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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1966-06-23, Page 1 Altbanciteinetit FIRST SECTION Whigh rn, Ontario, Thursday, June 23, 1966 Single Copy Not Over Fifteen Cents. After discussing the question with several interested citizens, G, W. 'Budd" Cruickshank has taken the initiative in calling a meeting at which the possi- bilities of a new swimming pool will be pursued. The meeting willte held in the town hall auditorium (up- stairs) on Monday evening of Public Utilities Will Build New $40,000 Sub-Station ALONG THE MAIN DRAG Dy Polo-Arian GIFTS APPRECIATED-, Donations for the gift case at the Wingham and District Hospital, sponsored by the Hos- pital Auxiliary will be deeply appreciated. During the sum- mer, gifts may be left at Mil- ler's Ladies' Wear. 0-0-0 REAL ODDITY-- Allan Pattison brought a very odd potato into the Advance- Times office this week. Of normal size, the potato, which was found in a bag of last year's product, was split open in sev- 41 eral places, disclosing a whole batch of small potatoes which had formed inside the large one. Instead of putting out sprouts, as most potatoes do at this time of year, this particular speci- men seemed determined to up- set all the biological laws and give birth to its offspring. 0-0--0 BIG IMPROVEMENT-- Members of the Lawn Bowl- ing Club have been busy during the past week. The fences along the south and west sides of the green have been remov- ed. A wooden rail now marks the boundary along Alfred Street and a hedge of young cedar trees has been planted on the Minnie Street side. Both look much better than the broken wire fencing which they re- place. 0-0-0 CONGRATULATIONS-- To Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Fells who on Monday of this week observed their 66th wed- ding anniversary. Both are en- joying reasonably good health. The best wishes of the entire community are extended for their continued happiness. w • GOLDEN CIRCLE School's graduate this year, Eileen Haugh, Wroxeter, is present- ed with a wrist watch by her principal, Mrs. Jack Reavie, right. Helping in the ceremony is assistant teacher, Mrs. Rich. and Kilpatrick.—A-T Photo. UNIT TO TRAIN The 21st Field Regiment RCA (M) will undergo summer training at Camp Petawawa in the Ottawa Valley the first week in July. Members of the advance par- ty will leave on July 1st and the main body on the following day. To Discuss Swimming Pool At Meeting on Monday Night P.U.C. chairman John Pat- tison said this week that the commission will erect a second substation on property acquired from Frank Balfour at the north end of Catherine Street, just south of the C. N. R, tracks. The installation will be built by Joice & Sweanor Elec- tric of Port Hope at a cost of approximately $40, 000. Others tendering on the work were Burke Electric of Wingham, Northern Electric Ltd. and Pow- er Line Construction Ltd. High- est tender was $47,300, The new station will have a capacity of 5,000 kilowatts and will supplement the existing 3,000 KVA station on Minnie Street which is now overloaded. The new station should take care of the power needs of the community for the next five years. The chairman stated that power consumption has doubled in the past seven years. Harry Hastie, Veteran Bus Operator Honored by Friends Stanley Works Listed on N.Y. Stock Exchange The Stanley Works, of which Stanley-Berry Limited, Wing- ham, is a subsidiary company, was listed last Wednesday on the New York Stock Exchange. Its stock symbol is SWK. Donald W. Davis, Stanley Works president, purchased the initial 100 shares of the com- pany's stock at a listing cere- mony on the Exchange Floor, marking the start of trading. The company's officials were welcomed on the floor by G. Keith Funston, president of the New York Stock Exchange. Listed on the Exchange were 2,872, 404 shares of Stanley common stock. The company currently has about 18,000 shareholders. In 1965 Stanley earned $6.6 million, or $2.55 per share on the then 2,588,341 shares out- standing. Sales for the year totaled $165 million. The Stanley Works is a lead- ing manufacturer of hand tools and builders hardware, with subsidiaries in Canada, England. Germany, Italy and Australia. Founded in 1843, the company also produces air and electric power tools, drapery hardware, industrial hardware and storage systems, strapping and strap- ping systems, automatic doors, steel and fiberglass garage doors and door operators, alum- inum windows, stampings, springs, industrial coatings, cold rolled strip steel and skin packaging equipment. Carl Herman Krumlancl,R.R. 1 Clifford, died Saturday, June 18, in Listowel Memorial llos- pital as the result of injuries re- ceived in a single car accident. According to police, the car he was driving left the road at County Road 30, two miles south of Highway 87 about 7.15 a.m. on Wednesday, June 15, Damage to the car was esti- mated at $600, OPP Constable K. G. Wilson of the Wingham detachment was the investigat- ing officer. The Wingham Cubs will hold another Soap Box Derby, an event that was quite successful last year. The Derby will be held on Carling Terrace, from Victoria Street to Highway 86 on Wednesday, June 29, at 7 p.m. Fathers may get into the act only as consultants. The actual building of cars is to be done Amateur Radio is a scien- tific hobby, a means of gain- ing personal skill in the fascin- ating art of electronics and an opportunity to communicate with fellow citizens by private Militiamen Leave For 1pperwash Fourteen members of the 99th Bty, left for London at the week-end where they received medical examinations prior to summer camp at Ipperwash. They will act as instructors and general duties personnel during the summer months when cadets from secondary schools allover the province will be brought in for training. The advance party com- menced their duties on Monday. Cadets will arrive at the end of June. Included in the group which left at the week-end are Sgt. J. A. T. Leggatt, Sgt. W. G. Reed, Sgt. J. D. L. Kramer, Bdr, R. J. Cameron, I3dr. K. L. Scott, Bdr. D. R. Wenger; Act- ing Bdrs. W. M. McGrath, T. G,. Miller, W. G. Morris, M. G. Ross, J. 5, Welwood, and D. H. Woolcock; Gnrs. B. B. MacLean and 13,, P. Mor- in. The camp closes about the Middle of August. by the boys. All Cubs from Packs A and B are eligible to enter the competition. A prize will be awarded for the best construction. The win- ner of the race will receive a prize and there will be a prize for the runner-up. For the spectators, there's bound to be plenty of excitement. Since this will be the final short-wave radio. Scattered over the globe are over 350, 000 amateur radio operators who perform a service defined in international law as one of "self-training" intercom- munication and technical in- vestigations carried on by duly authorized persons interested in radio technique, solely with a personal aim and without pec- uniary interest. The A.R.R,L. is today not only the spokesman for ama- teur radio in the U.S.A. and Canada, bur it is the largest amateur organization in the world. As in all our operating, the idea of having a good time is combined in the annual Field Day with the more serious thought of preparing ourselves to render public service in times of emergency, and contacting as many similar emergency amateur stations in Canada and United States as possible in a 24 hour period. A premium is placed on the use of radio trans- mitting equipment without con- nection to commercial power sources. This year Grey Bruce Ama- teur Radio Association is hold- ing Field Day on the river flats beside Highway 86. If you have a real interest in amateur radio and electronics, come and see us at work. Trans- missions start on Saturday, June 26 at 5:00 p.m. and go till Sunday, June 26 at 5:00 p.m. This is your personal invitation from G. B, A,R,,A. to visit the ° site. Watch the electric fence and please close the gate as we were graciously allowed per to use this land. Dominion Day Mail Service There will be no incoming mail at the local post office on Dominion Day, Friday, July and rural routes will not oper- ate. The wicket will be clos- ed but the lock box lobby will be open from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Street letter boxes will be cleared and mail will be des- patched at 7 p.m. A stamp vending machine at the front of the post office is available to anyone needing postage stamps. One Graduate At Golden Circle Eileen Haugh of Wroxeter, who has attended Golden Cir- cle School since it was opened eight years ago, graduated Fri- day when the six senior and three junior pupils attended their final classes for the term. To mark the occasion, Ei- leen was presented with a wrist watch by her principal, Mrs. Jack Reavie. Also present for the ceremony were assistant teachers, Mrs. Richard Kilpat- rick and Mrs. Hans Schipper. Pupils graduate from Golden Circle School when they attain the age of 18. Arrangements have been made for four pupils to attend a summer camp at Ayr, operated by the Hamilton Association for Retarded Children. Service clubs in Wingham have helped with the expenses, which are $30.00 per pupil for the ten- day period. [however, there is still an- other pupil who would like to attend camp. Individuals wish- ing to contribute to the camp fund may do so by contacting Mrs. ReaVie, next week at 8 o'clock. Parents and all members of the general public are not only invited but urged to attend this gathering. In particular Mr. Cruickshank has asked that re- presentatives from the town's service organizations, Lions, Kinsmen, Legion and the la» dies' groups, be on hand to of- fer their opinions. Apparently a number in the community feel that conditions at the Riverside swimming area in the Maitland are not the best' and are interested in seeing what can be done about starting a fund for the construction of a concrete swimming pool, If you, too, are concerned about the provision of a good swimming place for the com- munity, be on hand at the town hall on Monday evening. Please note that the meeting will be held in the hall on the second floor. Another meeting will be in progress in the council cham- bers. Organize Adult R. Skating Club The Adult Roller Skating Club was formed Tuesday night when a meeting at the arena appointed the executive. Presi- dent is Harold Brooks; secretary- treasurer, Mrs. Al. Hafermehl; membership committee, Mrs. Matt Boyd, Lee Grove and Ter- ry Nethery. There will be club skating every Thursday night. Season's tickets are being sold for $5.00, which includes rink admission and skate rental. Married cou- ples and all adults 21 years and over are eligible to join. The first club skating will be tonight, 8 to 10.30, when all members and prospective mem- bers are invited for free skating, Made Manager St. Marys Branch Ron Nicholson has been mov- ed from the Whitby branch of the Beaver Lumber Company to St. Marys, where he will be manager. Ron is a former Wingham District High School pupil and is also a graduate of Ridgetown Agricultural School, He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Garner Nicholson, R.11. 5 Brussels. BUSSED BUSMAN—He liked it, too! Harry Hastie, with his good wife looking on, was the recipient of a number of kisses by former passengers of his school bus on Saturday evening. Mrs. Donald Leader, of Gorrie, the former Millie Parrish, one of Harry's first busload of pupils, is planting this kiss.—A-T Photo. Second Soap Box Derby Is Set for Next Wednesday Harry Hastie was the guest of honor at a gathering in the Gor- rie community hall on Saturday evening, sponsored by the Gor- rie and Lakelet Women's In- stitutes. Mr. Hastie retires this month after 20 years as school bus driver. In all that time he has never had an accident and scores of students, many of them now in their adult years, The new station will feed the eastern part of the community which includes the hospital, the two schools and CKNX. It is expected that the new sub-station will be in use by late fall. P. U. C, superintendent Em- erson Shera said that the prop- erty is also large enough to be utilized as a pole yard and storage area for the commis- sion. As well as the electrical in- stallation at the new sub-sta- tion a steel-clad building will be erected to house the meter- ing equipment. Chairman Pattison also said that the P.U.C. has decided to abandon the old power house in Lower Town and that per- mission has been given to the Department of Highways to fill the headrace where it crosses Victoria Street, thus eliminat- ing the need for bridge repairs, have been his passengers and learned to appreciate his genial good nature. An address was read by Mrs. William Lockridge and John Jacques presented Mr. Hastie with a silver rose bowl suitably inscribed. Susan Templeman presented Mrs. Hastie with a bouquet of roses. On the platform were many of the students who had ridden Mr. Hastie's bus not only during the past few terms, but as far back as 20 years ago. Following the presentations The Junior Institute and Junior Farmers put on an interesting variety program, during which Mrs. Emmerson Ferguson gave two humorous readings. A de- licious lunch was served. Injuries Fatal to • Accident Victim --Mr, and Mrs. John Lilli- crop of London spent the week- lend with Mrs. Glen Foxton and family. Public Invited to See Ham Radio Operators at Work BY VE3 : SWL MAC ROSS event of the season, the Best Cub award will be presented to a boy from each pack. There will also be a prize for runner- up in each case. Meetings will commence af- ter school opening in the fall, but some of the boys will be working on Star projects during the vacation.