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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1965-06-17, Page 1&WU ALONG THE MAIN BRAG By The Pedestrian LOOKS SETTER -- The new sidewalks and • blacktopping along Victoria Street and around the front of the arena have made a t remen- dous improvement. Instead of loose gravel and broken walks, the neatness of the new paving adds much to the general ap- pearance af the recreation centre. 0--0--0 GOOD START -- Roller skating has started off with an enthusiastic push in the arena, the rental skates be - 4 ing completely taken on the first few evenings. So far the sport has brought in quite a few visitors from outside points. 0--0--0 RELEASED -- This was a week of celebra- tion for upper grade students at the WDHS, who enjoyed a series of parties to mark the conclusion of examinations and the opening of the vacation period. Most of these events took the form of fireside func- tions out in the wide-open spaces. 0--0--0 WHAT A CHANGE -- Best we should keep our dirty little type off the weather reports. No sooner did we speak • of hot weather last week than the mercury plummeted to a chilling basement level. There were reports of light frost at the end of the week. Some nice, warm rains are badly needed. 0--o--o WRONG PLACE Norm Elliott, who was in- jured in an automobile acci- dent near Listowel a short time ago, was happy to learn last • week that he was going to be transferred to the Wingham& District Hospital from Victoria in London, where he underwent treatment. However, Norman was a rather amazed patient, when, after a trig by ambulance he found himself back in the Lis- towel hospital where he had re- ceived initial care following the accident. Seems someone in London got his address mixed up. Friends will be glad to know he finally reached Wingham, where he is ensconced in hospi- tal with a cast on both legs, making a satisfactory recovery. • • • „N,,,u, ebie ant Abbancio atm Wingham, Ontario, Thursday, June 17, 1965 FIRST SECT ION Addresses Hospital Auxiliary Visitor Has Important Role In Helping Mental Patients The very important role which can be filled by the peo- ple of this area is rehabilitation of the mentally ill was stressed Dy the guest speaker at the Hos- pital Auxiliary meeting on Monday evening. Basil Hall, who is in charge of the social work department at the Ontario Hospital, Goder- Ich, said that several groups from Wingham have provided entertainment and human con- tacts for the patients there. Mr. Hall said that this sort of assis- tance is of tremendous value to the patients, many of whom long for visits and friendships. Mrs. J. W. English, Auxiliary president, presided for the meeting and Mrs. W. A. Craw- ford introduced the speaker, who is a graduate of the Uni- versities of Liverpool and Not- tingham in social service stu- dies. He first came to Canada in 1957 and served with the Children's Aid Society in Sarnia. After further work in England he returned to Canada in 1960. WAR HAD EFFECT Mr. Hall said the experienc- es he had undergone during the war played a part in his deci- sion to enter social service work. As a youngster he was Vehicle Rolls Frank McClure of Blyth had a narrow escape last Thursday when his car went out of con- trol on the 9th concession of Morris and rolled over in a ditch. The car was wrecked but the driver escaped uninjur- ed. The mishap was investigated by OPP officers from the Wing - ham detachment. GO-AHEAD FOR :PUBLIC SCHOOL. Approval Is Received for School Building Project Official approval for a build- ing program at the local public school was received by the board on Monday evening from the Department of Education. The approved plan calls for the removal of the old school building and the construction of an eight -room replacement, plus a new boiler room, library and gymnasium -auditorium, Board Chairman William Harris said the tentative time table has fallen a bit behind schedule. However, he hopes that construction can start by the end of September, if all goes well. The new classroom wing will be built to the north of the old school, which will continue to house the pupils until the new section is ready tor occu- pancy. Mr. Harris said that'he hopes it will be possible to construct the new boiler room first. If this is done, it will mean the new boilers can take over at an early date if by chance the old heating units fail during next winter. The chairman indicated that the old building will prob- ably be torn down during the summer of 1966, after the child- ren are out of school. Other board business at the meeting was of a routine na- ture. The accounts were passed for payment and the minutes of the previous meeting approved. evacuated from the city to live with foster parents and he learned what i11 effects separa- tion from home and parents can create. Later he served with the Red Cross in the Far Bast and assisted with the evacuation of prisoners of war who had been held by the Japanese and as a result of ill treatment, many of whom suffered mental ill- ness, On another occasion he worked with people who had suffered the horror of the first atomic bombing at Hiroshima. MILLION CANADIANS The speaker said that one million of today's living Cana- dians will, at some time in their lives, suffer a mental dis- order of some degree. "Nerves can be fractured just as unexpectedly as bones," said Mr. Hall. The Goderieh hospital, which was built at a cost of $3 million, contains 300 beds. At present there are 230 pa- tients under treatment. Many of these could now be discharg- ed if there was any place for them to go. However, fami- lies throughout the area seem afraid to trust the discharged patients, even though the em- ployment of new drugs and treatments have made such discharges not only safe, but desirable. Boarding homes are urgently needed, he repeated. Board is paid for and money is provided for such extras as tobacco if the patient wishes. LITTLE COMPULSION Mr. Hall explained that there are three tylses.of admission to Ontario Hospitals. One in which the patient seeks admis- sion of his own accord; a sec- ond, in which a physician may sign a patient in for a period of not more than 30 days; and the third, in which the signa- tures of two doctors are required Please Turn to Page Five Projected Enrolment Indicates 10 Rooms Will Be Needed at WDHS Principal F, E. Madill of the Wingham District High School reported to the board last Thurs- day evening that a survey of the district has indicated that • the school population will in- crease to 1218 students by 1970. Similar projections in the past, Auxiliary Will Buy Fans for Patients The Ladies' Auxiliary to the Wingham & District Hospital met at the Nurses' Residence on Monday evening. • It was decided to buy a num- ber of electric fans which will be needed, especially during the building period, when cer- tain ventilation areas will be minimized. The Auxiliary was • requested to have volunteer drivers to take out patients from the Ontario Hospital at Goderich. The R.N.A. graduation ex- ercises will take place at 2 p, m. on July 16th at Wingham Unit- ed Church. The speaker, Basil Hall, so- cial service director at the Ont- ario Hospital, Goderich, was in- troduced by Mrs. W. A. Craw- ford. At the conclusion Miss Doris Fells presented Mr. Hall with a gift and thanked him for his very informative lecture. A discussion period followed and refreshments for the audience were served by the social com- mittee. he said, have been fairly close to the actual figures for any given year, but have generally been on the low side. As a result of the forecast, the principal stated that a mini- mum of 10 new rooms will be needed at the school. Such an expansion should include five ordinary classrooms, one draft- ing room, one vocational shop, one boys' occupational shop, one business machines room and one commercial room. In addition, he explained, some thought will have to be given to providing areas to fit the emerging educational pat- tern. This could entail seminar rooms, large -group instruction areas, teacher work rooms, en- larged library facilities and science laboratories for student experimentation. The forecast left many board members shaking their heads at the possible financial burden, considering that the new vocational wing was only opened officially a year ago this spring. However, in discus- sion it was decided to set up a committee to study the pro- blem and report back to the board. Named to the commit- tee were board members Ross MacRae, Leslie Fortune, Gor- don Moir and George King. The projected enrolment figures indicated 944 students for this fall, 973 in 1966, 1023 in 1967, 1086 in 1968 and 1162 in 1969. The effective capa- city of the existing building is 950 students. FAMILY BEREAVED -- Kenneth Cerson, centre, who was fatally injured in a car accident Saturday evening, is pictured with his family two years ago. His wife, Lois, with son Paul; Mr. Cerson and Joan. At rear, Julie, Barbara and Bill. Accident on Saturday Night Ken Cerson Fatally Injured -- lack Henderson in Hospital Kenneth Cerson, 34, of Wingham, died Sunday morning in the Wingham and District Hospital, as the result of injur- ies sustained in an automobile accident last Saturday evening. Injured in the same crash was John S. Henderson, 34, also of Wingham, who was reported until Tuesday as only in fair condition, in hospital with neck injuries. He is making a satisfactory recovery. The two men were east- bound in the Cerson car just before 11 p.m. Saturday when the machine apparently went out of control, spun around, crossed the highway and skidded into a ditch striking a tree backwards. Both men were thrown to the back seat of the car by the impact. The deceas- ed suffered severe head and face injuries. Both men were employees of the Berry Door Co. Ltd. of Wingham where Mr. Cerson was assistant secretary-treasur- er. They were brought to the Wingham hospital by ambu- lance. The accident occurred about a mile and a half west of the Zetland Bridge on High- way 86. Constable Kenneth Wilson of the Wingham OPP detach- ment investigated. It is not known for certain which of the two men was driving at the time of the crash. Mr. Cerson has lived in Wingham for the past ten years and was a native of Teeswater. He was a popular figure in the community having been active in sporting circles both as a ball and hockey player and was coach of the Junior Girls' Ball Team. He was a former member of the local Kinsmen Club and was on the supervis- ory committee of the Wingham Credit Union. He was a mem- ber of St. Andrew's Presbyter- ian Church. His passing will be mourned by a wide circle of business associates and friends in Wingham and district. He is survived by his wife, the former Lois (Adams) Dau- phin, whom he married in Wingham in 1957 and five children, William, Julie and Barbara Dauphin, and Paul and Joan Cerson. Also surviving are his mo- ther, Mrs. Robert Griffin of Flint, Mich.; his father Calvin Cerson of Guelph; a sister, Karen, of Flint; and two bro- thers, Douglas of Wingham and Donald of Guelph. Funeral service was conduc- ted at 2.00 p.m. Wednesday from the R. A. Currie & Sons funeral home with Rev. Gordon Fish of St. Andrew's Presbyter- ian Church officiating. Burial was made at the Teeswater Cemetery, Pallbearers were William Lockridge and Roger West of Wingham, Stewart Dubeau, Ed- ward Cronin, Arthur Yahbee and Borden Litt of Teeswater. The members of the Wingham intermediate ball club were honorary pallbearers. Flower bearers were James McBurney, Glen Sinnamon, Herbert Fuller, Morris Swanson, Harry West and Frank Renwick. Wellington-Huron Sawn Apart by Report The political map of Ont- ario, as far as federal represen- tation is concerned, has assum- ed a "new look" following the report of the Ontario commit- tee on redistribution. Only two federal ridings in the entire province remain un- changed --and in some cases the alterations are drastic. A prime example of the wide- spread changes lies in the rid- ing of which Wingham, Howick and Tutnberry are now a part -- Wellington -Huron, to be re- named Wellington -Grey. This riding, which is pres- ently represented by W. Marvin Howe (PC) of Arthur, will in- clude four townships in the county of Dufferin five town- ships in the county of Grey, as well as the Town of Durham in the same county; two town- ships in the county of Waterloo and in the county of Welling- ton the Townships of Arthur, West Garafraxa, West Luther, Maryborough, Minto, Nichol, Peel and Pilkington, as well as the Town of Palmerston. NOW IN HURON Apparently the Town of Wingham, and the Townships of Howick and Tutnberry,which are at present part of the riding of Wellington -Huron, are to be returned to the riding of Huron. Definition of the new Huron constituency includes all of the County of Huron except the village of Lucknow (included in Bruce) and that part of the Couhty of Middlesex contained in the Townships of Biddulph and McGillivray, as well as the village of Ailsa Craig. Bruce riding has been en- larged to take in all of the county of Bruce including the village of Lucknow; and the following townships in the county of Grey: Derby, Keppel, and Sarawak excepting the city of Owen Sound; the town- ship of Sullivan excepting the village of Chatsworth and the township of Bentinck excepting the Town of Durham. The intent of the redistribu- tion is to equalize, as far as possible, the populations re- presented by the various mem- bers of the House of Commons. Because of the rapid growth of our cities in the past 20 years, the redistribution has been chiefly concerned with increas- ing the number of representa- tives from the city areas and increasing the geographical boundaries of the rural ridings to take in larger blocks of pop- ulation, This is the first time the job of redistribution has been left to a non-political group. The commission for Ontario was headed by Justice E. A. Richardson of the Ontario Su- preme Court. The object was to bring all ridings as close as possible to the population fig- ure of 70,865. This figure was arrived at by dividing the total population by the number of seats in the House. Variations have been kept within 250/0 ei- ther way from this figure. Net result is an increase of three seats, for a new total of 88. FORESTRY MINISTER Maurice Sauve, left, congratulated Gordon Beaton, of Markdale, on his appointment es Lib- eral organizer for Western Ontario during the annual meeting of the Western Ontario North Liberal Association held here on Saturday afternoon.