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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1967-06-22, Page 1THE BRIDGE ACROSS the main stream of the Maitland River just south of the old PUC buildings was closed to traffic on Tuesday afternoon when the abutments started to crack and the structure became unsafe for traffic. Department of High- way crews were shoring up the bridge to take the heavy traffic of Highway 86, which has been diverted since the bailey bridges were removed on the prairie. The new detour is the first road south on No. 4, west for one concession then north to No. 86. -Advance-Times Photo. Total figure over $23,000 Objective now in sight for Centennial swimming pool mn Num coleimo FIRST CTION Winglta Ontario, hursday, Jun 22. 1 67 Single opy Not Over Fifteen Cents„ The pounding of heavy truck traffic was blamed this week for the closing of the old bridge Over the Maitland, just south of the PUC building in Lower Town. Officials said that the old stone abutments supporting the bridge were in imminent danger of giving away, The bridge proper has been under- pinned with dozens of steel posts. Traffic on No. 86 Highway was diverted to Victoria Street and across the two old bridges in Lower Town several weeks ago, when work started on the by-pass south of town where ALONG THE MAIN DRAG By The Pedestrian Veterans guests of Legion Aux. Two buses transported vetere ans from Westminster Hospital, London, to Wingham last Wed , nesday, when they were guests of the Ladies' Auxiliary to the Legion. The men enjoyed a picnic lunch at Riverside Park at noon and many of them played cards during the afternoon, A tour of CKNX was made and they were served a hot dinner at the Legion Home,. The buses returned to London about 7 p.m. The veterans ap- peared to have enjoyed the day immensely and the ladies here were happy to have had them as guests. New manager at Toronto-Dominion Mr. Fred Snow, the new manager of the local branch of the Toronto-Dominion Bank has taken up his duties. Mr. Snow comes to Wingham from Elmira where he served as branch man- ager for ten years. Previously he had been stationed at Lon- don, Toronto, Sarnia and Ham- ilton. Mr. Snow and his wife May have four children, all at home, A daughter Susan attends the University of Guelph, a son John attends the University of Water- loo and Peter and Bill both at- tend high school. The Snows are members of the United Church. The en- tire family is keen on golfing and Mr. Snow, in addition, is a "ham" radio operator. Mrs. Snow and family will be joining Mr. Snow in Wing- ham as soon as a suitable ac- commodation is found. MR. ANb MRS. THOMAS FELLS of Patrick Street celebrated their 67th wedding an- niversary on Tuesday and enjoyed a walk in their beautiful garden during the day. Here they admire peonies which grew from a slip presented to Mr. Fells when he v.,/ mayor of Wingham by the Prince of Wales. Mr. Folk owned a butcher shop in town for many years and served over .20 years as hydro commissioner, councillor and mayor, -Advance-Times Photo, 23,000 broilers are lost when ventilating fans quit It now appears that there is no doubt about whether Wing- ham will or will not have a swimming pool. Harry West, financial chairman, reported on Monday that the total has now reached over $23, 000 in cash and pledges with more than $16, 000 on deposit in the bank. While the objective of $25, - NEW CLERK-- That pretty face behind the counter at the Maxwell Photo Studio is Lenore Fischer who will be assisting Jack during the sum- mer months. 0-0-0 LEAFS HERE WEDNESDAY-- Peter Thompson, chairman of the Kinsmen committee for the N.H. L. All-Star ball game with the Wingham intermedi- ates, reports that in addition to members of the Toronto Maple Leafs, other well-known puck- stets on the team will be Vic Hadfield, Pat Stapleton, Harry Howell and Bob Nevin, Ad- vance sale tickets are available from the Kinsmen. The game is scheduled for Wednesday night. 0-0-0 MORE SPRUCING UP-- Workmen have been busy re- decorating the exterior of Ben- nett's 50 to $1 store this week while we notice a new sign has been erected at Alexander's Hardware. 0-0-0 TRUE PATRIOT-- Dr. W. A. McKibbon is a little disappointed in his" fellow Canadians" since a bright new Canadian flag which hung proud- ly at his residence was stolen by some unknown person last week. We hope the person responsible will ponder the values represent- ed by the flag and perhaps make restitution. 0-0-0 PEE WEES LOSE-- The local Pee Wee baseball team went to Woodstock over the week-end to a tournament and lost out both to Sarnia, by 11-6 score, and to the weather which rained out their second game and finally cancelled the tournament. Coach Charlie Lee ttaVelled with the team. 0-0,-0 •THE HOLIDAY-- While the retail stores in town will be closed Saturday and open Monday, local indut tries are varied in their observe Mice of the Dominion Day cele- brations, Stanley-Berry will be closed Monday. Lloyd boots will be doted Ftiday and open Monday with the office closed Monday, Pry and Blackball Will be On Vacation at the time of the holiday and will not be affected.. 000 is in sight, Mr. West said that it is possible that canvas- sers may have missed the odd home and he asked that anyone in this position can call and a canvasser will drop around. This also holds true for anyone who has moved to town since the pool campaign started. Mr, West's number is 357-1.514 or Mrs. Helen West, a member of the committee can be reached at 357-1310 during the daytime. If enough money can be rais- ed for the pool it is anticipated that a water heater will be in- cluded in the equipment. This item was not part of the origin- al costing, but it appears that it may be included in the plans which would prolong the period of time in which the pool could be used. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Mc- Farlane $10.00; Mr. and Mrs. Doug Cerson $30.00; Mr. and Mrs. Jack Henderson $25, 00; Mr. and Mrs. Archie Campbell $15.00; Mr. and Mrs. George Gibson $25.00; Mr. and Mrs. John Gnay $100.00; Gertrude Ball $20, 00; W. VanDongen $5.00; Mr. and Mrs. J. Haly $5,00; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ruttan $10,00; Mr. and Mrs. Gary Templeman $25.00; The Burkes $125, 00; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Caskenette $5.00; Mr. and Mrs. Jim Steffler $2.00; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Edwards $50.00; Mr. and Mrs. Bob Brooks $4.00; Mr, and Mrs. Harry Gerrie $25,00; Mr, and Mrs. Del Ewing $20.00; Stan and Eleanor Hider, Welland $10.15; Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Madill $50.00; Mr. and Mrs. Norman Shepherd $150.00; Mr. and Mrs. Richard LeVan $100.00; Lee's Restaurant $25.00; Mrs. Iris E. Morrey $50,00; Dr. and Mrs. W. A. McKibbon $500.00; Miss Dorothe Comber $100.00; Mr. and Mrs. Merrill Cantelon $10.00; Mt. and Mrs. Marvin Streich $25.00; Mr. and Mrs. Keith Moffatt, Bluevale.$10.00; DEMONSTRATION IN FIRE FIGHTING-- A chemical fire fighting demonstration at Myth was the highlight of the Huron County Mutual Aid Fire system meet- ing on Monday evening. At- tending from the Wingham fire department were firemen Jim Carr, Ernie Merkley, BobSear- son, Dave Penner, Norm Cronk- wright and Wes Simmons. 0-0-0 POND FILLED-- Town crews and Conservation Authority men put the logs into the completed steel frame wotk at the Howson Dam last week and with the heavy rain on Sat- urday the pond was full to the brim by Sunday. With the heae vy runoff it appears as though one layer of logs will have to be removed as the verges of the park were slightly flooded, flow= ever, it is one eyesore lest in the eotriniunity, Mr. and Mrs. R. E. McKinney, Toronro, $100.00; Mr. and Mrs. L. A. McCrackin $2.00; Mr. and Mrs. John King $50.00; Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Lee $20.00; Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Beirnes $6,00; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Wharton $2,00; Mr. and Mrs. Gerry Timm $10.00; Mr. George R. Allen $300.00; Wingham Air Services Ltd., 550.00. WHITECHURCH; Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Mcilrath $25.00; Mrs. Eunice Gillespie $5.00; Mrs. Frank Coulter $5.00; Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Farrier $10.00; Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Chapman $5.00; Mr. and Mrs. John Gaunt $5.00; Mr. and Mrs, H. D. MacDonald $5.00; Mr. and Mrs. George Thompson $5.00. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Meurs, East Wawanosh $10.00; Mrs. Mary E. McKinney $10.00; Edighoffer Limited $50,00; Mr. and Mrs. Norm Welwood $50.00; Brent Davidson $5.00; Roseanne DeVries $10.00; Reina Jouwsma $6.00; Mr. and Mrs. Jim Swan $25.00; Mr. and Mrs. James Breckenridge $10.00; Rev. and Mrs. C. M. Jardine $30.00; Mr. and Mrs. K. G. Wilson $10.00; Mrs. Roy Mac- Donald $5.00; Mr. and Mrs. George Tervit Sr. $10.00; Mr. E. Groskorth, Whitechurch, $2.00; In memory of Mr. W.A. Galbraith, donated by W. D. (Bill) Galbraith, Kitchener, $50.00; Mr. and Mrs. John Strong Jr. $20.00; John Strong $5.00; Mr. and Mrs. Roy E. Bennett $50, 00; Huron Chapter 89, Wingham, 0.E.S.$100.00; Pattison Radio & Electric $25,00; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Taylor $10.00; Mr. and Mrs. Howard Walker, E. Wawanosh $10.00; Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Robb, Tor- onto, $10.00; Mr. and Mrs. Art Stone $5.00; David, Laurie and Heather Douglas $75,00; Mr. and Mrs.Jos. Redman $25.00; James Lamont Garage $10.00; Mr. and Mrs. Howard Fuller $15,00; Ronald Richey $2,00; Anonymous $280.00. Among the anonymous giv- ers are Mt. and Mrs. James Cameron and Mr. and Mrs. George Guest. Family takes up residence here Mr, and Mrs. W. Warner, formerly of London, have taken up residence at their new home at 45 Carling. Terrace. Mr. Watnet, an electrician, has been etrtplciyed at Burke Electric since January. The Warners have six child ten; John attending. Ryerson in Toronto, Diane and Shirley in high wheel, Ronald and Ray in public school and an eight- Month-old daughter Cheryl. At present the Watners have at a guest, Mist Brenda Cross of London, An official announcement was made on Tuesday that the Wingham Dry Cleaners has changed hands. Mel Cramm announced that the business and premises had been sold to John McInnes, of McInnes Dry Clean- ers, presently located on Jose- phine Street, Mr. McInnes said Two-car collision on Albert Street Chief of Police Jim Miller reports a two-car collision at the intersection of Minnie and Albert Streets, better known as the Howson dam, about 12:10 Tuesday afternoon, Cats driven by Murray Fischer of R, R. Wingham and Andrew Coburn Of Josephine Street, Wingham, were involved, About $1,200 damage resulted. The Pitcher vehicle was pro- ceeding cast on Albert Street after crossing the bridge while the Coburn car had come south on Minnie Stteet, stopped at the intersection of Albert and was proceeding across Albert Street when the collision occur- red. Neither of the drivets was injured in the mishap, Robert Hopper, who operates two broiler barns at the north- ern outskirts of Wingham, suf- fered a loss estimated at $18, - 000 when 23,000 birds suffocat- ed during the early hours Wed- nesday of last week. Electrical storms knocked Capt., Mrs. Ferris going to Mission Captain and Mrs, Albert Fer- ris, Wesley and Sharon leave on Monday for British Columbia, where they will be attached to the Salvation Army's Vancou- ver Harbour Light Mission. The mission is devoted to the reha- bilitation of indigents and oth- ers who are in need of assist- ance, particularly those who have become alcoholics. Captain and Mrs. Ferris will be., in charge of a new refuge Centre seven miles from Mis- sion, B.C., called Miracle Valley. The main comple- ment of the Valley are men who are homeless, unemployed and burdened with an alcoholic problem, with a resulting loss of hope and ambition. The comprehensive program at the centre includes spiritual guid- ance, occupational and physi- cal therapy, medical and psy- chiatric care, the rebuilding of self-respect and teaching men to work and strive for maturity. Captain and Mrs. Ferris will be succeeded in Wingham by Captain and Mrs. Donald Cop- ple, who are at present serving in Port Colborne. They have one small daughter. They will be officially welcomed toWing- ham at a meeting in the Salva- tion Army Citadel on June 29th. he would change locations on July 1. Mr. Cramm came to Wing- ham to open the Wingham Dry Cleaners, located on Diagonal Road, in December of 1965. Previously he had operated a dry cleaning business in Wiar- ton for 17 years. His son Dale is presently teaching dry clean- ing at the London trade school. Mr. and Mrs. Cramm intend to remain in Wingham with plans for the future unsettled at the present time. When Mr. Cramm opened the plant on Diagonal Road, he renovated a service station and opened an extremely hand- some building of white brick which served to beautify that area of the business section. Mr. Mclnnes said the new move would greatly increase the efficiency of his business which has been rather hamper- ed in the past by a lack of fa- cilities, John has been in Wing- ham for 16 years, all in the dry cleaning business. For the past two years he has owned his own business, Melmies Dry Clean- ets, formerly Templeman Dry Cleanets, lie will continue to Operate the business as Mclnnes Dry Cleaners. Mr, and Mrs. McInnes have two children, Heather 4 and Corey 2, and own a home in Bluevale, out the power during the night, with intermittent interruptions totalling about one hour. How- ever, when the power came back on the fuses in the two barns were blown. As a result, the fans in the barns did not operate and the birds died from lack of air cir- culation, Some 14,000 lost in one barn were 8 weeks old and 9,000 in the other were '7 weeks old. The birds were due for ship- ment shortly and were the last crop slated until the fall. Mr. Hopper said insurance problems have not yet been settled. Will attend the PC leadership convention The Huron riding Progressive Conservative Association met in Clinton last Wednesday to elect delegates to the national leadership convention in Sep- tember. Roger West, recently elect- ed candidate in the next pro- vincial election and Mrs. Roy Bennett, both of Wingham, were elected. Harold Corbett of Lucan and John Durnin, Au- burn, president of the Huron group were also named as dele- gates. Jean Gurney on vacation in Europe Miss Jean Gurney and friends Miss Susan Macdonald of De- troit and Miss Marcia Bauman of Toronto are holidaying in Europe. They arrived in Paris May 20 and then went to Lausanne in Switzerland, Genoa and Pisa. They spent a few days in Flor- ence where one of the girls knew a young couple who show- ed 'them around. They visited briefly in Rome and Naples and then took a boat to Corfu, Greece. After visiting some of Police Chief Jim Miller said this week that a Wingham home had been entered during the ear. ly hours of Thursday morning by a prowler. He did not release the name of the home owner. The chief said that the man entered the home by puhhing a hole in the screen of a door and reaching through to lift a latch. He was discovered by an occupant of the home who woke to find the man in a bedroom, A scream woke another sleep- ing resident in the same room and the prowler ran from the home and disappeared in the darkness, Chief Miller has issued a warning to the people of this community that the affair Five mile chow required LOWER TOWN BRIDGE IS CLOSED FOR TWO WEEKS John Mclnnes buys Wingham Cleaners Mowbray Construction is re- placing two Bailey bridges with modern structures, The by- pass and Baileys were installed in 1961 when the Department of Highways decided the Lower Town bridges were no longer safe for heavy traffic. With the closing of the old bridge, traffic is being divert- ed south on No. 4 Highway to the first road south of town, west for 14 miles and then north again to No, 86. The detour will be in effect for about two weeks during which time workmen will pour supporting cement faces on the old abutments. the islands they started back through Yugoslavia to Venice and intend to visit Salzburg in Austria and places in Germany. In Germany they will see Jean's cousin, Ft, -Lt. Ian Heth- erington at Lahr. The young ladies will then return to Paris, cross over to England and leave for home July 15. should not be taken lightly, and until the culprit is apprehended people should make sure that their doors and windows are locked at night. He also ad- vises that the public should not hesitate to call the police over what might seem to be a minor occurrence, even though it' may turn out to be trivial. He stressed that if a prowler of this type is to be apprehended it will take watchfulness on the part of everyone in the com- munity. He said the police do not in the least mind answering a call over what may seem to be a trivial matter. This is a serious problem and it cannot be brushed off lightly. Home is entered by night prowler