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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1966-11-17, Page 1Kinloss Man Killed in Whitechurch Rail. Crash Final Decision Is Deferred Council Hears Details of Plan to De-silt Lower Town Pond FIRST SECTION Wingham, Ontario, Thursday, NOV, 17 Roy Huffman, '73, was pro, Ma -lead dead at the scene of a ear-train collision a quarter of a mile north of Whirechurchon Wednesday morning, He was a passenger in a car driven by his grandson Donald Morrison, 1,7, of R.R. 5 Luckaow. The young man sustained serious head injuries and after being removed to the Wingham, and District Hospital he was transferred to Victoria Hospital, London. The accident occurred at 6.05 a,m. when the CNRclay- liner heading for Toronto was struck by the 1966 Ford car, George Tervit Jr. was parade marshall on Friday when the Lucknow Pipe Band led the 99th Battery, 21st Field Regiment, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 180, Ladies' Auxiliary to the Legion, Cubs and Scouts from the armouries to the cenotaph for the annual Remembrance Day service. The Salvation Ar- tny Band played during the ser- vice. The cenotaph guard was made up of members of the 99th Battery, Gnr, Mac Ross, Gnr. Torn Miller, Gnr. John Wel- wood and Gnr, Bryan Forsyth with Sgt. Allan Leggatt in charge. Members of the color party were Mrs. Bob Irvine, IvIrs.Per- ay Deyell, Robert Hickey and foe Polder. Harry Montgom- ery was sergeant-at-arms. In welcoming those who at- :ended the service Willis Hall said, "To the younger people :his day may not mean too nuch, but to the men standing tn front of me it is sacred." Mayor DeWitt Miller said, "Every year we meet here to remember comrades of two world wars who paid the su- preme sacrifice and I hope we will continue to do so formany years to come." He said that since Canada will in a few months be celebrating her Cen- tennial it is a good time to take time out to appreciate the planning and efforts of those who have made her a great na- tion. "We can't do much about the past, " Mayor Miller stated, "but we have a responsibility to the young people who come af- ter us, and to the boys who have given everything. We must see that their plans are carried out," He said we also have a responsibility to the boys who came back from the wars wound• ed and broken in spirit and mind. We must see that they are provided for, that pensions are raised according to the ris- ing costs of living and that they receive hospital care. Mayor Miller read the names of the fallen in the two world wars and Rev. G. L. Fish of St, Andrew's Presbyterian Church offered prayer. PLACE WREATHS Wreaths were placed by the driven by young Morrison, about 8 feet behind the front of the train, The car, which was completely demolished, was owned by the driver's mother, Mrs. John Morrison of the third concession of Kinloss. The dayliner had only minor dam- age. The young man and his grandfather had left home to catch the same train at the Wingham depot. The accident happened about two and a half miles from 'the Morrison home. Four passengers on the day- liner were taken by taxi to their destinations, following organizations: Wing- ham Town Council by Warren Callan; Township of Turnberry by Lloyd Casemore; Wingham Business Assoc., Jack Hayes; Wingham Public School, Ian Shepherd and Wayne Carter; Order of Eastern Star, Chapter 89, Mrs. Scott Reed; W.D,H.S. Cadet Corps, Paul Tiffin; A.F. & A.M. 286, Fred McGee; Le- banan Chapter 84, Alex Corri- gan; Rebekah Lodge, Mrs. D, Montgomery; I, O. O. F, 119, Wilford Caslick; Canadian Or- der of Foresters, Lloyd Case- more; Scouts and Cubs, Bill Fuller, Terry Reed and Ian Wat- son; Wingham Corps Salvation Army, Mrs. Capt. A, Ferris; Wingham Lions Club, Jack Hayes; Wingham Kinette Club, Mrs. Dave Burgess; Wingham Kinsmen Club, Jack Bateson; 99th Battery, 21st Field Regi- ment, Staff Sgt. Moran; Loyal Orange Lodge, Glen Sinnamon; Catholic Women's League, Mrs. Richard Camp- eau; Province of Ontarib, Mur- ray Gaunt, M.P.P.; Ladies' Auxiliary to the Royal Canad- ian Legion, Mrs. Keith Mc- Laughlin. The comrades than placed their poppies in the Leg- ion wreath which was laid at the cenotaph by Willis Hall, ' The*Latt Post was sounded and the silence in memory of the fallen was followed by Re- veille. Capt. Albert Ferris of the Salvation Army pronounc- ed the benediction and the band played the national an- them. CARTER SCHOLARSHIP FOR DOUGLAS ELLIOTT The Department of Educa- tion announced this week the three Carter Scholarship win- ners in Huron County. They are awarded annually in every county. Listed in top position in Hur- on County was Douglas G. El- liott of the Wingham District High School, who was also an Ontario Scholar. The other two winners were Catherine Gould of Goderich and John T. Graham of Exeter. A joint meeting of the Wing- barn town council, the flood control advisory board of the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority and the Riverside Parks Board was held at the town hall last Wednesday eve- ning. The meeting was called by the Authority to present inform- John, Alvin, James and Gary Smith, sons of John H. Smith, R.R. 2, Auburn, were seriously injured in a car accident on the 4th concession of West Wawan- osh Township on Sunday after- noon. The boys, who had been picking apples at a neighbors farm, were injured when the car went out of control, left the road and struck a tree. James Smith, 14, is a pa- tient in the Wingham and Dis- trict Hospital under treatment for severe shock. His three brothers were taken on to Vic- toria Hospital, London, where Alvin, 12, is under treatment for fractures to both bones in his right forearm; compound fracture of the right leg; frac- ture of the left leg, lacerations about the knee; bruises and abrasions to the face and severe shock. John, 11, has a fractured At the November board Meeting on Friday evening the directors of the .Wingham and District Hospital approved a recommendation from the man- agement committee which will completely alter the houradur- ing which patients may be visit- ed by friends and relatives. The report, submitted by committee chairman Barry Wenger, re- commended that the new hours be established on a six months' trial basis. He said that the new plan had been approved and recommended by the med- ical staff as well as the man- agemeht. Biggest single change inthe visiting hours will be that they will commence at 12 noon and run through continuously until SAO in the evening in the gen- eral, medical, surgical, ob- stetrical and chronic depart- ments. In paediattica(childa ation which it had received from its consulting engineer, Ralph Crysler, in regard to the deasilting of the Lower Town pond, The Authority was represent- ed by Alvin Smith, chairman; Clifford Dunbar, chairman of the flood committee; K. G. Musclow, Authority field of* right leg, compound fracture of the left leg and a fractured jaw- bone. Gary, 10, suffered a com- pound fracture of the right leg, lacerated tendon in the left wrist and lacerations about the right knee. The accident was investigat- ed by Provincial Officers Moul- ton and Phillips of the Goderich detachment. Ries Still Real Threat LAKELET—Two foxes now proven to have been rabid were killed in this community last month. The tests have been received which confirm the suspicion. One was killed in Lakelet and the other on the farm of Robert Kreller. yen's treatment centre) the hours will be from 12 noon un- til '7.30. Special rules will apply in the section of the hos- pital where infectious diseases are treated. These rules will depend entirely on the nature of the treatments and infec- tions at any given time. Unchanged is the rule that no more than two visitors may see any patient at one time, The hospital also reserves the right to limit or change visit- ing regulations When, in the opinion of the medical or nurs- ing staff such visits would be detrimental to the patients, Children under the age of 16 will be required to be accom , partied by an adult. The new visiting hours will take effect at the first of the year, AMBULANCE NOT HERE In answer to an inquiry about ficer and Robert Wenger, the town's representative on the Authority, as well as other Members of the advisory board. Council and the Parks Board were well represented. A resume of the steps lead- ing up the present situation was given by the local authority member. He said the program Name Members Conciliation Bd. Donald Nasmith, president of Lloyd-Truax Limited said last week that his company has received notice from the De- partment of Labor that the min- ister has decided to establish a board of condi...at-ion to handle the dispute bete een the com- pany and the United Carpenters and Joiners' Union, The board of conciliation is made up of three people, one each appointed by the comp- any and the union with a third who is acceptable to both of the others. At a meeting of union mem- bers in the Wingham town hail on Monday evening of this wed Robert McLeod of London was named as the union representa- tive on the conciliation board• Lloyd-Truax Limited has ap- pointed as its representative C. A. Morley of Toronto. The third member of the board, who will act as chair- man, has not been named. the expected arrival of the first of two new ambulances, Board Chairman R, B. Cousins said that word had been received from the manufacturer that some delay would be experi- enced because of a holdup in the delivery of certain neces- sary component parts. However the new vehicle is expected shortly. Mr, Cousins also said that due to the lateness of the season it had been decided not to proceed with the construc- tion of the ambulance garage until spring. The vehicle will be temporarily stored in the driveway beneath the solarium at the north end of the hospital building, where power lines Will be available to keep the motor and blankets want w The hospital administrator, Mrs. I. E. Money, reported that some equipMent has been purchased and more will be or- had started when the Riverside Parks Board had established a plan to de-silt the pond, based on a survey made by Burns Ross, a consulting engineer, and on a proposal by Harold Kerr Con- struction to do the work. Basis had been 25 cents per cubic yard for the removal of the silt, and a figure of $15, 000 had The Wingham District High School board was told by its architect, Douglas Kyles, that he expected his firm would have plans ready for tendering on the new school addition by the end of February. This ten- tative date replaces mid-March, which had been set previously. The secretary said that ap- provals have been received from about 75 per cent of the 14 municipalities for the neces- sary financing of the addition. When all are received they will he forwarded to the Ontario Municipal Board for its approv- al. A letter from the County of Bruce stated that at a recent meeting of its council Gerald Rathwell of Lucknow had been appointed as the Bruce repre- sentative to the Huron-Bruce Secondary School Board which will be incorporated next Janu- ary. The new board will take over from the Wingham and ....... 0.44.4 ......... Illstii.Y ..... lioil ....... ...... 110111 dered to provide for the deliv- ery of meals from the kitchen to the bedsides in hot condition. TOUR BUILDING The entire board toured the hospital building to view the renovation and new construc- tion program which is now near- ing completion. Mrs. Money and Mr. Cousins pointed our various places where there was less than complete satisfaction with the work and where re- pairs and replacements will be made. Following the tour Mn. Money reported that there had been a daily average of 78 pa- tients during the month of Oc- tober and on the evening of the meeting the total stood at 84, There were 171 admissions and 8 deaths during the Month, The report of the manage , Merit committee also contain- ed the information that for the been set up by the Parks Board. It was at this time that the Authority became involved, when the Department of Energy and Resources announced a crash program for small reser- voirs, offering 75 per cent grants, which meant the pro- gram could be enlarged from that set up by the Parks Board Lucknow district boards which will be amalgamated at that time, PRINCIPAL'S REPORT In his report to the board Principal F. E. Madill said that average daily attendance in Oc- tober had been 966 students. He told the board that the school football team had de- feated Listowel in a semi-final series and would play Goderich for the Huron-Perth Conference championship. Mr. Madill sparked a dis- cussion on Coinmencement, which all board members felt had been very successful. The principal also reported on a meeting he had held with the staff of the Lucknow Dist- rict High School at which dis- cussions had been held in re- gard to their position in theen- larged high school district, Mr. Madill stated that the school was not allowed enough money to equip the various .144 ................ ........ ittino ..... ............... In ....... 11.11..1 first rime in more than 20 years the hospital has a full complement of registered nur- ses and assistants. Only one or two positions on the staff re- main to be filled. E. E. Walker, chairman of the property committee, read a report of the major work car- ried out by the engineering and maintenance staff during Oc- tober and a projection of the work to be carried out this month. He also said that it would be necessary to construct a temporary passageway at the rear of the building to permit movement of laundry carts from the laundry to the hospital pm- per while the basement area under the original wing is un- dergoing re-construction. TO INSTALL LINES B. 14, Corrin asked about the lack of nitrous oxide lines to the operating, obateta under a IVs favorable Stony atructure, Asa. result of negotiations between the town, the Parks Board and the Authority, the latter group was asked to rake over and make necessary arr, rangements. AUTHORITY TOOK OM The Authority then estate" fished a scheme which Was bas" ed on the leasing of the pond from the town, for the Improve. merit of the dam through the installation of a secondary spillway and the replacing of flash boards with stop logs. This has been accomplished at a cost of about U5, 000, leer,- ing a sum of $15, 000 in the budget for de-silting. However, as time elapse the weather did not co-operat with the contractor and it was not until this summer that he attempted to start the work, (Please turn to Page Eight) Early Morning Blaze Breaks out At Dowling Home WHITECHURCH—On Satur- day Don Ross wakened around 6 a.m. and noticed from hia west window a small fire at Ken Dowling's that he thought to be a rubbish fire which the wind had stirred up. When he next looked he knew the driving shed was on fire. Mr. Ross went to the Dowl- ing farm as quickly as possible while Mrs. Ross phoned Mr. Dowling whom she aroused from sleep, and other neighbors who went to assist. Mr. Ross and the two Hena derson boys who Alm spending the night with. Mr. Dowling kept throwing water on the cor- ner of the barn nearest the burn- ing driving shed. The Lucknow Fire Department arrived just af- ter the gasoline drum of over 100 gallons blew up, and man- aged to keep the fire from spreading to the barn with the water supply. Lost in the fire was the trac- tor. The cause of the fire is un- known. areas of the planned addition due to rising costs. To make more money available for the drafting room, the carpentry classes are building the draft- ing tables from sketches prepar- ed by the senior drafting stud- ents. It is hoped funds will be available from current funds to purchase some of the equipment which cannot be obtained from allowances. Equipment lists, Mr. Madill Went on, are being prepared by the staff for the new shops and these will have to be forwarded to Ottawa in the near future for grant approval. Reports by committee chair.. men were very limited, John Taylor, chairman of the cafe- teria committee, stating that sales amounted to $0,100 dur- ing October, and that they were steadily improving. ......... Apsyso ....... 4444.44tert 444140 ......... 411444 rical and emergency operating rooms. Mrs. Morrey said pat such gas lines will be installed shortly. Dr. Corrin also stated that the medical staff concur. red in the revised visiting hours, in the hope that thellesent rush of visitors from 2 to 4 clock and from '1 to 9 will be spread out more evenly over the longer visiting periods. He pointed out that visitors will be requested to leave any roorri while treatment it being given to patients. Mrs. Morrey reported that a new rug and furnishings far the cafeteria had been purchased with a $2,000 bequest Iron the estate of the late Mrs. Mitt Hanna arid would be pre6ated by the staff, She suggested that A plague should be placed in the cafeteria in- dicating appreciation to the donor. Solemn Service Is Held at Cenotaph JACK HAYES laid a wreath for the Wingharn Lions Club and also placed one for the Wingham 8usiness ASSOdi- atiori.-,--A.T Photo, West Wawanosh Accident Sends Four Boys to Hospital WDHS MUSTANGS—Background, Grant Coultes, Randy McGlynn; second rear, Robin Steven, Bryan Forsyth, Dave Gowing, Norm Corrin, Murray Elston, Doug Wheeler, Doug Gibson, George Jardine; third row (centre of picture), Robert Taylor, Carman McBurney, Ron Gorrie, Mac Ross, Paul Gardner; fourth row, Don Collar, Ron Elliott, Robert Armstrong, ..... ....... ......... . 1 .. 444..4 ............... I ............. 44..1 ............. ................. .............. 4 ....... 0.44444 Y ......... 4.44444.4.144t .............. ......... ...... !nu m, ...................... I .... I .. ...... .... I ........... 110IHIOIM .. .... 0 ......... 0410#0“0 0 IIHOMOU".00.4ni ...... 14114101 ..... ............ ................ .. MOW .... I ... I ..... .... 1040lifl40,144.4....... 0JU0000,14.440 44.#04,4040.0.44444444 Brian Walden, Harvey Wheeler, Bruce Boyd, Neil Gowing, Don Rae, Grant Currie; three boys on left, Allan Carter, Pete Callan, Brian Elliott; front row, Gary Walden, Mike Forsyth, Dale Wardley, Don Morrison, Kevin Fisher, Tom Miller; foreground, Doug Elliott and Monty Templeman. —Advance-Times Photo. EXPECT SCHOOL TENDER CALL END OF FEBRUARY Hospital Board Establishes Continuous Visiting Hours Plan a