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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1966-10-06, Page 8Page $ Wingham Advance -Times, Thursday, Oct, 6, 1966 TURKEY . YOUNGSTERS . . . LUGGAGE . . WHERE'S DAD GOING TO PACK IT ALL so they can get started on that Thanksgiving visit with the relatives. Dad had better do a little bit of "UN"packing too, before he starts out. That cluttered-up back window, obstructing his view to the rear, is an offence under the Highway Traffic Act . . unless he has a mirror attached to the car in a position to give him a clear view of the roadway behind, other than through the rear window. This is a new law, effective October 1, which also requires a clear view through the windshield and through the windows on either side of the driver. (Ontario Department of Transport Photo SURVEY SETTLES QUESTION "When you have an accident, who is more likely to help you— an independent agent or a one-company salesman?" An impartial survey by a nationally recognized research organization proved: 9 out of 10' independent agents help with claims. A far lower per- centage of other agents do. We're independ- ent agents. Call us. ARS DROP IN TODAY AND SEE THE 1967 FORDS WE HAVE TWO 1966 MODELS LEFT — GOING AT REDUCED PRICES LOW MILEAGE COMPACTS '64 ENVOY 4-Door Sedan, one owner, 15,000 original miles, radio '64 VOLKSWAGEN, Deluxe with radio, gas heater, one owner, 25,000 original miles '64 FORD 4-Door with standard transmission '63 CHEVROLET BelAir' 4-Door, automatic and Itadio '63 PONTIAC, 4-Door, automatic and radio '60 FORD 4-Door V8, automatic with radio. This car has passed the Ontario Dept. of Transport'safety check. BRIDGE MOTORS — AUTHORIZED FORD DEALER — Dial 353-3460 Wingham, Ont. JOHN C. WARD CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT Wallace Avenue N. — LISTOWEL, Ont. Jackets & Sweaters For A Man's World of Style For the "Western Look" we suggest the "PONDEROSA" JACKET in rich brown or camel shade. This smart looking model is a Suedella Borg lined coat very attractively styled. Price $29.95 If you prefer a more conservative jacket our Borg lined "CANASIL" (cotton and nylon blend) offers the style and comfort you are looking for .,'.his jacket is avail- able in black olive, alid blue olive. Price $27.50 Our selection of SWEATERS is terrific Whether you prefer a pullover with short V or crew neck, or a cardigan, you'll find our new fall collection most appealing. Pullovers from $11.95 Smart Cardigans from $13.95 ED1GHOFFERS (Wingham) Limited THE FRIENDLY STORE NN .5 .5 gs. • 5) (FORMERLY THE WALLPAPER SHOP) 245 JOSEPHINE - WINGHAM TEL. 357-2002 Travel Notes from J. H. Currie Bruce Co. Museum Committee Meets The annual meeting of the Bruce County Museum Commit- tee was held Wednesday eve- ning when the Curator stated 11,150 visitors had been to the museum this summer. He said the increased fee of 500 per person had in no way affected the attendance. Approximately 325 articles were donated this year and the art exhibits provided an inter- esting feature. Permission was granted to have some old-time photographs shown in store win- dows of Southampton this win- ter as a Centennial feature. Mr. Fullerton congratulated the Curators, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Hepburn and staff for the splendid work done at the museum this year. The Bruce County Council has recently purchased the building adjacent to the mus- eum, and eventually it will be used to house the ever expand- ing number of items now over- crowding the present building. The number of Institutes participating in Hostess Days at the Log House was greater than last year, and this was much appreciated by the committee. Norman Clinton, Kincardine, is chairman and Mrs. Donald Blue of Ripley is vice-chair- man. ROBERT MITCHELL JR. son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert. Mitchell of Gorrie, has corm pleted a six months' course in the Navy and now wears the insignia of a hull mech- anic. GORRIE Mr. and Mrs. Howard Rit- chie, Mr. and Mrs. Percy Greenwood and Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Robson, all of Durham, visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Edgar. The annual meeting of the Gorrie and district branch of the Canadian Bible Society will be held in the Sunday School room of the Gorrie United Church at 8 p.m. Friday, Oc- tober 7th. No Serious Injury In Two-Car Crash A two-car crash at the inter- section of Victoria St. and Di- agonal Road, about 9;o5 p.m. on Friday, resulted in estimat- ed damage of 5550.00 and in- juries to one. Taken ro Wingham and Dis- trict Hospital for treatment of scalp laceration, neck and shoulder injuries was Mrs. Rita Jacklin, of R.R. 1 Ethel, She was released the next morning following treatment. According to a police report, a 1957 Pontiac, driven by Ro- bert Jacklin R. R. 1 New Ham- burg, was entering Wingham ,via Diagonal Road when it struck a 1063 Dodge, driven east on Victoria St. by C. O'Malley, of R. R. 2 Teeswa- ter.. The Jacklin car was judged a complete wreck with damage of $250. Damage to the O'Mal- ley vehicle was estimated at $300. Charges are pending. The investigating officer, is Const. Ron Zimmer. September 2,1906 Metz, France, Went to Verdun with Allan and Barbara. The latter went off to the American P.X. store to purchase supplies for a party they are having for a square dance group from England. The group will be staying at Wert- heim. Allan and I went on to the battle site of 50 years ago. The area is mostly grown over with trees; wild hilly country, good place for a battle. The old fortifications are intact. There is an old trench that was blown in entombing the occu- pants. It has been left with a bayonet still sticking out ofthe ground. A shed has been built over to preserve it, There are several cemeter- ies with the names of the sold- iers and dates on crosses. There is also a large Memorial build- ing containing the names of in- dividual soldiers, many hund- reds of them,, as well as the names of cities, countries and organizations who have con- tributed funds for its construc- tion. The names of Canada and Montreal are among some that I noticed. Sot. 3, .1545ii, Brussels, Belgium. Left Metz this morning by train for Brussels at 7:45, arrived here about noon. Came across country but did go through Na- mur. We spent a couple of weeks in Namur In 1019. I do not remember anything about any of these places, not even Brussels, at least not yet. On the way noticed the fields are very small. PLople live in villages and go out from there to work on their small farms. There are a lot of cattle in Bel- gium. Holstein and Charlais. More of the latter than in France. Nearly all holsteins in France, Haven't been to any farms yet. The roads are good though winding, that is, the main roads. Much of the country between Metz and Brussels is rough with wooded areas, and reforestation in process. As in other cities, new buildings go- ing up, some quite high. There is an Expressway built above this street, Rue Jardin de Bot- anique, similar to the Gardiner in Toronto, but only part way. Here, as in most cities in Eur- ope, the streets do not run parallel. They are at angles, so if one does not know his way about, it is easy to get lost. Not as many speak or under- stand English as I had been led to believe. It is quite a handi- cap not. being able to converse in the language as it is spoken on the street. However, Ihave gotten by so far. Have a room at HoteRLim- bourg. Rate 120 franc;,150/0 service charge plus 5%otiax. A franc is about two cents, at least I received 980 francs for $20.00. That works.out to 49 francs for one dollar. For lunch had a cheese sandwich and a glass of vin blanc for 35 F. - 70 cents. For dinner at a self-serve, bowl of soup, roll, chicken with potatoes., slice of tomato,, leaf of cab- bage and a mug- of beer for 65 F. - $1.30. I prefer the wine to the beer. Will try their coffee tomorrow. right down for me, By gond luck she was at home, She works in mornings only for the municipal offices. She drove me out to the cemetery, and took me to Wil- liam Pym's grave, The ceme- tery is beautifully kept and in a lovely setting of woods and rows of large trees. A univer- sity close-by was used for a hospital during the last war. This is a British cemetery. There are soldiers from the 1014-18 war buried here too. The grass is kept short and a lovely green. Flowers are grow- ing at every grave. I signed the visitor's register and in the remarks column I wrote "This cemetery is beautiful. Thank you". On the way back we stopped at a good restaurant for dinner. Beefsteak with eroissets, tom- ato soup, bread in slices ( a welcome change), ice cream and a glass of yin blanc, Miss Morren has invited me to stay with her for the short time I will be here. Very kind of her and I appreciate her hospi- tality. She had a number ofhei relatives invited for dinner this evening. Tier niece, husband and son, and niece's father and mother. They speak Flemmish only. Miss Morren interpreted. We had a real Belgian dinner. Asparagus wrapped with thin sliced ham, rolls, cabbage and tomato with hard boiled eggs. A platter with three kinds of fish, another with three kinds of cheese, Belgian, Finnish and French. We also had a glass of wine and excellent coffee perk- ed at the table by a spirit lamp. Cakes, candy and chocolates, and later a choice of wine. The Belgians love to eat. The boy left early. We watched tele- vision. The stations are French, Dutch and Belgian. Some pro- grams are in English with the Flemmish shown on the picture. Sept. 6, 1966, Louvain, Belgium. Met Miss Morren at the town hall where she is employed half days. Had our lunch in a• cafe- teria, then toured the townhall where all the Burgomaster pic- tures from away back are hung. A unique gothic building. A picture of the architect, also many prominent and notable former residents of the town. The beams are massive affairs of •wood beautifully stained. The entrance to the tower was closed off. Then we went to the Cath- edral of. St. Peter across the street,. An immense structure, with huge columns and crypts with dome shaped roofs. At one time, the windows were of stain- ed glass. They were shattered when a bomb fell nearby. In- side are many statues, altars and rare old paintings. We walked around the University Library. Twice it has been burned, in 1918 and again in 1944. It has been restored by money donated by schools and colleges in the United States. Their names are inscribed on the walls. The building is of stone. Workmen were busy in- side so we did not enter. Col- leges open in October. 1 will return to Brussels Thursday, Miss Morren is going to spend the week-end with a friend at Ostend in a cottage by the sea. The end of a delightful visit and another good-bye to a new friend, Night Classes GORRIE—The Howick Cent- ral School is holding night classes starting October 25 from 8 to 10 p.m. sponsored by the Norwell District Secondary School. If enough people are interested, the following class- es will be held; oil painting, beginners' sewing, advance sewing, rug hooking, new mathematics, musical choir and farm management. B, CONRON, CLII 4 INSURANCE AGENCY Complete Insurance Coverage — Agent for — MANUFACTURERS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY 5' John St. W. - Ph. 357-2636 WINGHAM We have just completed change of ownership. See us now for exceptional buys on QUALITY CAR- PETING from such famous firms as . . . HARDING AND B.M.K. 274 SAMPLES TO . CHOOSE FROM $4.25 - $19.95 Sq. Yd. OPENING CARPET' FORDWICH Mr. and Mrs. Leo Gauthier and family of Knowlton, Que- bec, visited several days with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Parson and attended the wedding on Mon- day of Miss Alice Parsons. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Robinson left Sunday on a motor trip through the western provinces. 4 Sept. 4, 1966, Brussels, Belgium. Went for a long walk this morning and got lost. Found the railway station (gar-du Nord). Now I know where it is. Was guided back to the hotel by a huge sign on top of a twen- ty-storey building "Martini" a block away. The hotels have self-serve elevators but all seem to operate differently. Something else to figure out. Had dinner at the Hotel Rem- brand, 106 F. Sept. 5, 1966, Louvain, Belgium. Left Brussels this morning at 9.56. My large suitcase re- mains at Hotel Limborg. The proprietor will keep it for me. I told him I would be back. Fare 35F. - 70 cents. Arrived at Leuvin (Flemmish spelling) at 12.05, and came by taxi to a complex of highrise apart- ment buildings. 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