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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1959-10-07, Page 1PRESENTATIONS MADE TO CONST. BOB LEWIS Provincial Constable Bob Lewis, who last week resigned from the force to take a, position with a tele- vision station in North Bay, was honored on Thursday evening when members of the Meal and provin- cial police forces, town officials and friends in this community ga- thered at the Armouries to wish him well in his new position and to express their regret at his de- parture both from police work and from this community. Mayor R. E. McKinney presented him with a purse of money from his friends in Wingham and in the course of his remarks the mayor said that it takes an unusual man to' be, at one and the same time, a good policeman and a popular citi- A travelling case was ereeented by the police of this district. The mayor also introduced Con- stable John 'Parkinson -of Goderich who will succeed Cont. Lewis here. Last Monday evening Bob was THE CHOICE IS YOURS I Hurt at School, Boy Is Rushed to Hospital • With which is amalgamated ant conies Vidette and Wroneter New. ININGIIAM, 014131,0, ITCPICA'SDAlt, (KrfOlINPR Oh, NO 01114140 ctonfm ALONG THE MAIN DRAG, The FedeatfIan BEAUTY QUEEN—William Gamaboil, 'chairman of the committee in charge of the beauty contest staged at theileivieleFaiviaSt Saturday, obviously enjoyed presenting the Winner,?Mias Helen', Adams, with a eer-. feag.g. NTS. Russtij A.04910,iv.R.R,..2, .00.41e,t,,S,W14.4x#Pretien:fed!'S. in the contest. She is a'itUdent at StratfoidT `eis'-eciliege.A-T photo. NIP III Last Week this column outlined for you the alterna- five plans which face the swimming pool committee be- fore any construction project,canttake place. The first is the proposal to construct an outdoor swimming pool with facilities for dressing rooms, etc. The alternative suggestion is to undertake the construction 'of a building to house a heated swimming pool, gymnasium, kitchen, etc. The cost of the first is likely to be about $35,000; the second will run to the neighborhood of $75,000. In case you missed this message last Week we will repeat that the most important factor in the entire ques- tion is to gain some accurate knowledge of the wishes of the public in this matter. Certain funds are already available for either of these projects, but the bulk of the paying will have to be done by the citizens of Wing- ham and the surrounding rural area which lies sufficient- ly close to the town to benefit from the Pool or com- munity centre facilities. Those who are in favor of the construction of the complete community centre contend that from the stand- point of economy alone the all year building is much better buying than the pool only. In addition they point out that a community auditorium which would provide spate for recreation, dances, etc., is' badly needed here. In an effort to gain a useful measure of Public opinion a letter is being prepared to go to every hoes,- hold in the area concerned. The letter will again outline the proposals and ask for an ansvoer. Unless a high per- centage Of returns is received th sonimittee will be at a loss to make further plans. Please watch for the ar. rival of the letter and make sure that you give the mat- ter serious thought. Wingham Ladies Ty. !tail ,Liner Mrs. John Cruickshank, Mrs: 'Jack Stephens, Mrs. Garry 'Gibson and Mn, S. A. ,Scott spent last Thursday in Toronto. They de- cided to try the new rail liner sera vice 'and take advantage 'of the group rates which came 111,V) effect on October let, The group travelled, on one tick- et, at only $5.50 return for each person. There were only 'two changes, at Palmerston and Gu- elph, but there was no waiting on either occasion. The ladies, report a comfortable and relaxed trip, free from worry about hialiway hazards and recom- mend it for a day's outing. the guest of 'honor at the Wingham Sportsmen's Association, when Slim 'Boucher presented him with sev- eral pieces of fishing equipment, and expressed the general regret felt by the sportsmen in the de- paxture of one of their most active and imaginative members. DISTINallaISBIED_OVEST—e • Leo Hachey, owner of OKI30..11,a- • de, Bathurst, NB, and president .of which serves porta-. ern New Brunswick in the •Chaleur • e area, was .a. visitor to CIaleTaarTV „during the • past week, Shown • eateteurid•• the, ,l•rreat atatia le • by ..-Don a-aildebrand, the visitor was mach impreepea with the . Wingham op. -eratioa. Jae also visited with Slim Boucher, a native of his borne city in Now Brunswick. 0 - 0 - 0 • I'LA N FOR SHOOT— Members of the Wingham Sports- men's Aseociation held their regu- lar gathering Monday night and completed arrangements for the big Thanksgiving Day turkey shot and general entertainment which takes plape next Monday. To cOnclude the eveoing films on various out- door topics Were shown and lunch Was "earned. • 0 - 0 - 0. PIOW'RlE YOUR ?IVES?--,- It's to be hoped the human sys- tem of internal plumbing is rea- sonably safe against invasions of iron oxide, for the tape in town have certainly been spouting some inordinate amounts Of rust recent- ly. Likely the humans will survive, but it sure is murder on father's . Sunday shirts. ,- • O.- 0 - 0 BIGr.DISTRACTIO/C— Most industrial and commercial enterprises in town are slowed to ) a walk this week as eyes and ears are glued to television and radio. World Series time is something quite unique in the general interest created, a) . 0-0.0 END OF THE SEASON— Local members of the Pine Riv- er poet Clubewill -be lathy remov- ing docire and such like in prepara- tion forwinaer. The club has al- ready, Made a start on the con- estruction of 'a building to be in use next ees;son. Several -Winge 'ham hoatina -enthusiaats aiie bets:aof this latest of Lake Htirem's nautical Organizations. • 0 - O - WINTER ON THE WAY— With the, WOAA annual meeting scheduled for next week, there is no doubt that summer is over. It won't be long till the boys will be looking over their hockey equip- znent. CHRISTMAS TEA AND BAZAAR The Wernan's Association of the Wingham United Church will hold its Chrietrnas tea and bazaar on Wednesday, November 18 at 3 p.m. in the church basement. Christmas' cakes, puddings and other home . baking, Christmas decorations, ap- rons, etc, will be offered for sale. • F7b MARATHON BRIDGE _Anyone who •hae not already beeri contacted and who wishes to play In the ,arinual Marathon Bridge sponsored by • the •Wornen's• Aux- iliary to the Wingham General Hospital, is invited to call Miss 'Christine Isbister, 1087W, before Octoboy 15th, so that her name may be included in the schedule of gamest, F7b KINETTE TEA and BAKE SALE The Kinette fall 'tea and bake sale will be held in the council chambers Wednesday, Oct. 28th from 3 'to 5 pet. It will be high- lighted 'by a 'fashion show of hats at 3:30. The draw will be made for the occasional chair. F71421b RUMMAGE SALE IN ,BELGRAVE An ,atiation rummage sale, ste of baked goods, butler table, lunch counter, Will be held in the'Belgravc Commanity Arena . on Saturday, October 10th at 2 p.m., sponsored by Trinity Anglican Church. V7b FALL BALL IN WROXETER A Fall Ball will be held in the Wroxeter Hall bn latiaay, Oct. 9th eponsored by the Wroxeter Coan - Munity Hall Board. Music by El- liott Carruthers' orcheetraa Draw fog' 00,00 cash. Adialesion 75c. Door ptize: P7b VALL RUMMAGE MLE The Fall Rummage sale sport- eoreci by the Ladies' Atteiliary to the Winghena General Hospital IS being ,held in' the' Armouries on Saturday, Octeber 17 at two &Clock Thle is 'the lima Of Year when wo- men are delving Into their cup' :boarde and cleaning out 'the attic and the beternent, SO, do not for te pack et hex abr. the ranernage sale end get tid of those tiniteceele eery artielea. Gather eip furniture, Clething, dieties, neveitiee, anyttrieg • you cannot tree We can Aell at the rummage sale, Oct, 17. Anyone wishing a donation called for, pleatie phone Mrs, X, A, Melattet, 118, Or Wee IVIargtietite Joh)* a08. F711, TURKEY SHOOT ON THANKSEINfi DAY The Wingham Sportsurea's As- sociation will sponsor it annual, Thanksgiving shoot on Monday, commencing at one o'clock at the association's grounds in Turnberry Township just -West of the Lower 'Wingham area, There will be 100 oven-ready turkeys and chickens as prizes,. EVeryone is welcome to partici- pate in the shoot. Shotguns and .22 rifles may be used, with either peep or open sights. Contestants are reminded that no telescope sights will be allowed. • There will be other attractions too, such as 'trap shooting, dart, cork and BB gun games, for which the prizes will be sundries such as cigarettes. The local branch of Civil Defence has arranged for a display booth rend a food booth will be set up on, the grounds. The kiddies will .be able to enjoy tides on 'a miniature merry-go-round. An invitation dance is scheduled for the evening, which will be held at the club ;house for members, wives and friends, with music pro- vided by The Sportsmen. TURKEY SUPPER AT BELMORE Turkey supper will be served in Belmore Community Centre Wed- nesday, Oct, 21st, at 7 -p.m; EAT. Adults $1,25; children 50c. F7.I4b RECEPTION AND DANCE, A receptiort will be held at Foresters' Hall, Belgrave, on Fri- day, October 9th for Mr, and Mrs, Doug, Meehan (Florence Daws,on), Everybody welcome, Ladies please bring lunch. Evening Classes Open at W.D.H.S. The Wingham District High School Board is 'offering' a variety of subjects in evening classes at the school, If enrolment is sufficient, Basic English for New Canadians, °owing" tvpieg art metalwork and handierafte Will begin on Wednes- 'tate everang, ,Oetaber 14th at 7,30, If there is a suffieient demand, other classes for which there are facilities could be arranged. NO class in industrial arts is being of, fared because of the comitructiori teak in corineetion With the new addition to the schoet The tee for ell clasqes except, Bresie English, for which there is no change, Will be $5.00, ' Any inquiries befere elastics be, gia may .be made by telephoning the Wirighain District High School (Wingham 128) during s eb 001 hinirs, You Will find spending each Wednesday everting during the win- ter namithe at the High Schee both pleasant end interesting, Re- gistration and the first class will be October 1.4th A, C. Agnew, Wiagheart's asses- sor, reported' to the regular rneete inee oia tite cowmen ore Mandayeever- 'Meg that assessment in the com- maillty bad climbed by nearly 450,, .900 in -the -past year, He pointed out that the figures will be even Meier next year due to current censtruction going on in town, 'Petal assessment for 1950 on which 1960 taxes will be paid, was a2,506,522.00 compared to $2,456,, 078,00 in 1958. The 1959 total wap, broken down as fellows; residential A. neva educational slogan, sug- gested by an official of Huron unit, has been adopted by OntariO eliaision of the Canadian Cancer Society, it' was revealed at the annual county unit meeting in Clinton Friday night, - Attractive new placards with the theme, aLiVE without fear of caneer through EARLY diagnOsis,a were dipPlayed by Dr. J. Semple, 'hEtSf .1111 CAR aVat. and. Mrs. William T. Irwin 'anclababy son, Murray, of East Wa- Vrahosh, met with a freak accidene at the week,end While on, their way ,yo Hamilton to visit relatites. ' At Freelton two leese in a. barn-_ `afiacr suddenly tOok flight."They flew over a fence -beside the high- WY and swooped low over the road One hit the car and was instantly killed; falling to the ditch. The second bird crashed through the windshield of the Irwin car, the broken glass showering the oc- cupants. Murray, a year old, was, seated in a child's car seat 'between his parents and suffered a badly cut faCe. Twelve stitches were requir- ed to close the wounds. DISTRICT FORESTERS HOLD CHURCH SERVICE The officers and members of the Canadian Order of Foresters for this district attended divine service in Wingham United Church on Sunday morning. Led by the Bel- grave lailtie Band the members marched to the church where they occupied the centre pews. This order was first organized on November 25, 1879, in, the city of London with a membership of 390, which has now increased to 40,000. The first High Chief Ran- ger was Rev. G, G. McRobbie of Tillsonburg and Robert Elliott of Wingham was the first High Vice Chief Ranger. In 1883 John Nee- lands of Wingham became High Treasurer of the Order. Wiagham continues to be represented in the High Court by the Dominion High Chaplain, the minister of the Un- ited Church, Rev, T. G, Ku seer. Owing to the sudden illness of Rev. Huesca the' service was con- ducted by Rev, Mn, Hird of Gorrie, Who welcomed the visiting Order, to what might be called their home, through'the men of this town who had held high office, Mr. Hird took his text from the familiar passage, John 3:16, "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life." tHe placed special emphasis on the word "whosoever", showing that anyone of any color or creed, who weet to' Jesus, believing in Him and asking pardon, would receive It. Wingham Brownies To Collect Baskets The Brownies Will spend their Thanksgiving week-end collecting baskets, Which they will sell to raise funds 'to 'help tarry on theft Season's work, They will call at all Wellies in Wingham either Saturday or Mon- day, If you have any baskets around the place this is you chance to cleat theta Mit and help the trownies at the same tithe, --Mr, and Mrs, Joe Mills of Pon- tiac, Mich„ Ware Week-end visitors With 'his pate:trite% Mt. and Mrs. Pram:its Mills, land, $217,625; residential buildings, $1,467025; contrnerelal land, $56,250; eommerearta-buildinge, .$305,430a dustrial land, $4,700; industrial buildings, $133,800; farm lands, $4,675; business assessment, 9257,- 017. Mr, Agnew also paid that the po- pulation tatalled 2,715, The age groUps in the community are as follows: 3 years and under,, 197; 4 years old, 67; 5 yeare old, 55; ei and 7 years old, 104; 8 and 9 years old, 1171 10 to 19 years ;Ad, e03; 14 •Seaforth, chairman of the unit educational committee and origin- ator of the slogan, "We have, put too much em- phasis in the past on the negative side of cancer. Our new aPproach is a positive one, assuring people that cancer can be cured if it is discovered early enough." The signs stress that'regular medical check- ups ate the most effective type of prevention. The new placards will be planed on display by the various branches in the unit, Seventy-six cancer sufferers in. Huron were assisted by welfare Services of the unit in 1959, report- ed Service chairman Mrs. C. M. Baechler, Goderich. Branch com- mittees have supplied pain eeliev- ing drugs, house keeping and bathe nursing services, • transpoitation and 4.!c,,Asi145 to aient4pL1i sections of 'the eOuritea Total ivelfare expenditure ex- ceeded $2,000 according to a report from Treasurer ,Mrs. A. M. Harper, Goderich. „ Other costs included education, $665; campaign expenses, $660; overhead, $295. Remainder of the $17,750 raised by the unit was forwarded *to provincial headquarters for re- search and other projects, A campaign award, recognizing "the generous service, co-operation and interest" in exceeding it 1959 Douglas Ewing, 11-year-old son of Mr .and Mrs. D. A. Ewing, Vic- toria Street, met with an accident while playing in the basement at the Wingham Public School on Monday afternoon. He was swing- ing from.the bars in the company Of other boys. The youngsters had been pushing each other in order to swing higher and Douglas was abput to let himself fall free of the bar when another boy attempted to give him a push. He fell to the floor, hitting his shoulder and the side of his head, the force of the fall leaving him unconscious, Medical aid was summoned and p, years, 99; 1-5 years, '39; 16 to 19 years, 174; 20 to 59 years, 1223; 60 14 64 years, ..4;„. .QQ audio years and over, 262, , Council discuseed the problem of old buildings in the community' which are considered either a fire hazard or an eyesore, and decided to notify several owners of property in this category, to either repair or remove the buildinge in question. The council concluded that if the property owners do not comply, then the town would remove the quota, was presented to the unit by provincial headquarters. Under chairman R, E. Pooley, Exeter,' the unitaraised over ,$16,000 in its April campaign which had an ob- jective of $13,000. The award was presented to Mr. Pooley's avife, in his absence, by the unit president, Mrs. Kenneth Johns, R.R. 1, W,00dham, who con- ducted the annual meetings. A report ay Ross Merrill, Clinton, revealed cancer educational films had been shown close to 100 times in the county during the past year. Other educational projects ineluded booths at fall fairs and distribution of literature through numerous 'de- pot, Mrs. Johns was re-elected pre- sident of the unit. Vice-presidents are Mr Jesephine Chisholm, Goaerieht Mrs,. Harold Vodden, Biyth; Dewitt. Mills; 7, W.ingbarn. Secretata rich, and Mrs. HaaPer remains treasurer; Committee 7 chairman i anclude:' R, E, Pooley, camaaign; Dr. J. Semple, education; Dr. H. M. Aldis, Goderich, medical advisory; James 4Doig, Seaforth, extension; Ross Merrill, films; Mrs. Baechler, sere vice; Mrs. J. G. Dunlop, Exeter, leiucleit-yservice; Don Soutbcott, pub- About 65 persons attended the annual meeting, All five branches were represented: he was taken to Wingham Hospi- tal by ambulance. He had not re- gained consciousness by early eve- ning and was removed to Victoria Hospital, London. On the way 'to London he recovered consciousness. Mr, Ewing was in St. Catharines on business and met his wife at the London hospital. Word received Tuesday afternoon indicated the child would be re- turned to the Wingham Hospital ay ambulance Wednesday and, will require complete rest for a time, There was no indication of frac- tures. buildings end charge the, cost back to the owners on taxes, ..,c934PPY PoPq in Oone neetion With file SeWer'460Weethiiii" " where street sarfaCes had, been damaged by trenehes dug for this purpose, In the future those apply, ing for sewer Cooneetions will be 'charged a 435.0() deposit to cover fthweldcobsetinogf e1,1,4trc,,,deeet if the 'ot is bree: low the $35,00 And if the amount In exceps then the property owner will ,be charged accordingly. Mayor McKinney reported that the town had received a payment of $3877,(a) from the Central Mort- Pgesaiad ,th n,ci :,ia °lPtiPhge liCgohrtpoofratthe Corporation oln new , lieueof taxes on Hincrest properties, He agreement winch was reached with a the corporation, this year the a-mount will be increased to $6760 next year, provided the nall 'rate remaias at the preeent level, A Stratford insulation firm had 'requested a reduction la the $75.00 peddler's fee, but the request Warr turned down by the counell. Charles Hodgins, lecal service station operator, requested consid- eration of a drainage problem in front of'his building on Josephine St. south. After lengthy conaiderae Won council decided that it was not the responsibility of the •towa, and pointed 'out that several other pint- liar business places had faced the same problems which had been overcome without town assistance; Councillor Don 'Nesmith reported that it was expected'that the -Main street will be paved at an early date, with work to start; -probably at the first of next, Weela Be also reported that wok had then com- pleted on the repair' of the gates at -the Howeon dam, and that it had been inspeceed,* the Department of Highways etael'found' satisaac- tory. Total „cost pf the repair prp-isat was expected to be about a4500,90. poteg „Are Low Councillor W F u rgnian, chair- 'th'an of the cemetery' cointhitfee reported that he' had'investigated the rates charged for graves and perpetual Care in 10 eommunities and 'found that Wiagharn was among the ,lowest. He 'Pointed out that the current rate of -$5.00 per 'grave and $15 for perpetual care -is insufficient to cover coats. Council approved his recommen- dation .for the following 'Schedule of fees; to local residents, ,grave $20„00; perpetual care, $20.00; nob- residents, graye $25.00; care `$25.00; to those paying for care on an An- ual basis the :Fee will be iaisea to $2,50 per grave; foundations' will be $1.50 per 'cubic foot; use of the chapel $15.90 and the fee for open- ing graves was set at $26.00 for re- sidents' and $25.00 for nonresi- dents, The mayor pointed out that the cost of maintaining the cernetery was such that local taxpayers are contributing a consideraibe sum of money each year, and it is for this reason that nonresident who use the cemetery are charged more than those who live 'in Wingham. Set Dates A new by-law was paseed' which changed the hours Of voting. The previous by-laW had the polle op- en from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., but under the new by-law the time has been extended be 6 p.m, Nomination day will ,be the last Friday in Novem- ber (Nov. 26) and election day the first Monday in December, which falls on Dec. 1st this year. Court of revision will be held on Monday, Oct. 19th. as Live Without . .Fear. Them. Of , .Coiinty. '"Cattor,... Unit MG 1408S,IN FARM( IRE—Just at press time Tues day aateranoon, the large bank barn of Ike m6teitiro on the lath of Turnberry took fire and was completely lost in the blaze. NO estiniate the total loss was possible at the tithe, however, the barn which is shOwn aboae ',canto it Weer completely 4letaaoyea Was on of the largest in the township, Some pigs Were saved, as well as a feW talves, however the semen's orop Wat4 lost, Whilahrtni firemen evere able to save an adjoining dariVe alliCei and the farm