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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1964-12-17, Page 1Winner of Trip To Mexico City Christmas will be around a little longer this year for Mr.. and Mrs. Chas, Hodgins, They are packing for a fiesta trip to Mexico City the middle of January. Charlie, the local Massey,Ferguson dealer, paid his way to Mexico by his sales performance during the past year. As part of one of the most complicated industrial air charters ever carried out, they will be airlifted into Mexico in company with 300 other dea- lers from more than 40 take -off points in Canada and the United States, Each group will stay in Mexico four days and then re- turn to their hometowns in air- craft that a few hours before delivered another 300 to attend the product demonstration. Massey -Ferguson dealers and sales personnel from all over North America will visit Mex- ico City to view a complete new line of agricultural tractors the company will introduce early in 1965. They will visit Teotihuacan, near Mexico City, the site of one of the major early cultures, There they will see a pageant on the Indian culture performed exclusively for them for the first time on the ruins of a once - great civilization by the famed Teatro Classico de Mexico. The tractor demonstrations will be held on the grounds of Mex- ico's National Agricultural Col- lege at Chapingo, some 40 miles from Mexico City. They will visit Teotihuacan, near Mexico City, the site of -,ne of the major early cultures. There they will see a pageant on the Indian culture performed exclusively for them for the first time on the ruins of a once -great civilization by the famed Teatro Classico de Mex- ico. The tractor demonstra- tion will be held op the grounds of Mexico's National Agricultural College at Chap- ingo, some 40 miles from Mex- ico City. ALONG THE MAIN DRAG By The Pedestrian By The Pedestrian FALSE ALARM- - The firemen made a futile run to Belgrave about 4.30 Sun- day morning when the alarm sounded and a barn was report- ed to be burning. There was no fire and they returned to their beds after a chilly trip. 0--0--0 MACHINE ON BLINK -- The ice machine at the rink has kicked up and repairs will be necessary. Harold Wild of the Arena Commission said on Tuesday that he expects the outfit will be fixed by the week- end eekend and if the cold weather holds skating will continue as usual in the interval. 0--0--0 MUSIC ON THE STREET -- A system of speakers has been installed on the main drag and the public is now listening to a steady flow of Christmas music. It is nice for the shop- pers and provides a pleasant atmosphere. The music em- anates from a tape recorder at Lorne McDonald's store. 0--O--0 GREETINGS FROM ENGLAND -- This week we received a Christmas card from Mr. and Mrs. Ian 1Iatnnlerton in England and former residents of Wing- hatn. An excellent colorphoto shows their family looking very grown up. 0--0--0 SCOUT PARTY -- Boy Scouts and their girl friends have received invit a - dolts to a skating party, follow- edby a dance at the arena on Satiirday night. Several adult Couples will attend, • 0-0-0 Ial'Y US KNOW SOON— * Next week's edition will carry Christmas greetings and ,1.11111 1..w111,i. Inge ant Ithtianctioefmt EIRST SECTION Wingham, Ontario, Thursday, Dec, 17, 1964 Single Copy Not Over Ten Cents H.S. Board to Study Costs- in Cafeteria Principal Frank Madill, in reporting to the board of the Wingham District High. School last Thursday, said that some consideration should be given to making changes in the cafe- teria service. He said that a limited vari- ety of food is being offered to the students, and pointed out that the daily average of stu- dents purchasing meals is just over 300. He said an express line to provide faster service on some food items should be considered, He explained that in some area schools pre -cook - Please turn to Page Eight Morris Township family Loses everything in Fire Mr. and Mrs. Hermann Muscheid, who have resided on the 2nd Line of Morris for the past five years, lost all their personal possessions in a fire which destroyed their frame home on Monday afternoon. The outbreak was first no- ticed by Mrs. Muscheid, who took her children to the neigh - Club to Hold March of Dimes On January 25 The Kinette Club held its Christmas meeting at the home of Mrs. Freddie Templeman on Monday evening with 18 mem- bers present. A delicious pot luck supper was enjoyed. Con- nie Burke, Bonnie McTaggart, Marilyn Irwin and Ruth Bennett sang several Christmas carols. January 25th was set for the annual "March of Dimes" cam- paign. The chairman of the campaign this year is Mrs. Cal Burke, assisted by Mrs. Jim Currie. A cash donation was given to Mr. and Mrs. Herman Mus- cheid, the family whose home was lost by fire this week, and clothes are being collected. After a boisterous visit from Santa Claus the distribution of gifts took place. The evening concluded with the playing of euchre. The prize winners were Mrs. Jack Walker and Mrs. Cal Burke. The next meeting will be January 11 at the home of Mrs. Stewart Leed- ham. C.N.It.6. Needs Contributions Envelopes for contributions to the C. N, I, B, have been mailed to people in this district but it is possible that some were missed. Anyone who has not received an envelope may mail a contribution to the treasurer, Mr. J. R. Lloyd of Wingham. Donations to C. N.1. B. are put to good use to assist the blind in Iluron County. although we make every effort to contact all who want thei r good wishes included, we invar- iably miss a few. To make sure you arc not overlooked, call us at 357-2320 by Friday of this week i f possible. 0=-0--0 ACTION NEEDED -- Monday afternoon's fire, which destroyed a Morris home, points up the need for action in regard to acquiring a water tanker for rural fires. The pro- ject has received municipal approval, and a tank has been purchased, butso far arrange- inerts have not been made to purchase a truck. The Monday fire was typical. If a tanker had left the fire Ball with the pamper, it is likely the home would have been saved. iM11i bors and called the Wingham Rural Fire Brigade. The pump- er nearly had the blaze under control when its water supply ran out, A call had been plac- ed to bring the Blyth Fire De- partment tanker, but by the time it arrived the wind -fanned flames had made too much headway. The Muscheids have four children, Barbara, five; twins, Angela and Olaf, four and Sonja, 21 months. They lost all their clothing and even Christmas presents which had been purchased for the children. They ate living with friends un- til new accommodation can be found. Captain Ferris of the local Salvation Army Corps has asked for donations of clothing and other household articles to assist the family. The Kinette Club on Monday evening dona- ted $25.00 to the family. Mr. Muscheid is employed with the Belgrave Co- Operative. Red Houghton Hockey Team in Marville, France "Red" Houghton, who is in Marville, France with the R.C. A.F. is back in hockey again and appears to have made a fine start on the team, "The Arrows". A pamphlet on team person- alities has this to say about him: "The Arrows who are always looking for players nearly "flip- ped" when they saw "Red" Houghton on the ice, at his first practice with the team. Unexpectedly we had just be- come the proud "owner" of a ball of fire, 5 ft. 6 in. and 160 pounds that can spark the Ar- rows to another air division championship. "Frank hails from Wingham, Ontario. He was born 26 years ago. He started his hockey career in his home town at 10 and played in organized minor hockey, in the Ontario Hockey Association. After signing a Junior A Form with Detroit when he was 15, Frank was sent to the Seaforth Juniors, a Detroit farm team. After an injury which nearly cost him a leg and ruined his dreams, he joined the Air Force in 1956. While in Aylmer in 1957-60 he helped the station team win the training command champion- ship twice and repeated with Winnipeg in 1960-62. "Red" also played Intermediate "A" hockey in Aylmer and Tilson- burg. "Frank "Red" Houghton lives on the Economy in St. Mard with his wife and two dau- ghters and hopes to become the father of a bouncing boy in the near future." (They had a son on December 12.) "Red" is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Leri Itoughton of Tees- water, formerly of Wingham. Ile attended public and high schools here. but BLEAK CHRISTMAS—The Hermann Muscheid family on the 2nd line of Morris lost all their personal belongings in a fire on Monday afternoon which levelled their home Even Christmas presents for the four children were lost in the fire. The local Salvation Army has called for clothing donations and other household goods to assist the family in re-establishing their home. —Advance -Times Photo. Architects' Estimates Received Wingham Hospital Building Program Expected to Exceed $700,000 Total Estimated cost of proposed additions and alterations to the Wingham and District General Hospital was placed at $728,- 000.00 by the chairman of the board of directors at their meet- ing eeting on Friday evening. The figure is still tentative, since tenders have riot been called for the work, and costs are ba- sed on the architects' estimates, Included in the total cost figure is $60,000 for new boiler equipment and its installation, expected to commence early in the new year. The contract for this part of the project has already been let. Board Chairman R.B.Cous- ins said that the total of cash and bonds on hand, along with grants from the County of Hur- on and the provincial and fed- eral governments will amount to approximately $635,681, leaving about $100, 000 to be raised. Under the terms of an arrangement announced by the Ontario Hospital Services Com- mission a few months ago, it is anticipated that the required funds will be available on a loan basis, with a long-term and low-interest repayment plan. Plans for the addition call for the razing of the original section of the hospital building erection of a second storey on the 1956 wing and enlargement of the 1945 or centre wing to house service areas, operating and obstetrical rooms, offices, etc. The administrator, Mrs. I. Morrey, was also voted approv- al for the removal of two parti- tions in the former nurses' res- idence to provide classroom space for the students in the RNA course. The girls have been using a room in the base- ment of the hospital and do not have adequate spacer for the proper operation of the new curriculum. BUSY MONTH Mrs. Morrey's report for nRtMt - IiniYu1P. the month of November point- ed out that the hospital had been corwded most of the time and that there is still a long waiting list for patient admis- sions. During November there were 199 admissions, 174 dis- charges, 21 births, 10 deaths, 44 operations, 121 outpatients, 304 x-rays, 7 blood transfu- sions, 1008 laboratory tests, 42 electrocardiographic examin- ations, 46 at cancer clinic and 2 coroner's reports. Total hospital days amounted to 2670 for a daily average of 89 pa- tients. $1500 RAISED The report also mentioned with pride the fact that a baza- ar sponsored by the hospital staff had raised a total of $1500 which will be used for the fur- nishing of a solarium in the new part of the building•when it is completed. Also acknowledged was the gift of a diathermy machine and a laboratory microscope by the Ladies' Auxiliary. The diathermy unit will be used for the application of deep heat treatments. The treasurer's report, given by A.D.MacWilliam, showed revenue of somewhat over $54, - 000 which was more than equal- led by expenditures. Mr. Mac - William also referred to the dif- ficulty experienced in finding time for the necessary officers to sign the large number of cheques required each month and he recommended that in- formation be secured on the cost of a signing machine. Mrs. Morrey was requested to act on this recommendation. The first of the accounts for the building project were order- ed paid, being $511.00 for test holes at the building site and the first installment of the arch Itects' fees, It was also decided to re- quire a 100% performance bond from the contractors on the boi- ler project. Though additional costs are incurred when such a Train Hits Car -- Injuries Are Light An accident which could have had more serious results occurred on Tuesday at 1.30p. - m. when a CNR frcight train struck a car at the private cross- ing rossing in the Western Foundry yard. Car driver Michael illavach and his wife sustained minor injuries in the mishap. Mr. Hlavach had a cut wrist and minor chest injuries. Mts. lllavach suffered badly bruised knees and minor chest injuries. The 1962 car; owned by the driver, was pushed down the tracks 70 to 80 feet by the west- bound frcight, which was shunt- ing freight cars, It was damag- ed on the left side and front to the extent of $800,00. Mr. Hlavach was taking his wife to work at the foundry, and did not hear the approach- ing deisel locomotive. Vision is restricted at the crossing by buildings. It was snowing at the time and the road was very slippery. When the driver first noticed the train he applied his brakes but slid onto the tracks and was hit by the slow-moving train, Engineer was John Corbett of Palmerston and the train's conductor was Harvey Stroke also of Palmerston. Police Chief James Miller of Wingharn police investigat - ed. ,,111N1111111....0,,,,oU,I,,,/a,1i1,11„11i4i11110111 ,1411.,111/1 bond is required the board a- greed that it was a necessary protection. The bond will add approximately $300 to the con- tract fee. MEDICAL STAFF Dr. Mel Corrin reported that the medical staff has elec- ted its officers for the coming year. Dr. McKim of Lucknow will be the president and will therefore sit on the board of the hospital; Dr. Leahy of Teeswater is secretary and Dr. W.A.Crawford of Wingham continues as chief of staff. Some discussion was devoted to the placing of road signs which have been received.Pur- pose of the signs is to direct out-of-town drivers to the hos- pital in case of emergency. Patrick Street from Josephine and Carting Terrace from High- way 86 were designated as the best routes and the signs will be erected to direct traffic along these routes. Firemen Hold Christmas Party Forty-eight firemen, their wifes and guests held a pot- luck supper at the fireball on Saturday evening of last week. The guests were Capt, and Mrs, Albert Ferris of the Sal- vation Army; ex -firemen and their wives, Mr. and Mrs.13111 Bain, Mr, and Mrs. Morris Swanson and Mr, and Mrs. Har Icy Gaunt; and the four auxil- iary members, Euchre was played. Mrs. Ernie Merkley and Wes Sim- mons had high scores and low prizes went to Mrs, Bob Sinna- mon and Harley Gaunt, The draw was won by Mrs. Bob Hic- key. Christmas gifts were ex- changed and Dave Crothers showed pictures that had been taken at previous socials. i1MMU1,