HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1969-08-21, Page 1E. C. -BEARD, technical director of F. E. Madill Secondary
School, was one of. 20 teachers to tackle a research pro-
ject at home on behalf of the Conditions of Work for
Quality Teaching Committee for OSSTF. Mr. Beard was
assigned his topic the last week of March and his report
was received in Toronto May 5.—A -T Photo.
Ed Beard fast mover on
OSSTF research project
A Wingham secondaryschool
reacher has won high praise
from his provincial teachers'
federation for a research pro-
ject which he prepared last
spring in the privacy of his own
living room.
E. C. (Ed) Beard, technical
director at F. E. Madill Sec-
ondary School , was one of
about 20 teachers who volun-
teered to, undertake private re-
search projects last spring for
the Ontario Secondary School.
Teachers' Federation.
But, unlike moss of the oth-
ers, his scholarly analysis of
the role of the technical direc-
tor was not only written but
mailed to the OSSTF headquar-
ters in Toronto by May 5. His
nine -page, single-spaced re-
port not only itemized the day-
to-day duties of a technical
director but went farther in
speculating upon the impact
which .computerized techniques
and changing secondary school
us•. upon, o t ' �a
cs�uts�}swill havep n hzs yea.
of the curriculum.
The most recent OSSTF
newsletter, •Intercom, quotes
an anonymous Queen's Park
M. P. P, as guessing that the
same project would have cost
$30,000 and taken nine months
Wait
ALONG THE MAIN DRAG
By The Pedestrian
By The Pedestrian
HERE'S THE REASON --
Parents who have asked re-
peatedly why the Kinsrnen wad-
ing pool adjacent to the maw
street park has n of been used •
forthe past two years will be
interested in the reason which
was given at a recent town coun-
cil meeting. It seems the pool
will not pass health standards.
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NOTE FROM CHICAGO --
Three Canadian hospital ad-
ministrators were honored at• the
1909 annual meeting of . the
American Academy of Medical
Administrators in Chicago this
week. One of. them -is M r s.
Iris E. Money, administrator
of the Wingham and District
Hospital. Another is G. L. Hay-
ter of Alexandra Hospital in In-
gersoll and' formerly adminis-
trator of the Clinton Public
Hospital.
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SHORT STAFF --
Holidays proved only a little
less than disastrous for Wenger
Bros. Limited; publishers of
this paper and The Listowel Ban-
ner. By the time Wingham re-
opened for business. on August
18 the firm was short an ad-
vertising manager in Listowel,
an advertising manager and a
pressman -photography techni-
cian in Wingham. It's a bit
rough on production --but a 11
out good wishes go with Adman
Don Poole; w ho has joined an
advertising agency in Kitchen-
er; and to Fred Lee, who was
whipped off to hospital with a
very jumpy heart. We hope
the latter will be back on the
job shortly. A word of thanks
to the little woman is in order
too. Somehow she managed •
to whip up nine -tenths of this
back -to -school issue before tell-
ing the boss it was time to get
back to business after a beauti-
ful vacation and interesting con-
vention in the'Maritimes.
Last, but not least, ( and
really not in the disaster cate-
gory) --Typist Diane Coulter
found time to get spliced. Now
she's M. Alex Craig.
if a government agency had
undertaken it.• Mr. Beard's
modest bill, which included
stationery and stamps, was for
$5.25.
H, J. Bethune, assistant sec-
retary with the OSSTF, said Mr.
Beard's efforts indicated a grow-
ing desire on the part of teach-
ers to both assess and encourage
quality teaching conditions in
Ontario secondary schools, Mr.
Bethune noted that the OSSTF
has had a committee devoted
exclusively to provincial condi-
tions of work for quality teach-
ing for three years. But, he
added, the work of the provin-
cially organized committee
stands or falls upon the efforts
of individual teachers like Mr.
Beard.
The OSSTF, one of five
teaching federations in Ontario,
represents close to 33,000 Sec-
ondary school teachers across
the province in more than 560
secondary schools..
Myr Beard.,,nowoverse,ai 3n
Great Britain, should have no
worries about how he will fill
his spare time this fall. The
provincial federation has asked
him to embark on another sub-
ject --once again in the peace
and quiet of his living room.
"I feel that someone should
be .volunteering to tell Mr.
Beard what is going on in even-
ing television, " Mr. Bethune
confessed. "If he keeps up this
pace of research he isn't going
to have time to watch much of
it!"
Police invesfigate
minor accidents
On Monday, August 4, a
motorcycle driven b Donald
Morland of Ki er, left the
road on High No. 87, west
of Gorrie and went through the
guard rails. Donald Morland
and his brother, Dale Morland
were.both taken to the Wing -
ham and District Hospital. Prov.
Const. H. B. McKittrick in- •
vestigated the accident.
On Tuesday, August 5, a ve-
hicle driven by William J.
Manley of Stratford struck a
vehicle owned by Erland Thorn
ton of Gorlrie , while it w as
parked at Elschner's Garage.
Damage w as estimated at $200
to the Thornton vehicle. Prov.
Const. R. F. Wittig was the in-
vestigating officer.
On Tuesday, August 5, Allan
Nelson of Chateauguay, Quebec,
struck and killed a cattlebeast
on Highway 4, about one mile
north of Blyth. The cattle -
beast was owned by William
Hallahan of R.R. 3, Blyth.
Const. h.icKittrick investigated.
On Friday, . August 8, Emest
Pletch of R. R. 5, Brussels,
struck a bridge on Huron Coun-
ty Road 16, between Brussels •
and Fli,ghway 4. Damage was
estimated at $700.00. Charges
have been preferred. Prov.
Const. K. R. Balzer investigat-
ed.
On Friday evening, a vehi-
cle driven by Ronald Askett of
Listowel, struck and killed a
calf on Huron County Road 12.
The calf was owned by Jack
Nicholson of R. R. 2, Bluevale. •
Prov. Const. McKittrick in-
vestigated.
On Saturday, a vehicledriv-
en by Robert Andrea of Listowel,
struck and killed a cattlebeast
in front of Lillow's Garage,
Bluevale. Damage was esti-
mated at $700 to the vehicle.
Nov. Const. G. L. Foulein in-
vestigated.
FIRST SECTION
Sportsmen plan
for water show
The regular meeting of the
Wingham Sportsman," Assoeia-
tion was held at the club house
on August 5. After disposing
of the regular business the club
got down to work an the big
event scheduled for LabourDay
week -end. The date was set
for Sunday afternoon, August
. 31 and all systems are go.
As everyone has probably
noticed by now, there is a new
ski jump in the water just be-
low the Hanna Bridge. It is a
bigger jump that the previous
one, this one measures 24' X
12' X 6' high and of verysturdy
construction. This should pro-
vide the skiiers and onlookers
some very good jumping action
both now, during, and after the
water show.
President Bob Deyell report-
ed that he has lined up a very
good show in jumping, skiing
and clowning, as well as a few.
daredevil feats. This means
that most of the local talent
will be performing once again.
The Kinsmen Club of Wing -
ham will also be performing
in one or two events and they
will be up to their usual form.
There will be a refreshment
booth on the grounds, ample
seating and parking, as well as
the CKNX Mobile unit, to pro-
vide music an d narration.
Plenty of supervision during the
show will be needed from all
club members as well as any-
one who would wish to volun-
teer their services..
The next order of business
was the draw; It was won by
Gord Powell, a guest for the
evening from Toronto. The
meeting was -adjourned and a •
delicious lunch of beef stew
was provided by Ross Worm -
worth and Bob Deyell.
Admits town
Wingham, Ontario, Thursday, August 21, 1969
Vm.
70 residents
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A letter from the Depart-,
ment of Municipal Affairs, read
at the August meeting of the
Wingham town council, ac-
knowledged the town's proper,
population figure at 2970. The,
letter followed several months
of "misunderstanding", during,
which the Department of High-
ways signs had been altered to
read 2800. Presumably the
signs will now be chf,nged again;,
probably to read 300.
Another letter from the De-
partment of Highways promised,
action to red uee' a bump in the
roadway at the Hanna Bridge,
It was also noted that rumble
-strips had been installed in the
.surface of Highway 86 at the
approaches to itsintersection
with No. 4.
Attends seminar
JackHayes, owner of Hayes
Family Clothing , attended a
seminar for men's wear retail-
ers held at the Philadelphia
College of Textiles and Science
during the last week of July.
Thirty-six retailers from the
United States and Canada at -
tended the seminar. The week-
long schedule included lecture '.
and discussionson retailing,
merchandising, fashion, . inter-
national trade and textile tech-
nology.
Family holds dinner far -
parents' 50th anniversary
Ass'
Single Copy Not Over F;ift COO*,
ernrnent reinstat
haffl:'s populati
A letter from the Public
(utilities Commission asked
that the building inspector in-
form applicants that they must
apply for water and hydro•ser-
vice at the PUC office.
The Huron -Perth Separate
School Board asked that the
town turn over taxes collected
on behalf of the board on an
interim basis since the first of
the year. Clerk William Ren-
wick pointed out that Wingham
does not have an interim tax
collection system and that few
Separate School supporters have
so far taken advantage of the
21 per cent discount allowed
for early payment of taxes. The
clerk was instructed to write
the board that no tax funds are
available as yet.
TO HOLD SURVEY
• A letter from the Depart-
ment of Transport informed
council that a traffic survey
will be carried out in the town
either this fall or early next
spring. The clerk was askedto
write the manufacturers of the
traffic light equipment fp r
prices and to the Department of
Transport for permission to in-
stall the lights.
Dates for a municipal fire
protection survey to be sponsor-
ed without cost by the Ontario
Fire Marshal's office, were set
out in a letter. The survey will
take place from October 27 to
November 27.
In order to comply with le -
WORK IS PROGRESSING nicely on the
new senior citizens'•.apartment building on
4k''"
Alfred Street:° .,No date has been specified
as yet for occupancy of the building but,
it should be ready laterthis year.
—Advance:Tirhes Photo.
Highway _intersection claims'
life of young Hamilton wife
A two -car collision at the
junction of Highways 4 and 86,
south of Wingham lastFriday
at 12.25 p. m. , claimed the
life of Mrs. Sheena Mary Baud,
- 23, of Hamilton. Her husband,
David Baird, 2 5, . of Hamilton,
was injured..
According to police, the
Baird car, a 1964 Volkswagen,
was proceeding east on High-
way 86 And failed to stop at
the intersection with Highway
4, where it collided with a 1960
Monarch driven by Alexander
McDonald, 68, of R. R. 2, Lam-
beth. Neither Mr. McDonald,
nor his passengers, Ills wife,
Trudy and Lloyd Topping, Lam-
beth,were injured.
The McDonald vehicle was
southbound on Highway 4 when
'the accident occurred.
The injured persons we're
rushed - to the Wingham and Dis-
trict Hospital by ambulance, and
after examination Mrs. • Baird.
was removed to Victoria Hospi-
tal in London, where she died
a short time later. Trapped
under the steering wheel of the
car, she suffered severe injuries
to her head, right arm and leg, -
a large scalp laceration and la-
ceration to her left foot.
Mr. Baird, who was' appar-
ently thrown out of the car, suf-
fered ,a large T-shaped lacera-
tion to his scalp, multiple la=
cerations to other parts .of his
body and shock. He w as ad=
mined to hospital here b u t
signed himself out to make fun-
eral arrangements for his wife.
Mr. and Mrs. Baird were
., married in the Old Country in
February of this year and came
to Canada in May. They were
returning to Hamilton after a
vacation at Inverhuron.
The accident, which was in-
vestigated by Cpl. Crosskill and
Const, Balzer of the Wingham
Detachment, OPP, was the
first mishap to occur at -the in-
tersection since the installation
of "rumble strips," in the pave-
ment about three weeks ago,
The strips are designed to act as
a warning of the required stop
at the intersection, and have -
reportedly worked well at other.
places where they have been •
installed. This same inter-
section claimed the life of a
young Chinese from Hong Kong
a few months ago and has been
the scene of dozens of less fate-
ful accidents since the High-
way 86 by-pass was opened.
Coroner Dr. J. K. McGregor
has ordered an inquest into the .
death -of Mrs. Baird.
Kitchener firm purchases
Ingham furniture factory
BELGRAVE--Mr.. and Mrs.
Herson Irwin celebrated their
50th wedding anniversary at °
their home in Belgrave with
open house on Saturday, Aug-
ust 2.
A family dinner was held on
Sunday for all the family, grand-
children and other relatives,
followed by a get-together at
the old home, now owned by
their sots Bill.
Mrs. Irwin is the former El-
la Thompson of Donnybrook.
Mr. Irwin was. bom on the 10th
Concession of East Wawanosh..
They were married at the home
of the late Mr. and Mrs; Sam
Thompson and resided on the
10th of East Wawanosh until
their retirement to Belgrave in
September, 1957.
Mr. and Mrs. Irwin have
three sons and our daughters.
One son Stanley is deceased.
Members of the family present
to help celebrate were Dr. R.J.
and Mrs. Irwin and family of
Milmer, B. C. ; Mr, and Mrs.
Jirh Irwin and family of Dunn-
ville; Mr. and Mrs, Alex (June)
Nethery and family of Burling-
ton; Mr. and Mrs. Gibson
(Gwen) Armstrong and family,
London; Mr. and Mrs. Scott
(Audrey) Reid and family of
Wingham; Mr. and Mrs. laugh
(Barbara) Laviolette and fam-
ily of Scarboro; and Mr. and
Mrs. William Irwin and family
of East Wawanosh.
Mr. Irwin's only brother,
Edmund of Goderich and Mrs.
Irwin's brother, Norman Thoi
son of Wingham, the only
other surviving member of the
Thompson family, were also
present. •
Guests were present front '
Wingham, Goderich, Bewdley,
Stratford., Sault Ste. 'Marie,
Listowel, Dungannon, Auburn,
Ripley, Calgary, London and
Noranda, P. O. Neighbours and
friends from the surrounding •
district also attended the open
house.
Electrohome Limited, Kitch-•
ener-based manufacturer of
television, stereo combinations,
appliances and furniture, an-. ,
pounced last week the purchase
of two formerly family-owned
older companies: Honderich
Industries Limited of Milverton,
wood furniture manufacturers,
and Fry and Blackhall Limited
of Wingham, upholstery manu-
facture r.
These two companies have
earned an enviable reputation
in their fields of endeavour. C.
A. Pollock, chairman of the
board and president of Flectro-
.home Limited, stated ,that,
"This acquisition is in keeping
withour long term plans to
broaden the base for products
in the furniture activities of the
Company under the i)eilcraft
brand name, and further en -
sures the continuation of two
additionally well established
Canadian manufacturers of furn-
iture in these two communities
which -have been long associat-
ed with the industry.
On being, questioned on the
locations of the acquisitions,
Company officials stated that
this now places Electrohome in
a position to participate in the
development of a region of On-
tario which is becoming ,in -
creasingly important to Cana-
da's economy.
"These new operations will
provide additional facilities and
opportunities to further strength-
en Deilcraft's growing position
in the Canadian and export
markets," .laid Hj J. Ruetz,
director of the Deilcraft Home
Furnishings Division of the Com -
pan y.
Fry and Blackhall Ltd. , form-
ed about 1918 by a group of
men with many 'years of prac-
tical experience in the business,
gained a reputation in the in-
dustry for fine quality upholster-
ed furniture. .
The business was purchased
by a Toronto firm, Dho, Kirk-
ham and Co. ltd. , in August,
1965, but continued to operate
under the Fry and Blackhall
name.
In July, I9(;-, the Wingham
manage', Jack Nevery, announ-
ced -a merger with Towne and
Country Furniture Ltd. of Lon-
don which specialized in con-
tract markets and furniture for
mail order houses. The two
brand names were used.
The following month Hond-
erich Furniture Company Limi-
ted of Milverton was purchased
by the firm. Honderich•had
manufactured cedar chests, din-
ing -room furniture and tables,
and had been in operation since
1902.
'The' acquisition of the three '`
gal requirements a :by -taws
passed officially app
town's fire chief, David'
ers, to his post.
Councillor G. W. Cruidc'
shank reported that all panic:
were satisfied with the agree-
meat of working policy for t
police department and couricit':
moved teff sign the document,
PAINT'CROSS WAL
'Councillor Jack :Bateson re-
ported with regret that,town
employee George McKay dal'
passed away that evening and
councillors expressed their, t;;
pathy.
The Public Works chairman
also noted that there had been
some trouble with excess water
during heavy rains and Counc .-
for Carter said that town dr?
are plugged in some places
should be "rodded" to re -op
them.
Decision wad made to pa
the intersections with pedexstj
crosswalk indicators.
The report also stated ''1
decision had been made to.i
duce the collections of gar'`
refuse from twice to once,
month. C ouncillor Harr;
pressed the belief that -the co
lections should be maintain
on the twice a-tri�o nth basis
keep the town tidy.
Councillor. Carter; .chary
of the welfare committee re -,
ported on ,a meeting with io
officials of the Department;
Family. Services on ,severa�
problems which exist -at'.'
The Ma..yor pointed Out ,l
: na cres of roue Wil'``
no longer to be used .indisci
sions at the council table.
RECREATION
In his report for the recrea-
tion department, Councillor
Bill. Harris said that the com-
mittee has plans to rebuild the
ball diamond and to erect a
new back stop. If the funds
hold out a new fence will be
erected as well. He also re-
ported that there had been
some complaints about the fees
charged for swimming and for
swimming lessons at the pool,
although the enrolment is up as •
compared with last year.
Mr. Harris also reported that
the parks board has decided to
start improvements on the river
bank as far east as First Bush,
fronting the "Berry Patch" sub-
division.
Mayor Miller reported that
the sign to be erected at the
south entrance to the town is
ready, but there is some dif-
ficulty in securing hydro ser- '
vice for it,
.The mayor also said that the
contract with Mowbray Con -
struction was exceeded by $2,-
700, due to the installation of
laterals on Water Street which
were not included in the origin- ,
al specifications and an exten-
sion of a sewer lane to George
Henderson's home on Diagonal
Road.
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Two boys hurt
near Teeswater
A two -car crash Saturday,
August 9, ,on Concession 8, six
miles west of Teeswater, sent
two persons to Wingham Hospi-
tal.
John Hanna, 14, and h i s
brother, James, 12, were re-
ported in satisfactory condition
after admittance with head in-
juries. They were passengers
in a car driven by their father,
Gordon Hanna, of Holyrood,
when it was in collision with a
car driven by William Kieffer
of R. R. 1, Wingham,
Damage to the vehicles to-.
taled $1,500.
firms was intended to provide
the owners with a variety of
lines to fill out a well-balanced
operation. -
The firm's new owners have
indicated that operations in
Wingham and Milverton will be
continued and quite possibly ex-
panded during the coming
months,