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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1967-05-11, Page 1ALONG THE MAIN DRAG By The Pedestrian FIRST SECTION enta. tario, Thursday, May n, 2967 Wingham, • POP Co Some prospects located to replace local doctors Final program of music festival draws large crowd at WOE The local Municipal Devel- opment Board, in co-operation with the Joint Conference Com- mittee of the Wingham and Dis- trict Hospital Board, is continu- ing its search for medical men to take the place of Drs. B. N. Cottle and A. B. Klahsen, who will give up their joint prac- tice here at the end of this month, Drs. McKibbon and Crawford will be the only two general practitioners left to serve the large Wingham area, The problem posed by the impending shortage of doctors was placed before the Ontario minister of health two weeks ago and assurance was received that every effort would be made to locate replacements. In the interval the local com- mittee has continued to act on the leads which were made Session, John Donaldson, who presented the watch, Mrs. Pym, and Mrs, T. A, Currie, who presented Mrs, Pym with a bouquet of red roses. "IN APPRECIATION, from St. Andrew's, 1939-1967" was the fitting inscription on the watch presented to Harold Victor Pym et a gathering in his honor Thursday even- ing. With Mr, Pym are Clerk of the —Advance-Times Photo, People of St. Andrew's pay tribute to Mr. and Mrs. H. Pym J, L. MacDowell of London, director of music for elemen- tary schools in Western Ontario, was adjudicator for the music festival held Wednesday and Thursday at East Wawanosh Central School, Competitions were held morning and after- noon of the two-day event with an evening program in Wing- ham District High School on Thursday when trophies were awarded before a packed house. Music supervisors for the Bel- grave, Blyth and Brussels schools which took part are Mrs. Mary Lou Johnston, Mrs. Phyllis Rod- gers and Mrs. Catherine Mac- Donald. Over 200 pupils competed in solo classes with 30 entries for duets. Winners of the various divisions were as follows: available by Drs. Corrin and Klahsen and by the week-end had secured the promise of a British-trained doctor to locate here as soon as the results of the qualifying examinations are known. It is expected that the results will be released by mid- July at the latest. Several other prospects have been contacted, some of whom are also waiting for examina- tion results, The examinations referred to are those set by the Ontario College of Physicians and Surgeons, and in most cases British graduates of reputable medical schools in the Old Country are successful in the tests, which are required only in Ontario and Quebec. Drs. Corrin and Klahsen state that they cannot delay their departure since they have accepted posts in medical insti- tutions in London. Johnny Brent to leave CKNX Order placed for May 22nd fireworks ton, 85, Belgrave; 4, Owen Braby, 84, Brussels; 5, Brian Manning, Blyth, and Fred Exel, Brussels, tied 83; 6, Gerald. Rue. ledge of Brussels and Benjamin Stadelman of Blyth, tied 82. Class 8, junior duets: 1, Ran- dy Cousins and Joyce Ireland, 84, Brussels; 2, Glen Nixon and Mary Gingrich, 83, Belgrave; 3. Barbara Elliot and Linda Moir, 82, Brussels; 4. Paul Mutter and Joyce Pearson, 81, Brussels; 5. Blaine McCutcheon and Kim Sullivan, 80, Brus- sels, THURSDAY WINNERS Class 9, unison chorus, Gr. 5 and 6; 1. Brussels, 85, Wing- ham Lions Club trophy present- ed by G. W. Tiffin. Class 10, Boy's solo, 11 yrs. and under; 1, Barry Young, 87, Blyth; 2. Calvin Nixon, 86, Belgrave; 3. Randy Cousins, 85, Brussels; 4, Blaine McCutcheon, 84, Brussels; 5. John Elliot, 83, (Please turn to Page Eight) WEDNESDAY WINNERS Class 1, girl's solo, 7 years and under: 1, Gayle Patterson of Blyth, 86; 2. Marilyn Wight- man, Belgrave, 85; 3, Julie Campbell, Brussels, 84; 4. Joan Heuther, Brussels, 83; 5. Mar- jorie Nixon, Belgrave, 82; 6. Lorie Campbell, Blyth, $1, Class 2, unison chorus, Gr. 1 and 2; 1. Brussels 85, receiv- ed the Belgrave Co-op Trophy presented by Ross Robinson; 2. Belgrave 83; 3. Blyth 82. Class 3, boy's solo, 7 years and under: 1. Sandy Marshall, Blyth, 87; 2. Paul Cowing, Brus- sels, 86; 3. Terry Higgins, Blyth, 85; John Adams, Brussels, 84; 5. Garry Manning, Blyth, 83; 6. Ronald Young, Blyth,82. Rhythm Band: 1, Belgrave No. 1 Band, trophy donated by Belgrave W.I. and presented by Mrs. N. Coultes, Class 5, girl's solo, 9 years and under; 1. Doreen Anderson, Belgrave, 86; 2. Linda Mair, Brussels, 85; 3. Hilly Van Am- ersfoort, Blyth, 84; 4, Beth Valiance of Brussels and Dar- lene Coultes, Belgrave, tied with 83; 5. Nancy Cousins of Brussels and Karen Higgins, Blyth, tied with 82; 6. Linda Ives of Blyth and Dianne Willis, Brussels, tied with 81. Class 6, unison chorus, Gr. 3 and 4; 1. Brussels, 85, receiv- ed Brussels Lions Club Trophy presented by George Mutter. Class 7, boy's solo, 9 years and under: 1. Danny Lamont, 87, Belgrave; 2. Glen Nixon, 86, Belgrave; 3. David Staple- Johnny Brent, a familiar per- sonality to Western Ontario tele- vision viewers, announced to The Advance-Times on Tues- day that he has resigned from his position as sports director with CKNX radio and TV after an association of twenty-six years. Mr. Brent said his resigna- tion becomes effective on May 22 at which time he will take up a public relations career as district sales representative with Carling Breweries. He will cov- er the territory formerly under the direction of "Sparky" Wei- LADIES NAME CLUB' OFFICERS A meeting was held on Tues- day at Mrs. Alan Williams when the officers for the ladies' golf club were elected. President is Mrs. Frank Madill; secretary, Mrs. Doug Rathbun; treasurer, Mrs. Lila Campbell of Blyth; games captain, Mrs. Eric Wal- den; membership, Mrs, Alan Williams. The mixed opening is May 27. The ladies will have a pot- luck luncheon on June 6th. The inscription on the watch read "In appreciation, from St. Andrew's,. 1939-196'1" . For the congregation of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, it was their way of saying "thanks and best wishes" to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Victor Pym for long- time service and friendship, Mr. Pym served since 1939 as organist and choir director for the church and retired on May 1. Thursday night the many who have been inspired by his sacred music and joined with him in the vocal praise, gathered together in his honor. The program, after a pot- luck supper, took the form of "This Is Your Life - Harold Vic- Fire Chief Dave Crothers this week placed the order for the fireworks display which will be held May 22. The canvass organized by the Kinettes and Rebekahs, includ- ing the amount collected ear- lier and announced last week, amounted to $355.00 from resi- dents of Wingham. The re- mainder of the. cost will be cov- ered by donations from the town, Lions, Kinsmen, Legion, Busi- ness Association and the Sports- men's Club. Those who made the collec- tion were Mrs. Don Montgom- Ross Hamilton re-named by Mrs. T, A. Currie, who al- so presented Mrs. Pym with a bouquet of red roses. John Donaldson, clerk of the Session, made the presentation of the inscribed watch to Mr. Pym and called on Doug Thom- son, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arn- old Thomson of Wingham, to play at the piano and sing a so- lo. Doug, a current pupil of Mr. Pym, showed that the in- structor has not lost his demand for quality over the years. Rev, G. L. Fish, master of ceremonies, led in the hymn "Blest Be the Tie that Binds" which closed the program. Afterwards many of the audi- ence came forward to extend personal greetings to the Pyms, including their son Jack of Kin- cardine and daughter Marion, Mrs. Robert Rae of London. Executive named for pool project association rpreaident ery, Mrs, Harry Gerrie, Mrs. Harvey Aitchison, Mrs. Ernie Merkley, Mrs. Murray Taylor, Mrs. Bill Hanula, Mrs. Dawson Pollock, Mrs. Ross Gordon, Mrs. Dave Burgess, Elwood Ir- win, Don Rintoul and Bob Brooks. Special thanks go to these people who gave of their time and effort and it is hoped that next year others will also get behind the project. A collection will be taken up at the display so that those who have not contributed may do so. Since it is difficult to charge a set admission fee, as is done in some places, contri- butions are voluntary and gener- ous donations from individuals would ease the responsibility of the sponsoring organizations, all of which have other worth- while projects to finance. Public school awards contract for supplies Meeting at the school on Monday evening the public school board opened tenders for pupils' supplies and awarded the contract to Bennett's 5¢ to $1.00 Store, Wingham. The board also saw a dem- onstration of various items of equipment used as teaching aids and decided to buy six over- head projectors and one copier from the 3M Company. The vice-principal John Ross was instructed to purchase sev- eral pieces of equipment for the new gym which is now being used by the students. The purchase of equipment and furnishings for the remed- ial class was left over to the next meeting. Principal Stewart Beattie re- ported the enrolment down slightly, at 45'7 students. and pre-school training for children of nursery school age. Other officers elected at the meeting were vice-presidents William Turnbull of Brussels an( William Millen of R.R. 2 Tees. water; treasurer, Bill Lindup, o' Wingham; secretary, Mrs. Mary McKinney of Wingham; mem- bership committee, Mrs. Jack Reavie of Wingharn; publicity, Miss Linda Johnston of Gorrie; religious training, Rev. H. W. Hamilton of Wingham. The association currently operates a day school here;' The Golden Circle School", with tei children attending. There are two full time teachers, Mrs. Reavie and Mrs. R. Kilpatrick with Mrs. H. Schipper as sup- ply teacher. Mr. Hamilton said the asso- ciation expects expansion of the Golden Circle School will be necessary in the next few years. A re-organizational meeting of the Wingham and District Association for the Mentally Retarded was held in Wingham last week with Ross Hamilton re-named as president. The group, which covers a wide radius around Wingham includ- ing Lucknow, Brussels and Tees- water, discussed the possible expansion of treatment of the retarded such as adult work- shops for those, over eighteen Centennial calendar May 19, 20 U.C.W. of Eel- grave Church will hold a Centennial Craft Carnival with a display of quilts, rugs, and antiques, and will serve tea, 14111M04610.0•111.M11.11.110.11111 Meeting at the council chambers last week the group interested in a swimming pool, under the chairmanship of C. Donald Lloyd, decided to set up an executive committee and put an official name on the project. The name agreed upon was "Wingham District Centennial Pool". Named to form an ex- ecutive or steering committee were Mr, Lloyd as general chair- man; Harry West, chairman of the finance committee; G. W. Cruickshank, publicity chair- man; William Conron, building committee chairman and Ken Wood, secretary. The meeting spent a con- siderable amount of time talk- ing over the problems which will be faced by the finance committee. The chairman re- ported that at least $25, 000 will have to be raised by public do- nation. It was decided that the fi- nance committee will be asked to set up a door-to-door canvass of the community. June 1st was set as the deadline for the oper- ation. A list of names of those who may be willing to canvass was developed and turned over to the finance chairman, The publicity committee was instructed to have a small brochure printed which will out- line the pool project and be de- livered to the people of Wing- ham and surrounding district be- fore the financial campaign gets underway. The finance committee will also get in touch with interested people in the farming commun- ity surrounding Wingham to so- licit their support as well. tor" as voices from the past brought back memories of years gone by. Dressed in centennial cos- tume, as the program had been disguised as a centennial sup- per complete with old time dishes, in order to maintain secrecy, one by one many of the old friends and pupils of Harold Victor came forward, many of them demonstrating the talents of their teacher. Those with a part to play in recalling the past were Earl and Martha Heywood. M`•, Hey- 'wood's mother was a close friend of Mrs. Pym. The Hey- woods sang two numbers. One of Mr. Pym's first pu- pils, Mrs. Norman Welwood re- called that on the day the Pyms moved to Wingham they were dinner guests with her parents, Mr, .and Mrs. R. H. Lloyd. Twenty-six years of memor- ies of an association with CKNX radio were reviewechby Ross Hamilton of the station, who recalled the "Hymn Time" pro- gram which ran for 26 years, "Moods and Music" and "Church of The Air". A fellow performer on the "Moods and Music" program, Mrs. Carl Douglas appeared as did one of his early pupils and now a member of the Baptist Church choir, Mrs. Merrill Cantelon. An 80-year history of the choir at St. Andrew's was given Linda Wilson wins provincial honors Linda Wilson of BrUssels last week captured the Royal Can- adian Legion Ontario Provincial Command trophy and a cash prize for senior elementary pub- lic speaking in Toronto. Linda won the Dr. W. A. McKibbon trophy and a set of World Book Encyclopedia earl- ier this year at the Branch 180 contest. She went on to win the Zone Cl contest at Sea- Speaker from Ghana at Lions Club 1915 Ford touring brought $1,950 at antique car sale No injuries in area accident forth, the Zone C competition in Clinton and the Zones, C, D, arid B in Toronto two weeks ago which qualified her for the chance of provincial honors, Iles topic was "Canada as I See it". Competitors were from Copper Cliff, Delhi arid Iro- quois, This is the first time a local speaker has taken the provincial trophy. Linda was also entered in the °Marie Trustees' and Ratepay- ers' Association competition and placed second in her class at Breslau. ler, another well-known sports personality. According to Mr. Brent, he will continue to re- side with his family at his pres- ent home in Bluevale and will service the area covered by CKNX television. "Tile decision to resign from the local station was not an easy one," Johnny said, "as many pleasant associations are formed over 2'7 years." How- ever, as he pointed out, he will still find time to seek out his old friends from broadcasting days. At CKNX Johnny handled the early morning radio commen- tary for nineteen years before becoming sports director nine years ago. Mr. Brent recalled that he was the eighth member of the staff of the then fledg- ling CKNX radio which now employs over eighty persons. In addition to his many other du- ties at the station, Johnny found the time to manage the famous CKNX Barn Dance for twenty- two years. Apart from his accomplish- ments at CKNX, Johnny played a big part in public life in Wingham and area, For the past eleven years he has been CNIB representative for the town, and in 1954 he was instru- mental in organizing the town's seventy-fifth anniversary cele- brations. In sports Johnny has played both junior and senior hockey in the 01-IA as well as intermedi- ate in the WOAA Wingham en- try, Ile was always an active member of the CKNX hockey club which played at arena benefit games over the years, As yet, management of CKNX has made no announce- ment as to his replacement, WEN CROWNED-,--Lois Ferguson was crowned school queen at the annual graduation dance last Friday evening. Jim Graham, vice-president of the students council, had the honor while Gloria Reed, council president, presented Mks Ferguson with a bouquet of roses. A-T Photo. Five cars of antique vintage changed hands in the village o Gorrie on Saturday as the auc- tioneer's hammer fell. The cars, all restored in the recent past by George Brown and son John Of Gorrie, were sold to residents of Canada despite the high number of American en- thusiasts which were attracted to the sale. License plates from California, Ohio, Michi- gan and New York were noted among the hundreds of cars which streamed to the commute ity park for the sale. As well as the cars, literall hundreds of antique parts were sold by auction. Among the cars sold were a 1915FordTou ing which commanded a price of $1,950 before the bidding ended, a 1921 Ford Model T roadster, a 1931 Ford Model A deluxe roadster, a 1928 Whip- pet and a 1932 Model B Ford. The cars offered at the sale ranged from 1908 to 1934. And the auctioneer was not the only one at the sale doing brisk business, The ladies of Unit Pout of the Gorrie United Church cleared a profit of over $125 at the lunch booth on the grounds. Although damage was esti- mated at $1, 100 no serious In-, juries were sustained in an ac- cident at the intersection of Highway 86 and the Brussels road on Saturday afternoon, Drivers involved were Jerome Hauser of Kitchener and Harvey Dale of R.R. 4 Clinton. Both Mr. and Mrs, Hauser suffered slight injuries but were not hospitalized according to the Wingham detach- ment which investigated the Mishap. Mr. Dale and three passengers were not hurt, The Lions Club held its an- nual Farmers' Night with 15 guests in attendance. Mr. Ofuso Appiah of Ghana, Africa, was guest speaker. He Ove a very informative talk and question period on his na- tive land in comparison to Can- ada, and expressed how much lie has enjoyed his visit to Can- ada and meeting the people. Mr. Appiali is head of educa- tional broadcasting in his coun- try. Lion "Casey" Casemore pre- sented trophies to Miss Lynn Workman and Jim McKague for their success in public speaking. Ile also presented plaques to prank Madill oh behalf of Lynti and Jim, to he displayed at A motion was approved to give a donation to help with the Saugeen District Scout Cehteti.. vial Tour, There will he six 'Lions at, tending the convention at Sault Ste, Marie the end of May. CORRECT DATE-- Somebody fouled us up last week when we announced the date of the forthcoming dinner meeting of the Wingham Busi- ness Association. The correct date is Thursday, May 18th. Place, the Legion Home at sev- en o'clock. 0-0-0 FLEET'S OUT-- One vessel from the Wing- ham power boat flotilla got it's baptism for the season at Kin- cardine on Saturday afternoon. According to reports boating was just grand, including the fresh air and exercise the cap- tain and crew got as they pad- dled back to shore when the motor failed. 0--0--0 LADIES' NIGHT-- Wingham Kinsmen and their ladies will gather at the Blue Barn, Listowel, on Saturday evening for dinner and dancing. 0--0--0 SOMETHING IS MISSING-- We. can't tell you just how it happened -- but all the beards have disappeared from the faces at Lou Redman's service station. It is rumored, however, that the facial hair was tending to get mixed up with crankcase oil and other foreign substances. 0-0-0 BACK FROM PAREE-- Mr. and Mrs. Harold Rem- ington returned last week after spending a couple of glorious weeks in Europe. They report that Paris is a great place for a holiday, 0-0-0 IN THE MARITIMES-- Photographer Jack Maxwell and his wife will spend a few days in the Maritime provinces next week, The Maxwell store, however, will be open for busi- ness during their absence, 0-0-0 TIME RUNNING OUT-- . We are still looking for his- tories of century farms, old homes and businesses which have been owned by the same family for a long period of time, and of families whose ancestors were pioneers. We again appeal to residents of Wingham, the nearby villages and surrounding area to supply such information for a cente.h. nial edition of The Advance, Times, , Time is running out and responses to earlier re- quests have been few. ;0'