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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1969-09-25, Page 8Page %inghaM Advance -Times. Thursday. Sept. 2 5. 19 Board enunciates policy for pupils' insurance Huron County Board of Edu- cation, at its last meeting, en- unciated its policy covering ac- cident insurance for school pupils. It decided that its mo- tion of a previous meeting be amended to read, "That insur- ance agents and/or companies who sold pupil accident insur- ance to school pupils or school boards in. Huron County for the 1968-69 school year be author- ized to do so again ,in the same schools, for the 1969-70 school year, on the basis that the in- surance is voluntary and that Huron County Board of Educa- tion will not pay any part of the premium involved. D. J. Cochrane, director of education, saidthat contrary to what he was led to believe, in- surance agents and companies other than those represented by Huron County Insurance Agents' Association, sold accident in- surance to pupils and school W.I. Meeting A well attended meeting of' the Women's Institute was held last Thuisday afternoon in the council chamber. Mrs. A. J. Lockridge presided. The motto was taken by Mrs.' Olive Boss, "Too many square meals make too many . round people". 'A contest on - soap waswon by Miss Agnes Williamson. • Miss Joan Johnston gave a splendid- paper on cigarette " smoking. Musical numbers were given by Mrs. Ch a les , Sewers. The meeting closed 'and a lunch was served_ by Mrs. A. Halliday and her committee. Anglican Guild holds meeting BELGRAVE--The September meeting of the Anglican Guild was held at the home of Mrs. Archie Montgomery. The op- " ening hymn was "My Faith Looks up to Thee". Mrs. Lawrence Vannan led in prayer. Mrs, Alec Nethery read the Scripture and Mrs. Clare Van Camp read minutes of the last meeting. It was decided to hold a Harvest Thanksgiving service on September 28 at 9:30 a.m. with Rev. William. Craven of Goderich as speaker. R e v . Keith Stokes spoke briefly to the ladies. Roll call was "Are you in favour of the union of ,the An- glican and United Churches?" Dues were paid, the meeting was closed, with prayer and the lunch was served. by the host- ess. boards in Huron last year. The board's insurance advis- er had suggested that for this year only, the same agents and/or companies be allowed to sell insurance to pupils in the schools they visited last year. The board save power to act in the awarding of the group term life insurance contract and the general insurance con- tract, to the special commit- tee on insurance headed by Clarence McDonald, Exeter. Mr; McDonald stressed that all the members of the board are free to attend meetings of the com- mittee with power to vote. They will be so notified. The board approved a long list of text books not listed on Circular 14 from the Depart- ment of Education for use in the elementary and secondary schools. John Henderson, RR R. 5, Sea - forth, asked if the board could eliminate any book it did not desire to have in its possession. Mr. Cochrane stated that the board possessed this authority if it decided to eliminate an y book of which it did not approve. The books in question, it was pointed out, were not on the Department -approved list and were- in use for the fir s t time in the secondary schools of Huron County. Belgrave 1 Club I 4- H girls elected the following officers at their first meeting: President, Carol Walker; vice-president, June Leishman; secretary, Velma Fear; press reporter, Connie. Nethery. Mrs. Clark Johnston discussed the project, "Needle- craft",. and what the require- . ments are for club members. Notes on "The Story of Em- broidery" m-broidery" were given out. Ev- eryone discussed color, color schemes; color harmony and fabrics. Roll call for the second meeting was answered by the ,name of the article each had chosen to make. Connie Neth- ery read the minutes. Mrs. Johnston discussed "How to choose .a pattern" and the girls learned the blanket stitch. 6,0 DEDICATE GIDEON BIBLES AS A CONTINUING MEMORIAL May be donated through your local funeral director Placed in Hotels, Schools, Hospitals, Prisons Farewell - party for Shepherds A dinner party was held Sat- urday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Currie for Mr. and Mrs. Norman Shepherd who leavethis week for Kin - cardine. About sixteen couples attended. Following the dinner DeWitt Miller made a presentation of a silver tray to Mr. and Mrs. Shepherd on behalf of their friends; after which a social evening was enjoyed. The hostesses were Mrs. Cal Burke and Mrs. Currie. --Mr. and Mrs. Clare Craw- ford, of Detroit visited one day last week with his mother, Mrs. A. M. Crawford, a patient in hospital here. JUDY HODGE of Ripley, 17 -year-old daugh- ter . of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Hodge, was crowned Miss Midwestern Ontario at the Lucknow Fair on Saturday evening. She is flanked by ,the runners-up. At left is Pam McGlynn, daughter of Mrs. Ruth McGlynn of Teeswater, who was second and at right Susan McKague, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur McKague of R. R. 1 Teeswater. Pam and Susan are students at the . Madill Secondary School in Wingham. —Lucknow Sentinel Photo. Interesting program for grandmofhers' meeting BELGRAVE-- The September meeting of the Women's• Inst'- tute was held in the commun- ity centre last Tuesday. This was the'Grandmothers' meet- ing withMrs. Robert Purdon and Mrs. Herb Wheeler as con- veners for a most enjoyable program. The roll call, "What our grandmothers would think of the. mini skirt", was answered by the members giving varied and interesting comments. 'Mrs. Leslie Bolt gave two readings, "The Old Country Store" and "There's Nothing the Matter with Me". The motto was "Grow old with me, the best is yet to be". Mrs. Stanley Black read an interesting letter which was prepared by Mrs. Albert Coul- tes, bringing her good wishes .. and many worthwhile thoughts for old and young. A skit, "The Old and the Young Grandma" was enacted by Mrs. Robert Purdon and Mrs. Robert Higgins who were' both appropriately costumed. Mrs. Garner Nicholson read a poem, "Who Will Take Grandma?" and Mrs. Higgins read " Th e Modern Grandma". Mrs. George Johnston play- ed a medley of old-time favor- ites on the piano. Mrs. Stan- ley Cook gave two readings, 'Td Rather See a Sermon than Hear One" and "Kindness". The president, Mrs. Ivan Wightman, presided for the business. Minutes and the nancial report and correspond- '69 CHRYSLER, Newport Convertible, . power equipped and radio '67 DODGE S1 ATION WAGON, 8, Auto., radio '65 CHRYSLER 4 -Dr. Hardtop '65 DODGE 2 -Dr. Hardtop, 6 cyl., Auto '64 PLYMOUTH, 6 Auto. '63 FORD, 6 Standard, radio '65 FARGO D500 Dump -Truck '64 0500 Chassis and Cab '58 D300 with racks, 4 -speed trans. CRAWFORD MOTORS CHRYSLER - DODGE - PLYMOUTH WINGHAM ONTARIO PHONE 357.3862 ence were read. by Mrs. Stan Hopper. A leader's training school for the adult short course, The Main Dish Makes .the Meal" will be held in Seaforth Presbyterian Church, October 21 and 22. Mrs. William Coul- tes and Mrs. Ross Higgins were appointed leaders from Bel grave Women's Institute. A donation will be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Cam- paign. Mrs. J. M. Coultes agreed to buy a birthday gift for a"�war veteran. It was de- cided to buy a few necessary' items for the Institute Hall, such as a dipper, large spoon, etc. The property committee was asked to examine theroof of the Institute Hall and get an estimate on the cost of repair- ing it. A social time was spent at the conclusion of the meeting and lunch was served by Mrs. Richard Procter, Mrs. Earl An- derson and Mrs. George Michie, Huron -Perth TRDA meets in Seaforth Members of the board of the Wingham and District Hospital• were informed at their regular meeting last Wednesday evert. Ing: that a survey team will make a detailed inspection of the hospital on October 20th. The visit was' originally sched- uled for September. The sur- vey team will inspect not only the physical aspects of the hos- pital, but records and proced- ures at all levels. Communications rend at the meeting, which was presided over by Chairman Barry Wenger: included a letter from Dr. Cat- tell, who was associated with Dr. R. D. Wilkins for several weeks this summer, in which the former expressed his appre- ciation for the friendly recep- tion he had met with here. Dr. Cattell came from Cardiff, Wales. The statistical report of the administrator, Mrs. L. E. Mor- rey, showed 211 admissions dur- ing the month of August; 253 operations, 448 'outpatients treated, 224 courtesy treat - ments in which doctors attend- ed their own patients in the hospital's emergency quarters, 406 x-rays, 3 blood transfusions, 344 laboratory tests, 73 elec- trocardiographic examinations, 61 at cancer clinic, 2 postmor- tem examinations, 528 physio- therapy treatments and a daily average of 76.5 patients. The chairman reported on discussions with the Huron Coun- ty Health Unit, in regard to rental of some of the rooms in the former ,nurses' residence.; - He said that final word cannot be given to the Unit untiPper- mission is received from the Ontario Hospital Services Com- mission. The Health Unit • would use thespace for its reg- ular monthly clinics as well as for' offices. The board ratified the tentative agreement with the Unit. Mrs. Morrey said that an ad- justment of $3, 545 from the OHSC in favor of the hospital has been credited to the opera- ting account, but she is attempt- ing to have this altered to a cash adjustment. She also stated that overall increase in the hospital's operating cost 1 limited to 8.5% on this year's budget, a very difficult goal to achieve since some supplies which must be purchased by the hospital have increased as much as121/o. Mrs. Ross gives topic at W.M.S. WHITECHU RCH--Chalmers Presbyterian W. M.S. met Wed- nesday of last w e e It at the home of Mrs. Albert McQuillan with the president, Mrs. Wal- lace Conn, giving, the call to worship. Scripture and meditation were given by Mrs. Elroy Laid- . law. She said, "When we think of harvest we think of haying, harvesting grain, corn and ap- ples.' God has given an abund- ant harvest. - The 65th Psalm was. David's thanks to God for gifts. All things work together for good when a bountiful har- vest is giver' and it is through God's power that it is so. " Mrs. Laidlaw said that many people find it hard to have the real joy of harvest in their hearts. Miss Lila Emerson led in prayer and the minutes were read by Mrs. Russel Ross. The sectional meting will be held in Gorrie on October - 30 when the local society will be respon- sible for theclosing prayer. The nominating committee, Mrs. William Rintoul,o Mrs. D. Craig and Mrs. Don Ross will bring in a slate of officers at the November meeting. A thank you note was read from Mrs. W. J. Coulter .and a re- quest for used clothing was read. The W. M.S. has already sent a bale valued at $40.00. Mrs. Johnston Conn dedicat- ed 'the offering. " Go d Is Standing There with You" was read by Mrs. Wesley Tiffin and Mrs. Earl Caslick gave a prayer. Mrs. Robert Ross' gave the topic, "The Miracle of th e 'Twelve".She said a dozen men, chosen at random, en - countered grave dangers and obeyed the command of Jesus. "Follow Me". The twelve to share the hardships and hear His teachings were faced with • forsaking homes and families. Mrs. Ross said the men were ,toughened by outdoor life and were able to sleep in caves or • sheltered places when accomp- anying Jesus over the Galilean countryside. He taught them to be missionaries and these The Huron -Perth Tubercul- osis and Respiratory Disease As- sociation met in the Seaforth Public Health Office in Seaforth Community Hospital, Wednes- day evening. The president, Mrs. Edith Brothers was in the chair and reports were given by Mrs. Edith Fisher, Mitchell, G. A. Watt, Blyth, 'Ralph Goren, Stratford, and Mrs. Kae Mc- Donnell, Kinkora. Highlighting Mrs. Fisher's education report were details of the open house to be held at the Association's Health Education Centre, 121 Wellington Street, Stratford, in November. A num- ber of requests for literature, films and addresses had been re- ceived since the last meeting, she said. Mr. Watt said that Inhala- tion Therapy Pumps are still be- ing loaned free to victims of emphysema in the two county area, The Association also has a small Oxygen Mask and Re- suscitator with a 20 minute sup- ply of oxygen that may be bor- rowed for emergencies, under a doctor's order. Swimming for Asthmatic children in Listowel and Stratford was successful. Dr. 'Cameron Gray, the Ex- ecutive Director of the Ontario Thoracic' Society, will speak at the Community Workers Asso- ciation meeting in Stratford in October and members of the Association were urged to at- tend. The Ontario Thoracic So• ciety is the medical arm of the Ontario TB and RD Association of which Huron -Perth is an agent. The chairnnaa tilinOunCed the date of a Joii t Conference Comnnittee Meeting as Wed' nesday of this week, _$eptem- bear 24th,, at which time board and medical, staff represemta- tives will meet loo discuss at- peas of the treatment program. MANAGEMENT In his report as chairman of the management committee J. T. Goodall reviewed staff changes for the past Orr e e months and gave the total of staff in various departments. The report also included the information that all students in the 1969 class of nursing as- sistants had passed their exam - .'nations for registration, six with first class honors, 12 with honors and three . wlth . a passing mark. Twenty-one new. stu- dents commencedotheir train- ing on ,September 10. The ambulances answered 29 calls inlune, 37 in July and 50 in August. Arnold Taylor and Miss Armstrong passed ex- aminations for medical records clerks in July. Both received first class honors. men carne to constitute the link between Christ and Christianity: • The Ladies' Aid meeting followed, whenthe financial statement was given by Mrs. Frank Coulter. Mrs. McQuillan served lunch and the -courtesy remarks were made by Mrs. J. Conn. --Those who attended the • funeral of James Alexander Hutchison last Saturday were Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hutchi- son of Buffalo, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hutchison, Mrs. Arthur Hutchison, Mr. and Mrs. James Potter and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Pekarek of Detroit, Mr. and Mrs. Clare Hutchison of Toron- to, Mr. and Mrs. ,lobo Hutchi- son, Shirley and Jane of Otta- wa, Miss Nell Hutchison and Miss Verne Nichol of Toronto, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Short and family of Oshawa, Mrs. Leslie McLaughlin of Oshawa, M r . Muir McLaughlin of Sarnia and many other friends from Toron- to. After the funeral all gath- ered at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Keith McLaughlin, Wing - ham. • occurs is the future. A pollution control inspector recently exan ned the Weiner- atone at the hOspital, A screen will have to be placed in each of the units as well as a certain amount of re -bricking. A donation of $1,000 was acimowledged from the Hospi-y, tal Auxiliary, of which $560 f. a was used for the purchase striker frame to accommodate an accident victim. The bal- ance provided a special opera- ting room light.. Dr. Corrin, reporting for the medical staff, said that despite a rather unsettled situation as fax as medical personnel was concerned, all problems have been solved satisfactority. He expected that the next fe w months would see considerable improvement in the staffing situation. Four of the hospital's order- lies willltake a 20 -week course to be held in the Kitchener - Waterloo Hospital. -Classes . will total seven hours a week on Wednesday and Thursday aftemoons and evenings. The management report also referred to the establishment of, a cardiac team in the hospital, a group of nursing personnel j trained to react immediately to the need for swift action when a patient suffers serious heart complications. Drs. Wilkins and Corrin commented favor - ably on the value of this team: An indication of the volume of work in the hospital's kitchen was given in the totals of meals.. and lunches served in the. three- month period from June to Sep-' tember. Meals to patients to- talled 19,047; cafeteria meals for staff, 1,054; light lunches, 8,319; cups of coffee;• 9, 460 and lunches to those in attend- ance at cancer clinics, 267. PROPERTY Mrs. Morrey also reported for the property committee in the absence of the chairnian, 'E. E. Walker.,. The exterior of the building t r i m has been painted' during' the summer months, including a new finish on the Duroma panels beneath the windows. A few minor problems are still to be correct- ed in the new school building. • There had been some trouble because of a plugged drain lead- ing out of the kitchen area and it was found necessary to dig up the tile outside the east side of the building. A concrete box has been constructed to allow access to the drain if trouble Bluevale Club The first meeting of the Bluevale 4-H Club was held at the home of Mrs. Alex Mac- Tavish's Monday evening. Of- ficers elected were: President, Janet de Boer; secretary, Marie Walker; press reporter, Marie Walker. Mrs. Jim Armstrong outlined what could be used for the em- broidery accessories containez She also gave the "O,bjectives, and the color wheel was dis- cussed. ne? hree? You need three types of interest-bearing savings. A chequing savings account, 'at 4%. •A savings account at 634%— no cheques but you can withdraw at any time. Guaranteed Investment Certificates at 81/2%. 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