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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1972-01-27, Page 1Single Copy Not Over 25c G.UEST SPEAKER Guest speaker at the Busi- ness Association meeting last Thursday night was Wing - ham's newest addition to the cal profession, Dr. Leigh L. -, .Clarke, who spoke of his e 341 riences in Newfound - lane . —Staff Photo. Wingham, Ontario, ThUrsday, January 27, 1972 ONE SECTION THIS WEEK New doctor as Business Assn. sp ker relates experience - Highlight of the Business As- sociation meeting last Thursday night was the introduction of pl. Leigh L. Clarke as guest speaker. Dr. Clarke came from Newfound- land to Start a practice here three weeks ago. Dr. Clarke recounted with con- siderable humor his experiences down east, saying that while' the facilities for medical care are adequate and of a similar stan- dard to those in Ontario, the area as a whole is far behind in many ways. T.o illustrate this point, the speaker compared conditions in Newfoundland in 1949 as about equal to those in Ontario in 1890. Dr. Clarke spoke of the efforts of Premier. Joey Smallwood to upgrade the living standards and bring industry to the area. He de- scribed how sparsely settled areas had to be unified to make a larger community in order to make industry there practical. "Apparently even this was not sufficient, for 20 industries started by Mr. Smallwood all failed." The speaker told. how the lives of many old people were literally saved by government welfare as- sistance. "With most of the adult population leaving large families, perhaps as many as 12 or more children, these people were not in a financial position to help their parents and as a result, many ac- tually were starved and died." Speaking of the economic out- look for the eastern province, Dr. Clarke brought it to a mathe- matical basis by saying about 100,000 people live there, 25 per cent are receiving welfare, another 25 per cent are fishermen working almost for nothing, another 25 per cent probably pay- ing little or no taxes, leaving the balance who pay taxes to carry Spilled gasoline cause of fire. Wilken's Garage at White- church was threatened by fire about 3:20 p.m. Thursday when spilled gasoline was ignited by a welding torch and a snowmobile upon which the torch was being used caught fire. - Both the regular fire truck and the water tanker went to the scene but the .firemen found the blaze had been extinguished be- fore their arrival. Damage to the building was nil. IALONG THE MAIN DRAG By The P'ed��strittn r/ MQ( -J sl>1� > . Several calls ,have. been mader.-, upon the Lions Club Eye Bank re- cently and. Lee Vance, chairman • ,of the club's eye. saving commit- tee„ iir Frank Madill, chairman of the CNIB campaign, would like to -- hear from anyone wishing to do- nate their eyes. 0_0--0 TO ARRANGE SURVEY — A .survey which will employ five persons will be undertaken to. determine how many children might use a. day care 'centre. tinder new legislation and under the direction of 'Department of Social and Family Services, those employed in this work will be paid. 0 0' 11 IT'S NOT FUNNY— The UNNY—The planned Meeting at Walk- erton Thursday by the Board -of Transport Commissioners to hear briefs concerning better transportation• for several areas in Bruce and Huron Counties was called off because the commis- sioners decided transportation was too uncertain for theme to reach Walkerton;This was Before Tuesday's storm. NOT SEAS(><NA1.— The Wingham soccer club will be known as the Belgrave Con- cords this summer. Lack of sup- port here brought the- move to Belgrave. RECOGNITION OF MANY years in business on Josephine Street was made last Thurse'=ry night when11Ar. and Mrs. W. A, Heughan were presented with a gift by Mayor DeWitt ler, on behalf of the Bus.,tness,AssQciation: —Staff Photo. .1 Costumes. good, fewer entries in carnival skating event Entries in the costume skating event at the arena Friday night, partof the Kinsmen's Winter Carnival program, were down from previous years, resulting in only seven classes being judged by Mrs. K. M. MacLennan, De- Witt Miller and Jim Ward. • Elizabeth Kaufman won .the girls up to 8 years of age class with little Monique Cameron plac,64ng second. In the same age grnup for boy„ John Leedham was tops followed by Eric Mc- Gregor. Michelle Rintoul was judged to have the best egstume for girls 9 to 12 years and 'Elizabeth_ Weh- meyer was next in .line. Donald Gibson and Sheldon Jones caught the judges' eyes in the boys' divi- sion. In the class for girls over 12 -the entries were so sparse that it was thrown open to everyone over 12 and Donna Bennett, winner for the most unique costume last year, again came first. Mrs. Brian Cameron placed second. the load. As the province is in debt to the r°ktent of about $1 billion', it is•ob.- vrous there is little hope for New- foundland to develop and_ provide more work and better living con- ditions, he said. Dr. Clarke grew up in Agin- court on the eastern fringe of Toronto when it was a relatively small community. He said he liked small towns. His father had lived in Bruce County for some years and his grandfather had served as minister of the Method- ist Church at Bluevale many years ago. The spe,:k+ , ,As introduced by Fern Red,nar► nd thanked by Jack Hayes who presented the doctors with a token of apprecia- tion. Retired Couple Honored At the start of the business ses- sion, Mayor DeWitt Miller pre- sented Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Heug- han with a gift from the associa- tion -in recognition for their long- term contribution to the business line of Wingham. John Brent presented a com- prehensive report concerning the Santa Claus Parade, detailing the make-up of the parade. He said expenses totalled $441.82 and canvassing had resulted in dona- tions amounting- to $572; . 1,200 bags of candy were madeup by the Kinettes, 800 were distributed to children by Santa and some were sent to the ,arena for the visiting young hockey players from Detroit. The balance went to the' Salvation Army. Letters from the hospital and Salvation Army were read ex- pressing appreciation for the en- joyment provided by the parade and Santa. Another letter was read from Capt. J. Fearnall re- garding the $100 donation from the association for the' Salvation .4.c. Army's Welfare. work. ' ' Mr. Miller commended Mr. Brent and his committee for an excellent job and their thought- fulness in arranging the visits to Brookhaven Nursing Home and the children in hospital. Nelson Frank presented the minutes of the previous meeting which were approved. He •also read.. a letter from Mrs. Lorne McDonald advising the group of her resignation from the execu- tive. This was accepted with re- gret as Mrs. McDonald had been quite active and recently held the e position of vice .president. Boys in costume over 12 years of age were almost non-existent and the judges had' no trouble picking Brian Cameron., In the family group -it was simply no contest as, the Cameron family, Brian and Mary Lou with their children Brett and Monique, all' dressed alike as clowns, were the only entry: All received prizes provided by the' Kinsmen Club. Brian Emslie was master of ceremoniesand announced the classes and win- ners. Rescue service announced- by snowmobilers Formation of snowmobile Rescue Service. for use during* snow emergencies was an- nounced by I)an Stuckey. vice presdient of the Wingham and District Siu wmobile Association and chairman of the Rescue .Ser; vice. .� The WDSA Rescue Service will co-operate with local and provin-• cial police 'in helping people caught in crippling snowstorms throughout the winter season. People such as doctors, clergy, stranded motorists and .others will be able to obtain assistance. from the Rescue Service .by calling the . Wingham Police or the Ontario Provincial Police. They will in turn notify the Res cue Service and teams will he dispatched - to aid in rescue Operations. The nurnbers to call for Rescue Service are. ;357-3232, the U,PI' office or the Wingham Police at - 357 -1212, t..357-1212, A NEW EXECUTIVE for the Women's Auxiliary to Wing - ham & District Hospital was elected Monday afternoon with Mrs. K. M. MacLennan reelected president. Seated are Mrs. W. C. Murray, treasurer; Mrs. Don Kennedy, vice president; Mrs. MacLennan and Mrs. Robt.. Ritter, secre tary. Standing are Mrs. J. T. Goodall, membership chart- man; harman; Mrs. T. S. Beattie, social chairman; Mrs. D. Bishop corresponding secretary; Mrs. DA S. MacN,aughton, con vener, Cancer Campaign; and Mrs. W. A. Fowler, Gift Case committee. ---Staff Photo. 64, COMPETING FOR THE TITLE of Snow Queen of the Kinsmen's Winter Carnival, Nancy Gardner, Debbie Rude, Cheryl Wingfield and Karen Sutcliffe were introduced during the variety concert presented at the high school Thursday night. —Staff Photo.' Karen Sutcliffe chosen as Kinsmen SnoW Queen Karen Sutcliffe, 17 -year-old student of F. E. Madill Secondary School and a member of Wing - ham girls' hockey team, was Talent Hunt program tonight The Lions Club Talent Hunt billed for this Thursday night, at the Town Hall has taken on a rather cosmopolitan aspect. More than 12 entries are lined up for -the opening program rep- resenting ,Harriston, Walton, Brussels, Teeswater, Lucknow, Fordwich and Wingham. The show starts at 8:30 p.m. with Jim Swan as master of ceremonies. A panel of three judges will be chosen from Mrs. Bruce Mac- Donald, Mrs. Mary Lou Johnston, . Brus'sels, George Walling, of CKNX, Mayor DeWitt Miller and Jim Ward, recreation • director. Admission total mounts, 236 reported for Dec. Total admissions at the Wing - ham Si District Hospital for De- cember were 236 to bring the year's record to 2,928. Hospital days Count for the month was 2,634 to bring the year's total to 32,438...The daily average was 86 per cent of capacity and there were 1'81 surgical operations per- formed to make a total of"2,399.` These and'other items relating to administration were reported to the hospital board at the Janu- ary meeting by Mrs. I. E. Mor- rey. A let ter from Dr. M. H. Corrin advising his resignation as chair- man of the medical staff was ac- cepted. The doctor agreed to con- tinue in this position until a suc- cc zsor is named. R• B: Cousins of Brussels, who presented the treasurer's report, 'announced That, he would be retir- ing from the hospital board. He has served 24 consecutive years as .a representative from Brus- sels. A motion was passed express- ing appreciation to Mr. Cousins and making him an honorary member of the hoard. The treasurer's repot.' reveal- , ed that receipts for December were $124,676.63, disbursements totalled $129,304.31 and thereawaS a hank balance of $50,276. A mo- tinn- that $50,000 from -the special account be i nvested in guaran- teed debentures was approved. The management report pre- sented by Robert Ritter showed nursing records as 24 graduates, 4 part lim • 43 RNA's full time, :3':' parl lime 2 nursing assis- tants full time, 6 orderlies, 2 ward clerks and 1 in the central supply room. Employees sick days total- led 128' There were' 64 ambulance calls and under the heading of dietary 7,40:3 patient meals were served, 3,727 meals for staff in the cafe- teria. 29 visitors were served and 74 Meals on Wheels were pre- pared. Those on duty: Christmas Day received free meals,- 11 was reported that .the new operating table donated • by 'the *family of Dr. Redmond in his memory had arrived and Dr. J. K. McGregor, reporting /for the medical 'staff, said new cardiac monitoring equipment would ar- rive soon and would possibly go into the intensive care unit on a temporary basis. Wingham's new 'doctor. Dr. Leigh -L. Clarke, was welcomed and the board moped that he be .accepted to the staff with full hos- pital privileges. E E. Walker presented a brief report for the property commit- tee, outlining work done by 'the engineer and maintenance staff. New °hospital rates presented were standard $47.45 per day. newborn $11.00 per day with the differential for semi -private $5.50 and for private rooms $9.00. In Hawaii chosen Snow Queen of the Winter Carnival Friday night. Competing for the title with her were Debbie 'Rude, Nancy Gard- ner and Cheryl Wingfield. The girls ere introduced at the arena 'rbetween the first and second periods of the girls versus CKNX hockey game and the result announced at the end of the Second period of the game. Karen Sutcliffe was crowned by last year's Snow Queen, Mar- lene Jamieson, and after donning the robe and receiving flowers, was escorted around the playing surface by her escort, Jim Moore. Who would compete in the Snow Queen competition was one of the better kept secret's in Wing - ham. Members of 'the Kinsmen committee showed considerable hesitancy to announce how many entries had been received and whom they might be, Last Tuesday it was thought there might be six girls entered, but Thursday afternoon it ,seemed clear .that only four would com- pete for the fjtlee. QUIETLY CELEBRATING his 90th birthday Saturday, Fred W. Cook has his daily companion Tammy onhis knee while talking about his early life•on the farm. —Staff Photo. Fred W. Gook p asses 90th milestone Saturday fie. and Mrs. Cook celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary° inn- December. They have two sons, .Harvey of Walkerton and Albert on the home farm : and four daughters. Mrs. Ross (Mar- garet Robinson of Auburn. Mrs. Ernie ( Zella ) ('rawfordof Goder- ich. MFS. Garner ( Alice) Nivhol- siirt "cif Betgrave and Mrs": Sack (Edith ) Walker of Wingham. They have 18 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Several friends from BelgraVe area called Sun 'ay to wish him well and he also received numer- ous birthday greetings. Fred W. Cook .quietly celebra- ted his 90th birthday Saturday at the residence of his daughter and son -in -lay. Mr and Mrs. Jack Walker of Wingham. Mr. Cook is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. David Cook: the Mr. and Mrs. Joe Kerr and,Mr. third eldest of a family of nine. 'and Mrs. Harold Kerr are among He married Etta Black. daughter several. Ontario-con1ractors who- of• theta -1e Mr. a"hd-Mrs. Thomas left from Buffalo airport last Fri- Black in Toronto on December 21. day -for a two week tour of the Ha-' 1909 and they settled on a farm on w•aiian Islands, under the aus- Concession 6. East Wawanosh pices of Fred Fisher Equipment, Township. where they resided Ltd. of Toronto until 1945 when they moved to Belgrave Mr. cook left Belgrave a few months ago to make his home with members of the family. He is interested in sports and is an avid reader.. On his birthday he spent the early part of the day sit- ting at a table reading the news- paper. • The group is staying at Waikiki Beach, Honolulu and will be members of a touring group that will visit Oahu and, other island's in the Pacific group. They will return home to re- freshing and as this is being written snowbound) Ontario on Feb. 4th. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Smith and family and Mrs A Mac- Donald visited on Sunday with Mrs Smith's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stokes of Goderich