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Home My WebLink AboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1966-06-30, Page 7rick Central School at Mildmay. In March, 1890, a large bell was purchased and placed on the roof of the school. For many years its familiar tones warned the children not to loi- ter on their way to school, and in a day when time-pieces were much scarcer than now, it was often a guide to the people of the community as well. It is interesting to note that the purchase price of this bell was $30,00 and it was sold at the sale for $80.00, In 1927, a reunion was held, marking 50 years with the new school and 70 years since the section was formed. About 700 people attended and enjoyed a happy afternoon together. Six of the pupils of 70 years before were present, and many former teachers attended, among them John S. Hall, who at the time was mayor of Detroit. Another reunion was held 30 years later, in 1957, and it, too, was largely attended. The school was purchasedby Wallace Matthews of the Clif- ford district for $700.00. (With the correspondent's gratitude and appreciation to Mrs. Elmer Zinn.) For Sale NEW CONTEMPORARY EXECUTIVE ROME Seeing this new five level home laid out in loving splen- dour, exquisitely designed for the professional man of today is an exciting discovery you will surely want to enjoy and When you learn that you can own this home so easily you will be pleasantly surprised. Your first impression of the home spells expensive but the thought soon vanishes as you explore the quality of material and precision of the construc- tion. Greeting you is the warmth of all electric heating and as you sink deep in the rich broadloom you can feel a homey atmosphere so uncom- mon in the new homes of to- day. Three enchanting bed- rooms en tastefully decorated with oak floors, cedar lined clothes closets, plus three bathrooms. Dream kitchen, dishwasher, ands' garbage dis- posal. bright dining room, fire- places and barbecues built in. After exploring the lovely decor throughout the main liv. ing and relaxation area, take just a few steps below and you will have the most exhilarating experience as you enter the huge entertainment sized rec- ration room complete with bar, fireplace, barbecue, etc., pass through the glass doors lead- ing to the patio and there is your own private swimming pool, complete with filter. Yes, this is a lovely 12 room home but it still must be seen to be appreciated. In the profession- al price range with terms available. DON HOLST REAL ESTATE LIMITED - "Rural Ontario Specialists" . Keith Fitzsimmons Manager, Wingham, Ph. 357-3840 Wingham Advance-,Tidies, Thursday, June 30, 3.966 — P.age 7 PEOPLE TURNED out in droves to witness Thursday night when the reflection in the a fire causing heavy property damage sky could be seen for miles,—A-T Photo. Echoes from Past Years-- BELMORE—Quite a number of pupils gathered recently to witness the sale of S. S. No. 9, Carrick Township. It has of- ten been referred to as Inglis' School, probably because In- glis families have always own- ed the land on the four corners of the B line and 2nd conces- sion of Carrick Township, where the school is situated. Many memories of school days were recalled, some grave, some gay, for it was a time of reminiscing. The first school was opened in July of 1859. It was 24' x 30' with a 10 foot ceiling, and was built of hand-hewn logs. The roof was made of hand- split and hand-shaved shingles. The total cost was $260.00. Fuel was plentiful in those days, and for a time was pro- vided by each family bringing half a cord of wood for each child attending school. In 1879 Ro- bert Nickel took the contract for providing wood for the year. It was to be at least two feet long, piled in the basement ready for the stove, and the price was 59 cents a cord! Miss Helen Inglis (later Mrs. Sanderson) taught for some months, then in 1860 Alexan- der Forbes of Turnberry Town- ship was hired. He had a first- class certificate, and agreed to light the fire each morning. His salary was $350.00 a year! At first, just every second Sat- urday was a holiday, and for years salaries were not paid un- til the end of the year. Adam Darling Sr., one of the first trustees, planted the trees that surround the school on May 5, 1879. At the annual school meet- ing in 18'76, it was decided to build a new, more modern school of stone, to replace the log one. The new school was opened in the late fall of 1877. The trustees purchased a marble slab and had it inscrib- ed as follows: "'Tis education forms the common mind, just as the twig is bent, the tree is inclined." This motto was built into the gable end at the front of the school, and has been read and commented up- on by many people throughout the years. It has now been re- moved from this school and is being placed in the new Car- DIED CARDIFF, Mrs. L, Elston, 76, Brussels, formerly Wrox- eter, last Thursday, St. Joseph's Hospital, Landon, Former Ada May Morrison, Survivors: hus- band; sons, Clarke, Calgary; Ross, Morris Township; daugh- ter, Mrs. Dean (Leota) Davi- son, Listowel; brothers, Ash- ton, St. Catharines; Gordon, Landon; Herman, Melville, Sask. Service, 1:30 p.m.' Satur- day, June 25, D. A. Rann funeral home, Brussels. Burial, Brussels Cemetery, MACHAN, Clifford Lorne, 58, of 1465 Blackwell Road, Sar- nia Township, June 21, at home. Representative of Mu- tual Life Insurance Company of Canada. Survivors; Wife, former Laura Patterson; son, Robert, Sarnia Twp.; daughter, Mrs.. Russell (June) Fisher, Camlachie; sister, Mrs. Bal- lance (Mary) Inglis, Atwood; brothers, Howard, Wingham; Earl, Stratford; Leonard, Brussels. At Stewart funeral ,home, Sarnia, Service 2 p.m„ Friday, London Road West United Church. Burial Black- well Cemetery. BIRTHS ALTON — In Wingham and District Hospital, on Satur- day, June 25, 1966, to Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Alton, R. R. 7, Lucknow, ,a daughter. KENNEDY—In Wingham and District Hospital, an Satur- day, June 25, 1966, to Mr. and Mrs, Eugene Kennedy, Teeswater, a son, WILSON — In Wingham and District Hospital, on Satur- day, June 25, 1966, to 'Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Wilson, Wingham, a son. SIMMONS—In Wingham and District Hospital, on Sunday, June 26, 1966, to Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Simmons, R. R. 1, Wroxeter, a daughter. REID—In Wingham and Dis- trict Hospital, on Monday, June 27, 1966, to Mr, aid Mrs, Irving Reid, Wingham, a son. CLARK — In Wingham and District Hospital, on Tues- day, June 28, 1966, to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Clark, R. R. 5, Lucknow, a son, EXTENSIVE DAMAGE, estimated at.$1,500, was done to this car owned by Walter Burgess, of Wingham, last Sunday morning, The car was parked on the main street and was struck in the rear end by a vehicle driven by Edwin Wayne King, of Gorrie, The King car, a 1955 Chev,, was wrecked,—A-T Photo. AMBULANCE SERVICE CALL — S. J. WALKER PHONE Day - Night 357-1430 Frederick F. Monolith Ph m. B., R.O. Carol E. Homuth, RO Mrs. Viola H. Homuth, RO OPTONIETRISTS phone 118 HARRISTON - ONTARIO Crawford, Shepherd & Mill Barristers, Solicitors, Etc. J. Harley Crawford, Q.C. Norman A. Shepherd, M.A., LLB, Man R. Mill, B.A., LLB. WINGBAIVI, ONTARIO Dial 357-3630 J. T. GOODALL BARRISTER, SOLICITOR NOTARY, Etc. Office — Meyer Block WINGHAM DIAL 357.1990 niremosaimmiummi NOTICE TO Water Consumers The hours of watering lawns and gardens are from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m., and from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. THIS WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED An ANNUAL CHARGE of $4.44 gross, less prompt pay- ment discount of 10% is made for the use of a hose or outside tap for the above-named purposes. Anyone found water lawns or gardens, who has not paid for this service will be billed accordingly. Wingham Public Utilities Commission C. E. SHERA, Superintendent. Ml9rrb Pearson, Edwards & CO. Chartered Accountants P. R. PEARSON Trustee in Bankruptcy 306 JOSEPHINE STREET WINGHAM - Tel. 257-2891 Business and Professional Directory WINGHAM MEMORIALS GUARANTEED GRANITES CEMETERY LETTERING REASONABLE PRICES Buy Direct and Save Bus. Ph. 357-1910 Res. Ph. 357.1015 01118•00/.....110 Gaviller °— McIntosh & Ward Chartered Accountants Resident Partner J. E. Kennedy, C.A. Opposite Post Office Dial 881-3471 - Walkerton The Township of Turnberry Auditor's Report 30th March, 1966, The Reeve, Councillors and Ratepayers, Township of Turnberry, Bluevale, Ontario. Gentlemen: We have completed our audit of the books and accounts of the Township of Turnberry for the year ending 31st December, 1965, and have prepared the attached financial statements of the municipality, The operations for the year resulted In a deficit of $959.14 which reduced the accumulated surplus as at 31st December, 1965 to $22,656.19, The yearly estimates were not prepared in such a manner to comply with Section 297 of the Municipal Act and we therefore cannot complete that portion of Sohedule D. Subject to the qualifications concerning the failure to prepare a budget as prescribed by Section 297 of the Municipal Act, we hereby report: 1) The financial transactions which have come under our notice have been within the powers of the municipality. 2) The audit has been conducted 4n accordance with the instructions of the Department of Municipal Affairs. THE STREETS BELONG TO CHILDREN THESE DAYS Keith McClure Any motorist who has had the sad experience of running over a dog with his car knows how unpredictable an animal can be in the time of danger. Why is this? It is simply because a playful animal just doesn't realize the danger to his life that an approaching automobile can he. Often as not he acts on a fear impulse, runs in the wrong direction — and right under the car's Wheels. If the motorist can't stop in time, an animal can be killed or badly injured by the impact that even a small car can cause. A motorist driving in the Wingham area, where children are present during these summer vacation months, must realize the burden of caution is on him, Children engrossed in play are like playful puppies, unaware of danger, and just as unpredictable. The extra-low speed limits of school zones were not designed by legislators to harass motorists. They were de- signed so ,that in an unpredicable emergency — such as, a carefree dhild dashing unexpectedly onto the road—a motor- ist can stop abruptly. Give children at the roadside a wide berth, especially youngsters riding two-wheelers. And slow down when pass- ing groups of children on the highway where no signs order you to. It's better to lose a little time than a youngster. Don't you agree? See you next Thursday. 3) The financial statements present fairly the financial position of the municipality as at 31st December, 1965, and the results of its operations for the year ended on that date, We have appreciated the co-operation which we have re- ceived from your township officials. Respectfully submitted, MONTEITH, MONTEITH & CO„ Chartered Accountants. License No. 2776. Date of Filing — April 13th, 1966. CAPITAL AND LOAN FUND BALANCE SHEET December 31, 1965 ASSETS General Fixed (as per Schedule 18) Due from School Ratepayers ('for Debs.) Public and Continuation Collegiate and High ..... LIABILITIES $295,375.03 Schools Public and Continuation $182,000.00 $182,000.00 Total . .. $182,000.00 Debentures Assumed from Other Munici- palities (Schedule 2) 66,948.50 Investment in Capital Assets 46,426.53 $295,375.03 REVENUE FUND BALANCE SHEET December 31, 1965 ASSETS Cash on Hand 20.83 Cash in Bank 302.51 $ 323.34 Accounts Receivable Sundry 1,500.00 1,500.00 Province of Ontario 15,198.43 Other Municipalities 48.64 Other Funds (Specify) Municipal Drains 530.59 530.59 Taxes Receivable (Schedule 5) 26,213.97 26,213.97 Deferred Charges 726.75 Total Assets $ 44,541.72 LIABILITIES Temporary Loans (Schedule 6) $ 21,500,00 Accounts Payable Other Municipalities 192.78 Other Funds (Specify)—Municipal Drains 192.75 192.75 Surplus (Form C) 22,656.19 Total Liabilities and Surplus $ 44,541.72 REVENUE FUND SURPLUS OR DEFICIT ACCOUNT December 31, 1965 Debit Credit Balance Balance at January 1, 1965 $ 23,615.33 Surplus or deficit included in Current Budget Bal, after above adjustments Surplus •or Deficit for year $ 959.14 (Form D) Totals of Dr. and Cr, columns .$ 959.14 $ 23,615.33 Balance of Surplus or Deficit at Dec. 31, 1965 (Form B) STATEMENT OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE For the year ended December Si, 1965 REVENUE Actual Total Revenue from Taxation (Schedule 3) ... $ 94,314.03 Contributions, Grants and Subsidies Ontario— Welfare Assistance $ 5,015.06 Highway Improvement 24,886.61 Payments in lieu of municipal taxes 123,19 Unconditional Per Capita Grants 4,164.00 Warble Fly 285,50 34,474.36 Licenses and Permits (include dog tax) 599.50 Interest, Tax Penalties, etc. 1,379.78 Other Revenues— Fines 81.24 Service Charges 906.04 987.28 Miscellaneous—Sales Tax Rebate 431.26 431,26 Gross Total Revenue Deficit for the Year $132,186.21 959,14 Total Revenue Section $133,145,35 Actual 6,522.63 EXPENDITURE General Governme;',t Executive and Legislative $ 1,708.65 Administrative 4,813,98 Protection to Persons and Property Fire .. 1,304.37 Street Lighting 1,529.16 Protective Inspection 419.70 Sheep and Livestock killed by dogs 106.00 Flood Control 862.57 4 221.80 42,817.85 122.00 Public Works—Roads, Highways, Streets,etc. Sanitary and Waste Removal Social Welfare (Schedule 10) Welfare Assistance Institutional Care .... Welfare Administration 2,052,05 4,445,25 50.00 6,547.30 Education, including debt charges (Sch, 9) 41.529,86 Recreation and Community Services 713.68 Debt Charges Long-term debt charges (Sch. 11) 33,074.14 Less own share of school debt charges 31,433.20 1,640.94 Short-term interest and other charges 149,59 1,790.53 Discount for Taxes 893.05 Taxes written off and Refunded 81.64 Capital Expenditures out of Rev. (Sch, 13) 245.00 County Rates . . • . 26,979.67 Provision for Deferred Revenue 690.34 Gross Total Expenditure $133,145,35 Total Expenditure Section $133,145,35 $ 46,426,53 $182,000.00 . 66,948.50 -- -- 248,948.50 $ 23,615.33 $ 23,615.33 $ 22,656.19