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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1965-06-03, Page 1ALONG THE MAIN DRAG By The Pedestrian FILLING IIOLE Workmen have been depos- • iting fill at the north and east side of the cenotaph with the intention of making a more gradual slope down from the John Street sidewalk and Arthur Wilson's lawn. The precipitous contours have always made grass cutting a difficult task. 0--0--0 BLUEBIRD IN TOWN -- Ed Fielding reports sighting a bluebird in the garden of his home on Catherine Street, Ex- tended observation failed to ✓ disclose any sign of its mate. Bluebirds are seldom seen close to settled areas in this part of Ontario, 0--0--0 NO APPLICATION -- Some news media have pub- lished reports that a grant for the proposed indoor swimming pool at the new public school building has been approved by the provincial department of agriculture. According to May- or DeWitt Miller someone must ► have some wires crossed, for no application for such a loan has been made by authorities here. In any case the Kinsmen, who were considering sponsor- ship of the project, have de- cided against further action. 0--0--0 NEW SPORT -- Recreation Director Ivan Kersell has plans completed for the opening of the roller skat- ing season at the Wingham • arena. Skates and boots will be on hand for rental purposes and there will be skating every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday evening, commencing on June 8th. It is expected that the sport will draw enthusiastic sup- „ port from the younger set --and perhaps even from the more courageous among the older ones as well. A 1, ti A r • 1 r M ebt bam Attavicitzeit FIRST SECTION Wingham, Ontario, Thursday, June 3, 1965 Was Dedicated Teacher Miss Johns Mourned By Entire Community Seldom has a death in this community affected, with a sense of personal loss as many people as the passing, on Sun- day, of Miss Phyllis Ingram Johns. She retired only two years ago from the staff of the Wingham Public School after 40 years of teaching the young people of the community. Hun- dreds of young people and adults now living both in Wing - ham and far afield had the pleasure of attending her class- es and coming under the influ- ence of her keen intelligence and sunny disposition. She will Join Law Firm Of J. H. Crawford J. H. Crawford, Q.C. has announced that two young men have become associated with him in his law practice here. Mr. Crawford has been alone since the appointment of R. S. Hetherington, Q. C. , as judge of the County of Huron. Commencing on June 1st, Norman A. Shepherd of Toronto will take up his duties in Wing - ham. He comes highly recom- mended, having received his M.A. and L. L. B. degrees with honours from Aberdeen Univer- sity, Scotland. Norman A. Shepherd For some years he was soli- citor to the Department of Pub- lic Works for Ontario and super- visor upervisor of legal services for the Ontario Water Resources Com- mission. Ile has also had ex- perience with the Industrial Development Bank and immed- iately prior to coming to Wing - ham was corporate secretary for the Ontario !lousing Corp- oration. Mr, Shepherd is married and has three children. His family will move to Wingham as soon as suitable housing can be found. Ile spent three and a half years in the R. A.F. and five years with the It. C, A.F. auxiliary intelligence division. Also working with Mr. Craw- ford is Alan R. Mill, who has been in town since the first of last month. Mr. Mill is a grad- uate of business administration, University of Western Ontario and also from its law school in 1964. Prior to coming here he was associated with the London law firm of Thompson, Brown and Proudfoot. Alan R. Mill Register Children For Kindergarten Parents who have children to enter Kindergarten in Sept- ember are invited to register them at the Kindergarten in the public school. Registration will take place during the afternoon of Tues- day, June 8 from 3.30 to 5, 00 o'clock. Only children who are five years of age before Janua- ry 1, 1966 are eligible to regi- ster, If not convenient to go on the above date, please contact the Kindergarten teacher, Mrs. William Elliott,. or the princi- pal, T. S.13eattie, be remembered with deep af- fection by those who had the privilege of attending her class- es and working with her in other community endeavours of which she was a part. Her death carne as a shock to the community, for as re- cently as Saturday she had been assisting with the rummage sale for the Hospital Auxiliary. She passed away suddenly the next day at her home here. She was 64 years of age. Born in Wingham, Miss Johns was the daughter of the late William A. Johns and his wife, the former Annie West - man. She received her ele- mentary and secondary educa- tion at Wingham schools and at the Stratford Teachers' Col- lege. She followed her profes- sion from the time of her grad- uation until her retirement from the staff of the Wingham Public School in 1963. She was a faithful member of the Wing - ham United Church, where she was active in the women's or- ganizations. The deceased is mourned by one sister, Miss Marguerite Johns of •Wingham. One sister, Mrs. R. B. White of Pt. Colborne and two brothers, Earl Johns and C. R.Johns, predeceased her. Funeral service which was largely attended was held from the S.J. Walker funeral home on Tuesday afternoon with Rev. C. M. Jardine of the Wingham United Church officiating. Pallbearers were Herb Fuller, Elmer Wilkinson, William Har- ris, Russel Zurbrigg, Charles Lloyd and George Howson. Flower bearers were Public School Principal T. S. Beattie, John Lee, G. W. Tiffin, Emer- son Shera, Public School In- spector J. H. Kinkead and Frank Howson. Interment was in the Wing - ham Cemetery. Single Copy Not Over Ten Cents WINDOWS DEDICATED—The two outside panels in this stained glass window at St. Paul's Anglican Church were dedicated by Rt. Rev. H. F. Appleyard on Sunday morning. Both were gifts of Miss Dorothe Comber, centre. The window on the left was dedicated to the people and form- er rectors of the parish and on the right to Rev. C. F. Johnson and his wife, present rector, who were joined by their daughter, Mrs. Beare, and granddaughter, Joan, for the occasion. —Advance -Times Photo. Confirmation, Dedication and Presentation Bishop Officiates for Multiple Service In St. Paul's Anglican church Sunday Six young people were pre- sented by the rector, Rev. C. F. Johnson, to the Rt. Rev. H. F. Appleyard, Bishop of the Geor- gian Bay for the laying on of hands at a confirmation service in St. Paul's Anglican Church on Sunday morning. The candi- dates were George Brian Deyell, Lee Allen Grove, Wayne Mer - Listowel Woman Dies Local Man Injured Norman Elliott of Carling Terrace, Wingham, along with two other persons was severely injured in a head-on collision on Saturday afternoon, which took the life of a Listowal wo- man. The accident occurred about nine miles east of Listowel on No. 86 Highway, Killed in the wreckage of the two cars was Mrs.Edith M.Johnson, 67, of Elma St. E. , Listowel. The dead woman was a pas- Wingham Cadet Going to Barbados Major R. P. Ritter, chief in- structor of W. D. H. S. Cadet Corps, received word last week that Cadet Major David Wenger has been selected as one of the 12 Western Ontario cadets for exchange with the British West Indies. To qualify for the trip the cadets must have their Master Cadet Gold Star, for which Da- vid passed his examinations this year, The boys spend three weeks at Wolseley Barracks in London and Catnp Petawawa receiving further training before leaving for five weeks in the Indies,. David is one of three to go to Barbados, six will be in Jamaica and three in Tobago or Trinidad, Other cadets tram across Canada will be on the .exchange. senger in a car driven by her son, Kenneth, who suffered back injuries and possible bro- ken ribs. His wife, Wilma, 35, is in critical condition with severe head, chest and back in- juries. Mr. Elliott, who is employ- ed at Kitchener, was driving home and was alone at the time of the mishap, He suffer- ed a dislocated hip as well as knee and facial lacerations. He was removed to Victoria Hospital, London, on Monday, where he will undergo treat- ment. He is reported in satis- factory condition. Funeral services for Mrs. Johnson were held on Monday. Coroner Dr. C. E. Conners, o f Listowel, said an inquest will be held, but as yet no date has been set. Balloons Flown From Racine to Howick Friday FORDWICII-Upon returning from school Friday, Susan and Arden Bridge, children of Mr. and Mrs, Don Bridge of the sec- ond concession of Howick, no- ticed some balloons caught on the fence. There was a note fastened to them saying they had been flown at 8.45 a.m. May 28th from Racine, Wis- consin, They were found at the farm about 4.25 p.m. the same day. The balloons were sent by a Grade '1 student who is studying science, His name Was attached to the cord. vin Hunter, Joseph John Hall, use of young lives to a high Linda Lou Lockridge and Sally Lou Elliott, Bishop Appleyard explained the purpose of the service, when the candidates renew their bap- tismal vows and take personal responsibility for their religious lives, and compared the aspos- tolic rite with that of the early days of the Christian Church. Miss Barbara Hall sang The Lord's Prayer at the conclusion of the confirmation. Mr.Johnson welcomed the large congregation, visitors, the 1st Wingham Scout Troop and Bishop and Mrs. Appleyard for this special service which included the confirmation, 98th anniversary of St. Paul's, the dedication of two stained glass windows and presentation of a Religion and Life badge to a Wingham Scout. BISHOP IS SPEAKER In his address Bishop Apple- yard mentioned the unusual combination of associated events for the day --the dedica- tion of young lives, the com- memoration of clergy and peo- ple who have and are serving the parish; and the presence of Scouts, also dedicated to the Ed Yeoman is Waterford Manager Ed Yeoman, who has been accountant in the Toronto -Do- minion Bank for the past two years, has been moved to Wa- terford as manager and will be leaving next week to commence his duties. George Gatnmage, who was accountant at the Paris branch has been transferred to Wing- ham and carne here on Wednes- day of last week. Ile has a wife and two children who will fol.- low as soon as accommodations are available. George will be remembered by many as he attended public and high schools in Wingham when his father was manager of the local hank. He is the son of Mr, and Mrs. G. C. Gam- mage. purpose. His common theme for all aspects of the service was "Ministry". The men who ser- ved St. Paul's, 21 over the 98 years, commemorated in one of the windows, were human beings with their values, vir- tues and shortcomings. They were worthy of memory for their own sakes. They pro - Contest Still Open There is still titne to enter the Father's Day Drawing Con- test. Even if you have accom- plished little more than pencil doodles in the past, you might win a list of very nice prizes. The rules are simple. Just make a fashion drawing of a model following rhe suggestions listed in our May 20th edition. If you have misplaced that edition call into the Advance - Times office and ask for a free copy of the edition containing the drawing contest rules, Con- test closes on June 18th, so hurry, claimed the Christian faith and the Gospel, and represented the grace of God through the Please Turn to Page Eight Foundry Donates Fireplaces to Parks Board The Riverside Parks Board at its regular meeting Monday night was informed that the Western Foundry had donated 30 fireplaces. This is a very generous donation and is much appreciated by the board. It is expected they will he put to good use before summer is over. Much progress has been made in rhe camping area and we recommend that you take time to inspect this arca, es- pecially after dark when it is illuminated. The Wingham Lions Club will officially turn over the new washrooms to the Parks Board on Tuesday nig'it, June 8 at 8.30 o'clock. All Lions are expected to he en hand for the ceremony. Gross Receipts total X1051 At Hosp. Rummage Sale A most successful spring rummage sale by The Women's Auxiliary of Wingham and Dis- trict Hospital was held on Sat- urday. The women of the aux- iliary express their appreciation to all who donated, the helpers and volunteers, also to the Wingham, Brussels, Teeswater and Lucknow papers and CKNX for their support. The event is a semi-annual project, and this sale is the equal of any held in the past, Gross receipts totalled $1,057. - 59, which will be used for bene- fits and coni forts in the local hospital, useful surplus boxes were sent to The Fred Victor Mission and The Scott Mission in Toronto. The following are the re- ceipts of the different depart- ments: men's and women's wear, $308,55; miscellaneous, $173.70; children's wear, $119.- 42; hats, $50.36; novelties and china, $05.45; groceries, pro- duce, draperies, etc. , $112.- 60; shoes, $102.92; audition sale and furniture, $120.30. Tag receipts for Teeswater, Lucknow, Brussels and surround- ing district were $203.00 and for Wingham, $101.00.