joy, peace and kindness," the speaker said., EVENING SERVICE Lessons for the evening ser- vice were read by Rev. G.L. Fish of St. Andrew's Presbyter- ian Church and Rev. C.M. Jar- dine of Wingham United Church. The Ven. L. J. Patterson, Archdeacon of the Saugeen and rector of St. George's Church in Owen Sound conducted the evening service and Mr. John- son took the service in Owen Sound. Archdeacon Patterson said that the Festival of Harvest is a reminder of the Faithfulness of God for He is seen at work everywhere. The children of Israel knew they must work with God and co-operate with Him in the production of the harvest if they were to reap the benefits. So it is today. God has made known many things that can be used for the benefit of man- kind, but first men must use their talents and develop mor- ally if they are to understand these things. Men and women are working for such things as a cure for cancer and many will continue into the evening of their lives to find it. This is also true in building lives. Christian char- acter and personality conte through meditation, Christian Please turn to Page Eight providing facilities for the young people ever since. The committee cleaned up the south bank of the river to form a park and picnic area, and then constructed an out- door skating rink which has been kept busy by skaters and hockey players in the winter months The same committee sponsored two ball teams and two hockey teams, Money for the project was raised by presenting concerts every second Sunday in the park at which silver collections were accepted. Dances and concerts have also been held and all ef- forts were loyally supported by the community. The park has now been turned over to the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority, which will free the Bluevale committee for a concentrated effort on the arena project. The more important hockey games must be played in the Belgrave, Brussels and Wing - ham arena, in which it is often difficult to secure ice time. With an arena in Bluevale, a much better opportunity could be afforded the local people to enjoy recreation at home. Firemen Will Handle Muscular Dystrophy Canvass You may expect an import- ant caller at your door some time during the first two weeks of this month. Members of the Wingham Fire Brigade, incom- mon with firemen right across the land, will undertake the house-to-house canvass in aid of the hundreds of children and young people who suffer from muscular dystrophy. The disease is one of the most hopeless and heartbreaking known to man, so the funds rais- ed by the fire-fighters bring both help and hope to those who suffer. Make your donation a generous one. BUYS STORE GORRIE-Goldie Thompson of Ethel has purchased the Pyke General Store in Gorrie. He will take possession after Octo- ber 4. Tragic Accident Claims Life of Howick Youth FORDWICIi-A 'atal accident on Con. 6, Howick Township, about 4 miles southeast of Gorrie, claimed the life of William Lloyd Jacques, 11, of R. R. Clifford, on Friday evening. Members of the Young Peo- ple's Association of Fordwieh and Gorrie Anglican Churches were enjoying a hayrick at the time. The youth was one of three persons on the tractor pulling a wagon. Ile tell from the machine, unnoticed b\ the sixteen singing teem„ 'crs until they telt the impact wider the wheels. The accident occurred about 10;30 p.m. and William died almost instantly, Constable Ronald Bell of the Wingham OPP detachment investigated. The youth was the son of Mr. and Mfrs. Lloyd Jacques. His tnothtr is the former Elva Dane of It. R. 1, Wro\eter. He had attended S.S. Howick Public School at Cit- ange hill and Wingharn District High School. He was a mem- ber of Trinity Anglican Church, Fordwieh, and of the A. Y. P. A, Besides his sorrowing parents Int is sury;vt d by .t sistt r, Nattcy, of Kitci:tTier and two brothers, Jol.n and (den .,t 1.'n:e. Pt ;. \;eorgt Atuft icon was assisted by '.;t v, 11. Jennings on Monday .ittcrno.'n when service w.' le. Id in 's itt:it\ ...hurch, with nniteriii nt in Futdwieh Ce- ILctcr' . Ilio pallbearer: were Ron H,,rt.ness, Jack 1h;kuess, Ken Anderson, Ron Bennett, Hank Punkersgoed and Don Taylor. Flower bearers were Lorne Mamie, Jake Verstetg, Carl Werner, Rill Beherns and Ken I)etttnan,