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
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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-.
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in the contest. She is a'itUdent at StratfoidT `eis'-eciliege.A-T photo.
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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.
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• 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.
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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. ,-
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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)
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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. •
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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,
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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.
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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