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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1966-10-06, Page 1nct4i FIRST SECTION Wingham, Ontario, Thursday, Oct. 6, 1966 Single Copy Not Over Fifteen Cents: DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY—Mr. and Mrs. Martin Garniss celebrated their 60th wed- ding anniversary on Sunday at their home in Lower Wingham. Open house was held for friends and neighbors. The couple have 50 great grandchildren.—A-T Photo. 50 GREAT GRANDCHILDREN Mr. and Mrs. M. Garniss Mark 60th Anniversary Must Watch Spending Several Departments Are Over Budgets, Deficit Appears Probable for Year-End Waif ALONGTHE MAIN DRAG By The l'edestrian NO DAMAGE- - The.W.ingham Fire Depart- ment•made a brief run.last Thursday afternoon to the home of Harold Quipp, East Wawan- osh, where fire occurred irt a stovepipe. There was no: dam- age. 0-0-0 BIG MESS- A gravel truck proceeding up. the main street must have had a leaky trap, door on Tues- day for it left behind a trail of stone and clay from the IGA to Alexander's Hardware. It's to be hoped that the driver was noticed and informed so he could clean up the rubble left behind. 0-0-0 SOUNDS GOOD-- Harold Wild said at council that he hoped radiant heating could be installed in the lobby of the arena. Such an installa- tion would be welcome, par- ticularly by the older set who still like to take in the hockey games. 0-0-0 THANKS FOR THE INTEREST-- The boss took sick on Sun- day and dozens of friends have enquired about his state of health -- which we appreciate. He is still confined to the house on the hill but should be out before too long. 0-0-0 NEW BROCHURE-- The Municipal Develop- ment Board has acquired a new brochure for use at the plowing match next week. It was de- signed by Guenther Heim and is a creditable piece of work, We're a bit proud, too, for the printing was done by the boys in the back shop. Just one point-- hope it brings a big, fat, juicy industry to town. "We will have to be awfully careful of our spending for the remainder of the year," Mayor DeWitt Miller told council on Monday night when discussion got around to financial affairs. Clerk-treasurer William Ren- wick pointed out that several of the departments have over- spent their budgets and it is likely a deficit will occur at the end of the year. Councillor Harold Wild said his street program accounted for part of the problem as more money was needed for the black topping of streets and sidewalks than had been anticipated when the budget was set. Deputy Reeve Jack Alexander, chair- man of the bemetery and fire committee, said the increased costs of the fire department will also add to the problem. Councillor Wild went on to discuss a drainage situation at the public school. The diffi- culties have been studied by the town's consulting engineer but no report has been made. Mr. Wild said there now is con- siderable urgency in getting the drain completed before winter. In regard to the arena, Coun- cillor Wild said the commis- sion will meet tomorrow and he hoped a.clecision would be reached to install radiant heat- ers in the lobby. Councillor Williams report- Lee Vance and Harold Rem- ington visited town council on Monday evening with a request for consideration of assistance in the expansion a parking fa- cilities east of the stores on that side of the main street. The two men said they repre- sented a number of merchants at the south end of the business section. They said that their group is prepared to, purchase the old barn owned by Alf Lockridge to the rear of the I.G. A. store, but wanted council to tear it down and clean up the area. The land would be turned over to the town. Mr. Vance said that with this addition to the parking area already in exist- ance behind the stores the area tan provide parking for 75 to 30 cars. He said that Calvin Burke is prepared to allow his land to be used for parking. The :wo delegates went on to say :hat the removal of the barn could allow the right-of-way :o be straightened out. They At a meeting of Boy Scout leaders this week it was decid- ed to reorganize the Scouts with the first meeting to be held on October 12. There are eight leaders who have agreed to serve another year, along with one newcomer, for the approx- imately 50 boys involved. Due, to the limited accotn- modation at the Scout House it will be necessary to split the group in two and hold two meet- ings each week. Tom Russel has agreed to act as Scoutmaster, replacing Murry Fridenburg, who will as- sist. ed that the brochure being ar- ranged by the Development Board is complete and showed council a sample of the folder, Councillor Mrs. Roy Bennett said she had been contacted by Mrs. George Henderson who re- quested that a fire hydrant be installed at the edge of town. Mayor Miller explained that the properties in the Henderson area are fed by a private water line. He said that when the ratepayers involved petition council for a water main, and are willing to pay the normal frontage for its installation, then it will be possible to con- sider the installation of a fire hydrant, Reeve Jos, Kerr reported that the new Hanna Memorial Bridge is nearing completion. He was asked if it would be in use this year, and replied that it would be. He explained that paving of the approaches has been held up due to the wet weather and to sewer installa- tion on the hill. Council asked the recrea- tion committee to arrange for a dinner for the Squirt ball club, WOAA champions. A resolution calling an end to daylight saving time on Oc- tober 30th was passed. Court of revision will beheld on Monday, October 24, Nam- ed to the court were the mayor Suggested that in many corn- nunities the town is purchasing land for off-street parking and :hat all that is needed in this ease is to have the building :orn down and the site cleaned Council discussed the pros and. cons of the suggestion with some claiming that it would not be, fair to ratepayers in the community to have the public pay the cost. Some felt the cost of snow removal would be a continuing expense. How- ever, it was pointed out by the delegates that the parking lot to the west of stores between John Street and the town hall is kept clean of snow by town crews, and that this land is privately owned. Council seemed to be split in its opinion with some mem- bers in favor of the idea and others opposed. It was left that council should review the sub- ject when the members have had an opportunity to look ov- er the site personally. The Cubs will be reorganiz- ed when accommodation other than the Scout House can be found. It will be necessary to amalgamate the two packs into one group of about 60 boys, too many for the existing facilities. When a larger room is avail- able the Cubs will then start their season. The move will be temporary as it is expected the Cubs will use the new gym- nasium at the public school when it is completed. The first fund raising effort for the Boy Scouts will be a pa- per drive which is slated for October 15th. and reeve as well as Elmer Wil- kinson, W. H. French and W. Tiffin. Building permits for one house and a car port were pass- ed which totalled $19, 000. BY-LAWS A by-law authorizing the Mrs. W. J. Johnston washon- ored by an "open house" cele- bration held in the Sunday School room of Bluevale United Church on Sunday afternoon to observe her 90th birthday. With her were her two sisters, Mrs, J. H. Watson of Gladstone, Man, and Mrs. Thynne Wray of Woodrow, Sask., who came especially for the occasion. Mrs. Johnston, the former Margaret Stewart, is the eldest daughter of the late Thomas Stewart and Isabella Thynne, and was born in Bluevale, She married William J. Johnston and they farmed in Morris Township, later moving to Manitoba where they farmed from 1912 to 1932 when they re. turned to Bluevale. Mr. Johnston died in 1049 and since that time she has been living alone in a home in the village built by her father on land which had been owned by her grandparents. The prop- erty has been in the Stewart family for over 120 years. Mrs. Johnston is honored for her faithful service in the Unit- ed Church where she was or- ganist and taught the primary class in the Sunday School for many years. She was gifted in music and taught more than one generation. She still has a music class. Mrs. Johnston at- tends church service every Sun - day when health permits. She has retained her facul- ties despite her 90 years and is one of the most interesting resi- dents of the community. Her borrowing of money on a short term basis until debentures are sold, was passed. The money will be used to cover construc- tion at the public school. A by-law authorizing appli- cation for an interim road sub- sidy also was approved. vivid recollections of the pio- neer days in the district make her an exceptional conversa- tionalist. When asked what she be- lieved to be her secret of a long and happy life she replied that a regular life including such things as meal time it import- Mr. and Mrs. Martin Garniss of Lower Wingham marked their 60th wedding anniversary an Sunday with an open heuse for friends, neighbors and relatives, The bride of 60 years is a daughter of the late Mr, and Mrs. Harry Sellers and was born on the third line of Morris Township. She is 82 years of age and has a very keen recol- ant. She has worked hard all her life and she felt her enjoy- ment as an organist for over 60 years had contributed to her happiness. Friends came from far and near on Sunday to congratulate her and express appreciation for her long and useful life. She lection of the early days in the community. Mr. Garnissa who marked his 90th birthday =Ap- ril 22nd, is in good health for his advanced years. He is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank Garniss and was born on the second line of Morris Town- ship. They were married on Octo- ber 3, 1906 at the home of the bride's parents in Morris. Rev. Baker, Methodist pastor, per- formed the ceremony. Follow- ing their marriage they farmed in the same township until 1939 when they moved to Lower Wingham where they have re- sided ever since. Mr. Garniss was employed as a carpenter by the Western Foundry, an occu- pation he followed until he was over 70 years of age. Mr. Garniss said his recipe for a happy marriage is a good wife, hard work and a nice family, all of which he has en- joyed. The couple have one son, Harry of Wingham and three daughters, Mrs. Leslie (Lillian) McDougall of Lower Wingham; Mrs. Jack (Dorothy) Thompson of Bluevale and Mrs. Robert (Jean) Thompson of Wingham. There are 23 grandchildren and 50 great grandchildren, the fiftieth being born only last Wednesday to Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Lott of Bracebridge. LITTLE IMPROVEMENT IN ACCIDENT VICTIM Ralph Saint of Wingham re- mains in only fair condition in Victoria Hospital, London, where he has been a patient since Saturday, September 24, following a single car accident on No. 4 Highway between Wingham and Teeswater, received many gifts and cards and delicious refreshments were served as old acquaintances were renewed. Relatives and friends from outside the community who at- tended the celebration were Mr. and Mrs. Roy King, Mr. and Mrs. Don Campbell, Mr. and Mrs. Charlton and children and Harvey Messer, all of Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. Jim Watson, Mr. and Mrs. Keith Watson, Mrs. Shirley Alexander and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Watson of Fergus; Mrs. William Stewart, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Masters and Mr. and Mrs. Borden Stewart, Grand Valley; Mr. and Mrs. James Masters Parkhill; Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Mathers, Kincardine; Mr. and Mrs. Bert Russel, Goderich; Mr. and Mrs. Bob Hays, Harriston; Mr. and Mrs. Clen Yoe, South- ampton; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Simpson, Orton; Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Simpson, Waldemar; Mrs. Verna Cudney, Cooksvil- le; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Watson, Kitchener; Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Keller, Guelph; Mrs. Lyle Wat- son and children, Gerrie; Mrs, Olive Gallagher, Brussels; Mr. Stanley Wheeler, Brussels; Mrs. Mabel Harris, Lambeth; Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Johnston and Mrs. Silas Johnston, from Clin- ton; Mrs. Neil Robb, Bellevil- le; Mrs. Lester Falconer and Mrs. Morris Bosman of Teeswa- ter; Mrs. Graham, Edmonton; Mr. and Mrs. Neil McGavin, Walton; Mr. and Mrs. los. Mar- shall, Listowel and Mrs, Geo. McCulla and Heather, Breslau. Delegates Ask Council's Help for Parking Area Scouts Will Reorganize, Need Two Meeting Nights Former Organist and Sunday School Teacher Honored on 90th Birthday To Place Exhibits. At Plowing Match An open meeting of the Wingham Horticultural Society was held in the council cham- bers last Monday evening. Press" dent Ed Fielding conducted the meeting and Miss Doris Fells acted as secretary. A small, but keenly interested audience was present. Letters of resignation were read from Mrs. Robert Ahara, who has been secretary of the society since its formation in January, and Mrs. R. J. Mc- Murray resigning as a director as she is moving from the area, The unexpired term of Mrs, McMurray will be completed by Miss Emma Johnston, of Blue- vale, who has accepted the position, but the society is still seeking someone to act as sec- retary. A letter was read from the secretary of District 8 Horticul- tural societies requesting the co-operation of the Wingham group in placing displays and floral exhibits in the Huron County agricultural exhibits building at the International Plowing Match in Seaforrh, Oc- tober 11 to 14. This project will be undertaken by the so- cieties in Huron and the local exhibit will be placed on Fri- day, October 14. A commit- tee of Mrs„ W.E. Fielding, Miss Z. Hopwood and Mrs. V. Doug- las was named to look after the necessary arrangements for the display. An interesting part of the evening's business was a review of the judge's comments of the flower show held in August. It was agreed by those present the show was a worthwhile venture and with the comments of the judge in mind it should im- prove next year. A short discussion was held on fall bulb plantings in the flower beds maintained by the society at two locations in town. These will be planted very shortly for early spring beauty. Also the matter of obtaining gladiolus bulbs for spring plant- ing to stimulate competition in this particular flower entry will be pursued at a later meeting. The society will also distribute the "Royalty" crab for spring planting.