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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1966-07-07, Page 7Hi Kids! I'M GIVING AWAY FREE DIKES and other prizesr 41.• AMBULANCE SERVICE ('ALL — S. J. WALKER PHONE Day - Night 357-1430 Frederick F. Homuth Phrn.8„ R.O. Carol E. Homuth, RO Mrs. Viola H. Homuth, RO OPTONIrritisrs Phone 113 HARR ISTON • ONTARIO Keith McClure e-Mrs. J, L. Malt' of Winni- peg attended the Canadian Daughters National Convention in Ottawa recently and visited with Mr. and Mrs, Albert Fox- ton and other relatives in Wing- ham. --Mr. and Mn,s Don Del- mage, Gail and Cheryl, and Mr. and. Mrs. Larry Scramm and Laurie of London visited with Mr. and Mrs. Percy Harris over the week-end, —Mrs. George Johnson, who has been a patient in Wingham and District Hospital, was able to return home last week. —Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Brown, Stephen, Kevin and Paul of Ottawa spent the week- end with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Stapleton at Belmore and with Mr. and Mrs. W, J. Brown. —Mr. and Mrs. Don Hestia and Donna Lee of Trenton spent the week-end with Mrs. Vera Hastie e _ History is the sum total of the things that could have been avoided. Farmer-Mason-Cleric Retires But It May Not Be for Long Caurses in • Winghatn Advance-Times, Thursday, July 7, 1900 •— Page 7 ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A USED CAR BARGAIN? prevent forest fires! "If etch Jo my Safety (bntest in this newspaper" Chartered Accountants P. It. PEARSON Trustee in Bankruptcy 306 JOSEPHINE STREET WINGHAM - Tel. 257-2891 Gaviller McIntosh & Ward Chartered Accountants Resident Partner J. E. Kennedy, C.A. Opposite Post Office Dial 881-3471 - Walkerton Crawford, Shepherd & Mill Barristers, Solicitors, Etc. J. Harley Crawford, Q.C. Norman A. Shepherd, M.A., W3, Alan R. Mill, B.A., LLB. WINGHAM, ONTARIO Dial 357-3630 J. T. GOODALL BARRISTER, SOLICITOR NOTARY, Etc. Office — Meyer Block WINt ;HAM DIAL 3571990 BY JERRY BAME3 IN TILE LONDON FREE PRESS Rev, Duncan McTavish, far- mer, mason, novelist, Scottish comedian and United Church minister, has retired -- again. But those who know Mr, Mc- Tavish doubt he'll stay retired for long. The 77-year-old minister, who preached his farce well sermon at Glendale United Church, has "retired" at least five times in the last decade. Like most other jobs he has accepted, Mr. McTavish finds it easy to get involved, hut harder to get out. For the past four years, he has been building the congre- gation of the small church on Concession 2, Westminster Township. For two of those years, he hinted the congrega- tion could do better if they had a younger minister. "Two years ago last January, I raised the question about get- ting someone younger," he said. They appointed a com- mittee, but nothing was ever done about it. "A year ago last January, at the annual meeting, I brought the question up again. They re- appointed the same committee they had the previous year." Mr. McTavish, suspecting the congregation was unen- thusiastic about seeking an- other minister, decided the on- ly way he could retire was if he found himself a replace- ment. "I found (Rev.) Clifford Park, who has his own home in Byron. (The small Glendale Church can't afford to pay the salary of an ordained man and supply a home, too). "I encouraged Cliff to re- tire, " Mr. McTavish said, "I told him this church would be much better for him than run- Sister Dies In Edmonton BELGRAVE—Mrs. Hattie Wightman, widow of James Wightman, passed away Thurs- day, June 30, in hospital in Ed- monton. She was the former Hattie Black, of East Wawanosh Town- ship, and lived in Belgrave af- ter her marriage. She and her husband later farmed in Mani- toba and she had lived with her daughter in Edmonton for many years since his death. She was in her 09th year. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Orville (Hilda) Palmer, of Edmonton; two sisters, Mrs. Fred (Etta) Cook, of Belgrave and Mrs. I. F. (Bella) Sack- rider, Bancroft. Funeral service was held Monday from the Roy and Owen funeral chapel, Edmonton with burial in La Riviere, Manitoba. Mrs. John King GORRIE—Mrs, John King, es!, of Gordis, died Saturday in Wingham Hospital. She had been in failing health for some The former Jean Lawson, she was horn at Luc know, a daughter of the late Mr, and Mrs. Alexander Lawson. She was a lifelong member of et. Stephen's Anglican Church, Predeceased by her husband, she is survived by one daughter,. Mrs, Craw ford (Jean) Gibson of Wroxeter; one sister, Mrs. Ag- nes Lawson of Gotrie and three fl ing errands for some younger preacher." Mr. McTavish laughs at peo- ple who believe a small church can be run on a part-time basis. "When a moving van moves into the neighborhood, you've got to be right there.- he says. In 1057, Mn. lileTavish started his "retirerneut - career when he left the church at Rod- ney. "I was travelling pretty fast for a man of he said. He started holding afternoon services of the Riverside United congregation in the Oakridge Acres schoolhouse. "The first thitia I did was to ring 800 door belle I rang 4:3 in one day -- (IWO even stop to eat," he said. When the Preseyterians, who had been holding morning ser- vices in the school, moved out, Mr. McTavish and his congre- gation began to meet at 11 a .m . "The first moraine service we had 140 people oat and ac- cepted 22 new members into the congregation. We had on- ly 100 chairs in the seeool," he said. The next day he approached Rev. Ted Dahms, Evangelical United Church minister to rent the neighboring deuce. In the end, the United Church congre- gation moved in and joint ser- vices were held until Mr. Dahms left for another church five months later. Mr. McTavish's congrega- tion had 380 members when he left two years later. In the summer months of the next years, he supplied in Lon- don, St. Thomas, Windsor and Sarnia. He often preached in a London church on a Sunday morning and 100 miles away the same evening. "People must forgive me if I haven't much patience with grandchildren. d The funeral service was held Monday at the Moir funeral home with Rev. Harold Jenkins of St. Stephen's Anglican Church officiating. Burial was in Gorrie cemetery. Mrs. John Reidt WROXETER--Mrs. John Reidt, the former Ernestine Brown, died in Wingham and District Hospital on Thursday in her 88th year. She was born in Fordwich and was a daughter of the late James Brown and Catherine Bradigan. She was a member of Gor- rie Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Reidt had lived with her son, Harvey, in Wroxeter since last fall. Surviving are sons, Harvey, and Lloyd of Toronto; a brother, Robert Brown of Wroxeter; six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband. Rev. T. J. McKinney of Teeswater conducted service at the Moir funeral home on Sat- urday afternoon and burial in Fordwich Cemetery. Pallbear- ers were grandsons, Lyle, Jack and Earl Reidt and Robert Mow- bray, and two nephews, Wil- fred and Carl Brown. Floral tributes were carried by Burns Stewart and Robert Elschner, John Noble FORDt'JICII—John Noble, 00, of Minto Township died Fri- day at Fordwich. Surviving are four sons, Her- bert, Ralph, Leslie, Cecil, all of Minto Cownship; four daugh- ters, Mrs, William (Alice) Clyne of Fordwich, Mrs. Vern (Margaret) Ilill, Mrs, Norman (Ida) Dow ling both of I larriston, Mrs. Calvin (Inez) Smith of London, The body rested at the liar- dy Funeral !Ionic, London, where the service was held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Burial was in I intriStOn cem- etery,, others who like it soft," he said, "People who say they don't like their work don't work hard enough at lie scoffs at golfers "who kick bails around" and others who thrive on recreation, "I'd rather sleep for a half-hour and then get up and work," he says, Mr. McTavish still plans to remain in circulation. In the next five months he will preach on 13 Sundays, But he's keeping the first Sunday in August free so lie and his wife can celebrate their euth wed- ding anniversary. Six-and-a-half days a month, lie will be filling in at Westminster hospital for Unit- ed Church chaplain Rev. Frank Gilbert. lle also plans to con- tinue visiting the jail Tuesdays. "It's just enough to keep you out of mischief," he said. Mr. McTavish's real desire is to get his 203-page novel published. It's a book he start- ed 20 years ago about the love affairs of a man in England who never married. "It's really a modern novel and there's sex in it. It should sell," he said. "I didn't work continuously on it, " he admits. "My hero died from fatal wounds and it was two years before I got to write his funeral." He left school at 12 to work on a farm and took on addi- tional work as a plasterer. He often worked 10 to 18 hours a day. He learned the art of public speaking and developed his story-telling ability. Ile de- veloped a comedy routine and perfected an imitation of Scot- tish singer and humorist Harry Lauder. Social Evening At Langside WHITECHURCH-- On Monday a social evening was held in Langside church. Chairman was Donald Watt who opened the meeting with prayer. Douglas Wall gave a saxa- phone solo, accompanied by Mrs. Bill Scott on the electric organ. Mrs. Grace Richardson, guest speaker, told of her work at San Salvador and showed pic- tures. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Breg- man sang a duet. Mr. Watt showed the film, "Big Brothers Are Fun", for the children. Phil- ip Steer, Bob Bregman and Tom McKenzie sang. The collec- tion was received by Mrs. Geo. Young and Janice Wall and dedicated by Mrs, Gordon Wall. Courtesy remarks were given by Mrs. Charles Tiffin W.M.S. president, and all were invited to the basement for lunch. — - BELGRAVE Mr. and Mrs. Les Shaw and family of London visited for the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Denny of Erin visited on Friday with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Moore. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Frew and Shar- on of Preston were week-end guests at the same home. Miss Eileen Millar returned to Pres- ton and will spend two weeks with Mr. and Mrs. Frew. Visitors last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Croshy Sothem were Mr. and Mrs. Ce- cil Adair of Aurora and Mr. Earl Adair of Barrie. Mrs, Rose- mary Campbell and Jimmy of London were week-end visitors at the same home. Mrs. Margaret eteinacker is attending summer school for the next six weeks, in Owen Sound, Mrs, R. Waiters spent the week-end with Mr, and Mrs. Harvey Denny, Mrs. Harvey Bride and Peter of Don Mills spent Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Doig, Designed to assist Ontario farm people to cope with com- plex and rapidly changing busi- ness of agriculture, Hon. Wm. A. Stewart, Minister of Agri- culture and Food, has announc- ed the establishment of a com- prehensive series of short cour- se s. The courses will be offered on a local basis with emphasis being placed on crops and prac- tices of special interest to the area, They will be organized through county and district Ex- tension Branch offices of the Department. "It is crystal clear that agri- culture has become a highly complex technical and compe- titive business. Changes have been rapid. The farm operat- or's need for the latest informa- tion and training in art expand- ing number of subject matter areas continues to increase. It is essential that he apply the latest production methods and techniques and be aware of and anderstand the latest research, new Technology and mechani- zation," Mr. Stewart said, A pamphlet, "Courses in Agriculture 7" clearly shows the scope of the expand- ed short course program for farmers. Included in it are courses in Soils and Fertilizers, Crop Production, with separate 10-session courses in forages, cereals, fruit crops, vegetable crops, cash and field crops; Livestock, with separate courses in dairy' cattle, beef cattle, swine and sheep; Engineering, with separate courses on farm buildings, machinery and equip- ment and soil and water con- servation; Farm Business, a 00- session course; (Incidentally, this course has been well pre- tested the past two winters. For example, three groups of farm operators took the course in one county last winter.) and a 10- session course on marketing of agricultural products. "I wish to emphasize that these are courses which are to be taught 'in depth'; that is, ten or more two-hour sessions devoted to each course," the minister said. They will be of- fered on a local basis, organiz- ed through county and district offices of the Department. They will be planned and co-ordinat- ed by agricultural representa- tives, and our entire staff of Rules Clinic at Clinton Sunday Softball players, managers and coaches will be interested in the announcement that a clinic will be held in the Clin- ton Legion Hall at 1 p.m. Sun- day, July 10th, where complete instruction and films on soft- ball rules will be presented. The clinic is being sponsored by the WOAA. It has been suggested that the average ball player knows only 50 percent of the rules, and this clinic has been set up to broaden general knowledge of the regulations under which the game is played. There will not be any charge for those in attendance. Mr. and Mrs. John Tilden and family of Toronto were week-end visiters at their home Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Miller and family attended the Miller reunion Sunday, held in Elora Park. Mr. and Mrs, Glenn Martin, Linda and Donna spent the week-end with relatives in Wil- lowdale. Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon Wil- son are attending the confer- ence of the Brethern in Christ Church, being held in Pennsyl- vania all week. Miss Helen Johnson has tak- en a position at Woodington House, Port Carling, for the simmer months. Mr, and Mrs. Gerry Rome, Brian and Judy spent tire week- end with relatis es in earnia. ,\lrs, Rome and the children re- mained tor two weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Leppings ton of Peterboro spent the week- highly trained specialists will have a part in conducting them, including our specialists in farm management, engineering, fruit and vegetables, soils and crops, dairy and livestock, "Concern was expressed last year at the time our Estimates were presented that our Exter- sion staff was overworked and over-burdened with such jobs as secretaryships of breed or- ganizations. I am pleased to report that since then, and at my urging, the majority of ag- ricultural representatives have been successful in transferring these seeretaryships to farm leaders. We shall continue our efforts in this direction so that a maximum of the Extension worker's time can be devoted to educational programs for farm people, "In addition, I would point out that we expect this expan- sion of the short course ap- proach to agricultural educa- tion will necessitate the hiring of per diem instructors to do part of the teaching. We would anticipate hiring successful farmers, who are agricultural graduates and qualified people from agri-business to work with our regular staff. "Arrangements have been completed, in co-operaricn with the Ontario Department of Education, to have the cost of instructors, teaching facilities and equipment needed for this program shared on a 50-50 ba- sis by' our Department and the Technical and Vocational Training Branch of the Canada Department of Citizenship and Immigration." "A basic 3-month course in agriculture has been outlined in a pamphlet entitled "The Busi- ness of Farming". "This course is being offered with the objective in mind of helping operators of small farms decide whether they, wish to expand their farm businesses, and, if so, to give the partici- pants an up-to-date conception of present day agriculture," Mr. Stewart said. Information on the courses may be obtained from the De- partment of Agriculture and Food office, Box 159, Clinton. Reports E.M.O. To Be Abandoned At Monday night's council meeting Deputy-Reeve Jack Alexander said that the County' Council committee responsible for the Huron Emergency Mea- sures Organization will recom- mend that the organization be abandoned. He said the County Council last month, voted to drop it but was informed by the co-ordin- ator it could not do so. Later Toronto officials were called in to meet the committee and it was learned that the council had the power to drop the plan if it so desired. As a result of this, Mr. Alex- ander said, the committee is recommending the abandon- ment of ENIO at the end of Oc- tober. This decision will have to be ratified by the County Council in September. end at their home here. Mrs. Ted Klaassen arrived home Thursday night after a three weeks' holiday in Ger- many.. Mrs. Janette Lindsay of Tor- onto is spending a few weeks with her sister, Miss Ruth John- ston. Mt. and Mrs. Larry liar- wig of Toronto were also week- end guests at the same Lome. Misses :slam] and list er liar- ding of Toronto spent a tee days last week at their here and this week are cujov brig a trip to the Eastern Ladest. Mr, and Mrs. Elmer !lard- ing; and Mr. and Mrs. Norman Harding attended a ret tion in Stratford Park on Sundiee ANNOUNCENIENe ROBINSON-Mr. and Mrs. Jim Robinson are happy to an- nounce the arm al of their chosen daueleer, S•ean horn May Lath, lit , a sis- ter for Elizabeth Avase Business and Professional Directory WINGHAM MEMORIALS GUARANTEED GRANITES CEMETERY LETTERING REASONABLE PRICES Buy Direct and Save Bus. Ph. 357-1910 Res. Ph. 357-1015 SALESMAN WANTED A well established Real Estate company requires a salesman to sell real estate in this area. An experien- ced man would be preferred, however, training will be given if necessary. Applications will be strictly confidential and appli- cants may apply to BOX 89, ADVANCE-TIMES, WINGHAM 30-7b Good. It's perfectly possible to find one. All you need is a little patience and some common sense knowledge — mostly of what to avoid. Bear in mind that what you are seeking to buy is UNUSED mileage or life left in the car. Since the odometer reading is easily altered, this is often the least reliable of the ways to judge car value. In any case, high mileage does not always mean excessive wear. Muoh more important is how the car has been cared for. Was the oil, filter and lubrication changed regularly? Was the car in a wreck? Was it driven carefully? Serviced regu- larly? Quality new car dealers know the success of their new car franchise depends on successfully merchandising their used cars. They are much more likely to guard their reputation for reliability by selecting only sound used cars for resale in the first place. Wingham dealers retailing used cars traded in by their customers should he able to check the service record of the car from their own shop records and personal knowledge, If a car carries an unusually low price, ask yourself WHY? Used car prices vary considerably according to condition. If a car was not worth reconditioning, it might he possible for the dealer to sell it cheaply without loss. But it could prove costlier to you in the end, See you next Thursday. Pearson, Edwards & CO. Fordwich Personal Notes